Pooja Rathan Marilyn R. Kaplan‚ Ph.D. Strategic Management 6 March 2013 Comparative Analysis: JetBlue VS Southwest This case is a report that compares the financials of two well-known firms in the airline industry‚ JetBlue and Southwest. JetBlue Airways Corp was established in the year 1998 with a vision of being a leading cost efficient passenger airline with competitive‚ low rates. The company has been working toward a goal of growing sustainably while also maintaining efficient liquidity
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Jet Blue Airways: Case Study 1. Draw up a SWOT analysis and describe JetBlue’s Strategy. Strengths * Low cost airline fares and operations * Experienced management * Creating demand in under-served markets * Customer service oriented (i.e. leather seats with more legroom‚ in-flight entertainment‚ better refreshments than competition) * Political backing and support * Competitive pay and benefits increasing employee retention Weaknesses * Sustaining low cost
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Jet Blue Business Analysis Introduction JetBlue Airways Corporation has established itself as a low-fare passenger airline with a differentiated product and a high-quality customer service. They focus on serving underserved markets and large metropolitan areas that have high average fares. They offer both short-haul and long-haul routes that are point-to-point rather than the ’hub and spoke" route system that has been adopted by most major U.S. airlines. JetBlue was incorporated in Delaware
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Jet Blue Melt Down | February 24 2012 | Technology melt down at Jet Blue | Travis L. McDaniel | Jet Blue technology team The technology department at Jet Blue airlines let down the company during the melt down. There were many areas where if the technology department had been on top of its game this melt down would not have been nearly as bad as it was. These range from simple communications problems to issues with lost bags. The first area where technology let down those
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When a business aims to be as successful as possible in selling its products and services‚ it must examine in detail whether or not the products will be attractive and necessary; if the price is optimal; if the product is being distributed in the best locations; and finally‚ how interest and awareness can be created for the products. In order for a business to target all of these elements at the right people at the right time‚ it must employ the right type of marketing mix: Product‚ Price‚ Place
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differentiated approach in regards to the high level of customer service it offers. It thus follows a best-cost provider strategy because it aims to give customers more value for money. As we will see in this report‚ JetBlue achieves a best-cost position from its ability to incorporate attractive features at a lower cost than its rivals. This report also investigates the significant factors driving change in the airline industry‚ and while it may seem unattractive‚ JetBlue has the capabilities and resources
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Saul Ruiz MGMT 320 Jet Blue Hits Turbulence Case Study 1. What types of information systems and business functions are described in this case? The information systems and business functions described in this case are Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)‚ Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM‚ and Executive Support systems (ESS). The TPS system is responsible for tracking ticket reservations and transactions. The CRM systems provide customers the ability to communicate with
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IPO Valuation FIN-605 Md. Miran Hossain College of Business Colorado State University 10 September‚ 2012 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of going public? Discuss the IPO process. The Advantages of Going Public Financial Benefit The financial benefit in the form of raising capital is the most distinct advantage of going public. Capital can be used to fund research and development‚ fund capital expenditure or even used to pay off existing debt. Moreover‚ once the company is
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Case Study 3: Jet Blue: High-Flying Airline Melts Down 1. After the unfortunate storm of February 2007‚ JetBlue’s image was quite diminished. The storm caused the cancellation of almost 1‚900 flights. This in turn caused JetBlue to lose a decent amount of money. Additionally‚ this incident jeopardized JetBlue’s image that previously was stellar. In order for JetBlue to regain their image they would need to take necessary steps beyond refunds and vouchers. I would recommend that JetBlue first
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Appendix 1: Case Analysis Case reports should fulfill 3 basic requirements. 1. Identify all pertinent issues to be addressed by management. 2. Analyze and evaluate the company’s situation--both internally and externally--with regard to the mentioned issues and potential solutions. 3. Evaluate potential alternatives against decision criteria in order to select a recommended course of action‚ and develop an implementation plan that is as realistic or ‘do-able’ as possible and that addresses the
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