The History Of Nike Inc. Nike (originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports)‚ was founded by University of Oregon track athlete Phil Knight and his coach Bill Bowerman in January 1964 (Yahoo finance NKE profile page as of Jan. 2 2008). The company initially operated as a distributor for Japanese shoe maker Onitsuka Tiger‚ making most sales at track meets out of Knight’s car. Many top Oregon runners began wearing the shoes‚ and the shoe’s popularity grew quickly because of Kennan Meyer. The company’s first
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Rationale for implementing CRM programme In nowadays business world‚ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is an essential for a business strategy for every company. Our chosen company is Nike‚ one of the largest supplier of sportswear which include shoes and apparel. Implementation of CRM programme is a essential for every successful company. Customer Relationship Management is the core business strategy that integrates internal processes and functions and external networks‚ to create and deliver
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Contents Page Executive Summary 2 Nike Inc. 2 Footwear Industry 3 Analyzing a Footwear Company.................................................................3 Trends in the Footwear Industry…………………………………………4 Nike’s Strategic Enablers in Gaining Competitive Advantage 4 Marketing & Promotion…………………………………………………...4 Production & Distribution………………………………………………...5 R&D………………………………………………………………………...5 Acquisition Strategy………………………………………………………..5
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Nike Case 1. Should Nike be held responsible for working conditions in foreign factories that it does not own‚ but where subcontractors make products for Nike? No‚ I do not believe Nike should be responsible for working conditions in foreign factories. I do believe that there should be working standards in place and adhered to but I do not believe that is Nike’s responsibility. Nike is a business in order to run a successful business one must abide by good business practices including respecting
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Oregon track coach and co-founder of Nike Bill Bowerman once said: “If you have a body‚ you are an athlete!” (Nike Inc.‚ n.d.) It is this way of thinking that describes the root of Nike’s approach to marketing. Every person is a potential athlete or “consumer”. This is a common thinking in the realm of athletics but when Bill Bowerman said this‚ it was in direct reference to the shoe industry. From their marketing strategies to their selling philosophies‚ Nike has developed one of the most recognizable
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies implemented by the organisation Nike when faced with an issue‚ to critically assess the effectiveness of these policies and lastly to offer recommendations. Company Background Based in Beaverton‚ Oregon‚ Nike Inc. is one of the world’s major distributors of sportswear and equipment with its operations spanning across the worlds six continents in over 160 countries (nikebiz‚ 2011). Nike is the world’s leading designer‚ marketer and distributor of authentic
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Nike‚ Inc. is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design‚ development and worldwide marketing and selling of footwear‚ apparel‚ equipment‚ accessories and services. The company is headquartered near Beaverton‚ Oregon‚ in the Portland metropolitan area. It is the world’s leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel[3] and a major manufacturer of sports equipment‚ with revenue in excess of US$24.1 billion in its fiscal year 2012 (ending May 31‚ 2012). As of 2012‚ it employed
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Introduction - Nike Nike is the company with one of the most recognised logos in the world – the “swoosh” logo. They are the worlds’ largest sports and fitness company and are a leader in sports equipment research and development earning an estimated US$14 billion in revenue. Nike anticipates the needs of the consumer and this innovation is what sets them apart from its competition. They have a desire to design products which will give definite technological benefits whilst enhancing an athletes’
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The Nike Controversy By Matt Wilsey‚ Scott Lichtig Introduction: Poor working conditions have been present for centuries. Often times little or nothing is done unless a tragedy occurs to persuade the public to rally for worker rights. This was definitely the case in the United States during the Industrial Revolution and even late in the 20th Century. These conditions have for most purposes disappeared in the United States‚ with the exception of some in the agricultural sector. However‚ internationally
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Nike Nike is a major publicly traded clothing‚ footwear‚ sportswear‚ and equipment supplier based in the United States. It is one of the biggest companies in the world. It was not a big company at first‚ however‚ with its many strengths‚ it finally became a symbol of sportswear. * Strengths * Tailored to the needs of every athlete: “get all geared up” option on website takes you through a series of questions to find the perfect gear for you. * Personal: Through NIKEiD athletes are able
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