Situation analysis: Koc Holding ("Koc ") is an industrial conglomerate in Turkey. Its largest subsidiary‚ Arc elik‚ is the main manufacturer and market leader of so-called white goods (major kitchen appliances) in Turkey. Koc will likely experience an increase in foreign competition‚ as Turkish tariffs on white goods (protecting the local market) will be phased out in 1996. In its turn‚ Koc is interested in expanding abroad‚ as the Turkish market for white goods is getting saturated. Problem
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STOCK COMPANY‚ FIRST TURKISH LIGHT BULB FACTORY. 1956 FIRST PRIVATE FIRST TURKISH FIRST 1964 TURKEY’S FIRST CABLE FACTORY. 1966 FIRST TURKISH PASSENGER CAR‚ ANADOL.1966 TURKEY’S FIRST LPG TANKER. 1968 FIRST BLACK-WHITE TELEVISION. 1969 FIRST INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF SOCIAL RES- KOÇ HOLDİNG 2011 ANNUAL REPORT FOUNDATION. 1975 TURKEY’S FIRST PRIVATE R&D CENTER. 1975 TURKEY’S FIRST FIVESTAR HOTEL‚ TALYA. 1979 TURKEY’S FIRST EXPORT OF FARM TRACTOR. 1980 FIRST PRIVATE MUSEUM‚ SADBERK HANIM MUSEUM. 1982
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Question: Why has Arcelik succeeded in Turkey Arcelik had succeeded in Turkey because of several factors: First is governement protection of the white goods industry within Turkey. Government had restricted import goods from others Europe country by imposed tariff over it. Recently‚ Turkey was intend to join EU membership‚ Turkey had agreed on phased tariff reductions program to remove tariff over imported goods from Europe country. In the meantime‚ Turkey economic was volatile. Facing recession
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Koc Holding: Arcelik White Goods Prepared by: Alex Sagastume 10/3 Which Countries are involved in this case? Describe the diplomatic relations between those countries? Are there any trade agreements‚ policies‚ sanctions‚ political circumstances‚ or diplomatic issues which would impact management’s decision to enter the market? There are several countries involved in this case; specifically Turkey‚ Germany‚ France‚ and the UK are all countries in
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What resources and capabilities have given Arcelik competitive advantage in Turkey? Which of these are transferable to international operations? In terms of manufacturing industry‚ Arcelik holds competitive positions in cost control. Though the labor productivity in Turkey is not as high as that in developed countries‚ Arcelik still enjoys a young and cheap labor cost(€4.33/hour). Besides‚ due to the reduced protection of the domestic market‚ Arcelik started to adopt effective practices in quality
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1. Arcelik has been very active in Western Europe. Do you expect Arcelik’s prospects to be better in emerging market and developing economies than in advanced economies? ln what ways are emerging market and developing economies attractive to Arcelik? ln general terms‚ how can the firm reap benefits from such markets in order to maximize company performance? The risks in international business are country‚ currency‚ commercial and cross-cultural risks so they should all be considered when entering
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Vehbi Koc and the Making of Turkey’s Largest Business Group:– CASE BRIEF Harsha Vardhan Reddy Tamatam (Section C1) E-mail: harsha.tamatam@global.t-bird.edu ID: 1461005 What drives Vehbi Koç in establishing his businesses? What motivates him? * The wealth and lifestyle differences between Muslim Turks and non-Muslims around him motivated him to become a tradesman. * The lifestyle differences between the people living and Istanbul and in Ankara pushed him to be more successful
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Assignment 1 SEGMENTATION AND POSITIONING WHITE GOODS INDUSTRY Submitted by: OSMAN ÖZEN 401111024 Table of Contents 1 White Goods Industry 3 2 Brands in White Goods Industry 3 3 Marketing Objectives 3 4 The Brands of BSH 3 5 Segmentation & Targeting & Positioning 3 5.1 Segmentation 3 5.2 Target Market 3 5.3 Positioning 3 5.3.1 BOSCH 3 5.3.2 SIEMENS 3 5.3.3 GAGGENAU 3 5.3.4 PROFİLO 3 6 References 3 White Goods Industry The home appliances sector showed
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Topic 2 - The Marketing Environment. As an independent marketing management consultant‚ you have been asked by the marketing director of a leading local white goods company to prepare a report discussing the main components of the micro and the macro marketing environments impacting the organisation. You are also to outline why the organisation should be knowledgeable about environmental developments. Abigail Gatt G.F Abela Junior College Group 2A Table Of Contents
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Everett Patterson Jr. Global Finance Professor Katherin Martin WEMBA Cohort 6 3/23/15 Vehbi Koc – Case Study Discussion Questions: 1. How did Vehbi Koc build his business group after the 1950’s? Why has it been so successful? 2. Is this a sustainable business model after Turkey liberalized from the 1980’s? 3. How did Vehbi Koc form his relationships with international companies? Vehbi Koc built his business group after the 1950’s by taking advantage of the government’s shift of relying on private
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