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    Market entry cases

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    Recent activity on Sep 01, 2021
    The best answer (on Sep 01, 2021) is from:
    Agrim
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    Happy to help out - let us know some more details on what are you struggling on exactly within the cases. Do DM me with your specifics!
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    Market Entry Case: why is consumption per capita more important than total consumption in the country?

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    Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2021
    The best answer (on Jul 04, 2020) is from:
    Sidi
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    Sidi
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    McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 300+ candidates secure MBB offers
    Hi! You are very right to doubt this statement. In fact, the provided information is NOT justifying the statement! "More valuable" has to be defined - otherwise it is impossible to come to a verdict. If "valuable" is ... (read entire answer)
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    Where to open a cafe?

    BCG market entry McKinsey
    Most recent answer on Aug 23, 2021
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    Hi there, In general your approach is good! However, I have the following comments/improvements. Market - Great! You defined very clearly where we open Competition - careful here…you say “Where we can offer differentiat ... (read entire answer)
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    What is the difference between a market entry case and growth strategy case?

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    Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2021
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    Hi there, Growth I can grow in the following ways: 1) Grow my existing business 2) Launch new products (in my current market) 3) Launch the same products in new markets 4) Launch new products in new markets (ill-advised ... (read entire answer)
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    Market Entry question - shall we decide how to enter first or look at financial impact first?

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    Most recent answer on Jul 21, 2021
    Anonymous A asked on Jul 20, 2021
    Which below Market Entry framework makes more sense? Framework 1: 1. Market attractiveness (size, growth, competition, customer needs etc.) 2. Company's capability and How to enter (build, borrow, buy etc.) 3. F ... (read entire question)
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    First question/information to ask in Growth Case and Market Entry Case?

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    Most recent answer on Jul 20, 2021
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    Hi there, You're being a bit too generic and not specific enough. "Any information about the existing markets" is too broad. Rather, you need to tailore your questions to the case! If they sell many products, ask fo ... (read entire answer)
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    on Jul 20, 2021
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    start from scratch, adquisition, Jv pros/cons

    M&A Case market entry market size
    Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2021
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    Broadly agree, but there are some nuances 1. Capabilities - If you want to build new capabilities and you want ALL of the target's capabilities than Acquisition is preferable. If you want specific capabilities of the ... (read entire answer)
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    Our client wants to invest his money in opening an amusement park in city X, should they do that?

    A.T. Kearney Bain BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain Boston Consulting Group market entry MBB McKinsey McKinsey & Company Oliver Wyman
    Most recent answer on May 17, 2021
    The best answer (on May 16, 2021) is from:
    Clara
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    Hello! You have a quite good list of factors to look into before making this go-no go decision. However, you are missing the most important factor: verifying what the client target is with this! When we have a pr ... (read entire answer)
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    market entry: fragmented vs. concentrated competitive landscape

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    Most recent answer on May 07, 2021
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    Francesco
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    Hi there, Good question! First of all, you should clarify the objective of the client Once you have done so, you can analyze which market would help you to achieve that particular goal. Say for example that your ... (read entire answer)
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    Key buckets to consider when solving a "new product launch" case

    market entry New product
    Most recent answer on Mar 23, 2021
    The best answer (on Mar 22, 2021) is from:
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    Hi there, This is about right! I would say 1) The answer does depend on the specific prompt but this is generally right 2) I would argue market sizing is important to do first (not 3rd) - if the market is small and ... (read entire answer)
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    Market Sizing: How to estimate market size of short haul flight market?

    market entry Market sizing
    Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020
    The best answer (on Nov 21, 2020) is from:
    Ian
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     gave the best answer on Nov 21, 2020
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    Hi there, We need some clarifying questions answered here! What market? (World? Specific country?) Annualized? Short haul is defined as what? Domestic flights? Flights less than 3 hours? Plans size less than x ... (read entire answer)
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    Feasibility of M&As and Market Entry Strategies

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    Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2020
    The best answer (on Dec 07, 2020) is from:
    Vlad
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     gave the best answer on Dec 07, 2020
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    Hi, It depends on what you call feasibility. For M&A cases in the clarifying questions section, I will look at whether we will have any synergies with the current portfolio For the M&A cases you can make ... (read entire answer)
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    Analysing competition when determining market attractiveness

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    Most recent answer on Dec 14, 2020
    The best answer (on Dec 13, 2020) is from:
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     gave the best answer on Dec 13, 2020
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    Hi there, You're absolutely right! One is not necessarily more attractive than the other! The best thing to look at, in realitty is expected margins and expected market share. That's what really matters. That said, ... (read entire answer)
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    Market Entry- Financials / Market Growth always needed?

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    Most recent answer on Oct 19, 2020
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     gave the best answer on Oct 19, 2020
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    Hi there, First, there's almost never an "always" in casing! Things are very much case-dependent and you have to use your business judgement! That being said, yes, in general, when entering a market, you do need to ... (read entire answer)
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    Question on the BootCamp lesson: Market Entry

    Why assessing 2. Company financials prior to 3. Targeted market/customer interest?

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    Most recent answer on Oct 07, 2020
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     gave the best answer on Oct 07, 2020
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    Hi Jack, It's all about being "smart" here. Consultants both cost a lot of money and don't have much time. As such, you need to approach problems tactfully. Think about: what is the easiest, most impactful thing to ... (read entire answer)
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    Market entry case structure

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    Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2020
    The best answer (on Aug 09, 2018) is from:
    Sidi
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    Sidi
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    Hi Anonymous, frankly speaking, what you outlined above is NOT a case structure! It does NOT show in any way how you are thinking about the problem and how you are going to answer the question! What you have outlined ... (read entire answer)
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    Question on the BootCamp lesson: Market Entry

    Cost revenue and entry strategy

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    Most recent answer on Sep 11, 2020
    The best answer (on Sep 11, 2020) is from:
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     gave the best answer on Sep 11, 2020
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    Hi Abed, When answering complicated questions (i.e. strategy consulting) you can't boil the ocean and do everything at once! Therefore, you have todetermine: First - Is the market as whole attractive? Is it big? G ... (read entire answer)
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    How should the client enter this market?

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    Most recent answer on Aug 05, 2020
    Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 14, 2016
    As you describe it, this is the longest version of this case format; normally too long for an oral interview, so it's super important to listen whether the question is about if (the client should enter the market) or ho ... (read entire answer)
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    How to decide which market is better to enter - fragmented or concentrated?

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    Most recent answer on Jul 22, 2020
    The best answer (on Jul 19, 2020) is from:
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     gave the best answer on Jul 19, 2020
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    Hi there, It's a great question and something that too many candidates mix up! Neither a fragmented nor a concentrated market is necessarily good nor bad to enter. Fragmented Pros: Easy to enter (presumably) ... (read entire answer)
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    How can a fintech app go international?

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    Most recent answer on Jul 17, 2020
    The best answer (on Jul 17, 2020) is from:
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     gave the best answer on Jul 17, 2020
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    Hi PK, Very interesting question. Somewhat classic market entry :) Clarifying questions Where internationally? What is coinbase's objective here? How would they grow (organic or acquire)? Benefits Econom ... (read entire answer)
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