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INNOVATION STRATEGY IN A GLOBALIZING INDUSTRY:
A CASE STUDY OF THE WINE INDUSTRY
By
Orlando-Marian Voica

THESIS

Submitted to
School of Public Policy and Management, KDI in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

2002

INNOVATION STRATEGY IN A GLOBALIZING INDUSTRY:
A CASE STUDY OF THE WINE INDUSTRY

By

Orlando-Marian Voica

THESIS

Submitted to
School of Public Policy and Management, KDI in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

2002

Professor Seung-Joo Lee

ABSTRACT

INNOVATION STRATEGY IN A GLOBALIZING INDUSTRY:
A CASE STUDY OF THE WINE INDUSTRY
By
Orlando Marian Voica

In this thesis we develop through various case studies a wine industry analysis in the globalization context by deeply focusing on the role of strategic innovation of non-traditional players in reshaping this industry. Since the inception of globalization, innovation supported the increase in the global consumption and production of wine, and helped the New World winemakers seize various market opportunities. Globalization has provided not only an excellent support for the development of the wine industry, but also has stimulated its consolidation. In this particular context, innovation supported the New World winemakers to obtain the pole position and maintain the leadership in the global wine industry’s development and consolidation. Our analysis shows how innovation expanded the market for wine, led to an increase in the quality of wines and the creation of consistent brands, and generated an overall positive effect on wine companies’ operational and financial results. In this respect, this thesis provides a high level analysis that establishes innovation strategies as the main factor of the wine industry development in the 21st century.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I am thankful to a number of individuals who committed their valuable


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