ICE-FILI CASE 1 - How attractive is the Russian ice cream industry in 2002? The main data about the attractiveness of this market are: - The consumption is about 6 times lower than in France‚ Canada‚ US because of a different mode of consumption. Indeed‚ Russians consider Ice Cream as an “on the go” snack and not as a dessert they can have at home. - producing in Russia implies a certain adaptability of recipes since traditional Russian ice creams contain less fat and are made with natural
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Case Synopses Walmart Stores‚ Inc. 09/12/13 Which strategic management concepts are useful in the analysis of this case? 1. SWOT Analysis Walmart’s internal strengths and weaknesses and environmental opportunities and threads are: Strengths Highly motivated and committed employees (Associates) Top management involved on daily operations (street managers) Latitude price setting (allows more profitability in different locations) Technology oriented (Satellite system and logistic
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acquired Cooper‚ a basset hound‚ who was incredibly easy to take care of and own‚ we have decided to get a puppy of the same breed‚ of course assuming that the new family member would be just as easy to have as having Cooper. We found Molly‚ an adorable and a friendly puppy that we thought would be perfect and simple for our family‚ but we have
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Apple Computer‚ 2006 Case Apple was started on April 1‚ 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It humble beginnings led to one of the largest and most successful corporations in history. Today‚ Apple is a powerhouse of computer technology‚ putting out some of the most innovative products in the last 15 years. Things weren’t always great for Apple and the company has gone through its share of lows; in 1997‚ Apple’s stock was a mere $7 a share. Apple has finally found a sustainable strategy and‚ I
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I have outlived my penis’ Carolyn Cooper Publication Information In the article‚ “I have outlived my penis”‚ written by Carolyn Cooper contributor of the Jamaica Observer‚ published June 3‚ 2012. Author Topic and purpose It is presumed that the topic of the article was the Calabash International Literary Festival though this is almost lost as the author rambles on about one idea after another‚ barely making sound associations. A statement could be made that the article’s purpose is to
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In 2001 Aqualisa created a new product‚ Quartz‚ which they felt revolutionized the shower industry. Much to their dismay the new product was having a difficult time selling. After analyzing their marketing strategy I have found several reasons for the Quartz low sales volumes. 1. Placement in premium segment 2. Poor marketing to customers‚ plumbers. 3. Small retail network When launching the new product‚ Aqualisa decided that Quartz should be placed in the premium segment.
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The MCI’s source of funds has been emission of stocks. Common stocks as IPO of 6M shares and $27.070.000‚00. An issue of 9.600.000‚00 common stock 5 years warrant attached. What have been MCI sources of funds in the past (1972-1983)? What’s your opinion? Around 1972 MCI issued equity and later on time when the company started going well they issued debentures and convertible debentures. The main raison to do that is because equity cost use to be higher. First of all they issued debentures
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In 1995‚ Computerworld survey found that the Windows users loyalty much more than Apple users. Many Apple users considered a move to Windows. Jobs called back to Apple with NeXT Software OS development. * In 2002‚ Hewlett-Packard (HP) became Industry leader and made acquisition of Compaq. * In 2005‚ Acer and Lenovo active in emerged markets. Acer became strong brand in Europe and Lenovo became dominant position in China. Product section competitors * PC Manufacturers There is four top
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Problem Identification On February 1‚ 1973‚ Braniff International Airways announced that it was introducing a 60-day‚ half-price sale for flights between Dallas and Hobby‚ which is Southwest Airlines’ only profitable route. Southwest needs to determine how to respond to this threatening strategic pricing move by Braniff in order to continuously stay ahead of their losses‚ and possibly reduce or eliminate it further for that operating year. Situational Analysis 3Cs: Competition Before Southwest
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STUDENT: | Louis-Claude ROUX | PROFESSOR: | Philippe René Gillet | CASE: Virgin Mobile USA “Pricing for the first time” | DATE: 20/02/2012CLASS: MBS-Entrepreneuriat | PART I) ANSWERS BASED ON MY “GUT FEELINGS” Virgin Mobile targets the 14 to 24-year-olds market. The case lays out three pricing options. Which option would you choose and why? I would go for option number two for several reasons. The first one is that I think offer number one is not sufficiently different from the rest
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