Managerial accounting: Decathlon
Thesis - 8 pages - Business strategy
Since 1976, Decathlon has been the largest trade name in the distribution of sport articles in France and today is one of largest in Europe. Decathlon also kept in-house control of its logistic and data-processing activities. Michel Leclercq started this company in the year 1976. In 1986,...
The role of a cultural development manager
Tutorials/exercises - 5 pages - Management
France is a country famous for its cultural influence around the world. Culture permeates all aspects of French society. Even as youngster, I was involved in presenting or choreographing shows with my family. As I grew older, I chose to associate with the theatre in pursuit of my ambition. My...
Need for the safety of port zones
Case study - 8 pages - Logistics
Today, the obligation of ensuring the safety of ship and port facilities has become mandatory. Yet, its scope is limited, as it merely pertains to the security of a link in the chain of ports. The subject we discuss in this document relates to the intricate dynamics within the partnership between...
Sales Training in Christian Dior, London
Thesis - 8 pages - Educational studies
As part of my second year ESSCA, I was asked to do an internship in the marketing function, either in the sales department, or in the purchase section. The goal is to have a direct relationship with a customer or a supplier (BtoB or BtoC), to participate actively and be essential to the...
Sony, a case study: The advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing
Thesis - 5 pages - Business strategy
Today, the pursuit of profit and lower costs are a major issue for large global companies. Indeed the emergence of new technologies in business and the spending on research and development, logistics have become too high to bear. Thus, large firms have resorted to outsourcing some of their...
Study of Zara's strategic positioning
Case study - 3 pages - Business strategy
Zara, the Spanish Inditex Group subsidiary, started its international expansion in 1988 in Holland where the first overseas store was opened. Since then, the company has continued its international expansion exponentially to be present in 33 countries on three continents with more than 1,080...
Strategic internal diagnosis of the Brand Chanel
Case study - 5 pages - Services marketing
Chanel's products represent a very heterogeneous mix. Indeed, Chanel has developed multiple skills, allowing us to define five homogeneous strategic business areas or SBAs. Haute Couture -Clothing Chanel is present in all categories of designer clothing brands including swimsuits....
Marketing Strategies Helping UK Firms Achieve Competitive Advantage in Ghana
Case study - 15 pages - Educational studies
The participants of the survey were employees and managers of Cadbury Ghana Ltd and Nestle Ghana Ltd. We collected data from both companies to get a full overview of the cocoa industry in Ghana and challenges international firms need to face, due to the increased legislation. The two company...
Strategic analysis of Zara's ready-made clothes
Case study - 10 pages - Services marketing
During the past twenty years, the textile market has undergone profound changes. China is largely responsible for the upheaval in the sector. But other factors, such as increased costs (cost of fabric production cost and so on) are also taken into account. Larger companies then introduced the...
Recommendation and consistency check - Air France Cargo liner
Case study - 4 pages - Services marketing
It is not possible to develop all offers from Air France Cargo because it would be unreasonable to invest on all fronts regardless of the opportunities. The supply equation is more problematic. If the attractiveness of the sector is certain, even though it is a highly competitive market, AFC...
Sergio Rossi : challenges in the emerging market
Case study - 51 pages - Services marketing
The brand history: at the beginning : Sergio Rossi learned the art of shoe making by working beside his father. He established his own brand in the 50's at San Mauro Pascoli. He created shoes for urban and sophisticated customers. Demand increased during the 60's and 70's while Italy's quality...
Promotion of world calling card, sales and brand image of Vodafone
Tutorials/exercises - 38 pages - Services marketing
Established in 1994 in Indian market, Hutchison Essar, an Essar group and Hutchison Whampoa undertaking, is one of the leading cellular service providers. Having its services in five continents, Hutch was among the companies that started cellular services in India. Hutch has now spread its wings...
Volvo's Modern Management
Case study - 9 pages - Management
Volvo Group is a manufacturer that develops trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services. It also provides solutions for financing and services. This international company is not only present in Western Europe...
Communication Competence: The Core
Essay - 3 pages - Journalism
Communication competence is the concept or framework that defines communication as we know it. It covers the all of the bases of communication, from talking to a person individually, to specific cases where logistics and demographics come into play. In order to be able to communicate over...
Designing global market strategies (28 slides)
Presentation - 4 pages - Business strategy
A global industry is an industry in which the strategic positions of competitors in major geographic or national markets are fundamentally affected by their overall global positions. (Auto manufacturers like Suzuki, Honda, Ford, etc.)A global firm is a firm that operates in more than one country...
A study on the significance of information technology in various fields
Thesis - 15 pages - Computer science
The outcome of the integration of computer and telecommunications technology is today called as Information Technology which is popularly known as Info Tech. Businesses use IT in many different ways. Some IT applications automate a variety of basic business activities, from production control...
Jetstar product development report
Case study - 7 pages - Services marketing
In the current scenario, aviation industries have survived global economic challenges through internal restructuring and rebranding (Franke, 2007). The face of the industry is changing as it is restructuring its routes and distribution channels, reducing staffing levels, outsourcing core...
Boeing vs. Airbus
Case study - 3 pages - Business strategy
The aircraft industry consists in the building and the manufacture of aircrafts according to several standards and rules from government bodies. There are two types of aviation: the military and the civil. There is a high level of competitiveness because only two builders, Boeing and Airbus, have...
Local vs Global
Case study - 15 pages - Business strategy
Companies are confronted by two types of pressure: the global efficiency and achievement of a local sensitization facing the different national markets. The pressures linked to the efficiency and which incite to the coordination and global integration of activities can be grouped together in four...
Strategic Analysis of Michelin
Case study - 26 pages - Business strategy
The Michelin group is a global manufacturer of tires dimensioned on Euro, and headquartered in Paris. It is a multinational, whose head office is in Clermont-Ferrand in France. With 20% of the worldwide market, Michelin is the world leader in the tire industry. Its net sales in 2006 rose to 16.4...
Analysis and strategy of Siemens
Essay - 3 pages - Business strategy
In May, 2005 the president of Siemens, Mr. Kleinfeld launched a program called 'Fit4More'. This program was based on four pillars - the sustainability of performance and consistency of the portfolio, operational excellence, quality of staff and social responsibility. The aim of the...
Analysis of Group Danone and strategic market positioning (2008)
Case study - 10 pages - Business strategy
The results of the first half of 2008 reflected a 9.6% growth of the various 'Strategic Business Units' from the restructuring of Danone completed in 2007. Indeed, the Danone Group recorded a turnover of over 7.7 billion Euros for the same period. But what developments have Danone...
Hong Kong's port - Geographical advantages and current difficulties
Essay - 2 pages - International economy
With the Hong Kong port slipping out of the world's top five, terminal operators should work together where possible, and focus on competing with ports in the Greater Bay Area and beyond'. Here what says Jonathan Beard, head of business advisory, transportation and logistics in...
Nike's outsourcing strategy
Case study - 5 pages - Business strategy
Many large companies and SME's are engaging in outsourcing and for various reasons like economies of scale, reduced costs, improved performance, focus on core activity etc. This economic strategy has been meeting with growing success. Outsourcing or externalization of the process means the...
Analysis on the group of JC Decaux SA
Case study - 16 pages - Business strategy
The group JC Decaux invests on an average of about 200 million Euros each year to fund its growth. It is important to note that the investment turns primarily to urban furniture as the detriment of other areas of strategic activity. This seems consistent strategy for several reasons: the group...
Analysis of the Perrier Company (2005)
Case study - 10 pages - Services marketing
For over twenty years, Perrier has retained its position as the world leader in aerated water. Despite great difficulties in the 1990s, following the case of benzene, the company was able to restore the situation in the early 2000s, including the establishment of an effective innovation strategy....
To evaluate the success of the two high end, British high street stores Cos and Reiss's day dress ranges for Autumn/Winter 2011
Case study - 50 pages - Services marketing
There is an increasing importance in attracting consumers in a softening retail climate through offering and reflecting what consumers want and need through the brand and their product range, ensuring they are able to maintain a loyal customer while also attracting future consumers and staying...
Information security system management for Swift Courier Company
Essay - 40 pages - Management
This paper focuses on the information security management of Swift Courier. Swift Courier is a relatively small company deals in courier services involving the delivery of various goods and services. The company is based in Abu Dhabi and has clients across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The...
How does Peugeot build a competitive edge against Chinese and foreign car industry
Thesis - 10 pages - Business strategy
In this report, we focus on the PSA Peugeot Citroen group. Firstly, we will analyze the company and its features and key data. PSA Peugeot Citroen group is a French car manufacturer, and is the result of a merger between Citroen and Peugeot Limited companies. Thanks to the framework of a coherent...
Management development plan
Case study - 6 pages - Management
Becoming an effective manager is not as simple as it may sound. A position of authority is unlikely to fall into one's lap because he / she desires it. Planning your own development to reach the goals you have set for yourself is the first step in becoming a manager and it does not stop there....