Galanz evolved from a Chinese township enterprise to become the world’s number one microwave oven manufacturer in six years through an aggressive price war strategy and capacity expansion. Can Galanz now replicate its rapid growth model in other home appliance categories such as air conditioners, rice cookers, and refrigerators?

The "Michelin and the Global Tire Industry in 2011" case series focuses on the strategic challenges Michelin faces as it seeks to regain global leadership in the tire industry. Following a description of the global industry dynamics, the segmentation of the tire markets and the economics of the industry, the case reviews the competitive position of the key competitors.

The "Michelin and the Global Tire Industry in 2011" case series focuses on the strategic challenges Michelin faces as it seeks to regain global leadership in the tire industry. Following a description of the global industry dynamics, the segmentation of the tire markets and the economics of the industry, the case reviews the competitive position of the key competitors.

Nokia has dominated the mobile handset business for over 20 years. But as mobile technologies evolves and the consumer focus shiftsfrom handset design towards software and content platforms, it creates an opportunity for new players, such as RIM, Apple and Google, to enter the market and challenge Nokia’s position.

The case describes the battle between Google, the world’s leading search engine, and Baidu, a local entrepreneurial firm in China. In 2009, Baidu’s internet traffic share in the country was over three times that of Google and Yahoo!China. Would Google utilise its global resources to impose its dominance in China? Could Baidu defend its leading position?

McDonald’s is the undisputed global leader of quick service restaurants. In China, however, it has less than half the number of outlets and significantly lower profit margins than KFC. Why is KFC seemingly wining in China? How can McDonald’s leverage its global acumen to catch up with KFC?