Building Network Capabilities in Turbulent Competitive Environments Business Success Stories from the BRICs

Preface
The Authors

Research Framework: Core Competence and Global Strategy
Importance of Network Capability in the BRICs Market Environment
Network Capability and Global Competitive Strategy
Three Types of Core Competence and Global Expansion Strategy
Core Competence and Product Architecture
Product Architecture and Supply Chain Integration
Network Capability Dynamics and Portfolio Strategy
Network Capability and Intellectual Property Strategy
Structure of This Book

Comparisons of Strategies of Established Global Firms and Indigenous Firms from BRICs
Introduction
Global Supply Chain Management (SCM) Strategy and Specialization
Supply Chain Management in Emerging Markets
Supply Chain Management and Product Architecture
Cases of Collaboration between Global Firms and Indigenous Firms
Global Supply Chain Collaboration between Apple and Foxconn
Growth Process of the Chinese Mobile Phone Industry
LCD Industry: An Illustration of Supply Chain Structure in East Asia
Conclusion

RESEARCH FRAMEWORK

Strategies of Chinese Indigenous Firms
Introduction
Chinese Economic Context
Case Studies of Chinese Firms
Case Study of Haier
History of Haier
Strategic Management System: Four Phases of Development Strategy
Haier’s Product Strategy
Lenovo Case
Its Early Market Experiences and Global Market Entry
Establishing Lenovo’s Brand and Pursuit of Its Unique Customer Base
Diversification of Its Businesses and Enhancement of Global Competitiveness
Lenovo Acquired IBM PC and Expanded Its Global Target Market
Conclusion

Strategies of Indian Indigenous Firms
Introduction
India’s Economic Growth Patterns
Case Studies of Indian Firms
Tata Group
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M)
Big Bazaar
Conclusion

Strategies of Brazilian Indigenous Firms
Introduction
Brazil’s Economic Context
Brazilian Firms
Embraer
Conclusion

Strategies of Russian Indigenous Firms
Introduction
Russian Economic Context
Energy-Dependent Economic Structure
Aggressive Public Expenditures
Russia’s Automotive Industry
Current Status of the Russian Automotive Industry
Growth of Russian Indigenous Firms: AvtoVAZ
Russian Energy Industries
Growth of Russian Indigenous Firms: Gazprom
Comparison of Gazprom with Other Firms
Conclusion

EMERGING GLOBAL FIRMS FROM CHINA, INDIA, BRAZIL, AND RUSSIA

Strategies of Japanese Firms in the Chinese Market
Introduction
Strategy of Komatsu China
An Overview of Komatsu China
Structure of KOMTRAX of Komatsu China
KOMTRAX’s Usage Patterns in Emerging Markets
Competition with Local Chinese Firms
Strategy of Daikin China
Daikin’s China Market Strategy
Product Development Strategy of Daikin China
Brand Marketing Strategy of Daikin China
Strategic Talent Development That Supports Global Monozukuri (i.e. Japanese Manufacturing)
Strategy of Honda Guangzhou
Honda’s Entry Strategy for the Chinese Market
Product and Technology Strategy of Honda China
Marketing Strategy of Honda China
Implementation of Localization Strategy: Establishing Collaboration System and Talents Development
Toyota’s Global Supply Chain Management (SCM) in China
Strategies of Other Japanese Global Firms
Strategy of Yaskawa Electrics of China
Strategy of Panasonic China
Strategy of Clarion China
Conclusion

Strategies of Japanese Firms in the Indian Market
Introduction
Strategy of Toyota India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) and Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts (TKAP)
Development of Etios Sedan
Strategy of Honda India
Nikkei Makers Lead in Indian Motorcycle Market
Honda’s India Strategy
Strategies of Other Japanese Global Firms in India
Strategy of Seiko Epson India
Strategy of Makino India
Strategy of Denso India
Conclusion

Strategies of Japanese Firms in the Brazilian Market
Introduction
Komatsu Brazil
A Brief Overview
Construction Equipment Usage Patterns in Brazil and Komatsu’s Response
Summary
Strategy of Toyota Brazil
Brazilian Automotive Industry
Toyota’s Entry into the Brazilian Market
Toyota Brazil: Plants and Quality Management
Present and Future of Toyota Brazil
Brazil Honda’s Strategy
Brazilian Motorcycle Market
Honda’s Entry into the Brazilian Market
Honda Brazil’s Motorcycle Production and Marketing Strategy
Other Japanese Firms in Brazil
Strategy of Bridgestone Brazil
Case of Epson Brazil
Conclusion

JAPANESE AND KOREAN GLOBAL FIRMS IN EMERGING MARKETS

Strategies of Korean Firms in the Chinese Market
Introduction
Samsung China’s SCM Collaboration Strategy
Samsung LCD’s SCM System
Samsung China LCD’s Integration of BLU Suppliers
LCM (Low Cost Module) Strategic Challenges
Conclusion
Global SCM Strategy of Hyundai Beijing
Hankook Tire Strategy
Market Reality
Strategic Focus/Organizational Leadership
Product/Value Innovation
Strategic Alliance
Global Market
Conclusion

Strategies of Korean Firms in the Indian Market
Introduction
Historical Background of Korean Firms’ Entrance to India
Localization Strategy of Hyundai Motor India (HMI)
Investment Goals in Indian Context
Localization Strategy: Local Adaptive Product Development and Marketing Strategy
Human Resource (HR) Policies: Develop Native Leaders and Education/Training at Headquarters
Samsung India Electronics (SIE)
Investment Context and Strategic Priority
Localization Strategy: Pursuit of FPD TV–Based Premium Strategy
HR Policy of Management–Employee Relationships: Continuous Improvement by Field Employees
LG Electronics India (LGEI)
Investment Contexts and Strategic Priority
Localization Strategy: Customer-Driven Marketing and Premium Product Strategy
HR Policy and Management–Employee Relationships: Native Leadership and Incentive Systems
Conclusion

Strategies of Korean Firms in the Brazilian Market
Introduction
Status of Korean Firms in Brazil
Localization Strategy of Korean Firms in Brazil
Samsung Brazil
LG Brazil
Comparisons of Samsung and LG
Concluding Remarks

Concluding Remarks and Future Research Issues
Comparison of Japanese and Korean Global Firms versus Indigenous Firms from BRICs
Emerging Market Strategy: Direction and Prospect
National and Firm Level Collaborations Among BRICs and Beyond
Firm Level Strategies in Global BOP Markets
Competitive Advantage of Firms in Emerging Economies

References
Index

Biography

Dr. Paul Hong is a professor of operations management at the University of Toledo, USA. He holds a PhD degree in manufacturing management and engineering from the University of Toledo. He also holds an MBA and an MA in economics degree from Bowling Green State University, USA and a BA from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. He has presented and published more than 200 articles in conferences and journals including Journal of Operations Management, International Journal of Production Research, Corporate Governance: An International Review, Journal of Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking: An International Journal, British Journal of Educational Technology, Strategic Outsourcing: An International Journal and European Journal of Innovation Management, Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Journal of Business Research, International Journal of Technology Management, International Journal of Information Management, Management Decision, Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, Journal of Service Management, and Business Horizons.

He is the recipient of Journal of Operations Management Best Paper Finalist Award (2006) for the paper, "Role Change of Design Engineers in Integrated Product Development)," Emerald Literati Network 2011 Awards for Excellence for the paper, "Integration of Supply Chain IT and Lean Practices for Mass Customization: Benchmarking of product and service focused manufacturers," and Best Paper Awards on "Flexible and Redundant Supply Chain Practices to Build Strategic Supply Chain Resilience: Contingent and Resource-Based Perspectives" and "Using Social Media for Competitive Advantage: An Empirical Study" at Annual North American Research Symposium in Tempe, Ariz. 2012 and 2013. He is an editorial review board member of several journals including Journal of Operations Management, Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management (JHLSCM), and Journal of Enterprise Information Management (JEIM). Since 2006, he has been special issue editor for journals such as Benchmarking: An International Journal (BIJ), International Journal of Business Excellence (IJBEX), International Journal of Services and Operations Management (IJSOM), International Journal of Procurement Management (IJPM), and International Journal of Production Economics (IJPE). He is conference chair and international network coordinator of annual International Symposium and Workshop on Global Supply Chain, Intermodal Transportation and Logistics—4th Symposium in Madrid, Spain, 5th Symposium in Tokyo, Japan and 6th Global Supply Chain Conference in Dearborn, USA. His research interests are in business ecosystem innovation strategy, global supply chain management, and international comparative studies.

Dr. YoungWon Park is an associate professor of GCOE Project of Manufacturing Management Research Center at the University of Tokyo, Japan. He holds a PhD degree in the Department of Advanced Social and International Studies from the University of Tokyo, Japan. His articles have been published in journals including Management Decision, International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Technology Management, International Journal of Information Management, Business Horizons, Journal of Business Research, Benchmarking: An International Journal, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, International Journal of Business Excellence, International Journal of Procurement Management, Akamon Management Review, Japan Academy of International Business Studies, Japanese Society for Science and Technology Studies, and the Japan Society of Information and Communication Research.

He has received research awards including Dissertation Paper Awards from the Japan Association for Social Informatics (JASI), Best Paper Awards from The Japan Society of Information and Communication Research (JSICR), Research Awards of the Social Science Field from The Telecommunications Advancement Foundation (TAF), and Research Students Awards of the Social Science Field from The Telecommunications Advancement Foundation (TAF). His research interests are in technology management, manufacturing and IT strategy, and global supply chain management.

"BRICs have increased their influences on the entire world economy since the beginning of this century, but there have been relatively few studies that focused on their critical industrial issues, such as global supply chain management, by applying a consistent analytical framework to all these countries. Dr. Hong and Dr. Park made a remarkable number of case studies on Korean and Japanese global firms and their BRICs operations with a model of adaptations between product architecture and technology-customer-linkage capabilities. The balance between their tenacious fieldwork and logical thinking has made this seminal book’s arguments persuasive to both researchers and practitioners in the field of global management."
— Takahiro Fujimoto, Professor of Faculty of Economics, The University of Tokyo, Japan

"This book introduces the secrets of success by Korean and Japanese firms in the BRIC markets where the uncertainty and turbulence of the business environment presents unprecedented challenges for global business firms. I am very sure that this book will provide a lot of interesting and insightful lessons for the broad spectrum of audiences as well as CEOs and executives."
— Seung-Chul Kim, Ph.D, PMP, PRINCE2 Trainer, Associate Dean/Director of MBA Programmes, Professor of Operations & Service Management, School of Business, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea

"If your organization wants to be successful in our turbulent, competitive international marketplace then it is imperative that you know and understand your own capabilities, competencies, and capacities in formulating and executing your organization's global strategy. Drs. Park and Hong have given us a tremendous toolkit that can help corporate executives, consultants, and academicians better understand the elements needed for real success on the world stage. This book is a must read for executives, researchers, and students who are serious about expanding their knowledge and understanding of how to create competitive advantage in the global marketplace of the twenty-first century!"
— Clinton O. Longenecker, PhD, Author, Consultant, Researcher, Motivational Speaker, and Stranahan Professor of Leadership and Organizational Excellence at The College of Business and Innovation at the University of Toledo, Ohio, USA

"This rare book covers the emerging global businesses of BRICs and their key success factors for competitive advantage. This is based on extensive field visits along with a solid theoretical model. In view of the enormous economic potential of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, Dr. Hong and Dr. Park's book addresses crucial issues that many global firms face. I highly recommend this book to both academic researchers and business leaders."
— Hideaki Miyajima, Professor, Graduate School of Commerce, Waseda University, Japan

"Many of us frequently talk about globalization, but do we really understand the dramatic implications for our organizations and supply chains? What specifically must we do to maintain or grow our competitive position in today’s global network? Building Network Capabilities in Turbulent Competitive Environments, the second volume highlighting business success stories from the BRIC countries, is an important read for business executives, research thought leaders, and ambitious students interested in understanding global trends toward collaboration, but more importantly the strategic implications of these trends. If you are interested in reading about global trends, there are many books to choose from, however, if you are interested in learning about strategic actions that have led to success in emerging markets, then this is the book for you!"
— David Dobrzykowski, PhD Department of Supply Chain Management and Marketing Sciences, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, USA

"If you have hit against the wall when it comes to global market strategy ideas, Building Network Capabilities in Turbulent Competitive Environments is one of the best-recommended reference books for academicians as well as practitioners alike who are looking to be adaptive to the ever-changing global market strategies necessary to thrive."
— Jooh Lee, Ph.D, Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship, William G. Rohrer College of Business, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, USA

"This book presents a unique overview of the strategies implemented by leading firms operating in the immense and fast-growing markets of Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC). The peculiarity of the book is the comparison of Japanese and Korean global firms with BRIC indigenous ones, by means of case studies of leading brands, thus allowing the understanding of the different strategic choices and their outcomes. A sound theoretical framework is provided at the beginning of the book, to help the reader in interpreting the various cases. This makes the book interesting for both managers, students, and researchers."
— Federico Caniato, Associate Professor, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Gestionale Politecnico di Milano, Italy

"The second edition of Building Network Capabilities: Business Success Stories has expanded its scope to provide a valuable, theoretically driven and practical guide to developing network capabilities in the rapidly influential BRIC economies. In today’s dynamic and globally competitive business environment, organizations need to be able to adapt quickly to a variety of internal and external hazards. Hong and Park provide examples of how companies are doing this, in both the fast-paced BRIC markets and in more established markets, and describe the network requirements needed to do this successfully. Useful for researchers, students, and executives, this text fills a gap in the business press, and is a valuable reference tome for academics and practitioners alike."
— Erika Marsillac, PhD, Dept of IT/DS/MSCM, Strome College of Business, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA