Imam, Director Global-Marketing, TEGA Industries, was reviewing a research report prepared by a reputed US research agency to design the entry strategy in the US for innovative Conveyor Components (CC). The case provides information on the company background, details of the company products, value proposition of CC in India, research methodology followed by the agency, market environment, market demand, industry structure, profile of key competitors, distribution structure and attractive points of entry for TEGA. The case can be used to challenge participants to understand the concept of value proposition, critique the research (including additional information needed) and to explore the entry strategy.
Madan Mohanka, Managing Director of Tega Industries, a start-up organization, was reviewing the marketing strategy and plan for introducing new improved wear-resistant rubber products in India in mining and metal processing industries. The case describes products, product characteristics, potential market, likely demand, customer behaviour, current and likely competition, segmentation, targeting, marketing strategy and marketing plan including segment coverage strategy, pricing, promotions, marketing organization, and the marketing and promotion budget. Participants can be challenged to evaluate objectives, marketing strategy, marketing plan, pricing, promotion, and marketing organization.