International Market Expansion Strategy Framework

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1.0 Introduction

  • Brief summary of the company, its main products, target country, primary target markets, and entry strategy.

2.0 Research Methodology

(For reference purposes)

3.0 Situational Analysis

3.1 Company Analysis

3.2 Organization’s Assets and Skills

3.3 Market Analysis

3.3.1 Business Environment Analysis

3.3.1.1 Political, Legal, and Institutional Environments
3.3.1.2 Regulatory Environment (Present and Anticipated)
3.3.1.3 Economic Environment (Conditions and Trends)
3.3.1.4 Social and Cultural Environment (Factors and Trends)
3.3.1.5 Demographic Environment (Data and Trends)
3.3.1.6 Technological Environment (Factors and Trends)
3.3.1.7 Natural Environment (Seasonal or Climatic Factors)
3.3.1.8 Physical Environment (Infrastructure Indicators)

3.3.2 Nature of Demand

3.3.3 Size and Extent of Demand

3.3.4 Product Life Cycle Stage

3.3.5 Structure of the Industry

3.3.5.1 Cost Structure of the Industry
3.3.5.2 Competitive Structure of the Industry

3.4 Competitor Analysis (In Country of Investment)

4.0 SWOT Analysis

4.1 Internal Company Strengths and Weaknesses

4.2 External Market Opportunities and Threats

4.3 Implications of SWOT Analysis

5.0 Objectives

(Derived from SWOT)

5.1 International Objectives

5.2 Market Objectives

6.0 Recommended Marketing Strategy (TSP Framework)

6.1 Target Market Identification and Segmentation

6.2 Market Positioning

6.3 Market Entry Strategy

7.0 Marketing Mix Strategies and Tactics

7.1 Product, Service, and Branding Strategy

7.2 Place (Distribution) Strategy

7.3 Price Strategy Structure

7.4 Promotion Strategy (Including Promotional Budget)

8.0 Planning Budget

8.1 Planning Assumptions

8.2 Forecast Sales, Market Share, and Costs

8.3 Forecast Profitability (Break-Even Analysis)

8.4 Sensitivity Analysis (Contingency Issues)

9.0 Implementation and Control

9.1 Formal Project Plan for Implementation

9.2 Monitoring of Action Plan

9.3 Formal Contingency Plans

10.0 Bibliography and References

11.0 Appendices

11.1 Situation Analysis

11.2 SWOT Analysis

11.3 Evaluation of Alternative Marketing Strategies

11.4 Company Promotional and Product Brochures

11.5 Tariff Rates

11.6 Summary Table of Interviews

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