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Sourcing or selling: value flame at the base of the pyramid

Williams, Jr; Omar, Maktoba; Ensor, John

Authors

Jr Williams

Maktoba Omar

John Ensor



Abstract

Purpose – Much has been written concerning the value and validity of the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) model, as a strategy for multi-national corporation (MNC) growth. The model presented in this paper adds to the discussion of strategic possibilities to tap the potential of emerging markets. This paper seeks to address these issues.

Design/methodology/approach – The paper first discusses trends in economic growth in emerging markets, global strategies, and the BOP market, then analyzes the blue ocean strategy (BOS) of value innovation.

Findings – The paper develops the Value Flame at the Base of the Pyramid (VFBOP) model by combining BOP and BOS strategies to potentially offer opportunities for MNC market entry as well as market supply, to drive revenues and expand global market share.

Research limitations/implications – As a concept, the model must be validated by empirical and case research to ascertain the shape and dynamics of the model. Future research can establish the parameters of the flame.

Originality/value – It is believed that the VFBOP model is the first to address some of the limitations of BOP strategy while profiting from the BOS model, in order to fully benefit from sourcing and selling to emerging markets.

Citation

Williams, J., Omar, M., & Ensor, J. (2011). Sourcing or selling: value flame at the base of the pyramid. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 29, 232-246. https://doi.org/10.1108/02634501111129220

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date May 10, 2011
Deposit Date Feb 23, 2012
Publicly Available Date Feb 23, 2012
Print ISSN 0263-4503
Publisher Emerald
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 29
Pages 232-246
DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/02634501111129220
Keywords Sourcing, Selling, Emerging markets; Bottom of the Pyramid; Blue Ocean Strategy;
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4990
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02634501111129220

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