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    Mission

    Marketing in a CrossCultural Context

    International Expansion of NormandieEndo Technology

    Presented By:Damien ALCAINA, Amardeep SINGH, Anne-Sophie TEXIER

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    Contents

    Introduction

    Market Research

    Marketing Strategy

    Marketing Mix

    Recommendations Conclusion

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    Introduction

    THE COMPANY:

    Medical devices Exists in several European

    Countries

    Dominant Cleaning devices

    THE PRODUCTS COMPETITION:

    Gastroenterology: +++ Proctology: +Cleaning Devices: -

    Niche marketHighest revenues

    OUR MISSION:New Foreign Markets Expansion

    Product promotion

    Medica 2010

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    Marketing Research

    SWOT

    PORTER

    PEST

    Country Selection

    Mode of Entry

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    SWOT

    Strengths- Made in France

    - Leader on the French Market

    - Innovative product

    - Production quality monitoring

    Weaknesses- Sullied reputation after the purchasing of OdonTechnology

    - Easily copy able products (no patented)

    - Lack of staff (sales force)

    - Lack of innovation

    - Stock management

    Opportunity- Growth markets in Europe and USA

    - Sales force

    - Ageing population

    - Niche market with limited competitors

    - Web site visibility

    Threats- Strong competition from Organized players

    (Pentax, Olympus,)- Govt. health care participation falling

    - Dependence on suppliers

    - Environmental issues (single use plastic)

    - Compatibility of international technicalstandards

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    PORTER Five Forces

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    Bargaining power of

    Customers

    Competitive rivalry

    within an industry

    Threat of new entrantsThreat of substitute

    products

    Bargaining power of

    suppliers

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    PEST Analysis

    Political Stability European guideline

    93/42/EEC aboutmedical devices

    Technological Full equiped in new

    technology Research programms

    Economical Rich and stable

    economies

    Medical devices marketin growth for the future

    Social

    High quality health caresystem

    Ageing population

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    Country Selection

    Macro Level research :

    Population Potential number of endoscopies (Comparison with France ratio)

    Size of the market :Medical devices

    Life expectancy

    Health expenditure per capita

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    Mode of Entry

    Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5

    Export

    Motive

    Geographica

    lly suitablemarkets

    Long term

    profitsMarketexpansion

    North

    Americasales growth

    African

    and otheremergingmarkets

    Consolida-

    tion

    MarketSelection

    Italy, Spain,Netherlands

    Austria,Sweden

    Canada, USA Maghreb Global

    Entry Mode Distributors(Italy: salesrep)

    LocalDistributors

    Exclusivesalesrepresentative

    Local Offices Diversifica-tion ofproduction

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    Marketing Strategy

    Segmentation

    Positioning

    Short termObjectives

    Long term Objectives

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    Segmentation & Positioning

    SEGMENTATION :

    y 5 countries

    y Distributors

    y End users: Clinics, hospitals,

    POSI

    TI

    ONNI

    NGy Cost efficiency

    y Fast-cleaning

    y Highly valuable product (safer

    product)

    Production

    LocalDistributors

    GPO

    End Users

    Procurement Department of

    health centers

    Or

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    Marketing Mix

    Product

    Price

    Place

    Promotion

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    Product

    Company Website

    Packaging: optimize efficiency Metal notch to support the Product box

    Replace notice with stickers behind the box

    Language adaption

    Made in France

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    Price

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    3 PRICING STRATEGIES:

    Same Price

    High Price: Revenue Sharing Higher Price: Dealer Incentive

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    Place

    Distributors channel in the5 countries

    Experience and goodrelationship with present

    partners

    Financial and stafflimitations

    Expertise of localdistributors knowing themarket

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    Promotion

    VALUE ADDITION- No damage toEndoscope

    - Ergonomicallydesigned

    PRODUCTEFFICIENCY

    - 94% residualremoved in one go

    - Single passagecleaning

    COST EFFICIENCY- Very Economical

    - Saves process time

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    Recommendations

    Communication

    Product

    Pricing Strategy

    Market Selection

    Administration

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    Conclusion

    Potential toInternationalize

    Competition & Productpatents

    Efficient communication-Key to success

    Presence at Medica2010

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    Questions ?

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    PEST Analysis5 countries

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    PEST Italy

    PoliticalDifference in Powers at National, Regional and Local Levels

    Corruption

    Ranked second best healthcare system in the wordby the World Health Organization

    Foreign companies are charged on the turnovermade in Italy

    Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

    between France andI

    taly

    TechnologicalReinforcement of the scientifical base of thecountry

    Large industrial research programms

    Public-private sector partnership in the researchprogramms : Objetive of 2,5% of the GDP in 2010

    EconomicalPublic debt : 105,8% of GDP, Growth rate -1%

    Small Business based economy

    GDP forecasting of 3% per year for the mdicaldevices market until 2013

    Valuation of the market in value in 2013 : 11billions dollars

    Strong rgional contrasts between the north and

    south of the country

    SocialAgeing population, Population of 70-74 years old isSuperior than 0-4 years old

    Demographic Growth rate : 0,04 %Public service : tradition

    Prevention policies in the healthcare area

    Good awareness of people to health

    Source: Datamonitor, Country Analysis Report, May 2009

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    PEST Spain

    PoliticalUniversal Healthcare system : For all catgories ofpeople (spanish, aliens, tourists, illgal immigrants)

    Ranked 7 best healthcare system of the world by theWord Health Organization

    Decentralised healthcare system : 3 levels (National :Health Minitry, Autonom communities, local)

    European guideline 93/42/EEC about medical devices

    Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation

    between France and Spain

    TechnologicalSpain spends 1% of its GDP in searching anddveloppement (France : 2,13%) ; Objective is

    2% by 2010

    INGENIO 2010 programm : Policies in terms ofsearching in the private sector.

    Private-public sector partnership

    EconomicalGrowth : 0,9 % (2008)

    Public debt : 40,7% of GDP (2008)

    Inflation : 4,1 % (2008)

    The Dutch banking sector experienced a turbulentyear in 2008

    GDP forecasting of 2,1% per year for the mdicaldevices market until 2013

    SocialAgeing population : 18 % of population is aged bymore than 65 years

    Spain spent 7,9% of GDP for its healthcare system.European average is 9% :

    The objective for 2009-2010 is 8,1%

    Good awareness of the population to health issues

    Source: Datamonitor, Country Analysis Report, May 2009

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    PEST Austria

    PoliticalStable macroeconomic policies - Successfulexecution of pension and healthcare reforms

    Long-term financial sustainability of the pensionsystem

    Austrias improving trade relations with the EUs

    Reduced financial disincentives for people whocontinue to work at an older age than usual.

    ESI= Rank 10, Parliamentary democracy, 62%Austrians lack confidence in EU

    TechnologicalR&D = 2.45% of its GDP, to be upped to 3% in 2010

    46.7% R&D by Private Enterprises, 37.4% by ForeignSupport

    Austria attracts foreign investors with its lowcorporate tax rate

    Robust manufacturing sector

    98% Austrian Companies use the internet.

    EconomicalStrong Employment Growth, Deficit down to 0.4%of GDP

    Top three importers: Germany ,45.5%, Italy7.1%;Switzerland5%

    Top three Export partners: Germany, 29.8%; Italy8.8%; US4.9%

    Medical healthcare is under the state control, GovtRevenues up 7.1% in 2006-07

    SocialHigh quality of Life, Low unemployment

    Population aged over 65 to double by 2050

    Major medical events, over 264 hospitals

    Healthcare expenditure $3763 Per Capita

    Source: Datamonitor, Country Analysis Report, May 2009

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    PEST Netherlands

    PoliticalDisagreement amongst coalition partners

    Positive Government policies on social welfare

    Free-market system for the last two decades

    increased level of terrorist threat

    Decreased public spending in the face of an economic

    slowdown

    TechnologicalThe Netherlands in general has a high innovationcapability

    Netherlands has attained a highly moderntelecommunications backbone

    The Entrepreneurial class has not shown bigachievements

    EconomicalBy the end of 2008, the Dutch economy hadentered recession

    Presence of strong export, tourism, constructionand logistics sectors in the country

    Governments stimulus package

    The Dutch banking sector experienced a turbulentyear in 2008

    The employment situation is expected to worsen in2009

    SocialMost generous countries in terms of coverage andbenefit levels to the disabled and senior citizens in

    the entire EU (1 Million get benefits)Population aged 65 or over will rise from 14.4% to16.2%

    Working on Care. Under this initiative, thegovernment plans to increase job opportunities inthe healthcare and social welfare markets.

    Healthcare expenditure was 9.9% of GDP

    Source: Datamonitor, Country Analysis Report, May 2009

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    PEST Sweden

    PoliticalDemocracy with a Stable Govt.

    Reduction of the populations dependence onsocial benefits

    Corporate tax rate has been reduced from 28% to26.3% in 2009

    To spend $3.6 billion to boost employment

    Awaiting Pension and Retirement reforms

    TechnologicalPrivate Sector responsible for 70% R&D andinnovation

    Vey High internet and mobile penetration

    Highly developed technology intensive industry

    The Swedish government plans to be a completelyoil-free economy by 2020,

    EconomicalEconomy Substantially affected by recession of2008

    Govt. finances healthy, budget surplus 2.8%

    Openness to foreign Investments

    High Corporate tax rates

    Cuts in employers' social security contribution

    SocialHDI= 6th on 177 countries

    Model universal social security system

    Life Expectancy 80.7 Years, positive social climatefor women

    Healthcare expenditure $3289 Per Capita

    80% of the workforce belong to labour unions

    Source: Datamonitor, Country Analysis Report, May 2009


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