Chapter 2: Results and Outcomes Analysis The system that we analyzed is all-manual system‚ even the borrowing and returning of books is needed to be listed manually. We thought that they cannot really track the books that are borrowed because they just list their names and section when borrowing. The librarian is working alone so it takes time to finish all her tasks; sometimes she cannot handle to give the books that are behind the counter that are needed to be borrowed so she lets the student
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Case Study 16.1 Case Study 16.1 The problem of unreturned books in the company’s library calls for a solution that is quick‚ efficient and sustainable. The IT team seeks to create a system that will ensure accountability and continuity solving the problem experienced. Currently there exists a manual system of distributing the available reading material‚ and no system is in place to remind the users on the deadline for their stay with the journals. This brings about the need for
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BNU5013 – International Management Strategies Post-Module Assignment for Prof. Minyuan Zhao The topic for our team presentation was the expansion of Global Franchise Architects (GFA) into Kenya. The group selected this company as we had just completed a communication strategy for them on how to expand in India‚ and one of our colleagues who is from Kenya thought that it might be a viable option for GFA to expand into Kenya. This paper will attempt not to repeat any facts stated already
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CASE 3.4 Continued Growth for Zara and Inditex CIRCA 2008 ARTEIXO‚ Spain¡ªZara stores have set the pace for retailers around the world in making and shipping trendy clothing. Now Pablo Isla‚ chief executive of parent company Inditex SA‚ says Zara needs to speed up. As rivals catch up‚ Mr. Isla is attempting one of the fastest global expansions the fashion world has ever seen‚ opening hundreds of new stores and entering new markets. To do that‚ as an economic downturn threatens
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11 A. H&M 11 1. H&M Vision‚ Values‚ Goal and Strategy 11 2. H&M’s internationalization process 11 3. H&M’s organizational structure 12 4. H&M’s Global Role 13 B. SWOT Analysis 14 1. H&M in Japan 14 2. ZARA in Japan 17 C. Value Chain Analysis 19 1. Logistics. 19 2. Operation. 20 3. Marketing & sales. 21 4. Service. 21 5. Infrastructure. 22 6. Human resource management. 23 7. Technology 24 8. Procurement. 25 IV. Strategy
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CASE STUDY ANALYSIS: ZARA Name Institution Professor Course Date Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Strategic Issues Underpinning the Buying Decisions at Zara 3 3. Zara’s Product Mix Strategy: Advantages and Disadvantages 6 4. Conclusion 8 REFERENCES 10 1. Introduction Zara is a successful retail clothing company that expanded over the years due to its elaborate supply chain and excellent product mix strategy. The company established in 1963 opened its first store in 1975
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Zara Group Case I.1 Question 1: Which theory is the best representative of Zara’s (Inditex’s) internationalization? The Uppsala model is the best representative of Zara’s internationalization. The Uppsala model is a theory that explains how firms gradually intensify their activities in foreign markets. The key features of the Uppsala model is the following: firms first gain experience from the domestic market before they move to foreign markets. After that firms start their foreign operations from
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agrees to operate according to the terms of a contract. Franchise business provide advantage to the franchisee as it offers reduced uncertainty‚ well-known trademark product or service‚ faster opportunity to earn profit ‚ leadership and support. However‚ with new franchise concepts popping up constantly‚ not all are destined to succeed‚ and even franchisors are not always able to overcome the hurdles and challenge that come with building a franchise. The new franchisee will faced a challenge regarding
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Amancio Ortega Gaona is a famous fashion designer and entrepreneur. * He is a founder of ZARA‚ co-founder and chairman of Inditex Group * Thanks to his great management skills he is Spain’s richest man and 5th richest man in the world (net worth of $31 billion) * „ZARA“ is a part of a holding company called Inditex. Inditex is now the largest textile company in the world. Includes 8 brands: Zara‚ Zara Home‚ Bershka‚ Stradivarius‚ Pull&Bear‚ Massimo Dutti‚ Oysho i Uterqüe * “To copy
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Discussion Questions:1.What type of generic business strategy is Zara pursuing?Zara has a low price strategy because they can use a lower cost structure than their competitors. The quality of the products is lower and they can cut costs so offer a lower price. So we can speak of a cost leadership strategy‚ low cost what gives low prices. On the other hand‚ Zara has also a differentiation strategy. They are unique in a what that they see what the new fashions clothes are and that they are able to
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