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Case Study 2 V2
Case Study 2 V2
Table of Contents
Transportation costs...............................................................................................16
Exporting costs.......................................................................................................17
Labor costs............................................................................................................. 17
Cargo insurance.....................................................................................................18
Bibliography................................................................................................................... 21
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After a thorough situational analysis using tools like SWOT, conclusions were drawn about our
company's current situation. Breezy Auto Parts, the leading supplier of engine parts to the North
center in Canada. Divisions of the big 3 (including Ford, GM, and Chrysler). The most notable
conclusion was that despite being the main supplier, it had no significant impact on market
The company's core problem now was determining how to improve profits in an already
saturated industry. We started by evaluating the manufacturing cost criteria as well as our just-
in-time manufacturing method. Second, the USMCA (United States, Mexico, and Canada) free
trade agreement was taken into consideration. Finally, quality and long-term viability were
Our company had three possible substitutes; one was to improve their view for the future by
undertaking market research to determine the impact of technology on their business over the
next few years. This will assist them in planning for the future. The second alternative was that
the company will be able to flourish more swiftly if it expands internationally while keeping a
strong local presence. It is feasible to form beneficial collaborations, such as joint ventures, with
a foreign firm operating in the same industry sector. The last alternative was to experiment with
new product development on a regular basis in response to changing markets. Breezy may
focus on developing new products not just for the native market, but for the global market as
In order to tackle the situation, the best approach would be to expand the company abroad.
Breezy will need to form a joint venture with Tata Motors, the market leader in both countries.
As a result, they will be able to share risks and duties, and Breezy will be able to benefit from
Tata's resources. It would be ideal for Breezy to obtain sufficient global market exposure in
order to expand their brand. Businesses should perform extensive research to avoid any
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potential issues because they are new to the overseas market and lack of experience and
To help us generate new revenue sources, few implementations were drawn. Since Breezy
already has trade relationships with the Big Three (Ford, GM, and Chrysler), Breezy can take
use of this opportunity and other foreign manufacturers are already producing engines for the
new horizon to which Breezy aims to serve. Secondly, we decided to offshore our existing
product line of fuel injectors and air filters for cars to one of the leading OEMs Fuel systems in
comparative advantage of just-in- time manufacturing and inventory. This would make sure that
we can withstand any logistics and supply chain disturbances. Finally, the third solution will
involve reinvesting profits and forming a new company called Breezy Green Energy Ltd that will
completely focus on producing electric/hybrid technology goods and parts. (Study Case 2,nd).
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Figure 1
SWOT analysis
PESTE Analysis
Political Factor: One of the things on which no one can rely is political factors. They are
a critical component of the off-role-playing committee for emerging markets, helping to maintain
a balance between the system and free markets. The governments of North America are
concentrating their efforts on transforming the automobile sector by reducing their reliance on
gasoline-powered vehicles and increasing their use of electric vehicles (Study Case 2).
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Additionally, the government offers tax incentives and financial assistance to people who
purchase electric automobiles. On the other side, developing countries such as India, Russia,
and Brazil have not yet reached the point of 100% EV use. Political rules continue to compel the
public to switch to hybrid automobiles, and hybrid vehicles continue to rely heavily on
carburettors as the primary component of the car engine. (Study Case 2,nd).
Economic factors: Companies like Breezy appear to have little economic difficulty
maintain their profit margins. Countries such as India have numerous opportunities to integrate
their businesses with those of other countries in order to increase their GDP. Automobile sales
and per capita income have increased dramatically over the previous five years as rural areas
have been urbanised. These countries have just recently obtained the stability to operate a
private automobile, yet they remain uncertain about purchasing an electric vehicle(Study Case
2,nd).
Social Factor: Because the corporation has determined that profit margins are being
squeezed in their home territory, they must venture outside the market's social zone. This may
improve their Fortune. The demand for automobiles is increasing daily in developing countries
as a result of rising per capita income, greater distance between home and work region,
increased number of working individuals in the household, improved road facilities, and public
Technological Factor: Breezy has the option of expanding their business by selling
new vehicle components in North America, which will involve partnership with other firms to
establish a supply chain or manufacturing chain. Perhaps Asian emerging nations have already
been acquainted with gas alternatives such as CNG, LPG, and so on. These options do not
eliminate the need for an air filter and carburettors to power the autos. CNG used vehicles are
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seeing a surge in sales, and as a fan of hybrid vehicles, the possibilities of carburetor sales
as it cannot operate without leaving a carbon imprint. No electrified country, such as America or
Canada, has taken a stand against the carbon footprints left by automobiles. Perhaps
underdeveloped nations are still financially unable to employ electronic cars; instead, they are
attempting to reduce their use on gasoline or utilising a hybrid system that still requires Breezy
address its own gaps, and may also help the organization determine the type of partner it
requires. When foreign car manufacturers entered North America to set up manufacturing
operations, Breezy developed relationships with newcomers (Study Case 2, n.d). By doing that,
we can assume that Breezy assessed its organization readiness and where the new company
would be complementary to them. It is assumed that the company considered their commitment
to change in the organization’s readiness assessment when they redesigned some of its
products to fit foreign models. By partnering with the newcomer car manufacturer, Breezy
increased its competitive advantage by tightening its relations rather than other companies. This
is a strategic move that leads to a win-win for both companies, Breezy, who is well established
in the market and wants to increase its strengths, and for the newcomer manufacturer, who will
deliveries to all its customers (Study Case 2, n.d). According to Hopkins Distribution Company
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(2016), EDI is a transfer of data between companies. It offers a high level of coordination and
control over product delivery and shipment and also helps reduce costs associated with
With these benefits, we have the assumption that Breezy has adressesed logistic
analysis to implement best practices and tools to improve their methods to keep its
attractiveness.
Implementing these tools led to a good integration with its customers and reinforced the
assumption that Breeze defined its vision in their business plan as being the leading supplier on
fuel injectors and air filters in North America. Not just defined but steered its actions to achieve
it, showing that they might had revisited their vision plenty of times.
Risk Management
The automobile market has undergone a substantial change through the years, and with
that, companies like Breezy need to assess its risks management considering the
environmental risks in the industry they are in. The Paris Agreement, as an example, an
international treaty on climate change created in 2015, has 191 countries committed to limit
global warming according to United Nations Climate Change (n.d). North America countries
such as Canada are on the road to eliminate green gases by 2050 (Service Canada, 2021) and
with that companies whose profits comes from hydrocarbons need to quick reinvent and adapt
to alternative fuels or other market share to not be left behind. When the CEO announced a
workshop to conduct a PESTE analysis, we have the assumption that they demanded a careful
risk analysis to mitigate all potential risks and develop a new strategy that the company would
follow to maintain itself in business. Monitoring risk analysis in alignment with company goals is
a decisive action that dictates the future of the company. Identifying trends and planning moves
in advance can save the company money, efforts, reputation, and most of all, its longevity in the
market.
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Breezy company has set two teams to investigate expansion possibilities right after
reviewing the company’s financial performance. It brings the assumption that the company shall
dedicate an amount of money and time for feasibility research on both options raised in Study
Case 2, n.d, considering the research brief, screening potential markets, collecting and
organizing data, to present conclusions and apply the research. These are basic steps to
To spend money and time assessing feasibility, Breezy should have assessed how the
company in the past years, or by bank financing considering the company reputations or even
Breezy Auto Parts need to expand its market to sustain a respectable and steady profit
margin.
The first reason is the North American market is saturated for fuel injectors and air filters,
because Breezy has already is the leader in selling fuel injectors and air filters, it is hard to have
a significant increase. If they want to sell a new product, it still needs spend an amount of time
redesigning and retooling to invent their new products. Also, they rely on the relationships with
customers and must take advantage of their just-in-time manufacturing and just-in-time
inventory. Due to the high market share and stable profits, they only have the North American
market and did not conduct the research about other markets in the world, when these profits
are decreasing, they must reconsider about other market. Second reason is the profits margins
are volatile and getting lower. Sales are weak and the company's fixed costs are eroding profits,
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and the profits is no longer stable when the share of gasoline cars is decreasing. Besides, more
and more people tend to drive hybrid and electric vehicles. Because crude oil price has
increased, it also lends to increase the cost of driving gas-run cars. Tesla and other electric
vehicles have changed the industry and changed the traditional auto manufactures. These
traditional manufactures must improve their products or partner with the electric vehicle’s
brands.
1. Breezy should improve their view for the future by undertaking market research to
determine the impact of technology on their business over the next few years. This will assist
2. Expanding abroad while maintaining a strong local presence will enable the
organization to develop more quickly. Creating profitable collaborations, such as joint ventures,
with a foreign firm operating in the same sector of industry is possible (Study Case 2, nd).
altering markets is a smart idea. Breezy could concentrate on developing new items not just for
the domestic market, but also for the worldwide market. Although the North American market is
expanding swiftly, few third world countries are still stuck in the past and transitioning to new
The greatest solution would be to develop the firm internationally, since they have
already determined that India and Brazil are the finest areas for expansion. Breezy must create
a joint venture with Tata Motors, which is the market leader in both nations. Thus, they may
share risks and responsibilities and Breezy can profit from Tata's resources. It would be the
optimal scenario for Breezy to gain adequate worldwide market exposure in order to grow their
brand. As they are new to the foreign market and lack of expertise and preparation would be a
concern, businesses should conduct considerable study and avoid any potential complications.
They have a variety of funding alternatives available to them, including revenues from the
enterprise, expanded operating lines of credit or term loans for capital expenditures, private
investors, and EDC.Thus, raising finance would not be an issue, and with adequate training and
information on conducting company globally, Breezy would be well prepared to go with this
As Breezy already has trade relationships with the Big Three (Ford, GM, and Chrysler),
they can take advantage of this opportunity because these three businesses, as well as other
foreign manufacturers, are already producing engines for the new horizon to which Breezy plans
to cater. As a result, 30% of our current product line will be redesigned to meet the needs of this
Expansion of the sales team to establish relationships with this new customer base and gain a
better understanding of their needs, which will allow us to reconfigure our product to meet their
Breezy can set up a portion of its production line to ODMs in India, where labor costs are lower.
Initially, India will be able to manufacture 30% of the existing production capacity. By doing so it
will lower its production costs and require no additional investment for expansion.
Because some products will be imported, a storage facility in Michigan will need to be built to
keep buffer stock in the event of a logistics chain failure. (Study Case 2, nd).
We'll have to subcontract at least 65 % of our manufacturing to India, which will be done in three
stages. In such a way that it will have no impact on the operation of our current manufacturing
result, our expansion plans in other segments will be unaffected. (Study Case 2, nd).
Through reinvesting profits, more emphasis will be placed on Research & Development for our
future market. EVs and hybrid vehicles are gaining popularity around the world; so, by adding a
new product line to its inventory, it will help us stay in the trend by Creating a company called
"Breezy Green Ltd.". For the next five years, a revenue generation objective must be set. (Study
Case 2, nd).
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1. How should Breezy prepare for negotiating with offshore car manufacturers?
First, they need to clarify their objectives for Business meetings, which help them to do
the research relative information. And then they will pre-research the market and know the cost
of materials price and competitor’s information, this information will help to negotiate a best offer
and know the minimum cost during business meetings. Prepare the business plan and confirm
the marketing entry strategy are important, they must choose the indirect investment or direct
investment for their target market. And assemble the negotiating team and understand the
culturally sensitive, avoiding make the mistake to conflict with the offshore car manufacturers. In
order to reduce the risk, they need to contact the EDC to know the credit of offshore car
manufacturers and trade agreement. Prepare required documentation and translate the
information to avoid the communication issue and language barriers. Besides, define the
political environment and laws issues, they need to make sure the business activities are ethics
and comply with the local laws. (Mod 2 Unit 3 Slides, International Market Entry Strategy)
2.What type of offshore organization do you recommend for Breezy? Include a full
discussion of advantages, disadvantage and conditions for the option you’ve chosen.(Albin)
In a joint venture, each of the partners is jointly and severally liable for the profits, losses,
and expenditures associated with the venture. The venture, on the other hand, is a separate
legal entity from the other commercial interests of the participants. (FITT,2017)
Joint ventures enable firms to achieve far better sales volumes, market penetration, and
profit potential than any other entrance method. The investment is split between two or more
organizations, lowering the amount each partner must give and also limiting liability, which
makes a risky venture more possible. Because the joint venture is likely to incorporate local
partners, it can help alleviate customer and government hostility against international firms.
Partnerships can also benefit from government incentives for market-oriented companies.
(FITT,2017)
There are numerous drawbacks to establishing a joint venture. Each partner must cede
some control of the operation, and management decisions must be made collaboratively. When
partners have divergent ideas on how to proceed, major complications might occur. If one
partner wishes to leave the partnership or is forced to do so, it can be extremely difficult to
Similar issues might arise when earnings are shared and one of the partners believes
their investment is worth more than the portion of profits agreed upon in the initial contract.
Before coming into business, the partners must carefully write contracts and define the shared
2. What costs (Cost categories not actual figures) are likely to be incurred? All team
(Nela Mahesh)
Transportation costs
comprehensive market entrance plan. The development of a market entry strategy can assist
organisations in identifying potential barriers to market access and in developing solid route-to-
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market strategies. As a result, corporations are teaming with firms such as Infiniti Research in
It is also possible to enter a foreign market through licencing, which has a lower level of
risk. Contrary to contract manufacturing, it is typically for a longer period of time and entails
additional responsibility for the local manufacturer. In many ways, licences and franchising are
the same thing; but, in the case of franchising, the franchising organisation is more directly
Exporting costs
traditional and well-established method. All will be OK if the company achieves first success in
its exporting endeavours rapidly, but the chances of failure are significant in the early phases.
When it comes to exporting, the "learning effect" is typically fairly swift. The goal is to learn how
to reduce the risks associated with market entry and commitment throughout the early phases
of development.
Advertising helps to differentiate products and can encourage generic market entry,
which would otherwise be discouraged due to intense Bertrand rivalry if there was no
differentiation. Over-investment in advertising, on the other hand, can inhibit generic market
entry under specific conditions and diminish welfare when compared to accommodating market
Taxes and other assessments are collected at the moment of customs clearance in the
foreign port, together with the tariff. Tariffs and taxes increase the cost of your product to a
foreign buyer and may have a negative impact on your ability to compete on the international
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market. Knowing the final cost to your buyer can help you determine how much to charge for
Labor costs
Many people believe that these charges are the most significant costs a firm will incur,
and that they are a critical aspect in almost any corporation. This is owing to the fact that staff
turnover is one of the most significant factors contributing to a company's failure. It is in the best
interest of any business owner to keep unit labour expenses and inflation to a bare minimum so
Cargo insurance
According to the policy, freight insurance, also known as cargo insurance, can assist
protect against this type of damage by covering a variety of modes of transportation, ranging
from ocean freight to trucking to air freight, depending on the policy. You should consider
purchasing freight insurance if you are sending products that are of significant value. This will
ensure that your goods are protected during the shipment process.
Breezy resources: Dedicating some portion considering the company have been
Bank loan: Considering the reputation Breezy has established locally through the
EDC (in case Breezy is in Canada): By requesting a Direct Lending, that is a loan
directly from EDC to sell goods or expand business outside Canada, or even
4. What risks does the offshore venture face and what risk management strategies
By doing a joint venture with Tata, Breeze may need to loan some money from the bank
Another risk could be Breeze's actual financial situation, which is not good considering
its profit in the past (Case Study 2, n.d.). This could be a problem in finance research and
development. To mitigate that risk one option would be through EDC Portfolio Credit Insurance,
to protect company’s profit and get covered for 90% of insured losses if the customer doesn’t
Social Risk
With this offshore venture, cultural aspects regarding employee’s wellness, fair wages,
and environment impacts can directly affect the initiative for the good and for the bad, for both
companies. A dedicated cultural research increase awareness of self and others (FITT, 2017).
People are not generally aware of the impact their culture has on their perceptions and
behaviors until they start comparing theirs to those of people from other countries or regions
(FITT, 2017). One strategy would be to assess Tata’s mission, vision and values to verify if they
Political risk
political risks are government instability, policy uncertainty, racism and xenophobic events,
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negative attitudes toward foreign firms, a hostile legal system, local regulations and policies,
and restrictions on international firms' repatriation of funds to their home country. Similar studies
identified political risks such as political instability, an uneven political structure, restrictions on
fund repatriation or profit transfer, bureaucracy, regional traditions and business practices,
administrative delays, requirements for local content, and government participation and control.
Currency risk
foreign currency. Exchange rate swings enhance the investment’s risk and result in cash losses.
The financial management must consider not just the rate of return on temporary investments,
but also the fluctuating exchange rates of the currencies invested. The risk can be mitigated by
purchasing materials and supplies on credit in the country where the foreign subsidiary
operates, allowing the ultimate payment date to be extended as long as feasible. (Accounting,
Risk regarding theft or damage to goods where they move across sea and lands to
international borders is an important trade risk to consider (AIG Insurance Company of Canada,
n.d.). To mitigate that risk, an insurance company should be hired, such as AIG company. AIG
provides cargo insurance programs tailored to each client needs (AIG Insurance Company of
Canada, n.d.). Operation risks regarding logistics must also be evaluated. Charging and
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