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how to construct the framework.

Yes, the demand for products is considered an important aspect of the market overview and market attractiveness. Understanding the level of demand for a product or service within a market is crucial in assessing its pot ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Not a Beginner Case

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Hi Gloria, I appreciate the input! (As I'm sure Preplounge does too). However, this case is definitely beginner. It's a very straighforward (linear) case, not touching on complicated topics, and with simple charts/graph ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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calculate cost for transportation and stock-keeping?

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Hello Xiaoyun, I agree with you on this.You don't have quantitative data to support that suggestion even if it's reasonable to make the assumption that transportation and stock-keeping cost are extremely significant for ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Market Growth

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Hello! It´s very common that data is not displayed from the beggining. However, it´s available when you ask for it -and asking for the right pieces of information is part of the challenge-. Hope it helps! Cheers, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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A different way of doing market size

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The approach seems logical, but has two flaws: The assumption "Turkey is significantly bigger than Germany" only helps you estimate the market size, because the Lube Consumption per Population (the product of densit ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What is the reasoning behind Germany's car density number?

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Hi there, This is European vs. American way of indicating magnitudes :) Decimnal mark in Europe, comma in the US. It's not 500 cars per inhabitant, but rather 500 cars per one thousand inhabitants (1.000 in Europe, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Comparison matrix

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Hi there, We don't know and it doesn't matter. Consulting, frameworks, the 80/20 rule, etc. are all foundationally based on the need to solve problems with limited information. If we have a set of possible markets ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Table 1 -- Market Overview

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Hi Andre, Forget about helpful! Think about two things: 1) Is that information relevant and 2) If it is, ask for it! If it doesn't actually change your calculations, you shouldn't worry about it (rather, focus on th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Could there be potential priority ties in market growth and market profitability

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Great question! Luckily the answer has been provided to you in the case :) A BCG matrix is a great way to "break ties". You need to determine the two main criteria that matter, and then put them on a box like below. T ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Question about calculating the growth element of the matrix

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Hi Kevin, Good question and a great example of having to use limited information to come up with hypotheses. Car usage is a direct proxy for economic growth (and, by definition, vice-versa). In fact, when analysts w ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Confused about Turkish Market Entry Strategy - Distribution bucket: OEM

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Hi Andrew, I can understand your confusion, but I recommend you take a step back and re-read this case! OEM is only ever mentioned in this case under Brand and Channels of distribution. Remember, what's important ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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About joint venture

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Hi there, It's a fair question! Fundamentally, any given case can go in many directions. However, you are bound to 1) The information provided and 2) The clues given. Clue #1 "According to preliminary examinatio ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Where is the population data for each country coming from?

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Hi Angad, It is not given in the case, thus should be based on personal knowledge. In general, it is a good idea to know the population of the main countries in the world and in your geographic area for market sizin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How were the three countries chosen?

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Hello! This discussion can lead to a number of PdH thesis debating wether they should ot not be considered: European Asian Both european and asian However, this is totally irrelevant for the case. Knowing ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Why 2 stages

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Hello, It's really common to have the "marke entry" case divided into 2 stages. The first part is usually guided by the interviewer: you could be asked to analyse a particular market or to compare some different marke ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Where do the answers for the second main conclusion come from?

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You are right, guys. It's like an exhibit is missing, I will report this. Anyway I expect that a top performer would think about the chance to have a partnership (even if he has not been told about AsiaAutoCo). Best, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Table 1 Missing Information

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Hello there, Looking at the case, it does seems that the car density data for Germany is intentionally left out as it is designed to test market sizing capability of the prospective candidate. This is a very common p ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Question about the "Comments" section

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No, the "Comments" are there to help the interviewer understand how the case is structured. Of course, it is possible that the interviewee asks questions that can be answered using the information listed in "Comments", ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting Q&A - Stelle Fragen rund um Deine Karriere

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how to construct the framework.

Not a Beginner Case

calculate cost for transportation and stock-keeping?

Market Growth

A different way of doing market size

What is the reasoning behind Germany's car density number?

Comparison matrix

Table 1 -- Market Overview

Could there be potential priority ties in market growth and market profitability

Question about calculating the growth element of the matrix

Confused about Turkish Market Entry Strategy - Distribution bucket: OEM

About joint venture

Where is the population data for each country coming from?

How were the three countries chosen?

Why 2 stages

Where do the answers for the second main conclusion come from?

Table 1 Missing Information

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