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Regional Strategies for Global Leadership (Spanish version)
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Reference: HBS-R0512F
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Year: 1993
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Number of pages: 12
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Geographic Setting: Europe;Spain;Middle East;China;Africa;Canada;Mexico;Asia;United States;Japan;North America;India;Latin America
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Publication Date: Dec 1, 2005
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Fecha de edición: Aug 31, 2009
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Source: HBSP (USA)
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Type of Document: Article
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Industry Setting: Computers & electronics;Retail trade;Automotive;Electronic components;Apparel;Building materials
Description
home base, portfolio, hub, platform, and mandate. Some companies adopt the strategies in sequence, but the most nimble switch from one to another and combine approaches as their markets and businesses evolve. At Toyota, for example, exports from the home base continue to be substantial even as the company builds up an international manufacturing presence. And as Toyota achieves economies of scale and scope with a strong network of hubs, the company also pursues economies of specialization through interregional mandates. Embracing regional strategies requires flexibility and creativity. A company must decide what constitutes a region, choose the most appropriate strategies, and mesh those strategies with the organization's existing structures. In a world that is neither truly global nor truly local, finding ways of coordinating within and across regions can deliver a powerful competitive advantage.