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Recommendations– Group 7. Frank Li Qi Chen Zach Lewis Alexa Strobridge Alexandra Fascenelli. Innovative technologies Omni-Dry, Omni-Heat, etc. “Box Life” logistics Board of Directors Companies they have acquired M ountain H ardware, Montrail , SOREL. Background.
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Recommendations– Group 7 Frank Li Qi Chen Zach Lewis Alexa Strobridge Alexandra Fascenelli
Innovative technologies • Omni-Dry, Omni-Heat, etc. • “Box Life” logistics • Board of Directors • Companies they have acquired • Mountain Hardware, Montrail, SOREL Background
Research and Development • 50 New Patents in the last 2 and ½ years • Logistics • Reusing Boxes through the “A Box Life” program • Marketing • Competitive Advantage through their trademarks Core Competencies
Strengths • Consistent corporate governance • Innovative Product Line SWOT Analysis
Weaknesses • Seasonality Factors • Product mix changes erode gross margins SWOT Analysis
Opportunities • Opportunities to expand in Europe • Growth opportunities through The Sports Authority chain SWOT Analysis
Threats • Intense competition • Currency exchange rate fluctuations impact income SWOT Analysis
What they could continue doing • Think Innovatively • Maintain Product Quality • Maintain Strong Logistic Capacity • Keep their Corporate Governance and Culture consistent • Continue with their Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability goals Recommendations
What they could stop doing • Acquiring too many companies Recommendations
What they could start doing • Reduce high costs • Lower rates with less flexible supplier plan • Improving customer service • Looking at traditional forms of advertising • Alter their image slightly Recommendations
What they should avoid • Becoming complacent with their operations and product quality Recommendations
Acquisition Success • $-29.01 MillionLevered Free Cash Flow • Eliminates debt • Avoidance • Complacency costs customers • New Technique • Opens a large customer base Predictions
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