I competed in a 2 day Deloitte Information Technology Consulting Case Competition, open to all IT students at Notre Dame. Working with a team of 3, we put together this deck of slides in less than 48 hours.
The document proposes that Under Armour acquire Columbia Sportswear to quickly expand its product offerings and strategically position itself in growing international markets. It analyzes the athletic apparel industry, identifying opportunities for growth. The document concludes that acquiring Columbia would allow Under Armour to penetrate new markets, diversify its geographic footprint, and leverage Columbia's distribution channels for international expansion.
Under Armour has an opportunity to grow through introducing a customization platform. Their marketing plan discusses conducting a situation analysis, market analysis, competitive analysis, and SWOT analysis to develop a strategic market plan and marketing program for launching a customization offering. The goal is to attract more customers, increase sales growth to 35% annually, and gain 0.5% additional market share within North America. Key details analyzed include Under Armour's financial performance, target markets, industry environment, and competitors. The customization platform aims to increase customer loyalty and brand awareness while helping Under Armour achieve long-term international and market leadership goals.
Comprehensive Analysis on roadmap of strategic management
1) WHERE ARE WE NOW?
2) WHERE DO WE WANT TO GO?
3) HOW DO WE GET THERE?
4) HOW DO WE ENSURE OUR ARRIVAL?
Lululemon vs under armour business strategy analysisSophie Michelot
This document provides an analysis of Under Armour and lululemon athletica, two companies in the performance apparel industry. It discusses the industry information, key issues, trends, companies' goals, challenges, performance, business strategies, differences in business models, and competitive advantages. Recommendations are made for each company, including intensifying geographic expansion for lululemon and boosting sales/gaining market share through innovative products for Under Armour. Financial data and exhibits are provided in the appendices.
Assignment%20#2 under armour competitor and market analysisBrian Teufel
This document analyzes Under Armour's competitors and the performance apparel market. It identifies Nike and Adidas as Under Armour's primary competitors. It shows the performance apparel industry has grown rapidly over the past four years at a rate of over 15% annually, and is expected to continue growing. Key trends include the positive impact of social media on sales and marketing, and growth being fueled by Asia, North America, and Europe.
Under armour case analysis by Njinyah CiroCiro Njinyah
This document provides an analysis of Under Armour's current situation and strategies. Some key points:
1. Under Armour has experienced strong financial growth in recent years, with revenue increasing over 25% annually on average. However, gross margins have remained around 48% due to higher input costs.
2. External factors driving growth in the industry include a rising global youth population participating in sports and growing interest in fitness. Competitive pressures come from large rivals like Nike and Adidas, as well as potential new entrants.
3. Internally, Under Armour has succeeded through innovation in performance apparel and gear, as well as marketing. Maintaining this edge in technology and brand awareness will be
This document provides a market analysis of Under Armour, Inc. It summarizes the company's current marketing strategy, sales, and investments. The analysis finds that while revenue has increased, net income is low. Most revenue comes from North America, and high promotional investments may not be effective. The report recommends assessing investments, creating tailored international campaigns, pursuing partnerships, and using social media to boost exposure and sales growth internationally by 2025.
Under Armour is a sporting goods company founded in 1996 that sells sports apparel and equipment. Their products are worn by athletes of all levels and are sold worldwide. The company was founded by Kevin Plank and is driven by his vision to create innovative, technical fabrics and apparel. Over time, Under Armour has expanded globally and through acquisitions like MapMyFitness to strengthen their business. They differentiate themselves from competitors like Nike through their technical performance products.
The document proposes that Under Armour acquire Columbia Sportswear to quickly expand its product offerings and strategically position itself in growing international markets. It analyzes the athletic apparel industry, identifying opportunities for growth. The document concludes that acquiring Columbia would allow Under Armour to penetrate new markets, diversify its geographic footprint, and leverage Columbia's distribution channels for international expansion.
Under Armour has an opportunity to grow through introducing a customization platform. Their marketing plan discusses conducting a situation analysis, market analysis, competitive analysis, and SWOT analysis to develop a strategic market plan and marketing program for launching a customization offering. The goal is to attract more customers, increase sales growth to 35% annually, and gain 0.5% additional market share within North America. Key details analyzed include Under Armour's financial performance, target markets, industry environment, and competitors. The customization platform aims to increase customer loyalty and brand awareness while helping Under Armour achieve long-term international and market leadership goals.
Comprehensive Analysis on roadmap of strategic management
1) WHERE ARE WE NOW?
2) WHERE DO WE WANT TO GO?
3) HOW DO WE GET THERE?
4) HOW DO WE ENSURE OUR ARRIVAL?
Lululemon vs under armour business strategy analysisSophie Michelot
This document provides an analysis of Under Armour and lululemon athletica, two companies in the performance apparel industry. It discusses the industry information, key issues, trends, companies' goals, challenges, performance, business strategies, differences in business models, and competitive advantages. Recommendations are made for each company, including intensifying geographic expansion for lululemon and boosting sales/gaining market share through innovative products for Under Armour. Financial data and exhibits are provided in the appendices.
Assignment%20#2 under armour competitor and market analysisBrian Teufel
This document analyzes Under Armour's competitors and the performance apparel market. It identifies Nike and Adidas as Under Armour's primary competitors. It shows the performance apparel industry has grown rapidly over the past four years at a rate of over 15% annually, and is expected to continue growing. Key trends include the positive impact of social media on sales and marketing, and growth being fueled by Asia, North America, and Europe.
Under armour case analysis by Njinyah CiroCiro Njinyah
This document provides an analysis of Under Armour's current situation and strategies. Some key points:
1. Under Armour has experienced strong financial growth in recent years, with revenue increasing over 25% annually on average. However, gross margins have remained around 48% due to higher input costs.
2. External factors driving growth in the industry include a rising global youth population participating in sports and growing interest in fitness. Competitive pressures come from large rivals like Nike and Adidas, as well as potential new entrants.
3. Internally, Under Armour has succeeded through innovation in performance apparel and gear, as well as marketing. Maintaining this edge in technology and brand awareness will be
This document provides a market analysis of Under Armour, Inc. It summarizes the company's current marketing strategy, sales, and investments. The analysis finds that while revenue has increased, net income is low. Most revenue comes from North America, and high promotional investments may not be effective. The report recommends assessing investments, creating tailored international campaigns, pursuing partnerships, and using social media to boost exposure and sales growth internationally by 2025.
Under Armour is a sporting goods company founded in 1996 that sells sports apparel and equipment. Their products are worn by athletes of all levels and are sold worldwide. The company was founded by Kevin Plank and is driven by his vision to create innovative, technical fabrics and apparel. Over time, Under Armour has expanded globally and through acquisitions like MapMyFitness to strengthen their business. They differentiate themselves from competitors like Nike through their technical performance products.
This document provides an analysis for Under Armour's potential expansion into the Indian market. It includes sections on the company's financial performance, business model, reasons for entering India, proposed entry method as a wholly owned subsidiary, supply chain plans, retail store strategy, financial projections, SWOT analysis, and strategic recommendations. The financial analysis projects revenue, costs, and profit over five years with 3 stores and estimates breakeven points based on customer numbers and market share goals.
Assignment%20#1 under armour pest industry analysisBrian Teufel
Under Armour has used a blue ocean strategy to create the performance apparel market. It has gained a first-mover advantage and 70% of the US market share. The performance apparel industry is growing rapidly at 15% annually and is expected to reach $7.6 billion by 2014. Under Armour faces high competition from Nike and Adidas but continues to innovate and focus on enhancing performance through apparel.
This document provides an analysis of the forces affecting the athletic apparel industry for Under Armour, conducting an analysis of 5 key forces: rivalry among competitors, threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, bargaining power of buyers, and bargaining power of suppliers. Each force is examined based on 4 determinants, with the overall strength of each force rated on a 5 point scale. Additional appendices provide context on industry examples, and examine sociocultural, technological, and ecological trends in the industry through a STEEP analysis framework.
Assignment%20#3 under armour internal and swot analysisBrian Teufel
Under Armour has experienced increasing annual sales and net income since 2006, with around 80% of net income coming from performance apparel (PA). While footwear sales decreased in 2010, PA and accessories sales increased. International sales are rising but remain below 10% of total sales. Under Armour seeks to compete more broadly with Nike and Adidas beyond PA. Key strengths are innovation and brand equity.
How to do Under Armour's SWOT Analysis? Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities ...SWOT & PESTLE.com
Under Armour is an American company that manufactures athletic apparel and footwear. It was founded in 1996 and has grown significantly over the years. Some of its strengths include a broad portfolio of products across apparel, footwear, and accessories. It also has multiple distribution networks and has seen strong revenue growth. However, it also faces threats such as increasing competition and potential supply chain disruptions from events like the Covid-19 pandemic.
This project includes the business information about Under Armour, Inc. It demonstrates the mastery of analyzing the current financial position of a company and predicting the future growth.
Under Armour conducts an internal analysis to identify its strengths and weaknesses. Key strengths include its focus on innovation through products like HEATGEAR and COLDGEAR, its growing connected fitness platform, and strong brand recognition from top athlete endorsements. However, weaknesses include its lack of global market penetration and lack of patents. Financially, Under Armour has experienced high revenue growth but also high debt levels, leading to a recent decline in operating margin and negative free cash flow. To further grow, Under Armour must leverage its strengths, address its weaknesses in international expansion and patents, and get its finances under control by paying down debt.
This document provides an analysis of Under Armour, including:
1. A brief history of Under Armour and its founder Kevin Plank.
2. A literature review covering SWOT analysis, BCG matrix, five competitive forces, corporate strategies, and business level strategies.
3. An analysis of Under Armour's SWOT profile, BCG matrix, competitive forces, strategies, and organizational structure.
4. Recommendations regarding strengthening opportunities, addressing weaknesses, and guarding against threats through corporate level strategies, business level strategies, and organizational design changes.
The document analyzes Under Armour's valuation. It finds that while UA has experienced high growth, its growth rates are unsustainable in the competitive sports apparel market. The analysis values UA at $68 per share, lower than the market valuation of $84 per share, due to overestimation of UA's expansion potential internationally and in new products. UA's current growth is driven by women's apparel, footwear, and international markets, but it faces risks from limited brand recognition and dependence on third parties for manufacturing.
Under Armour was founded in 1996 by Kevin Plank to produce athletic clothing that keeps athletes cool, dry, and light. It initially targeted professional athletes and serious fitness enthusiasts with tight-fitting moisture-wicking shirts. Now, Under Armour produces a full line of performance apparel and footwear for various sports. It focuses on differentiating its products through special fabrics for hot, cold, or variable temperatures. Under Armour has grown significantly and sponsors many sports teams internationally through various retail channels and promotional efforts.
Under Armour is proposing to establish its first retail stores and South American headquarters in Brazil to capitalize on opportunities from major sporting events. The proposal estimates costs of $25 million in 2011 growing to $88 million by 2016. Brazil's economy is growing at 5.5% annually and hosting the World Cup in 2014 and Olympics in 2016 provide marketing opportunities. Under Armour can target a niche as its products are currently priced lower than Nike and Adidas in Brazil. Political and economic stability have increased under recent administrations and currency volatility has stabilized, though fluctuations remain a risk.
Strategic Management in a Global Context: Under ArmourRonantonnoel
Under Armour operates in the competitive performance apparel industry. It focuses on design, marketing, and product innovation while outsourcing manufacturing. Strengths include its powerful brand and superior product performance. Weaknesses include reliance on key leaders and limited protection of fabrics and designs. Continued innovation will be needed to maintain advantages. However, growth may require entering new markets like overseas and women which it currently lacks capabilities for. Acquisition may allow expanding into these markets while maintaining the brand.
This document provides a brand audit of Under Armour, analyzing the brand's positioning, market share, elements, marketing support programs, competitors, and recommendations. Some key points:
- Under Armour positions itself as providing performance athletic apparel that regulates temperature and improves performance. Its market share has grown to 14% of the US market, surpassing Adidas as the #2 brand.
- Brand elements like the name, URL, logo and spokespeople effectively meet Keller's criteria of being memorable, meaningful, likable, transferable, adaptable and protectable.
- Marketing programs focus on the temperature regulating apparel lines and securing sponsorships. Competitors Adidas and Nike also utilize celebrity
The digital strategy targets men ages 17-30 to increase awareness of Under Armour's athletic apparel and accessories. Key performance indicators include increasing sales by at least 20% through targeted social media campaigns on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Vine. The $2 million budget will be used for AdWords, strategy development, implementation and management. The overall goal is to establish Under Armour as the go-to brand for athletic gear in the target audience.
Under Armour has experienced steady revenue growth in recent years, with annual revenue increasing from $1.4 billion in 2013 to $3.1 billion in 2014. The majority of Under Armour's revenue comes from wholesale sales in North America. While Under Armour is still considered a young, growing company, its stock price and market capitalization have increased substantially in recent years, reaching $18.89 billion in market cap as of 2014. Several top mutual and institutional funds have large holdings in Under Armour stock. However, some analysts have concerns about Under Armour's ability to manage increasing costs and expenses as revenue growth continues.
Under Armour is a sports apparel company founded in 1996 that sells clothing and equipment. It has pursued several strategies for growth, including signing influential athlete endorsers, expanding internationally, acquiring fitness technology companies, and increasing marketing to women. Currently, Under Armour faces challenges competing with Nike and Lululemon in the women's market and improving its fashion component to attract today's consumers.
Marketing and selling to software vendorsISV World
The document discusses how ISVWorld helps companies better target independent software vendors (ISVs) for marketing and sales. It presents ISVWorld as a tool that can segment the software market at a granular level and provide pre-qualified lead lists to connect marketing to sales. This allows targeting the right ISV profiles with customized messaging rather than generic outreach. The document provides examples of how ISVWorld can analyze subsegments and translate analyses into targeted lists. It also includes testimonials and information on ISVWorld's database and services.
Nike is looking to improve its supply chain management. It aims to reduce inventory levels, increase data exchange speeds, and better meet customer demands. Nike plans to implement a new collaborative planning system to connect all parts of its global supply chain electronically. This will allow real-time sharing of production planning and order information between Nike, its suppliers, and factories. The new system is expected to help Nike deliver products with greater precision and flexibility while reducing inventory levels throughout the supply chain.
The document discusses five principles for achieving sustainable double-digit revenue growth in any industry:
1. Improve customer base retention by enhancing customer satisfaction and value while reducing costs.
2. Focus on gaining market share by targeting vulnerable competitors and winning over their customers.
3. Identify and focus on the fastest growing market segments.
4. Expand into adjacent markets that have similar but not identical customer and cost attributes.
5. Invade new lines of business, though this carries the most risk due to lack of synergies with existing businesses.
The document provides examples of how these principles were successfully applied to dramatically increase revenue and market share at Encoda Systems, restoring profitability within 17 months through
This document provides an analysis for Under Armour's potential expansion into the Indian market. It includes sections on the company's financial performance, business model, reasons for entering India, proposed entry method as a wholly owned subsidiary, supply chain plans, retail store strategy, financial projections, SWOT analysis, and strategic recommendations. The financial analysis projects revenue, costs, and profit over five years with 3 stores and estimates breakeven points based on customer numbers and market share goals.
Assignment%20#1 under armour pest industry analysisBrian Teufel
Under Armour has used a blue ocean strategy to create the performance apparel market. It has gained a first-mover advantage and 70% of the US market share. The performance apparel industry is growing rapidly at 15% annually and is expected to reach $7.6 billion by 2014. Under Armour faces high competition from Nike and Adidas but continues to innovate and focus on enhancing performance through apparel.
This document provides an analysis of the forces affecting the athletic apparel industry for Under Armour, conducting an analysis of 5 key forces: rivalry among competitors, threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, bargaining power of buyers, and bargaining power of suppliers. Each force is examined based on 4 determinants, with the overall strength of each force rated on a 5 point scale. Additional appendices provide context on industry examples, and examine sociocultural, technological, and ecological trends in the industry through a STEEP analysis framework.
Assignment%20#3 under armour internal and swot analysisBrian Teufel
Under Armour has experienced increasing annual sales and net income since 2006, with around 80% of net income coming from performance apparel (PA). While footwear sales decreased in 2010, PA and accessories sales increased. International sales are rising but remain below 10% of total sales. Under Armour seeks to compete more broadly with Nike and Adidas beyond PA. Key strengths are innovation and brand equity.
How to do Under Armour's SWOT Analysis? Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities ...SWOT & PESTLE.com
Under Armour is an American company that manufactures athletic apparel and footwear. It was founded in 1996 and has grown significantly over the years. Some of its strengths include a broad portfolio of products across apparel, footwear, and accessories. It also has multiple distribution networks and has seen strong revenue growth. However, it also faces threats such as increasing competition and potential supply chain disruptions from events like the Covid-19 pandemic.
This project includes the business information about Under Armour, Inc. It demonstrates the mastery of analyzing the current financial position of a company and predicting the future growth.
Under Armour conducts an internal analysis to identify its strengths and weaknesses. Key strengths include its focus on innovation through products like HEATGEAR and COLDGEAR, its growing connected fitness platform, and strong brand recognition from top athlete endorsements. However, weaknesses include its lack of global market penetration and lack of patents. Financially, Under Armour has experienced high revenue growth but also high debt levels, leading to a recent decline in operating margin and negative free cash flow. To further grow, Under Armour must leverage its strengths, address its weaknesses in international expansion and patents, and get its finances under control by paying down debt.
This document provides an analysis of Under Armour, including:
1. A brief history of Under Armour and its founder Kevin Plank.
2. A literature review covering SWOT analysis, BCG matrix, five competitive forces, corporate strategies, and business level strategies.
3. An analysis of Under Armour's SWOT profile, BCG matrix, competitive forces, strategies, and organizational structure.
4. Recommendations regarding strengthening opportunities, addressing weaknesses, and guarding against threats through corporate level strategies, business level strategies, and organizational design changes.
The document analyzes Under Armour's valuation. It finds that while UA has experienced high growth, its growth rates are unsustainable in the competitive sports apparel market. The analysis values UA at $68 per share, lower than the market valuation of $84 per share, due to overestimation of UA's expansion potential internationally and in new products. UA's current growth is driven by women's apparel, footwear, and international markets, but it faces risks from limited brand recognition and dependence on third parties for manufacturing.
Under Armour was founded in 1996 by Kevin Plank to produce athletic clothing that keeps athletes cool, dry, and light. It initially targeted professional athletes and serious fitness enthusiasts with tight-fitting moisture-wicking shirts. Now, Under Armour produces a full line of performance apparel and footwear for various sports. It focuses on differentiating its products through special fabrics for hot, cold, or variable temperatures. Under Armour has grown significantly and sponsors many sports teams internationally through various retail channels and promotional efforts.
Under Armour is proposing to establish its first retail stores and South American headquarters in Brazil to capitalize on opportunities from major sporting events. The proposal estimates costs of $25 million in 2011 growing to $88 million by 2016. Brazil's economy is growing at 5.5% annually and hosting the World Cup in 2014 and Olympics in 2016 provide marketing opportunities. Under Armour can target a niche as its products are currently priced lower than Nike and Adidas in Brazil. Political and economic stability have increased under recent administrations and currency volatility has stabilized, though fluctuations remain a risk.
Strategic Management in a Global Context: Under ArmourRonantonnoel
Under Armour operates in the competitive performance apparel industry. It focuses on design, marketing, and product innovation while outsourcing manufacturing. Strengths include its powerful brand and superior product performance. Weaknesses include reliance on key leaders and limited protection of fabrics and designs. Continued innovation will be needed to maintain advantages. However, growth may require entering new markets like overseas and women which it currently lacks capabilities for. Acquisition may allow expanding into these markets while maintaining the brand.
This document provides a brand audit of Under Armour, analyzing the brand's positioning, market share, elements, marketing support programs, competitors, and recommendations. Some key points:
- Under Armour positions itself as providing performance athletic apparel that regulates temperature and improves performance. Its market share has grown to 14% of the US market, surpassing Adidas as the #2 brand.
- Brand elements like the name, URL, logo and spokespeople effectively meet Keller's criteria of being memorable, meaningful, likable, transferable, adaptable and protectable.
- Marketing programs focus on the temperature regulating apparel lines and securing sponsorships. Competitors Adidas and Nike also utilize celebrity
The digital strategy targets men ages 17-30 to increase awareness of Under Armour's athletic apparel and accessories. Key performance indicators include increasing sales by at least 20% through targeted social media campaigns on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Vine. The $2 million budget will be used for AdWords, strategy development, implementation and management. The overall goal is to establish Under Armour as the go-to brand for athletic gear in the target audience.
Under Armour has experienced steady revenue growth in recent years, with annual revenue increasing from $1.4 billion in 2013 to $3.1 billion in 2014. The majority of Under Armour's revenue comes from wholesale sales in North America. While Under Armour is still considered a young, growing company, its stock price and market capitalization have increased substantially in recent years, reaching $18.89 billion in market cap as of 2014. Several top mutual and institutional funds have large holdings in Under Armour stock. However, some analysts have concerns about Under Armour's ability to manage increasing costs and expenses as revenue growth continues.
Under Armour is a sports apparel company founded in 1996 that sells clothing and equipment. It has pursued several strategies for growth, including signing influential athlete endorsers, expanding internationally, acquiring fitness technology companies, and increasing marketing to women. Currently, Under Armour faces challenges competing with Nike and Lululemon in the women's market and improving its fashion component to attract today's consumers.
Marketing and selling to software vendorsISV World
The document discusses how ISVWorld helps companies better target independent software vendors (ISVs) for marketing and sales. It presents ISVWorld as a tool that can segment the software market at a granular level and provide pre-qualified lead lists to connect marketing to sales. This allows targeting the right ISV profiles with customized messaging rather than generic outreach. The document provides examples of how ISVWorld can analyze subsegments and translate analyses into targeted lists. It also includes testimonials and information on ISVWorld's database and services.
Nike is looking to improve its supply chain management. It aims to reduce inventory levels, increase data exchange speeds, and better meet customer demands. Nike plans to implement a new collaborative planning system to connect all parts of its global supply chain electronically. This will allow real-time sharing of production planning and order information between Nike, its suppliers, and factories. The new system is expected to help Nike deliver products with greater precision and flexibility while reducing inventory levels throughout the supply chain.
The document discusses five principles for achieving sustainable double-digit revenue growth in any industry:
1. Improve customer base retention by enhancing customer satisfaction and value while reducing costs.
2. Focus on gaining market share by targeting vulnerable competitors and winning over their customers.
3. Identify and focus on the fastest growing market segments.
4. Expand into adjacent markets that have similar but not identical customer and cost attributes.
5. Invade new lines of business, though this carries the most risk due to lack of synergies with existing businesses.
The document provides examples of how these principles were successfully applied to dramatically increase revenue and market share at Encoda Systems, restoring profitability within 17 months through
IHOP chose Oracle Customer Data Hub and Oracle Teleservice solutions to improve its knowledge of customers. The Oracle solutions helped IHOP centralize customer data, improve data quality, synchronize data across the business, and gain better customer insights. This allowed IHOP to provide better customer service, drive more revenue from customer interactions, and reduce service costs. The solutions addressed management, organization, and technology dimensions by building on IHOP's business foundations, tracking projects, and implementing the solutions using Java on IHOP's IT infrastructure.
The document discusses various topics related to business strategy formulation including:
1. Different levels of strategy from corporate to operational.
2. Types of competitive advantage like cost leadership and differentiation.
3. Porter's five forces model for industry analysis.
4. SWOT analysis for understanding internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats.
5. Strategic management process involving analysis, strategy development and implementation.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Centralizes and Expands
Abercrombie & Fitch is an international clothing retailer that learned the importance of efficient data
management when expanding internationally. Because of the lower promotional costs and higher
profits, international expansion was attractive to A&F. After launching their international strategy in
Canada and the U.K. in 2006 and 2007, respectively, A&F could see further international growth on the
horizon. However, it knew its data management was not capable of handling the level of growth that
was expected. A&F’s financial visibility of merchandising was dismal. A&F managers were using
spreadsheets of data to plan future merchandise levels, making any conclusions as to whether they
were over- or underbuying merchandise virtually inconceivable. Floor space layouts were designed
based on merchandise allocations assigned by merchandising managers. If the merchandise allocation
was inaccurate or became delayed, the floor space had to be redesigned because the merchandise
that was planned to go on display was not at the store in time. Store managers began to overstock
merchandise to prevent these occurrences. All merchandise was shipped to the A&F distribution base
in Columbus, Ohio and stayed there until it was called upon by an individual store. This made it difficult
to efficiently restock inventory in overseas locations. The previously stated flaws in A&F’s erchandising
system and adjoining distribution system were too great to sustain the international growth they wanted
to pursue. To support the data influx that comes with international growth like A&F experienced, they
needed an open operating platform and integrated point-of-sale (POS) infrastructure in order to keep
the closest eye on transactional data. For an international retail company, the data accessible today is
used to make decisions that have impacts far into the future. Without the appropriate data at the
appropriate time, the wrong decisions can easily be made and the company can suffer severe
consequences. A&F chose to install the Oracle Retail Merchandising system in its headquarters in
Columbus, Ohio. Transactional data from all store locations, domestic and international, is centrally
managed there. A&F also implemented changes to the front lines. They used Oracle’s Retail Point-of-
Sale Software System (ORPOS) to collect real-time data from their 1,100 store locations across the
globe. Each store was connected to a regional database that manages up to 30 stores. With all data
visible to headquarters in Ohio, A&F’s merchandising managers had all the information they needed to
make educated decisions, in one location. Transactional data from all departments including supply
chain, inventory management, and POS processing are now all visible on an international scale. Since
installing the platform, inventory order accuracy has increased from 94 percent to 100 percent.
Additionally, A&F’s internationa.
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Restoration Hardware is a home furnishings retailer facing profitability issues due to outdated technology infrastructure and poor supply chain management. A SWOT analysis identified strengths in unique product design and market dominance, but also weaknesses in aging IT systems and an inability to meet demand. Factors contributing to problems included ineffective management, organizational challenges from growth, and technological limitations. Improving supply chain management, updating systems for real-time data access, and establishing relationships between sellers could help restore profitability by reducing costs and increasing sales and inventory efficiency.
The document outlines a presentation about SAS, including an introduction to the company, customer success stories, the industries and products/solutions SAS serves, and a use case example. The presentation agenda includes an introduction to SAS, customer success stories from companies like Staples, the industries SAS works in such as retail, SAS products like Enterprise Miner, and a demo. The use case describes how SAS was used to develop a loyalty program for a company through customer segmentation, modeling shopping habits, and determining marketing actions.
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The report analyzed internal customer data and external datasets to identify opportunities for AmazonFresh to expand. It identified 34 cities across 5 states that met the expansion criteria of high income households and population density over 600 per square mile. Consumer behavior analysis found that credit cards were the most common payment method and gift cards had minimal impact on sales. The report proposed expanding to the 34 identified cities, optimizing the credit card payment experience, building partnerships with credit card companies, and improving the gift card program.
Chapter 2Valuing InnovationsExplain why and how companies ar.docxchristinemaritza
Chapter 2
Valuing Innovations
Explain why and how companies are continually looking for innovative ways to use information systems for competitive advantage.
Business Models in the Digital World
Describe how information systems support business models used by companies operating in the digital world.
Enabling Organizational Strategy Through Information Systems
Discuss how information systems can be used for automation, organizational learning, and strategic advantage.
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Introduction
In this chapter, we examine the strategic use of information systems, which enables organizations to gain or sustain competitive advantage.
This examination includes a look at the role of information systems in each of the levels of an organization, their role in international business strategies, and the on-going need to innovate using information systems.
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Each age has enabled the age that followed.
The Agricultural age provided the time and resources necessary for people to stay in one location and invent machines.
Table of Contents
Organizational Decision-Making Levels
Operational Level
Managerial Level
Executive Level
Organizational Functional Areas
Competitive Advantage
ISs Providing Business Value
Pursuit of Competitive Advantage (organizational strategy types & sources of competitive advantage)
Competitive Forces
Value Chain Analysis
Choosing the Right IT & ISs
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Organizational
Decision-Making Levels
Executive/Strategic Level
Upper Management
Managerial/Tactical Level
Middle Management
Operational Level
Operational Employees, Foremen, Supervisors
The Organizational Decision-Making Levels slides simply follow the chapter. They are included because they provide foundational knowledge for slides that follow.
Most businesses have three levels of management, with one or more layers of managers in each level.
The executive management includes top tier management focused on long-term strategic business decisions such as how to compete, price versus quality, and what countries to do business in.
Middle or tactical management is focused on running the organization to meet the strategic goals, and typically has a management timeframe of 3 to 12 months. Typical decisions might include where additional stores in existing markets should be opened.
Operational employees and management perform the day-to-day work of the organization, making decisions on a day-by-day basis.
A shift manager at a Wal-Mart would be Operational Management, while a Store manager at a Wal-Mart would be at the lowest level of Middle or Tactical Management.
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Operational Level
Day-to-day business processes
Interactions with customers
Decisions:
structured,
recurring, and
Often automated using IS.
IS used to:
optimize processes, and
understand causes of performance problems.
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Operational information systems primarily focus on process automation. This can include automating routine activities as well as automating and optimizing structured decisions (su ...
The document discusses the types of information that can be gathered internally within an organization to build an effective information system. This includes operating data from normal business functions, market intelligence from employee contacts, an information database to store past research, and customer relationship management systems. The purpose is to continuously produce useful data from existing internal sources to measure performance and support decision making.
The document discusses best practices for empowering sales teams in media companies. It provides four key recommendations: 1) simplify processes for sales teams to spend more time selling; 2) adopt an agile and collaborative selling philosophy; 3) provide business visibility through real-time reporting and dashboards; and 4) integrate media systems like CRM, data, and ad systems. The document also shares examples of how media companies like The Economist Group and OutCast Communications implemented Salesforce to address challenges and centralize information.
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Business managers must choose between cost leadership and differentiation strategies to gain a competitive advantage. Cost leadership involves having the lowest costs in an industry and charging average prices, while differentiation focuses on making products or services unique to appeal to customers. An example is Right Angle advertising agency, which chooses differentiation by offering specialized services rather than competing on cost. Managers must evaluate which strategy is best to make their business successful.
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Week 6 Assignment 2
April Monk
Strayer University
BUS499 Business Administration Capstone
Dr. Grizzell
02/10/2019
Introduction
The Nike Company is a giant company whose operation are influenced by a number of factors. The environment under which the company operates influence its level of production, sales and marketing. Additionally, the environment is an important function of the company’s human resource management. The industry which the company operates in is highly competitive due to existence of other companies. The company has come up with extensive strategies which increase its ability to compete and increase its customer base. The five forces of competition are a major ingredient of the company’s competitive design. The management in the company understand the importance of adopted a well-structured design to enhance future improvements and control external threats and opportunities. The strengths and weaknesses of the company also influence production and marketing. The available resources, capabilities and core competencies are integral in achieving a vantage position in the sports merchandise industry.
General environment
Sports merchandise industry is made up of different components which directly influence the existing company. The world of sports has grown in popularity during the last few decades. This has prompted the growth of a robust industry which focuses on manufacturing and selling sportswear and other accessories. The environment in this industry is highly competitive due to existence of many company which produce similar products. Companies such as Adidas, Puma, and Mikasa among others offer competition to Nike. Therefore, the existence of a highly competitive nature within this industry ranks as the most influential part of the environment. Technological advancement also plays a huge part in influencing this industry. The world of sports has embraced application of new and innovative technologies which improve performance. The company has to adapt to the change in customer preference in terms of the choice of technology. This is because a customer influences the company’s level of sales and production.
Five forces of competition
The five forces of competition are important to the company since they influence its operations. The factors determine how much the sportswear industry is attractive thereby influencing the strategies laid out by the company. The forces also determine the attractiveness of this industry in terms of favorable competition and likely profit margins. The factors also directly influence the company’s ability to give good services to its customers thus gaining loyalty. These microenvironment forces help the Nike Company to apply core competencies and resources to achieve high profits.
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The onset of new sportswear companies whose products are almost autonomous creates a threat to the firm. These products are a good customer substitute. Some customers go these products since they solve.
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Salesforce.com is a cloud computing company that offers web-based enterprise applications and platforms. Founded in 1999, it has over 47,700 customers including Cisco and Google. It generates revenue through subscription fees and professional services. While a leader in customer relationship management software, it faces competition from Microsoft, Oracle, and other enterprise software companies. Looking ahead, future growth is expected from integrating acquisitions, partnerships, and expanding into new markets and products.
The document discusses best practices for using Salesforce to improve sales performance. It recommends defining top metrics for high-performing sales reps, analyzing reps' data to identify strengths and weaknesses, and using reports and dashboards to provide transparency and drive better behaviors. A customer case study shows how one company isolated key metrics, compared reps, and saw improved focus, sales, and cross-selling through increased data-driven management in Salesforce.
Similar to Under Armour Case, Team 2 Final Presentation (20)
1. Under Armour, Inc. - Strategic Growth in a Competitive Market Building a Case for Change Team 2: Brendan Crowley, Belen Molina, Guru Velasco Friday April 17th, 2009
6. Revitalized marketing efforts and further international expansion will be founded upon new business intelligencePrimary Goals : Obtaining Meaningful Customer Analysis and Reducing Operational Inefficiency.
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8. UA’s core competency is its form-fitting, moisture wicking performance apparel designed to be worn under sportswear
9. Penetrating the overall apparel market would signify reaching out to a different market sector and changing the image the company has worked so hard to convey
10. The image Under Armour has built around its products is one of invulnerability, athletic performance, and Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_Armour NYTimes.com- “Muscling Into the Mainstream”
49. Take advantage of sporting events such as local soccer games to use television ads as advertising mediumSource: http://www.infomat.com/research/infre0000238.html http://www.emarketservices.com/start/News/International/news/Electronic-commerce-increases-15--in-Sweden-in-2008.html?xz=0&sd=1&ci=2157
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51. The 7 largest sporting goods stores sold $375 million of sports apparel in 1996
60. According to the United States of American Department of Commerce, “Sports and Leisure Products” are listed in the top 15 industry sectors that will provide the best opportunities for US exports to SwedenSource:http://www.infomat.com/research/infre0000238.html
70. Current Data Storage Technology Assessment UA Departmental Systems Accounting Marketing Service Operations Marketing UA Store, Public Web Product Distribution Consumer Care Consumer Relations Retail Service Contracts UA Touch Points Consumer Interactions Direct and Retail Consumer
76. ELT process can extract the information from all the spreadsheets and update a database, and that data would be then extracted and transformed to be loaded into the data warehouse
78. Behind the scenes processes in charge of data update into the data warehouse
79. Events in the spreadsheet ranging from specific activity to time elapsing can trigger events that continuously update changes in the spreadsheet directly to data warehouse.
80. Other data integration softwareSource: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms978572.aspx
83. Rapid execution timeTime variant refers to the data warehouse focus on analyzing change over time. Source: http://www.mcs.csueastbay.edu/support/oracle/doc/10.2/server.102/b14223/concept.htm
96. Goals Conclusion Conclusion Reduce Operational Inefficiency Data Integration & Data Sharing Boost Marketing Efforts domestically and internationally Provide competent information to make strategic decisions concerning growth and expansion Ensure that international expansion is targeted where populations has large purchasing power Increase profit by: Decreasing costs Increasing sales Increasing market share in athletic apparel