A small American cookware manufacturer must decide whether to try to penetrate the Japanese market. The risks were enormous because major commitments were needed and the sales potential in a new market was hard to pin down. (Two sequels to this case are available, Cambridge Products Inc. (B) and Cambridge Products Inc. (C).)

A small American cookware firm has been negotiating with the Japanese to sell in Japan. Major commitments had been made to develop the product. Just when everything seemed settled, the Japanese wholesaler announced that modifications were needed. Should the company modify its product for the Japanese market? (This is the second case in a series titled Cambridge Products Inc. (A), Cambridge Products Inc. (B) and Cambridge Products Inc. (C).)

A small American cookware manufacturer has been very successful in selling to Japan. Suddenly the market in Japan has collapsed. What should be done now? (This is the last case in a series titled Cambridge Products Inc. (A), Cambridge Products Inc. (B) and Cambridge Products Inc. (C).)