Case Study: Distribution Strategy Distribution strategies exist in three forms: exclusive distribution‚ selective distribution‚ and intensive distribution. Kotler and Keller (2009) define each of the distribution strategies as: exclusive distribution limits the number of intermediaries used; selective distribution depends on a limited number of intermediaries; and intensive distribution works with as many outlets as feasible. The distribution strategy of the airlines industry was not a part of
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http://www.michaelmccurry.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Strategy-256x300.jpg Business Strategy Introduction Bruce and Langdon defines business strategy as “A strategy that maps out the future‚ setting out which product and services you will take to the market and how”. The strategy in business helps to achieve the goal and objectives in the company. The strategy for the business provides framework to know where they are positioned in the marketplace and how to keep moving forward. http://www
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important trends in the airline industry 3 The position of Singapore Airlines and reasons for prior success 4 Current strategy according to Rust‚ Norman and Dickson 6 The major issues Singapore Airlines is facing 7 Is Singapore Airlines current strategy sustainable for the future? 7 SWOT analysis 8 Future strategy for Singapore Airlines 9 References 10 Introduction The purpose of this paper is to advice the management of Singapore Airline (SIA) which strategy they should follow
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The U.S. Airline Industry in 1995 2. a) American Airlines’ 1992 air fare strategies resembled its early to mid-80s SuperSavers program. It offered discounts of up to 45% on round-trip flights of at least 7 days‚ purchased 30 days in advance. Previously‚ air fare pricing was a simple structure of first class/coach and peak/off-peak categories. Robert Crandall‚ of American Airlines‚ introduced a new air fare system known as yield management. The simple price structure was unbundled to unleash multiple
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Table of Contents Table Page # Introduction 4 Emirates Airline and Emirates Group 5 Business Objectives 6 Business Goals 6 PART - 1 Strategic capabilities of Emirates Airline 7 Threshold Capabilities and Distinctive Capabilities of an organization 8 Threshold Capabilities of Emirates 8 Distinctive Capabilities of Emirates 9 Cost Efficiency of Emirates Airline 10 Core Competences for Accomplishing and Sustaining Competitive Advantage
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The domestic US airline industry has been intensely competitive since it was deregulated in 1978. In a regulated environment‚ most of the cost increases were passed along to consumers under a fixed rate-of-return based pricing scheme. This allowed labor unions to acquire a lot of power and workers at the major incumbent carriers were overpaid. After deregulation‚ the incumbent carriers felt the most pain‚ and the floodgates had opened for newer more nimble carriers with lower cost structures
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Strategy and Policy Case 2. Southwest Airlines. I- Strategic Profile and Case Analysis Purpose Southwest airlines were founded in 1971 by King and Herb Kellerher. They started with a low cost strategy in a risky market where profitability depends a lot on fuel prices and external factors‚ such as the willingness of consumers to pay ticket prices. They started growing a lot with various strategies that permitted them beat a lot of their competitors‚ but in order to stay in the market they
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Background: Southwest Airlines is the largest airline measured by number of passengers carried each year within the United States. It is also known as a ‘discount airline’ compared with its large rivals in the industry. Rollin King and Herb Kelleher founded Southwest Airlines on June 18‚ 1971. Its first flights were from Love Field in Dallas to Houston and San Antonio‚ short hops with no-frills service and a simple fare structure. The airline began with one simple strategy: “If you get your passengers
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group would like to extend the utmost gratitude with all our hearts. May God bless us all! I. Executive Summary Philippine Air Lines also known as PAL‚ is the flag carrier and national airline of the Philippines‚ headquartered in the Philippine National Bank Financial Center in Pasay City. Philippine Airlines maintains aircraft with the highest degree of airworthiness‚ reliability and presentability in the most cost-effective manner; and conduct and maintain safe‚ reliable and cost-effective flight
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Currently the airline industry as a whole seems to be on the road of recovery. We‚ American Airlines‚ the fourth largest carrier recently avoided bankruptcy‚ but had a summer full of pressure due to ongoing union struggles and questionable executive compensation packages. After having incurred such big losses‚ this recovery has come about because of the government bailout and many of our large competitors’ abilities to survive the turbulence in the industry. So far‚ the prospects look promising
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