Growing beyond China: Five things Chinese companies need to know about global expansion
Bain Brief 6/8/2010
by Phil Leung and Larry Zhu
Chinese companies looking to expand into foreign markets are discovering how tricky it can be-M&A efforts often fail to deliver the intended value. Some acquirers are getting it right. We've found that they start slow and small, gaining experience with domestic acquisitions before expanding globally, and understand that to excel, they have to attract and retain top talent.
The e-mobility era: Winning the race for electric cars
Bain Brief 6/8/2010
by Dr. Gregor Matthies, Dr. Klaus Stricker and Dr. Jan Traenckner
The market for e-vehicles may seem small right now--but it is slated to increase exponentially as e-mobility gathers momentum with better infrastructure, more government support and steadily increasing consumer demand. For automakers, parts suppliers or automobile manufacturing nations, the lights are flashing green. Those that are quick off the mark, change gears fast and ride over obstacles are likely to win the most ground.
Reenergizing Japan, Inc.'s growth, company by company
Bain Brief 6/8/2010
by Vernon Altman, Toshihiko Hiura, Jim Verbeeten and Shintaro Okuno
"Japan, Inc.," considered a leader in business expertise in the 1980s, has the potential to return to its former prominence. The problems that Japanese business leaders face today are not rooted in inherent societal or economic inhibitors. Rather, the main barrier to new growth is structural; a situation that can be remedied by a reexamination of individual business portfolios to enable the generation superior performance.
Six ways to make healthcare deals work
Industry Brief 6/3/2010
by Bain Global Healthcare practice
Conventional wisdom says M&A in healthcare are like rolling dice: It's hard to guarantee success due to the technical, regulatory and commercial risk involved. In reality, if companies follow a tried and tested approach to managing deals, they dramatically improve the odds in their favor.
Right-sizing the balance sheet
Bain Brief 5/10/2010
by Michael C. Mankins, David Sweig and Mike Baxter
When performance is an issue, most executives focus on the income statement-they cut costs. But tight management of the balance sheet often liberates cash and creates more value for shareholders.
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