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Presentation by Saori Dubourg - BASF Asia Pacific

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<strong>Asia</strong>n players are catching up ininnovationLower cost position mainly due tocheap laborBut increasing number of disruptiveinnovations from local companiesWage (k USD / month)642-96%-94%-91%"Copy cats"IncrementalimprovementReverse engineer MNC's productand copy• Usually at much lower costModify slightly to better suittarget customer segment• Usually modify or add smallfeatures0ASEAN2005 20102025IndiaChinaGermanyUKUSIndigenousinnovationLocalized R&D rooted in deepunderstanding of local needs• Less common in localcompanies in developing APcountriesSource: EIU, Expert interview, Lit research, prepared <strong>by</strong> BCGExample: Chevy Spark vs. CheryChevy sparkChery QQImprovement over Spark• "Smiling face" frontlook• More accessories• Anti-theft system• Lower price

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