LEGO Group Threshold Capabilities Threshold Resources Tangible Intangible Physical Finance HRM Threshold Competence Primary Inbound logistics‚ operations‚ outbound logistics‚ marketing & sales Support/Secondary HRM‚ general administration Unique Capabilities for Competitive Advantage 1) Corporate Function - Strong financial control 2) Management Information - Comprehensive‚ integrated MIS network linked to managerial decision making 3) Research and Development
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There are about 915 million ways to combine six LEGO® bricks . But how many ways are there to keep a company on the right track? Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen‚ current owner of the LEGO Group‚ was faced with this question in 2004. On the surface it did not become known that LEGO was in trouble in those days. The small bricks were welcome all over the world and the British Association of Toy Retailers joined Fortune magazine in naming the company’s classic bricks the toy of the century. But the fifth-largest
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tremendously successful? Have you ever tried to “LEGO”? “LEGO” is toy of men and women of all ages in the world. I want to talk about Lego that has been tremendously successful. • First‚ the origin of “LEGO” The Lego Group began in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen (1891–1958)‚ a carpenter from Billund‚ Denmark‚ who began making wooden toys in 1932. He made toys for his son. • Second‚ what does “LEGO” means? In 1934‚ his company came to be called "LEGO"‚ derived from the Danish phrase leg godt‚ which
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Annual Report 2011 The LEGO Group FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Financial Highlights The LEGO Group (mDKK) 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 18‚731 (13‚065) 5‚666 (124) 5‚542 4‚160 16‚014 (10‚899) 4‚973 (84) 4‚889 3‚718 11‚661 (8‚659) 2‚902 (15) 2‚887 2‚204 9‚526 (7‚522) 2‚100 (248) 1‚852 1‚352 8‚027 (6‚556) 1‚449 (35) 1‚414 1‚028 12‚904 6‚975 5‚929 10‚972 5‚473 5‚499 7‚788 3‚291 4‚497 6‚496 2‚066 4‚430 6‚009 1‚679 4‚330 3
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Executive Summary This strategic analysis report has been completed on the Lego group between the years 2004 and 2014‚ ten years of comprehensive change for the company. Lego started out in humble beginnings in 1932 where only ten employees existed. Children quickly adopted Lego building blocks as a new and innovative way of learning. This lead to a large customer base and product recognition was growing. Lego had a variety of strategic opportunities available to them throughout their growth and
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1- HISTORY OF LEGO I will be responsible for starting the presentation. In my part‚ I will begin by introducing the group’s members and saying what everyone is going to talk about. Secondly‚ I will begin by introducing our partners in LEGO to have a global information of the company‚ short but clear. I will talk about the history of the company‚ beginning‚ growth‚ expansion and current affairs. Later I’ll do a little description of their products‚ kind of them‚ why kids likes them‚ what
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Discussion Questions for “LEGO” 1. What led the LEGO group to the edge of bankruptcy by 2004? Please focus on the management moves during “the growth period that wasn’t” (1993-98) and “the fix that wasn’t” (1999-2004). 2. Why did Knudstorp’s turnaround strategy work? In your opinion‚ which actions were the most effective? Which actions were the least effective? Be specific. 3. Should LEGO launch the new line of board games? ------------------------
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LEGO Introduction LEGO is seen as an extraordinary company not only in the eyes of parents who proudly watch their children build castles and town halls‚ but also in the eyes of high-minded academicians. Playing with LEGO sets is widely believed to develop motor skills and creativity in children‚ considered essential tools for real-world problem solving. The firm‚ founded in 1932 by a Danish carpenter did well continuously. Business Problem But by the late 90’s signs that something was
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Case Study: Lego is still playing‚ but have the rules changed? Nearly everyone around the world knows what Legos are‚ which certainly isn’t because of luck or happenstance. Lego expanded in to the global market long before other toys manufactures were even off the ground. The Lego brand started with simple blocks that snapped together‚ they create whatever the child’s mind could image. The simple toy is developmental appropriate from toddler through teens. Most toys on the market cater to a much
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CUSTOMER-DRIVEN MARKETING STRATEGY FOR LEGO (1) Does LEGOs web site (www.lego.com) help consumers through the buyer decision process LEGOs Mission Statement Inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow. The LEGO brand is more than simply a familiar logo. It is the expectations that people have of the company towards its products and services‚ and the accountability that LEGO feels towards the world around it. The brand acts as a guarantee of quality and originality. Visiting and browsing its
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