It had implemented a network created to streamline a myriad of keeping transaction details and other records for billing and other health care related purposes. The research suggests that this was because of "the possibility of developing integrated services across the hospitals that could improve the quality of care and drive down costs," (McFarlan & Austin 2005 p 2)
Thus, the company needs to expand its research and development in China in order to be able to appropriately judge and forecast potential success with particular business partners. Part of this process is really getting engaged within the Chinese business environment, which would also help establish stronger relationships with potential business partners (Kanter 1994)
In an industry that traditionally allows retailers to change a maximum of 20% of their orders once the season has started, Zara lets them adjust 40% to 50%. In this way, Zara avoids costly overproduction and the subsequent sales and discounting prevalent in the industry" (Ferdows, Lewis & Machuca, 2005)
Maxx. "In the generally more price sensitive North American and Asian markets, it is unlikely that the current strategy of leveraging the comparatively low cost of Spain to charge a premium in other European markets to support expansion will be transferable" (Lessard 2008, p