you have been invited by the Board of Directors of a company of your choice to advise them on the possibility of changing the strategy of their company. In particular‚ they are keen to redesign their strategy along the lines of the much publicized blue ocean strategy and to shift from the red ocean in which they are currently competing. * Analyze industry competition and the implications of the red ocean strategy for the company. * Critically discuss the ways in which the company could challenge
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Blue Ocean Strategy 1. What is a blue ocean strategy? What is a red ocean strategy? Explain these from the perspective of company‚ competition‚ costs‚ and markets. Blue oceans mean that one industry has not existed in the world. This is an unknown market space in the industry. In the market space‚ there has no competition or just a little competition. In blue oceans strategy‚ market demands come from innovation rather than fierce competitions. From the perspective of company‚ Blue ocean strategy
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Introduction “The Blue Nile was incorporated Delaware on March 18‚ 1999 as RockShop.com Inc. On May 21‚ 1999 the company purchased certain assets of Williams & Sons‚ Inc a Seattle Jeweller including a website established by that business. In June 1999‚ they changed their name to Internet Diamonds‚ Inc. In November 1999 the Blue Nile brand was launched and changed to Blue Nile‚ Inc with corporate head office located in Seattle‚ Washington USA. Blue Nile.com (2008) The Blue Nile “business has grown
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not undertake a marketing programme that is not built on a firm foundation of market knowledge." Identifying market opportunities is critical to the development and survival of an enterprise. When identifying new market opportunities‚ managers need to examine a variety of factors involved in entering or not entering a market including the market ’s structural barriers to entry and the competition. A good market analysis should include: Information on industry strengths Assessment of
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Competitive advantage could stem from offering lower prices than competitors for equivalent benefits or providing unique benefits that more than offset a higher price. (3 marks) Sustainable competitive advantage is necessary for a firm to win in the market place. It is required for a strategy to deliver on strategic and financial objectives (2 marks) 2. Using examples briefly explain and state the importance of each of the following a) Strategic vision Suggested Answer Strategic vision
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high-velocity Industries which will be addressed in section b of the assignment discussing extensively the appropriate strategies firm must adopt to achieve their corporate goals. Section A: Emerging Industries 2.0. Characteristics of an Emerging Market An emerging industry is one in the formation stage‚ and is usually totally fresh or modernized industry‚ which is developing at a high rate compared to other industries in the economy. Industries of this nature generally originate when consumers
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The Execution of a Blue Ocean Strategy American Military University Professor Alex Lazo Table of Contents Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………3 Value Innovation…………………………………………………………………………………..3 Reconstructing Market Boundaries (Six Path Framework)……………………………………….3 Four Actions Framework…………………………………………………………………………4 Canvas Strategy…………………………………………………………………………………...5 Three Tiers of Noncustomers……………………………………………………………………. 6 Blue Ocean Strategy Sequence……………………………………………………………………6
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Assignment Title: Market Research and market planning P3 describe how a selected organisation uses marketing research to contribute to the development of its marketing plans. Task 1 Definition: market research Market research is a systematic‚ objective collection and analysis of data about your target market‚ competition‚ /or environment with the goal being increased understanding of them. Market research is the study of markets (or groups of people) you would like to sell your product
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Oligopoly is a market form‚ in which few sellers dominate the complete market. Oligopoly is slightly different from monopoly‚ in monopoly market is ruled by a single seller and consumers or buyers have no other choice‚ where as in oligopoly consumer have choice but very few‚ usually a seller creates its brand value and gain customer loyalty. In oligopolistic competitions possess certain obvious characteristics the cartel can set prices‚ entry and exit is difficult for a seller from the market‚ each firm
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Feb. 15‚ 2015 Pepsi Blue Yanran YAN Pepsi Blue Case Analysis I. Strategic Situation In 1995‚ Pepsi-‐Cola International (PCI) headquarter planned to carry out a $500 million global brand identity and logo plan‚ also known as Project Blue. The plan failed to get support from regional executives. The better way to carry out a
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