This document provides an overview of The Carlson Group's capabilities for developing strategic retail programs. It discusses their approach of Total Program Value (TPV), which involves comprehensive discovery, development, execution, and evaluation phases to create retail programs that deliver ongoing value. Through TPV's focus on strategic planning, consumer insights, brand objectives, and continual testing and evolution, The Carlson Group helps clients strengthen their brand image and meet business goals through custom retail environments and programs. An example success story highlights how they helped outdoor retailer Cabela's redesign their soft lines fixture program to better showcase branded apparel and footwear.
Coach conducted a SWOT analysis of their men's shoes and bags product lines. For the Metropolitan Brief, strengths included multiple leather options and a microfiber lining at an accessible price point. Weaknesses were the weight and lack of laptop sleeve. Opportunities included lightweight mixed materials and improved functionality descriptions.
The Metropolitan Map Bag's strengths were multiple skus, lightweight design, and compact functionality. Weaknesses included minimal internal organization. Opportunities included technology compatibility and subtle textures.
Strengths of the Campus Backpack included multiple options attracting diverse consumers and durable construction. Weaknesses included a flexible structure. Opportunities included leather/fabric combinations and added technology functionality.
This document provides an overview of The Carlson Group's capabilities for developing strategic retail programs. It discusses their approach of Total Program Value (TPV), which involves comprehensive discovery, development, execution, and evaluation phases to create retail programs that deliver ongoing value. Through TPV's focus on strategic planning, consumer insights, brand objectives, and continual testing and evolution, The Carlson Group helps clients strengthen their brand image and meet business goals through custom retail environments and programs. An example success story highlights how they helped outdoor retailer Cabela's redesign their soft lines fixture program to better showcase branded apparel and footwear.
Coach conducted a SWOT analysis of their men's shoes and bags product lines. For the Metropolitan Brief, strengths included multiple leather options and a microfiber lining at an accessible price point. Weaknesses were the weight and lack of laptop sleeve. Opportunities included lightweight mixed materials and improved functionality descriptions.
The Metropolitan Map Bag's strengths were multiple skus, lightweight design, and compact functionality. Weaknesses included minimal internal organization. Opportunities included technology compatibility and subtle textures.
Strengths of the Campus Backpack included multiple options attracting diverse consumers and durable construction. Weaknesses included a flexible structure. Opportunities included leather/fabric combinations and added technology functionality.
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3. The Effectiveness and Costs of Distance EducationAlaa Sadik
The document discusses the effectiveness and costs of distance education. It presents opposing viewpoints on whether the medium of delivery impacts learning outcomes or just delivery efficiency. Most studies agree that the medium only affects efficiency, not outcomes. It also examines costs, finding they depend on factors like technology type, support level, and number of students. Costs include production, delivery, and support, with fixed costs for equipment and variable costs scaling with use. Formulas are provided for calculating average, marginal and total costs of distance education technologies and systems.
4. Fixed and Variable Costs in Distance EducationAlaa Sadik
The document summarizes the costs associated with developing and delivering an online wired class. It breaks costs down into capital costs, development costs, tuition/maintenance costs, and server costs. Fixed costs make up 48% of total costs and variable costs 52%. While initial per-course costs are high, the unit cost per course decreases as more courses are added due to sharing of fixed infrastructure costs.
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