Subject category:
Marketing
Published by:
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Version: 03.05.2004
Revision date: 12-Jul-2016
Abstract
This is the first of a four-case series (IMD-5-0626 to IMD-5-0629). Kirin Brewery with more than 60% of the beer market in Japan has recently been challenged by the number 3 player, Asahi Brewery, with a new beer - Super Dry. The management has reviewed the situation of the beer market in 1987 and must decide what actions to take if any.
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Abstract
This is the first of a four-case series (IMD-5-0626 to IMD-5-0629). Kirin Brewery with more than 60% of the beer market in Japan has recently been challenged by the number 3 player, Asahi Brewery, with a new beer - Super Dry. The management has reviewed the situation of the beer market in 1987 and must decide what actions to take if any.