PARALLEL IMPORTS by deborah https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz 1. DEFINITION (EXAMPLE) 2. CHALLENGES IT PRESENTS TO COMPANIES 3. WAYS OF OVERCOMING PARALLEL IMPORTS en-us 2018-04-14 09:42:16 UTC 2025-11-20 11:20:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689896890 PI1 Team


]]> 2025-11-19 10:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689896890 Why do companies do PARELLEL IMPORTS? https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689897007

  • Access cheaper products from other markets

  • Increase profit margins by buying where prices are lower and selling where higher

  • Bypass exclusive distributors or restrictive supply agreements

  • Meet local demand when official supplies are limited or slow

  • Stay competitive against rivals offering lower prices

    • ]]>     2025-11-19 10:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689897007     https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689898837 2025-11-19 10:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689898837 Definition https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689902302 Parallel import refers to the practice of importing genuine branded products into a country without the permission of the trademark owner, but through legal, alternative distribution channels.
    These products are usually cheaper because they are purchased in countries where the brand sells them at a lower price.

    Parallel imports are not counterfeit—they are original products—just sold outside the brand’s authorized network.

    ]]>     2025-11-19 10:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689902302     Parallel import for affordable medicines in Ireland (example) https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689912431 Ireland allows parallel import of medicines—bringing in genuine EU-approved drugs from another EU country where they’re cheaper. This helps reduce healthcare costs.

    Short example:
    A cancer drug costs €1,000 per pack in Ireland but €800 in Spain.
    A parallel importer buys the genuine product in Spain, gets HPRA approval, and sells it in Ireland for €850.
    The medicine is real, safe, and EU-approved—just sourced from a cheaper market.

    ]]>     2025-11-19 10:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689912431     Challenges https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689915314

    • Loss of control over pricing across regions

    • Reduced profits as cheaper imported products undercut official channels

    • Damage to brand image due to different packaging or quality variations

    • Conflicts with authorised distributors/retailers

    • Harder inventory planning because demand becomes unpredictable

    • More customer service issues for products they didn’t supply directly

    ]]>     2025-11-19 11:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689915314     https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689917315 2025-11-19 11:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689917315 Ways of overcoming parallel imports https://padlet.com/deborahkirkland/qo909suorouz/wish/3689920036

  • Reduce international price gaps

  • Improve supply-chain monitoring (within legal limits)

  • Strengthen product differentiation for local markets

  • Build strong local distributor relationships

  • Enhance warranty and after-sales benefits


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