- Fin originated in India and has an office in California, employing 12 people full-time to manufacture their wearable technology called Fin in China and launch in Japan.
- Japan is seen as a good market due to their tech-savvy consumers who adopt new technologies quickly and the country's supportive policies towards foreign investment and proximity to China.
- Fin plans to target 15-30 year olds in Japan through partnerships with retailers like Apple, Nintendo and Nike, as well as advertising campaigns. They estimate sales of over 200,000 units if they gain 3% market share in Japan.
10. Market Environment
Strengths
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Research and development
First mover
Weaknesses
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Less manufacturing control
Uncertainty of demand
Opportunities
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Developed economy
Technology savvy
Threats
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Incoming substitutes
Longer channel lengths
11. Low prices for consumers + differentiation
Global Standardization
Market Environment
12. Reasons for Japan
Tech savvy consumers
Quick to critical mass
2nd largest developed
economy
Foreign investment friendly
Closer to China
15. Market Segmentation
Demographics
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15-30 age group
High school and working
Psychographics
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Smartphone user
Active lifestyle
Behaviour
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Exercise and entertainment
Smartphone control
Decision
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High-involvement
Sampling