Merck Powering Up In Emerging Markets Through Alliance And Pricing Strategies
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
To rapidly ramp up business and increase sales in emerging markets from the current 18% to 25% in 2013, Merck is relying on an execution strategy that focuses on the combination of offering the right product with flexible pricing and stronger marketing.
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