The culmination of an individual project integrated in to a group effort. Each member focused on a single country, then we utilized collaboration tools to bring the project together. Outstanding colleagues, professional collaboration, excellent results. Bullet points intentionally minimized. Emphasis was on talking points and presenting. My section was South Africa. I developed the project theme.
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NUBEStech Market Expansion Study
1. Market Globalization
Study of Expansion in to Foreign Markets
Team Presentation
Prepared by:
John Hansen
Mark Hazaert
Linda Soukhaphaly
MIB560 International Business
Dr. Andrew Fleck
Concordia University Wisconsin
This presentation is the intellectual property of the preparers.
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012 Business entities, trademarks and ® are fictitious.
3. South Africa
Source: http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Image:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg
Source: http://www.state.gov/p/af/ci/sf/
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
4. South Africa
Introduction
• 50 million people
• 470,693 Sq. Miles
• World leader in Platinum, Gold and Chromium
• GDP $554.6 Billion, $10,486 per capita (in US $)
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
5. South Africa
SWOT Analysis
Product
Strengths More value-added features
Weaknesses Delivering customized product direct to consumer
Opportunity Increasing infrastructure development
Threats Improper fit for current market habits and trends
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
6. South Africa
SWOT Analysis
Price
Strengths Moderately priced against comparable competing units
Weaknesses Weakness of Rand against U.S. Dollar
Opportunity U.S. discussions with Southern African Customs Union
Threats Fluctuating currency concerns
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
7. South Africa
SWOT Analysis
Place
Strengths Growth of supermarkets and hypermarkets
Weaknesses Marketing experience to culturally diverse demographics
Opportunity Underserved market
Threats Product Theft, counterfeiting, and grey-market distribution
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
8. South Africa
SWOT Analysis
Promotion
Strengths Established web presence in domestic market
Weaknesses Minimum local adaptation strategy
Opportunity Growing trend in eCommerce
Threats Current buying habits of South African consumers
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
9. South Africa
Recommendation
Final Recommendation is:
PRIMARY FACTORS
• Minimum local adaptation
strategy
• Comparative cost of laptop
to average household
expenses
• Laptop computing does not
match consumer demands
Not to proceed with this effort
• Increase of non-PC devices
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
10. Recommended Strategy
Tablet Product Introduction
• Product fits corporate strategy
• Transnational strategy
• Centralized production and R&D
• Decentralized service, support and marketing
• Greater profitability potential
• Positions company for sustainability and future trends
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
11. South Korea
Source: http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Image:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg
Source: http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/ks/
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
12. South Korea
Introduction
• 48.8 million people
• 38,023 Sq Miles
• GDP $1.46 Trillion, $30,000 per capita (in US $)
• Main industries: Electronics, Telecommunications, Automobile
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
13. South Korea
SWOT Analysis
Product
Strengths Tech savvy people
Language
Weaknesses
Unneeded memory
Education
Opportunity
Gaming
Threats Mobile devices/Tablets
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
14. South Korea
SWOT Analysis
Price
Strengths High price point
Weaknesses No distinguishable difference
Opportunity Free trade agreement with US
Threats Free trade agreement with China
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
15. South Korea
SWOT Analysis
Place
Large Cities
Strengths
Infrastructure
Weaknesses North Korea
Opportunity Production Facilities
Threats LG/Samsung
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
16. South Korea
SWOT Analysis
Promotion
Strengths High internet usage
Weaknesses Not a Korean product
Education system
Opportunity
Credit
Threats After sale service, word of mouth
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
17. South Korea
Recommendation
Final Recommendation is:
PRIMARY FACTORS
• Great price point
• Free trade agreement
• Strong economy
• Great market
• Possible production facilities
• Excellent infrastructure
To proceed with this effort
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
18. Entry Strategy
• Exporting first then establish production in country
• Transnational strategy
• Centralized production and R&D
• Decentralized marketing and operations
• Marketing strategy
• Local marketing firm
• Internet/Gaming/Education
• Localization
• Keyboard
• Hardware
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
19. Thailand
Source: http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Image:Flag_of_Thailand.svg
Source: http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/ks/
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
20. Thailand
Introduction
• 198,115 Sq Miles
• 69.1 million people
• GDP $326.6 Billion, $9,700 per capita (in US $)
• Main industries: Tourism, Garments, Textiles, Tobacco, Agricultural
Processing, Cement, Jewelry, Electronics
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
21. Thailand
SWOT Analysis
Product
Strengths Installed operating system
Weaknesses Consumers are use to Linux
Businesses
Opportunity Education
Internet infrastructure
Threats Tablets
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
22. Thailand
SWOT Analysis
Price
Strengths High price point
Weaknesses Strengthening Baht against Dollar
Opportunity Hot commodity
Threats Income inequalities
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
23. Thailand
SWOT Analysis
Place
No existing full assembly plants
Strengths
Untapped markets
Weaknesses Several competitors in the market
Education/ Schools
Opportunity
Possible manufacturing plant for domestic consumption
Competition with Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and China
Threats
Increased labor wages
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
24. Thailand
SWOT Analysis
Promotion
Customization at low costs
Strengths
Include Microsoft operating system
Weaknesses Saturated Market
Green technology
Opportunity E-commerce
Education system
Threats Competition with Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and China
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
25. Thailand
Recommendation
Final Recommendation is:
PRIMARY FACTORS
• Great relationship with Thailand
• Growing economy/ infrastructure
• Untapped markets
• Existing manufacturers of
computer components
• No existing plants to complete
To proceed with this effort product assembly
• Increased disposable income
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
26. Entry Strategy
• Transnational strategy
• Centralized R&D
• Decentralize marketing and operations
• Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
• BOI (Board of Investments) for FDI
• Build manufacturing plant in strategic location
• Create logistics strategies domestically
• Customization strategy
• Localization
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Expansion Study, February 27, 2012
27. Conclusion
South Africa
• No Go with laptop computer
• Recommend R&D of tablet computing device
South Korea
• Go
• Export at first then produce locally
• Transnational structure with centralized R&D and production
• Localization strategy
Thailand
• Go
• Transnational strategy with decentralized marketing
• Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Mode of entry
• Capitalize on BOI and treaty incentives
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Introduction Study, February 27, 2012
28. Market Globalization
Study of Expansion in to Foreign Markets
NUBEStech® Electronics Division - International Market Introduction Study, February 27, 2012