IPM is the VMI proprietary process designed to deliver continuous growth. It can be applied periodically, on demand or in sections as needed. The three most prevalent applications are: New growth, strategic planning and brand renewal.

In The Beginning… On December 31, 1879, in Menlo Park, New Jersey, Thomas Edison made the first public demonstration of his incandescent light bulb.

The ah ha moment – December 2003, in The Economist, Science Fiction writer William Gibson stated: “The future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed.”

The IPM New Market Exploration process seeks to find markets with a current or developing need for your technology innovation or solution. It is a fast, efficient, focused process.

The IPM Market Validation process is based on the idea that once an opportunity appears to be worthwhile, it needs to be thoroughly examined firsthand before making a substantial commitment to pursue or make further investments in it

The IPM Positioning & Branding process for companies and innovation recognizes that addressing important unmet needs and providing customers with differential advantages in their markets is critical to building brand equity.