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Question on the case: Bain case: Asian lubricants producer

how to construct the framework.

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Jun 07, 2023
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Iago
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Iago
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Not a Beginner Case

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on May 04, 2022
The best answer (on May 04, 2022) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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calculate cost for transportation and stock-keeping?

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Sep 24, 2021
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Luca
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Luca
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Market Growth

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Jan 26, 2021
The best answer (on Jan 20, 2021) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
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, ... (read entire answer)
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A different way of doing market size

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Sep 28, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 28, 2020
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 ... (read entire answer)
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What is the reasoning behind Germany's car density number?

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Aug 24, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 24, 2020) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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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, ... (read entire answer)
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Comparison matrix

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Aug 21, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 21, 2020) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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 gave the best answer on Aug 21, 2020
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Table 1 -- Market Overview

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Aug 15, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 15, 2020) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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 gave the best answer on Aug 15, 2020
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Could there be potential priority ties in market growth and market profitability

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Aug 07, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 07, 2020) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Question about calculating the growth element of the matrix

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Aug 04, 2020
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Ian
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Ian
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Confused about Turkish Market Entry Strategy - Distribution bucket: OEM

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Jul 27, 2020
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Ian
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Ian
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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About joint venture

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Most recent answer on Jul 23, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 21, 2020) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Question on the case: Bain case: Asian lubricants producer

Where is the population data for each country coming from?

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 08, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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How were the three countries chosen?

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on May 18, 2020
The best answer (on May 18, 2020) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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 gave the best answer on May 18, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
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 ... (read entire answer)
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Why 2 stages

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Most recent answer on Jan 10, 2020
The best answer (on Jan 10, 2020) is from:
Luca
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Luca
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 gave the best answer on Jan 10, 2020
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
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 ... (read entire answer)
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Where do the answers for the second main conclusion come from?

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Dec 18, 2019
The best answer (on Dec 18, 2019) is from:
Luca
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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Luca
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 gave the best answer on Dec 18, 2019
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
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, ... (read entire answer)
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Table 1 Missing Information

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Most recent answer on Dec 07, 2019
The best answer (on Dec 07, 2019) is from:
Nathaniel
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McKinsey | BCG | CERN| University of Cambridge
Nathaniel
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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 ... (read entire answer)
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Question about the "Comments" section

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer
Most recent answer on Jul 24, 2019
The best answer (on Jul 23, 2019) is from:
Alexander
Alexander gave the best answer on Jul 23, 2019
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", ... (read entire answer)
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