Setting the stage 
1 
Situation Problems Question 
Solution 
- Reposition the ABC brand by only focusing on opal tableware to fit the product portfolio of G.I. 
- Simplify the SKU’s to ensure increased efficiency in logistics 
- Improve sales forecasts through G.I. knowhow and distributor partnerships 
- Training of the sales team and an incentive program supporting the sales targets. 
Setting the stage Corporate Strategy Action 
Situation 
•ABC brand cannibalizing on G.I. 
•Negative gap of 5% between 
target and realized sales. 
•Logistics problems with 
packaging. 
•Deal with these questions 
through a strategic perspective 
and methodology. 
1 
•Two different product lines; 
opal tableware and clear glass. 
•ABC 50% cheaper than G.I. 
products. 
•Target of 8% increase in sales.
Moving towards a corporate strategy 
Setting the stage Corporate Strategy Action 2 
Situation 
2 
Integrating ABC Glass in the G.I. Group 
ABC only producing opal tableware 
G.I. only producing clear glass 
Cannibalizing G.I. 
Increased market share 
for both businesses 
Sustainable longterm 
strategic vision
Changing specific processes 
Financial 
incentive 
Setting the stage Corporate Strategy Action 3 
Situation 
3 
Sales 
training 
Implement 
partnership 
Three 
Month 
logistic sight 
Sales 
Forecasting

Strategic study

  • 1.
    Setting the stage 1 Situation Problems Question Solution - Reposition the ABC brand by only focusing on opal tableware to fit the product portfolio of G.I. - Simplify the SKU’s to ensure increased efficiency in logistics - Improve sales forecasts through G.I. knowhow and distributor partnerships - Training of the sales team and an incentive program supporting the sales targets. Setting the stage Corporate Strategy Action Situation •ABC brand cannibalizing on G.I. •Negative gap of 5% between target and realized sales. •Logistics problems with packaging. •Deal with these questions through a strategic perspective and methodology. 1 •Two different product lines; opal tableware and clear glass. •ABC 50% cheaper than G.I. products. •Target of 8% increase in sales.
  • 2.
    Moving towards acorporate strategy Setting the stage Corporate Strategy Action 2 Situation 2 Integrating ABC Glass in the G.I. Group ABC only producing opal tableware G.I. only producing clear glass Cannibalizing G.I. Increased market share for both businesses Sustainable longterm strategic vision
  • 3.
    Changing specific processes Financial incentive Setting the stage Corporate Strategy Action 3 Situation 3 Sales training Implement partnership Three Month logistic sight Sales Forecasting