1. How strong are the competitive forces confronting Blue Nile and other online retail jewelers? Do a five-forces analysis to support your answer. If you were to forecast the future‚ what would this analysis look like in 10 years? Potential entrants: Major online retailers‚ major jewelers‚ Village Silversmith Current Competitors: Ice.com‚ Gemvara‚ Diamond.com‚ Jamesallen.com‚ Astley Clarke Substitutes: Smaller/local Jewelry stores Buyers: Couples to be engaged Suppliers: Diamond mines‚ precious
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Problems There are several problems that Blue Nile needs to deal with if they wish to remain on top such as: ❖ One of the major problem with web based marketing is maintaining and driving consumer toward the website which will pose blue Nile’s major challenge going into the 21st century so how to attract new consumers. ❖ How should Blue Nile Inc increase consumer awareness and confidence purchasing high value luxury jewelry online? ❖ Blue Nile has very little presence outside of the
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Case 7 Blue Nile inc. Discussion questions 1. The diamond and fine jewelry industry was very competitive. Market share was divided between locally owned brick and mortar stores‚ retail chains‚ big box stores like Costco and online retailers. Which made The rivalry between competing sellers the strongest of the competitive forces in the industry. Buyer bargaining power: very strong Strengths -Buyers incur a low cost of switching (they can purchase jewelery anywhere with no cost. -Buyers are
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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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BUAD 441 – Individual Case Study1 Blue Nile‚ Inc. – World’s Largest Online Diamond Retailer 1. Looking into the future‚ the cost of products‚ a well executed customer service along with information about products‚ web platforms‚ lean operating‚ fast delivery time and reliability will be key factors in determining a company’s success in the online jewelry industry. Consumers want the best quality product at the best price and as fast as possible. In today’s society consumers are educated enough
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sustainable competitive advantage and why it is so important to a winning business strategy. (5 marks) Suggested Answer A company achieves sustainable competitive advantage when an attractive number or buyers prefer its products/services over those of rivals and when the basis for this preference can be maintained over time. Competitive advantage could stem from offering lower prices than competitors for equivalent benefits or providing unique benefits that more than offset a higher price
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UPS Key Success Factors: The deliveries must be on time‚ there should be accuracy by way of deliveries‚ ownership of not only the land based vehicles but also airplanes are important for success. Key success factors include safe deliveries and an excellent reputation. Recently there are key success factors related to information. Accessing the UPS website gives critical information about the whereabouts of the parcel to any customer at a low cost. Information about the merchandise‚ customers and
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Management (MKT201) Prepared For Mahmud Zubayer Assistant Professor Department of Business Administration East West University [pic] East West University Ques No 1: What have been the key success factors for Nike? Ans: The key success factors for Nike have been as follows: ➢ High quality running shoes designed specially for athletes by athletes. ➢ Commitment of designing innovative footwear for serious athletes
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Question 1 What are the key success factors for Motorola’s ASIC Division? 1. Motorola has ability to adapt changes in the industry and provide new products. 2. Motorola establishes Product Development time. 3. Motorola has a strict Quality assurance measures. 4. Motorola introduces production system and plant designed to fit the needs of the division. 5. Motorola has a shorter development to manufacturing cycle. Question 2 Does a traditional standard cost system address these
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(ASSIGNMENT) Discuss the key factors for Amazon.com Amazon .com is an online merchant that was founded by Jeff Bezoz in 1995 and has entered into many businesses beyond books (e.g toy‚ music‚ auction‚ electronic and video). The company has used acquisitions‚ alliances and strategic partnership to grow some improved services and bring in new customers. Those competitive capabilities‚ market achievement‚ competencies and strategic elements that made amazon.com to be a success will be discussed below
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