Our client is a Printed Circuit Board distributor where they would like to conduct a comprehensive market validation and entry analysis in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. This is to identify the most favourable environment for setting up operations for EMS procurement in Asia.
Research Objectives
The research objectives encompassed a thorough exploration of:
The business climate
Evaluation of market demand
Uncovering pain points
Understanding cultural intricacies
Comprehending competitive landscapes
Additionally, the study aims to gather specific data on:
Company demographics
Current procurement processes
Annual PCB purchase volumes within each market
Approach
This study was conducted via 45-minute in-depth online interviews with 40 PCB procurement staff in the EMS/ OEM industry (10 participants per country in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).
The structured discussion follows an outline, covering:
Current Procurement Process
Drivers/ Barriers
Competitive Landscape
Awareness/ Discovery
Marketing Opportunities
Future Outlook
These findings were also corroborated with secondary research to give a more holistic report.
Findings
Through rigorous analysis of findings from primary and secondary research, one location emerged as the most promising choice for our client’s expansion efforts. This conclusion was drawn based on a holistic assessment of factors, including business environment (such as low cost of starting a business, Free Trade Agreements, and ease of doing business) to competitive pressures. We also identified viable opportunities unique to the chosen market, which sets it apart from other potential locations.
Application
From the study, the Client was able to identify the location to strategically position itself in. This would help to optimize their procurement processes, enhance its competitive edge, and establish strong partnerships within the region. This can be done by aligning its operations with the specific market demands and leveraging the insights gained from the study.
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