Case Preparation For Discussion (Rogers’ Chocolates) • Production ( Labor intensive because it’s a one-shift operation. Chocolates are handmade and hand-packed. • Demand forecasting is difficult due to the seasonality of sales/ The out of stock issue is one of the major problems/ Seasonal production created problems with out-of-stock • When out-of-stock for one product‚ the back order production of that product would throw the schedule off for the next product. • The plant was
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Case 7: Rogers’ Chocolates Vertical integration is present in Rogers’ because they participate in many of the steps included in the industry value chain. Firstly‚ Rogers’ produces all of their products in-house and packages them by hand. Furthermore‚ Rogers’ is fully involved in the marketing and selling of their products to consumers through their wholly owned retail stores‚ particularly Sam’s Deli‚ and by also accepting online and mail orders. This makes it evident that Rogers’ engages in
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While you read the case this week‚ also brainstorm about our alternatives even if it isn’t your part. Write your notes in that teammate’s section so we can discuss it next Monday. Deadline: Individual parts (edited and handin ready) due in googledocs on Sunday‚ October 13 at 12am. Thank you! Editing‚ formatting‚ putting together and handing in: Jo TEAM this is from the course outline: **** The cases should run about 8 typed‚ double spaced pages (plus exhibits). In NO cases shall it exceed 10 pages
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Problem Statement Rogers’ Chocolates is not using its core competency of strong retail sales ability and its distinctive competency of producing a wide variety of high-quality‚ hand-wrapped chocolates to attract a sufficient market niche of worldwide tourists and high-income‚ middle-aged couples that are mainly empty nested or child-free‚ so that they can maximize their market share and profit volumes in a rapidly growing market in which globalization‚ product innovation toward a more health-conscious
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CBAD-478*5 Rogers’ Chocolates I-case Strategic Assessment Report November 13‚ 2012 Dr. Janice Black Dara Servis Executive Summary Rogers’ Chocolates specializes in a wide variety of premium chocolates that are enjoyed by all who experience the products. Whether looking for a truffle‚ nut and chews‚ or premium ice cream‚ consumers can always expect high quality‚ handcrafted products. The firm prides themselves on high quality products and unique customer experience. Throughout the dissection
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The industry Roger’s Chocolates is in is the luxury chocolates industry. They are a manufacturing company as they supply to other companies and also they have their own retail shops. On what basis is the company choosing to compete? They are competing by focused differentiation- * Their target market is smaller scope - affluent people looking for quality willing to pay a premium price. * They produce a high quality premium line of chocolates * The chocolates are hand made * The
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of Competition 8 4. Internal Analysis 10 Strength 10 Weaknesses 14 5. Strategic Factor Analysis Summary (SFAS) 17 6. Current strategic 21 6.1 Business-level strategic 21 6.2 Functional-level Strategies 23 6.3 Corporate Level strategies 24 7. Recommended strategies 26 7.1 Business-level strategy 26 7.2 Functional Strategy 28 7.3 Corporate strategy 31 8. Implementation 36 Reference List 40 Appendix 43 Appendix A: External Factors Analysis Summary (EFAS) 43 Appendix B:
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Rogers Cable: First Time Right Program CASE STUDY ANSWER GUIDELINE A. Defining the Issue(s): -Eliminate the repeat effort currently required to successfully install and service customers during the 1st visit by Rogers Cable service technicians. B. Analyzing Case Data: (Option One) -1993 Canadian Telecommunication Act 1993 opened competition. -Cable companies have typically focused on growing rapidly. -Establishing a large subscriber base is key for pay-off to high investment cost
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effectiveness of the company’s strategies? (ROIC) 26 7. What strategic problems does the company have? 33 8. What strategic issues need to be addressed? 34 9. External environmental analysis 35 10. Internal environment analysis 60 11. Determine the strategic factors of the company 70 12. Generating alternative strategies by using a TOWS matrix 73 13. Evaluate strategic alternatives – pros and cons. 74 14. Recommend strategic for company (short‚ medium‚ and long term) 81 1. Describe
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Situation Analysis Since the inception of a revolutionary spicy chocolate recipe‚ Marilyn Lysohir and Ross Coates have been striving to grow a profitable business in the chocolate industry. Each year Marilyn has loaned the company money to keep it running. Cowgirl Chocolates‚ primarily run by Marilyn‚ with help from family and art associates is branded based on the concept that chocolate lovers are fun and adventuress in spirit and whimsical. Cowgirl chocolates caters to both Chocolate lovers
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