Acquisition Strategies 3M has actively pursued acquisition strategies like buying technology assets from LeanTec, providing an opportunity for technology solution sales targeting their expanding portfolio.
Industry Partnerships 3M's partnership with Svante Inc. to advance decarbonization presents a potential avenue for selling complementary products or services that align with sustainability and environmental initiatives.
Executive Transition With the departure of Monish Patolawala as Executive VP & CFO, there may be an opportunity to engage with new leadership, Wendy Bauer, to introduce innovative solutions that cater to the transportation and electronics sectors.
Educational Initiatives Supported by Discovery Education, 3M's Young Scientist Challenge offers a platform to engage with educational institutions, presenting an opportunity to promote STEM-related products or technologies to a young audience.
Employee Engagement Marian's participation in 3M's automotive displays webinar showcases a focus on employee development. Leveraging this, there may be openings to offer training programs or specialized solutions to enhance employee skills in related sectors.