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Industry 43: Company D. Christopher Holt: Finance Major, December 2010 Brandon Detweiler: Entrepreneurship Major, May 2011 Michael McGee: Entrepreneurship Major, December 2010. 5 Forces Analysis. Industry 43 BSG Strategic Group Map. North America. North America. BSG Key Success Factors.
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Industry 43: Company D Christopher Holt: Finance Major, December 2010 Brandon Detweiler: Entrepreneurship Major, May 2011 Michael McGee: Entrepreneurship Major, December 2010
Industry 43 BSG Strategic Group Map North America North America
BSG Key Success Factors • Product Quality • We have improved the quality of all of our shoes • We use 100% Superior Materials • Highest S/Q rating in our Industry of 7 • G* • Implemented Best Practice Training • Upgraded facilities • 25% productivity increase • Decrease Rejection Rate by 50% • Branding • Accomplished through Celebrity Endorsements (Like Nike) • We endorse the two most popular athletes on the planet, Tiger and Lebron Real Footwear Key Success Factors • Establishment of Brand Names • Building a recognizable brand name is important for sales • Product Innovation • Ability to Control Stock on Hand • Efficiency directly affects a companies profitability
Shareholder Critique Management Response • Improve S/Q rating • Increase advertising budget • Maintain retail support • Improved management of Accounting sector • Gold Star Award • Advertising budget increased relative to our financial performance
Sustainable Competitive Advantage • To create and sustain a competitive advantage in relationship with our customers. As a management team we provide products at competitive prices, while eliminating the impact on the environment. • In order to create and sustain a competitive advantage in relation with shareholders, our team must increase earnings per share and improve our credit rating while focusing attention on the G* formula to help us decide what area to focus on.
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