Portfolio construction development

As a final note, it is also conceivable that several petro-based and bio-based polyamides will be copolymerized or blended to tailor to meet the needs of certain application areas. In essence, this would create an ideal combination of properties to facilitate an ideal price-to-performance ratio. It should then be mentioned that this will further expand the product portfolio and make listed comparisons, such as in Table 10.1, nearly impossible to construct. The future of biopolyamides may be in consolidation and a clear-cut focus on certain defined applications areas demanding their specific properties. The actual development remains to be seen. 

To construct such a portfolio, the buyer would need to determine the fit between the development initiatives and the suppliers current capabilities. The buyer would also need to assess the strategic value of individual suppliers to the buyer. 

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