Apple’s competitive advantage clearly lies in its organizational culture. However the leadership for maintaining the specific cultural orientation comes from Steve Job’s vision of the future direction of product development. Without his leadership, the company might not be in a position to develop products that will transform the market. This has been the core competency of the company. By transforming the market dynamics, the company […]

Just like the local markets, global markets are faced with diversity in terms of cultural and business functions. A global or uniform strategy is only viable where a company is dealing in an industry where goods and/ or services are similar throughout the world or in the region it operates in. a global market strategy has the disadvantage of having a limited market access which […]

What is Strategic Management? Strategic planning is a process to provide direction and meaning to day-to-day activities. It examines an organization’s values, current status, and environment, and relates those factors to the organization’s desired future state, usually expressed in five- to ten-year time periods. The organization may be a program, school, school district, public or private agency, or any other institution that wishes to control […]

Riordan’s Competitive Advantages The research will describe which competitive advantages Riordan has in common with McDonald’s and Burger King. This study will estimate, which competitive strategies Riordan could use to improve innovation and sustainability of business operations both in the United States and in the global market. Research will explain why those competitive strategies were chosen and estimate how they may affect sustainability of long-term […]

Industrial Analysis of Gap Inc. Gap Inc.’s organization is augmented by a myriad of essential external factors, which are integrated in order to further maximize the potential of the company. Such factors beyond are beyond Gap Inc.’s boundaries yet they help shape the company as it is. Factors that act as performance catalysts for the company to function in an apt and efficient manner; the […]

Abstract United Parcel Service (UPS) is the subject of this report. The report starts off by highlighting the company’s profile in the parcel, funds and information delivery industry. It is evident through Porter’s five forces model that UPS is stable in the market and enjoys a sound competitive advantage over its competitors. The company is well established and has an elaborate international network that compliments […]

*CHAPTER* 3 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE *IN THE* FAST FASHION Fast fashion is a term used to describe clothing collections which are based on the most recent fashion trends presented at Fashion Week in both the spring and the autumn of every year. These trends are designed and manufactured quickly and cheaply to allow the mainstream consumer to take advantage of current clothing styles at a lower […]

What extent does Porter’s model of National Competitive Advantage adequately account for variations in national business systems This essay aims to study Porter’s Diamond Model (DM) of National Competitive Advantage (CA), focusing primarily on the criticisms that lay within the model. Other approaches and models to National CA are looked at and touched upon in this essay. The Diamond Model Porter’s DM for National CA […]

Abstract The area of order qualifiers and winners has become a matter of substantial debate. This study will evaluate the factors in the hospitality industry with a focus on the Ritz Carlton. With relevance to the segments of operational strategy and supply chain maintenance this study found the presence of identification and winner creation essential to long term company survival. This analysis will directly impact […]

Introduction Zara, a flagship brand of the holding group Inditex, has emerged as the world’s fastest manufacturers of affordable fashion clothing. It owns and manages an expanding specialty chain with 1721 Zara stores and 187 Kiddy’s class stores as of October 2012. Some of its stores operate under the Lefties brand, known for low-cost fashion. It has become a well-known brand globally and one of […]