This document provides an overview and recommendations for how a consumer goods company can improve its market share in China from 6% to 10% within 2 years. It outlines key factors to consider, including understanding market trends, identifying top product categories, analyzing competitors' strategies, and developing a winning strategy. The document then presents an issue tree to map out strategies for increasing market share through identifying new segments, improving distribution, boosting promotions, and addressing quality issues. References are also provided.
2. ⢠Why are you looking at the China Market ?
(your business reasons)
⢠Do you understand what your USPs are?
⢠Have you evidence to show that a market exists in China for your
Goods/service ?( market research)
⢠How do you propose to sell in China?
⢠Do you understand the geographic size of the market and know
where to start.
⢠Who are the customers you wish to target (consumers, local
companies, Foreign companies in China , or official bodies)
⢠Do you know how to carry out due diligence on
customers/suppliers/partners.
4. Life is digital-nearly three quarters are online daily
500 million out of poverty in 20 years ,thus high spending power
Difficult to drive loyalty-two third are willing to try new brands
Mobile-commerce is increasingly popular,as is mobile payment
Majority of consumers are e-shoppers
Market Trends
A âmeâ culture is prevailing
Pragmatism still rules
Aggressive store expansion is replaced by improving store productivity
Insights based on market research
6. Trends
Hair Care
slower value growth in 2015
than in the previous year
standard shampoos enjoyed very
high product penetration in the
country
Skin Care
mainly used by the
young consumers
willing to spend money on
facial care at an earlier age,
compared to the old
generations, who may have
higher disposable incomes.
Child Care
high growth, due to
the comparatively
huge number of
newborns and rising
disposable incomes
Change in the One-Child
Policy by government and
allowed to have two
children.
Pet
Nutrition
High growth within Pet
food in 2015,
Reason â
performance of new
products within
premium Pet food that
were in line with the
health and wellness
trend.
Small
Appliances
Smart rice
cookers are
increasingly
favoured
Growth of 5% in
2015, due to the
high growth of
new Western
small appliances
To identify the top category Product
7. Hair Care
4% volume CAGR
over the forecast
period
(hair care is a
relatively mature
category in beauty
and personal care)
The major driving
factor â
consumersâ trading up
to high-end products,
such as premium
conditioners
Skin Care
9% volume CAGR over
the forecast period
The major driving
factor â
the rising demand for
better and healthier
personal image
Child Care
premium brands
of baby and child-
specific products
are expected to
widen their
presence
(manufacturers
are planning to
enrich their
product portfolios)
The major driving
factor â
the number of
wealthy people is
rapidly on the rise
Pet
Nutrition
Pet products is
expected to record a
slightly higher
performance
The major driving
factor â
increasing pet
populations
Small
Appliances
4% volume CAGR over the
forecast period
The major driving
factor â
Consumers prefer to purchase
high-end products offering
premium quality and
manufacturers will raise quality
and technological
advancements
Future Scope
8. Hair Care
P&G continued to lead ,
with a value share of
40%
Strategy â
The rapidly-growing
online sales channel,
thanks to its rich product
portfolio
Outcome â
managed to penetrate less-
tapped rural areas
Skin Care
LâOreal took
comfortable lead ,
holding a value share of
12%.
Strategy â
new launches, profound
nationwide distribution
network and successful
marketing
Outcome â
Enhanced its brand and
product awareness
Child
Care
Johnson & Johnson took
the lead
Strategy â
acquisition of Elsker,
Johnson & Johnson ,
âOriginated from
nature, Love with
Elskerâ
Outcome â
Enhanced the brandâs
image
Pet
Nutrition
Guangdong Boyu Group
took the lead, holding a
value share of 2%.
Strategy â
flexible sales strategy
Outcome â
well known and considered
reliable by consumers
Small Appliances
Strategy â
establishing a strong channel
network and strategic
cooperation(regional large
electronics and appliances
retailers)
Outcome âconsumers have
easy access to small cooking
appliances
Competitorâs strategy
9. Critical
Success
Factors
Treat e-Commerce as
a top priority and a
source of explosive
growth
Invest heavily in
distributor
management and
closely manage in-
store execution
Omni-channel
approach
M&A continues to
be an attractive
avenue fuelling
growth
Social media is used
as a tool for customer
loyalty
Preference for high
quality goods
Product
Development in
Health and wellness
concern products
Winning Strategy
10. How can a client XYZ, one of the largest and fastest growing consumer goods companies in the
world, can improve its market share by volume in China from 6% to 10 % in the span of 2 years
.
1. Background and context
5. Stakeholders
⢠The growth in various sectors is uneven(aging)
⢠Household incomes are continue to rise
⢠Urbanisation is creating a new consumer
market
⢠2nd largest world economy
⢠Digital is reshaping consumer experience
2. Desired Outcome
4. Constraints
⢠Improved market share from 6% to 10 % in the
span of 2 years
⢠Re-position the brand strategy
⢠Improve the frequency of purchase
⢠Introduce new customers to the brand
⢠Economic Uncertainty/Volatility
⢠High Mkt Saturation
⢠Low switching Cost
⢠Tax Regimes
⢠Financial Budget
⢠Competitorâs data is not readily available
⢠Insights based on research, Past sales, channel
Inputs
⢠Unbaised Customer feedback and profiling, Digital
analytics
⢠Sales,Marketing,Analytics and Consulting teams
⢠Marketing & Sales Team
⢠Portfolio Managers
⢠Finance team
⢠Analytics Team
⢠In Scope : Analysis on specific market
segments
⢠Out of Scope : Changing consumer
behaviour
6. Resources
Problem Statement Worksheet
3. Scope
11. How can ABC company
increase its Market
Share By volume, from
6% to 10%
By Increasing share of
preference/Sales
Identify/Create new market
segments
Improving Distribution
Increasing Promotion
By Stopping Share of decline Understanding quality issues
By Consumer Satisfaction
and Feedback
A2
A1
Issue Tree
Scope
Terminal Node
Out of Scope / Constraint
12. Identify/Create
new market
segments
Mergers/Acquisition
BY Replicating regional
players success on large
scale
Analysis of Opportunity
Market segments by
Demographics
Market segments by
Geography
Launching a new product
A1.1
Issue Tree
Scope
Terminal Node
Out of Scope / Constraint
13. By Increasing Share of
distribution
Add new Distribution Channels
Partnering With
Ecommerce
Direct sales
Build more Retail
Partnerships
Increase Intensity of Each Channel
Avoid multichannel
Competition
Increasing sales
force
Improving Logistics
A1.2
Issue Tree
Scope
Terminal Node
Out of Scope / Constraint
Use
Leverage
Invest in
Once U
saturate
one
channel
only move
to another
Direct
Factory
Shipping
14. By Increasing
promotions
Branding(conducting
Branding analysis)
Logos and Packing Design
Visual Aids(Use of effective
communication)
Ergonomics
TV Advertisements
Digital Marketing
Online Advertisements
Mobile / Web Apps
Print Media
Issue Tree
Scope
Terminal Node
Out of Scope / Constraint
A1.3
15. By Stopping Share of
decline
Understanding quality
issues
Services/Warranty
Packaging Issues
By Consumer Satisfaction
A2
Issue Tree
Scope
Terminal Node
Out of Scope / Constraint
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