Subject category:
Marketing
Published by:
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Version: 18.03.2009
Abstract
This is the second of a four-case series (IMD-5-0626 to IMD-5-0629). Sales of Asahi''s ''Super Dry'' are booming. Kirin Brewery''s share of the market is declining rapidly. Mr Tani has been recently appointed as new General Manager of Kirin''s Beer Division with the mission to respond to Asahi''s challenge. Other competitors have now joined the ''beer war'' between Kirin and Asahi. Kirin must now fight on several fronts. Mr Tani has to decide on an appropriate strategy for Kirin Brewery.
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Abstract
This is the second of a four-case series (IMD-5-0626 to IMD-5-0629). Sales of Asahi''s ''Super Dry'' are booming. Kirin Brewery''s share of the market is declining rapidly. Mr Tani has been recently appointed as new General Manager of Kirin''s Beer Division with the mission to respond to Asahi''s challenge. Other competitors have now joined the ''beer war'' between Kirin and Asahi. Kirin must now fight on several fronts. Mr Tani has to decide on an appropriate strategy for Kirin Brewery.