Who Moved My Cheese? It’s no secret the emerging market business environment has become more challenging over the last few years. Currently, MNC growth rates are contracting on average. An FSG survey of 52 MNC executives revealed that while 1…
China’s Rapid Pulse: Thoughts from the Road
I am standing amid the hustle and bustle of the main street of Shanghai, unable to hail a taxi and scrambling to open Google on my phone. I’ve forgotten it’s recently been banned in mainland China and that drivers now prefer passengers who book…
Chinese Challengers: Dealing with Local Competition Inside and Outside the Middle Kingdom
There is no silver bullet to address growing Chinese competition; western executives already perceive Chinese companies as current and potential threats to their business in China. However, it is high time that multinationals are urged to build industry specific plans…
Letters from Africa: Doing Business On-the-Ground Part II
Currently on a research trip to South Africa and Angola meeting FSG clients and other international and local companies, I wanted to take a moment to share my latest insights (you can read Part I here): Competition After having spoken to…