Market Analysis

MARKET ANALYSIS

Prepared by: GREGAR DONAVEN E. VALDEHUEZA, MBA Lourdes College Instructor

Learning Objectives: • Describe the goal of market analysis. • Enumerate and classify the different dimensions of market analysis. • Discuss the dimensions of market analysis and relate them to personal experiences and/or observations. • Illustrate the value chain and experience curve.

Goal of Market Analysis • To determine the attractiveness of a market and to understand its evolving opportunities and threats as they relate to the strengths and weaknesses of the firm.

Dimensions of Market Analysis (David A. Aaker) • • • • • • •

Market size (current and future) Market growth rate Market profitability Industry cost structure Distribution channel Market trends Key success factors

Market Size The size of the market can be evaluated based on: • Present sales • Potential sales (if expanded)

Some information sources for determining market size: • Government data • Trade associations • Financial data from major players • Customer survey

Market Growth Rate A simple means of forecasting the market growth rate is to extrapolate (infer or estimate) historical data into the future. While this method may provide a first-order estimate, it does not predict important turning points. A better method is to study growth drivers such as demographic information and sales growth in complementary products.

Ultimately, the maturity and decline stages of the product life cycle will be reached. Some leading indicators of the decline phase include: • Price pressure caused by competition • Decrease in brand loyalty • Emergence of substitute products • Market saturation • Lack of growth drivers

Market Profitability While different firms in the market will have different levels of profitability, the average profit potential for a market can be used as a guideline for knowing how difficult it is to make money in the market.

Porter’s Five Competitive Forces Internet reduces barriers to entry

Potential New Entrants

Internet blurs differences among competitors Threat of Substitute Products Internet creates new substitution threats

Rivalry among Competitors

Bargaining Power of Suppliers

Internet tends to increase bargaining power of suppliers

Bargaining Power of Buyers

Internet shifts greater power to end consumers

Industry Cost Structure The cost structure is important for identifying key factors for success. To this end, Porter’s value chain model is useful for determining where value is added and for isolating the costs. The cost structure also is helpful for formulating strategies to develop a competitive advantage. For example, in some environments the experience curve effect can be used to develop a cost advantage over competitors.

Porter’s Generic Value Chain

Infrastructure Suppo rt Activit ies Primar y Activiti es

Human Resource Management Technology Development Procurement Inbound Logistics

Operation s

Outbound Logistics

Elapsed Time - Value added time cost

Marketing & Sales

Service

Primary Value Chain Activities: • Inbound Logistics: the receiving and warehousing of raw materials, and their distribution to manufacturing as they are required. • Operations: the processes of transforming inputs into finished products and services. • Outbound Logistics: the warehousing and distribution of finished goods. • Marketing and Sales: the identification of customer needs and the generation of sales. • Service: the support of customers after the products and services are sold to them.

Supports of the Primary Activities: • The infrastructure of the firm: organizational structure, control systems, company culture, etc. • Human resource management: employee recruiting, hiring, training, development, and compensation. • Technology development: technologies to support value-creating activities. • Procurement: purchasing inputs such as materials, supplies, and equipment.

Experience Curve Diagram

Distribution Channel The following aspects of the distribution system are useful in a market analysis: • Existing distribution channel

− can be described by how direct they are to the customer.

• Trends and emerging channels

− new channels can offer the opportunity to develop a competitive advantage.

• Channel power structure

− for example, in the case of a product having little brand equity, retailers have negotiating power over manufacturers and can capture more margin.

Market Trends Changes in the market are important because they often are the source of new opportunities and threats. The relevant trends are industrydependent, but some examples include changes in price sensitivity, demand for variety, and level of emphasis on service and support. Regional trends also may be relevant.

Key Success Factors • Elements that are necessary in order for the firm to achieve its marketing objectives. few examples are:

− Access to essential unique resources − Ability to achieve economies of scale − Access to distribution channels − Technological progress

It is important to consider that key success factors may change over time, especially as the product progresses through its life cycle.

Reference • http://www.netmba.com/marketing/m arket/analysis/ • Management 6th Ed. by Richard Daft • www.prenhall.com/divisions/bp/app/ marakas/sad/1e/ppt/ch03.ppt • foba.lakeheadu.ca/mirabelli/3235/Ch ap012.ppt

THE END… • Clarifications?

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