International Product Strategies
International Product Strategies
International Product Strategies
• Preferences
• Cost
• Laws & Regulations
• Compatibility
• Labeling & Instructions
Global Product Planning Strategic Alternatives
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Product
Extension
Product
Adaptation
Product
Invention
STRAIGHT EXTENSION
• Marketing a product without any “Significant”
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changes in the product profile or campaign
themes.
• Customer perception remains same about the
product in all countries in which the product is
being offered.
• Can only be successful when firms have
developed a product that can meet similar
needs across all frontiers and sections and,
• Customer habits, buying patterns , purchasing
capacities remain same in all countries.
The Campaign For Real Beauty
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• Products are modified to suit alternate usage
patterns, weather conditions, additional need
fulfillment.
• Clothing may serve the same purpose of fashion
everywhere, yet the designer will have to design
clothes to fit different body types of different
countries.
• Indian car manufacturers will have to redesign
their engine emissions and steering systems to
suit the needs of left hand drive in foreign
countries .
McDonald’s…
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• McDonald's and its association with the land of fine wine
and cheese was the last place to find thriving fast food
market.