Examination instructions to Students Subject: Bus 317 Strategic Management 2011 Trimester 2 Please read these notes carefully: 1. The examination will be based on the following case “Shangri-La” ” via the LMS site for BUS317. 2. You are expected to read the case in detail AND update the information i.e. you are required to know the competitive situation and the internal functioning of Shangri-La to July 2011. 3. You are allowed to prepare a single A4 sheet‚ double-sided‚ TYPED
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COMPANY PROFILE WHO WE ARE? has had it’s ups and downs‚ its highs and lows and in a country where history is rich‚ it has stood the test of time‚ resurrecting itself time and time again‚ becoming a beacon‚ symbol and icon of modern Egypt. Founded in 1856‚ Omar Effendi was first christened Orosdi Bak‚ over the past century Omar Effendi has molded itself to match the needs of the Egyptian public‚ becoming more then icon in the country‚ becoming the primary brand for inexpensive quality goods
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17 3.3 Carrefour’s development in China ............................................................. 17 3.2.1 Introduction of Carrefour ............................................................ 19 3.2.2 Learn from Taiwan’s experience entering into China....................... 19 3.2.3 Supply chain solution of Carrefour in China..................................... 21 IV.
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trend to hypermarkets and shopping malls . After having a look at the 30 leading retailers in the Middle East and South Africa the following three groups and retailer chains seemed to be the most attractive ones‚ Abu Dhabi Co-operative society‚ Carrefour UAE and Emke Group. After evaluating each chain it became clear‚ that these retailers do not differ too much from each other. But most distinctive differences are the following. Abu Dhabi Co-operative society is limited with 10 stores only in Abu
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PRICING Pricing in general‚ and price promotions in particular‚ have always been an important marketing instrument in retailing and‚ up to the present‚ price has played a very important role in retail marketing. However‚ it is precisely this focus on price reductions‚ often based more on belief and intuition on the part of the retailer than on facts and knowledge about its effects‚ that makes pricing a field of considerable strategic importance today. Methods of Price Setting There are
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Contents Bata 5 China 6 Bata Manufacturing in China 8 1. Human Resources 8 2. Modern Economic Strategy 9 3. Existing Customer Interest 9 4. New Customers Sources 9 5. Market Size 10 6. Operational Costs 10 A. Labor 10 B. Raw Materials and Supplies 10 C. Equipment 10 PEST Analysis 11 Political Environment 11 Economic Environment 13 Social Environment 15 Technology Environment 17 Conclusion 20 Reference 21 Bata The name Bata became known in then Malaya when the first store opened in the Capitol
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outperformed all competitors and in particular arch rival and world market leader McDonald’s‚ to become the biggest restaurant chain in China.” Said by the John (business news 2009) Another brand such as Starbucks and Carrefour had their own approach in china. According to Peter(2010)‚ Carrefour has become more stronger and experienced than chinese competitors in the market. The other brand Starbucks has set more than 750 outlets in china. 2. Introduction China is the big piece of cake for every foreign
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(Shop N Save‚ Jason’s Marketplace) Giant Hypermarket SOME SMALLER firms Sheng Siong: 21 outlets Carrefour*: 2 outlets island wide NUMBER and SIZE of firms These firms are classified according to their presence in Singapore (i.e. their local market share). Some examples of firms‚ like Carrefour‚ have only a few outlets in Singapore though they belong to a large international chain. Carrefour has more than 12‚200 stores in 29 worldwide BARRIERS to entry HIGH barriers: High start up costs
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http://www.economist.com/node/2593089 http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/akmohideen-193472-wal-mart-case-study-education-ppt-powerpoint/ How Could Wal Mart Continue Its Extraordinary Growth Management Essay Introduction The history of Wal-Mart started in 1962 with the opening of its first store in Arkansas‚ USA. The store stared as a retailer in the United States‚ but grew to reach extraordinary levels in the years to come. Wal-Mart grew rapidly‚ and used several methods to accomplish
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understanding the various channels available in China and can help at the negotiation levels. According to research conducted by O&L Consultancy in Shanghai‚ the major Food Distribution Channel can be classified into 4 categories‚ Supermarkets such as Carrefour‚ Wal-Mart‚ Specialty stores such as “Friendship Stores” selling mostly overseas products‚ Convenience stores such as 7-11 & Family Mart and Local markets wholesale outlets. These days‚ local food market are losing their popularity in China‚ especially
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