A groundbreaking strategic alliance has been announced between Management Science Associates (MSA) and BDSA, the premier source of market research for the cannabis industry. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in understanding the intersection of cannabis with consumer packaged goods (CPG), healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.
What This Article Says About MSA The article details how MSA is leveraging its decades of expertise and proprietary technology to provide unprecedented clarity in a rapidly evolving market. Key highlights include:
Cross-Industry Analysis: MSA and BDSA will combine datasets to offer unique cross-analysis between the cannabis industry and MSA’s established clients in CPG, healthcare, and government sectors.
Patented Healthcare Methodology: MSA’s patented, HIPAA-compliant methodology for de-identifying protected health information is a cornerstone of this partnership. This technology allows for the first-ever statistically significant analysis of how cannabis consumption impacts real-world healthcare and pharmaceutical purchasing.
Empowering Decision Makers: By integrating BDSA’s comprehensive data with MSA’s robust reporting and analytics, the alliance helps manufacturers and stakeholders—both inside and outside the cannabis space—target the right audiences and eliminate guesswork.
“We are excited to partner with BDSA to expand our data portfolio… Our joint analysis across datasets will help size new audiences and revenue opportunities.” — Stephen Gongaware, Executive Vice President of Business Development at MSA
Read the full article to discover how this partnership is set to reshape industry standards and drive innovation across multiple sectors.

