The GE matrix is an alternative technique used in brand marketing and product management to help a company decide what product(s) to add to its product portfolio‚ and which market opportunities are worthy of continued investment. Also known as the ’Directional Policy Matrix‚ ’ the GE multi-factor model was first developed by General Electric in the 1970s. Conceptually‚ the GE Matrix is similar to the Boston Box as it is plotted on a two-dimensional grid. In most versions of the matrix: * the
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retailers‚ branded manufacturers and branded marketers which usually operate in labor-intensive consumer goods industries (e.g. footwear‚ toys‚ and consumer electronics) play key parts in setting up decentralised production networks in a variety of exporting countries. In producer-driven commodity chains‚ however‚ large manufacturers usually operating in capital and technology-intensive industries (e.g. automobiles‚ aircraft‚ and computers) play pivotal roles in managing production networks‚ usually in
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Boston Consultancy Group (BCG Matrix) This product portfolio matrix classifies product lines into four categories. The BCG models suggests that organisations should have a healthy balance of products within their range. The Boston Consultancy Group classified these products as following: Dogs These are products which have low market shares and low market growth rates. The options for many companies is to phase these products out‚ however some organisation do go for the strategy of
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Introduction Rogers’ Chocolate is on a mission to have the company double or triple its size within 10 years. An analysis will be performed to figure out a strategic plan where Rogers’ Chocolate will be able to grow‚ and maintain their image of providing premium chocolates. The issue facing Rogers’ Chocolate is how they will be able to gain new customers and sustain their current customers. To give a thorough analysis‚ I will identify and explain the strategic issue‚ present the results of the analysis
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THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE Many people believe that chocolate originally came from Europe. However‚ chocolate‚ called the “food of the gods‚” was first made in the Americas. The first chocolate was very different from contemporary chocolate. Wild chocolate trees can grow easily in the humid Amazon rainforest. Clusters of flowers growing on these trees turn to seeds. About 20 to 60 cacao beans can be found in the seeds. Cacao beans are the ingredient needed to create sweet‚ soothing
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1. How should Trip Hawkins organize the functions of the teams in Finland‚ India‚ Spain and California to move into the social network gaming world? Digital Chocolate began as an innovator in a small new market and succeeded due to their ability to foster innovation and creativity in the mobile gaming industry. The social gaming market has opened opportunities to expand Digital Chocolate’s horizons drastically. Trip Hawkins needs to promote a sense of urgency and to communicate the importance
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How to Make Hot Chocolate Hot chocolate can be a delicious and comforting beverage‚ especially during cold winter months. If chilled‚ however‚ you’ll have a refreshing drink or possibly a dessert depending on how you dress it up. Hot chocolate should not to be confused with hot cocoa. The former is made with actual chocolate and is a richer‚ much more substantial beverage. The latter is produced from cocoa powder or from a manufactured product containing cocoa powder such as hot cocoa mixes
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Overview Reebok‚ ranked second in revenues‚ is a profitable global company selling products such as footwear‚ apparel‚ and accessories. Performing a careful analysis ensures Reebok’s continued growth and profitability in an environment with strong competitive forces‚ weak economies‚ and nine years of flat growth. The analysis summary appears below with the conclusion. EFE: External Factor Evaluation Matrix The EFE indicates there are significant revenue opportunities in meeting the needs
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& Contrast English 101 14 October 2010 Milk Chocolate vs. Dark Chocolate Do you find yourself favoring your chocolate to be smooth and creamy or dark and beneficial? One might argue that dark chocolate in comparison to milk chocolate is similar to a Coca Cola and a diet Coca Cola. Whichever your chocolate preference may be‚ there are millions of different mouth watering assortments ready to be eaten. I am a fan of dark chocolate and the small‚ but significant health benefits it offers
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The BCG Matrix has a few different names. It is also called the Growth-Share Matrix‚ Portfolio Analysis‚ and The Boston Matrix. Management consultants at the Boston Consulting Group developed their matrix in the early 1970s. They designed it to help managers at large corporations decide which business units they should invest in Mindtools.com‚ 2014). So‚ which areas of the business deserve more resources and investment? The BCG Matrix consists of four categories based on the growth rate of the industry
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