The management team at Electrohome's projection systems division must decide what to do in response to a surprise new product introduction by Sony Projection Systems. The new product threatens Electrohome's position at the high end of the market. The case focuses on competitive analysis as three players from three different regions of the world vie for profitable positions in the industrial projection system market. This case presents Electrohome's perspective of the same event documented in the Barco Projection Systems (A) case (HBS 9-591-133). Two follow-up cases Electrohome (B): The Phoenix Project and Electrohome (C): The Marquee Launch are available.
This case follows Electrohome (A): Projection Systems Division, and discusses the key events that have taken place among the competitors since the (A) case date. Electrohome is developing a new projection system which has the potential to be the best projector on the market. Of key importance is an understanding of the likely actions and reactions of the major competitors in the market. If the Phoenix project fails, Electrohome will likely go bankrupt.
This case follows Electrohome (A): Projection Systems Division, and Electrohome (B): The Phoenix Project. The Phoenix project is on track for completion before a critical trade show in January 1993. It is now August and the management team must decide whether or not to pre-announce the product or delay the announcement for maximum impact and surprise.