Patterns of Entry: Pathways to New Markets
研究了五个行业中非本土制造商进入美国市场的模式，发现本土供应商提供的机遇窗口是外国竞争者成功的关键因素。
During the past 40 years, non-domestic manufacturers have made significant inroads into domestic markets once deemed secure by U.S. manufacturers. This article reports on an investigation conducted in five industries to determine whether this loss of competitive vitality to foreign competitors, particularly those from the Pacific Basin, has followed a pattern. In each case, windows of opportunity were provided by domestic suppliers, which contributed to the success of the non-domestic challengers.