THE DYNAMIC DIAMOND INDUSTRY: IS IT FEASIBLE FOR ITS PLAYERS TO GAIN SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE? Nkiruka Chidia Maduekwe ABSTRACT: This report seeks to analyse the diamond industry from a global point of view. The diamond industry is global in nature. Its supply chain pipeline moves from one country to the other‚ thus making it impossible to analyse the industry from a regional or local angle‚ as so doing will fail to give the true picture. As an industry whose product derives its value
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The restaurant industry is a competitive industry. From low cost meals to specialty food items‚ restaurants have become savvy in their efforts to attract customers. Panera Bread has developed a strategy to attract customers that are looking for a change from fast food. Consumers are looking for new ideas for meals. They are looking for quality foods over cheap fast food. Panera has been able to attract and draw customers away from the fast food market with their unique food ideas by drawing upon
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LCC version adding the degree of rivalry in this industry. As the implication‚ AirAsia‚ current market leader of LCC in Malaysia‚ Thailand‚ and Indonesia‚ will face competition from both existing and new players. In order to sustain its competitive advantage‚ AirAsia needs to leverage its competency in creating cost advantages across multiple value
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IntroductionThis report has been written in order to provide an environmental and competitive analysis of the low-cost airline industry sector from the position of Easyjet. It will give a brief history into Easyjet and the low-cost airline industry. It will analyse the internal strengths and weaknesses as well as the external threats and opportunities. Competitors will be analysed through the use of porters 5 forces model. Recommendations will be made for easyJet’s marketing strategies for the next
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Competitive Analysis Dunkin Donuts 1.1 Target Markets Dunkin Donuts target market is the blue collar workers (18-60) of America who likes the quick service that Dunkin Donuts provides. Also within its target market are kids‚ highly due to its name. Recently Dunkin Donuts has been targeting the market of affluent women and professionals. 1.2 Description of Products & Key Benefits Variety of menu Dunkin Donuts offers something people enjoy (donuts) with their coffee/beverage. (Based on Baskin-Robbins
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COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS • DIRECT COMPETITORS According to a survey conducted in November 2005‚ eSchool News has found that educators nationwide have been struggling to balance administrative responsibilities and the need for them to spend more time in the classroom‚ in order to help students achieve higher standards. One of the answers to the No Child Left Behind era dilemma are the sophisticated software packages‚ designed to automate critical front and back office functions. These
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used to describe this condition. Competitive state-anxiety usually follows a pattern of subjective feelings such as tension and inadequacy‚ combined with heightened arousal of the autonomic nervous system. This anxiety type includes state and trait dimensions both of which can show themselves as cognitive and somatic symptoms. Over the years many distinguished sports psychologists have developed various theories and tests in order to correctly identify competitive anxiety in athletes. These theories
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The objective of such an analysis is to investigate how the organisation needs too form its strategy in order to develop opportunities in its environment and protect itself against competition and other threats (Lynch‚ R 1997). The report will use the Porter Model to give an idea what kind of influences exists and how a company can deal with it. Fig. 3 Porter′s Five Forces Model Bargaining power of suppliers Source: see Chapter 7 To what extend have the suppliers of NEXT power over the company
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Determine how a company ’s resources and capabilities can be used to gain competitive advantage. Locate and compete in an attractive industry. Determine the industry that provides the best fit between the characteristics of the industry and the company ’s resources and capabilities. To attain a sustainable competitive advantage and earn above-average returns‚ companies should formulate and implement strategies that enable them to better exploit
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Introduction In this essay I have explained the importance of computerised accounting using ERP solutions. First I explain various accounting processes in a company in two broad classes. Then I explore various features in the mySAP ERP solution and how they cater to these processes. Then I explain the recent changes in accounting standards due to the Sarbanes Oxley act and their repercussion to the design of ERP solutions. Then I explained how mySAP helps companies to be compatible with the regulation
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