Expansion of Foreign 3PL in China: Evaluating the Entry Strategy of Mergers and Acquisitions
Date Issued
2012
Date
2012
Author(s)
Karasinski, Michal
Abstract
Main objective of this thesis is the analysis of foreign 3PL providers expansion in China, with special focus on their M&A activities. At the beginning, an introduction to logistics industry in China is provided, with emphasis on impact of market deregulation and infrastructure development. Consequently the condition of China''s 3PL sector is examined, revealing its growth potential and introducing main players in the market. An introduction to M&A, including analysis of driving forces of mergers and acquisitions with emphasis on phenomenon of "guanxi" in China is provided as a background for the study. In order to examine the attractiveness of china''s 3PL industry and the success strategies of foreign companies Michael Porter''s five forces model and the value net model introduced by Adam Brandenburg and Bary Nalebuff will be applied.
Through examination of recent M&A deals of 3PL multinationals in China its main drivers and characteristics are determined. The thesis also includes an elaboration on the impact of those transactions on the Chinese logistics sector. Moreover, based on the framework introduced in 2nd chapter an analysis of competitive forces and growth strategies of foreign entrants in China''s 3PL sector is conducted. Finally, several recommendations for multinationals operating in China including their market positioning and M&A execution are introduced.
Subjects
Third Party Logistics
Value Net Model
Five Forces Analysis
China
M&A
Type
thesis
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