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This article explores the collaboration between MUJI and IDÉE in creating sustainable and stylish furniture for the Moroccan market. It discusses the market potential, production location, marketing strategy, and promotion tactics.
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http://www.muji.net/muji-meets-idee/ IB Presentation MUJI×Morocco Group7 Dylan Stoecker, Azusa Oda, Mali Li, Megumi Takita, Shun Isomoto,Yuka Wakui
Introduction http://www.townnote.jp/biz_10277799/
About MUJI http://www.muji.com/storelocator http://weheartit.com/entry/19331423?group=B&imgres Household goods Apparel Food
http://www.johannesburgbusinesslawvoice.com/doing-business-in-africa/http://www.johannesburgbusinesslawvoice.com/doing-business-in-africa/ None in Africa
Morocco country factors http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/destinations-international/holiday-resorts-in-morocco/
Country factors • Morocco’s economy is stable • Employing many new policies to attract FDI • Influences by the FTA with the U.S. • Historical presence of European culture →We have potential customers.
Product http://www.yamatologia.com/log/product/
Furniture IDEE Co., Ltd. http://athome.kimvallee.com/2010/05/modern-japanese-furniture-at-idee
Current success in Europe plays a large role. http://www.muji.net/shop/overseas
Easiest to tailor to local preferences http://home-and-room.com/puuf.html http://www.idee.co.jp/about/news/20121010/4more-idee.html http://www.muji.net/mt/mujilife/group/archives/2010/01/21_125726.html
Entry Mode http://www.yamatologia.com/log/product
http://wallpaperstock.net/green-field_wallpapers_29271_1920x1080_1.htmlhttp://wallpaperstock.net/green-field_wallpapers_29271_1920x1080_1.html FDI -Green Field
http://www.bows-n-ties.com/mens-fashion-tips/wrapper.php?/archives/328-Business-Attire-and-Etiquette-in-France.htmlhttp://www.bows-n-ties.com/mens-fashion-tips/wrapper.php?/archives/328-Business-Attire-and-Etiquette-in-France.html Avoid cultural crash Mainbusiness style is French.
Keep intellectual property Government lacks transparency. http://www.iplab.in/
Receive two types of subsidy for their operation cost http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance
Production Location http://www.yamatologia.com/log/product
Producing basic items in China. Outsourcing local designers http://www.whatantiquefurniture.com/2010/10/looking-for-antique-furniture-factory.html
ArganiaUniversel Commerce SNC. http://www.arganiagalleries.com/Berber%20deco/Ang/Our%20Products.htm
http://www.moog.co.jp/japanese/careers/about-us/our-locations/http://www.moog.co.jp/japanese/careers/about-us/our-locations/ Accessible Location Easy to access to Europe and Middle East
Low labor cost Minimum wage is... $2/hour! http://meddic.jp/cost
Marketing Strategy http://www.yamatologia.com/log/product
Target Market http://forums.filmnoirbuff.com/viewtopic.php?pid=216834 1.Upper-middle class and above
2. Visitors from other countries →potential customers http://blog.sightseersmovie.com
Price Should keep price as low as possible http://transportation.qualcomm.com/fleet-management/lowering-operational-costs
Place Casablanca http://www.edgymix.com/2012/11/casablanca-morocco
Product Sizes Preferences Language http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/parramatta/teaching-childcare/arabic-language-teaching-and-translation/1011555244 http://www.rivieradelsol-rentals.co.uk/html/furniture_packages_morocco.html http://www.empirefurniture.biz/make-sure-the-furniture-fits-the-room/
Promotion Personal selling Distributes sales coupon http://www.hokangtao.com/2012/12/muji-malaysia-midvalley-free-discount-coupon.html http://arlatt.blogspot.jp/2011/06/ch-18-sales-promotion-and-personal.html http://alisterpaine.com/2011/03/15/the-old-fashioned-brand-building-push-strategy
Thank You for Listening! http://www.timeanddate.com/news/time/morocco-dst-2012.html
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