and the MGI Team Written Analysis and Communication Report Submitted to: Submitted by: Prof. Madhushri Shrivastava Abhishek Gupta IPM2011004 Section H Memo of transmittal Date: 27th February 2015 To: Prof. Madhushri Shrivastava From: Abhishek Gupta Subject: WAC report of case‚ ‘Henry Tam and the MGI Team’ As instructed by you‚ I hereby submit the WAC report on HBS case study‚ ‘Henry Tam and the MGI Team’. The report consists of critical analysis of interpersonal dynamics
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Positioning H&M (Hennes & Mauritz AB) is the world second largest retail-clothing company. It was founded in 1947 in Sweden. In recent years‚ it has expanded rapidly‚ about 3‚000 branch stores existing over 50 countries which include in Asia‚ Europe and America. As a “fast fashion” clothing company‚ H&M’s business concept is offering latest popular design and good quality at the best price. The H&M Group offers fashion from the H&M‚ COS‚ Monki‚ Weekday‚ Cheap Monday‚ & Other Stories and H&M Home brands
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Mauritzs (H&M) sourcing and inventory direction strategies and their reliance on distribution channel partners. H&M has developed a extraordinary distribution channel dodge to compete with better entrenched retailers including Gap‚ Old Navy‚ Zara and FCUK. H&M ware Strategy Understanding H&Ms distribution strategy requires a clear intellectual of their oerlap philosophy and strategy. Like Gap and other habiliment retailers‚ H&M foodstuffs to a particular segment of the bearing consumer market. H&Ms philosophy
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Based on its understanding of customer‚ a company develops its marketing mix. Marketing creation of customer interest and retention of customers if this can be done at a profit. H&M spends a hefty 4 percent of revenue on marketing as valuable investment. At current sale level‚ the chain is the largest apparel retailer in Europe. H&M is not just a store chain; it is a money-making machine. The marketing orientation vs production orientation Marketing orientation companies focus on customer needs
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Three main strategic goals for H&M for the next five years would be linked with profitability‚ competition and technological leadership. H&M has reported a rise in sales and profits and sales for the three months to 31st of August. Net profit for the third quarter of 2009 rose 4.1% to 3.46bn Swedish crowns from 3.33bn crowns last year. Sales‚ excluding sales tax‚ increased by 13% to 23.6bn crowns. So first LTO is to maintain financial stability H&M has achieved. H&M plans to increase sales revenues
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Conduct a value chain analysis to assess H&M’s capabilities and derive its core competencies. (35%) Question 3. Based on these competencies identify the generic competitive strategy which H&M is pursuing. (10%) Question 4. It is suggested in the case study that the fashion industry is full of companies that have confidently expanded into international markets but later have been forced to retreat. Analyze the international strategy choice being pursued by H&M and assess the extent to which
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Tangibles (Physical appearance) At the first glance‚ H&M has a simple and clear design. (Appendix A) In the shop‚ different products are classified into different categories and there are clear directional signs which are easy for customers to find out what they need. (Appendix B) Also‚ the price tags are explicit and detailed for customers to understand. (Appendix C) Besides‚ the fitting rooms are located next to the cashiers which bring convenience to customers allowing them to pay right away
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1. About H&M (1) H&M history -H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB comprises five different independent brands – H&M‚ COS‚ Monki‚ Weekday and Cheap Monday. The H&M Group has a total of approximately 2‚700 stores all over the world. -From a single womenswear store in 1947 to a global company offering fashion for the whole family and their home‚ under the brand names of H&M‚ COS‚ Monki‚ Weekday‚ Cheap Monday and H&M Home. -2012 H&M plans to open in Bulgaria‚ Latvia‚ Malaysia‚ and Mexico and via franchise
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Mauritz (H&M) is a fast-fashion global leader in the fashion industry. Hence‚ to have a holistic sustainable development point of view‚ we will examine and address the Marco-environment by looking at PESTEL analysis framework. The competitive forces within the fashion industry will also be revealed throughout the Porter Five Forces Model. PESTEL ANALYSIS Case Evidence Positive (Opportunities) Neutral Negative (Threats) POLITICAL factors: Critical observation faced from the public on H&M’s overseas
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H&M & Z A R A Date: 24/10 2008 Table of contents Introduction p. 3 Zara Company presentation p. 3 Generic strategies p. 3 & 4 Growth strategies p. 4 & 5 Pest analysis p. 5 & 6 Value chain p. 6 & 7 SWOT analysis p. 7 & 8 Price / quality Grid p. 8 H&M Company presentation p. 9 Generic strategies p. 9 Growth strategies p. 10 PEST analysis p. 10 & 11 Value chain p. 11 & 12 SWOT analysis p. 12 Zara
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