StrategyCore K.K.

End-to-end Japan Market Entry

StrategyCore increases sales, lowers costs, and speeds time-to-market by developing and implementing end-to-end modular market entry services. Through our technology focus and extensive commitment to research and execution, we have built a firm focused on achieving market entry goals using an integrated services approach consistent with specific and timely results.

Market Entry Research
StrategyCore combines field research and data gathering techniques to create unbiased, market-based intelligence that helps executives make informed decisions about entering the Japan market. We target specific industry segments, study prospective distribution partners, end-user requirements, and analyse the overall market entry opportunity. Additional research into product, operational, and human resource support requirements can also be provided.

Market Entry Research Coverage:
• Competitor Studies
• Distributor Studies
• End-user Studies
• Opportunity Analysis
• Support Analysis

Market Entry Strategy
StrategyCore combines market intelligence and assessment to create clear and actionable market entry strategy, helping clients choose the most beneficial options for a successful Japan market entry. Clients receive credible information to use for consensus building and implementation of a future Japanese business.

Market Entry Strategy Coverage:
• Corporate Planning
• Sales Strategy
• Operational Strategy
• Support Strategy

Market Entry Sales
Choosing the correct sales distributor can be your most important decision when entering the Japan market. Understanding which distributors have the most influential relationships with your target end-users is one aspect in finding such a sales partner. StrategyCore introduces your business, product, and value proposition to targeted distributors, coordinates the evaluation of a partner relationship (from both sides), and assists with finalisation of distribution license agreements.

Market Entry Sales Coverage:
• Business Introduction
• Evaluation Coordination
• Distribution Agreements
• End-user Agreements

Market Entry Management
The entire end-to-end management of your entry into Japan can take one to three years to accomplish. StrategyCore manages your business entry into Japan during this period by fully dedicating itself in all facets of the entire engagement. With turn-key precision, we are able to assist clients with setting up sales channels, office infrastructure, and human resources with a fraction the cost spent independently doing it themselves.

Market Entry Management Coverage:
• Research, Analysis, and Strategy
• End-user and Distribution Sales
• Office Infrastructure
• Human Resources

Related Consulting Services:

Competitive Intelligence & Assessment
Market studies of your global and domestic competitors in Japan, helping you analyze and develop company, product, and services positioning statements

Custom Research & Analysis
Studies of Japanese competitors, end-users, and distribution partners, enabling you to define real market conditions, identify market readiness, and prioritize partner objectives

Strategic Advisory & Planning
Clear recommendations for your Japan business, market and partner issues, helping you formulate, review and choose beneficial options based on in-depth analysis from experts

Partner Search & Selection
Signing of Japanese distribution contracts and End-user license agreements, guiding you through partnering complexities facilitating cultural understanding, communications, and trust

Business Management & Operations
Supporting the day-to-day business requirements of your Japanese partners and end users, reducing expenses and growing your revenues for a profitable and sustainable Japanese business

Executive Search & Selection
Recruitment of qualified and previously successful Japanese executives and management personnel to grow and run your Japanese subsidiary