{"id":2123,"date":"2017-04-01T13:09:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-01T13:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/projects\/horsesforsources\/hfs-whisky-blueprint_040117\/"},"modified":"2017-04-01T13:09:00","modified_gmt":"2017-04-01T13:09:00","slug":"hfs-whisky-blueprint_040117","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horsesforsources.com\/hfs-whisky-blueprint_040117\/","title":{"rendered":"Yamazaki, Macallan and Redbreast lead the inaugural HfS Premium Whisky Blueprint"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve talked long and hard about the extent\u00a0of digital\u00a0disruption\u00a0of traditional business models, so we decided to extend our research coverage into growth markets where the impact of digital is always positive. \u00a0When you look at the premium whisky, for example, our research shows its impact promotes new ideas, helps foster greater team collaboration and can even provoke new Design Thinking\u00a0principles. Let’s have a look at how the leaders in this space are positioned, based on our Blueprint Research Methodology:<\/p>\n

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At HfS we are expert analysts at peering into markets and evaluating the performances of the major players, so we thought “why not extend our coverage into adjacent markets where some of our analysts have years of practical, hands on experience?”. \u00a0Personally, I have had more innovative client discussions comparing the various merits of single malt whiskies than\u00a0which automation tools vendors have better control features. \u00a0<\/p>\n

So let’s talk to a few of our contributing analysts to understand how this market played out:<\/p>\n

Bram\u00a0Weerts, COO, HfS\u00a0Research:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

“I’ve tried each and every one of these buggers and you can’t beat the old Yama\u00a018. \u00a0I do love the Mac, but Yama\u00a0hits the spot everytime”<\/p>\n

Tom Reuner, SVP\u00a0Intelligent Automation Research:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“I believe I’ve sampled all of these whiskies, especially when I am out at analyst conferences. I haven’t a clue which is the\u00a0best, but wanted my name on the report, so I endorse whatever Bram\u00a0and Phil came up with.”<\/p>\n

Derk\u00a0Erb\u00e9, VP Research:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

“I believe the whisky market is ripe for digital transformation. \u00a0Emerging brands like the Walmart Fireball<\/a> are poised to rip the bottom out of the market”<\/p>\n

Jamie Snowdon, Chief Data Officer:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“There’s no way I could get through our quarterly forecasts without sampling a few of these first. \u00a0And the way the industry’s going, the old Walmart Fireball<\/a> will only increase in popularity”<\/p>\n

Phil Fersht, CEO:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“We may worry about robots stealing our jobs, but those bastards will never be able to drink our Scotch.”<\/p>\n

Bottom-Line: \u00a0This is only the beginning, HfS\u00a0is going to extend into new markets everywhere as digital disruption takes hold<\/span><\/p>\n

We believe we are qualified to become experts on any market where money changes hands and greats ideas emerge. Stay tuned for our forthcoming blueprints:<\/p>\n

“Tequila Transformation – it can really change things”<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The least disgusting low-carb beers of 2017”<\/strong> and<\/p>\n

“Organic wines that you really want to avoid As-a-Service”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

And of course… this was an:<\/p>\n

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Please, please don’t tell me you fell for this again! \u00a0…And I know some of you did =)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

And while we\u2019re reminiscing about falling for April Fools\u2019 gags, here is 2016’s classic:<\/em><\/p>\n

HfS launches new unDigital magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

And 2015’s\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

HfS announces its entry into the outsourcing advisory market<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

And 2014’s\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

HfS and Blue Prism partner to develop automated analyst solutions<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

And 2013’s\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Phil Fersht steps down as HfS CEO<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

And 2012’s<\/em><\/p>\n

Merriam-Webster to remove the term Outsourcing for IT and Business Services<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

And 2011’s<\/em><\/p>\n

Painsharing exposed: HfS to reveal the worst performers in the outsourcing industry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

And 2010’s:<\/em><\/p>\n

Horses for Sources to advise Obama administration on offshore outsourcing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oh, and here\u2019s 2009’s which I really hope you didn\u2019t fall for too (and many did):<\/em><\/p>\n

Horses Exclusive: Obama to ban offshore outsourcing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Now if you fell for all NINE of these, please ADMIT TO THE WORLD YOU NEED A CRASH COURSE IN GULLIBILITY COUNSELLING AND FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE \ud83d\ude42<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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