Assignment:
Question 1)
1. If vertical integration and consolidation happened between the concentrate producers and bottlers:
A. How would that change the industry attractiveness (use the 5 porter forces) in this question
A) its all about positioning:
- To identify an attractive industry (with a favorable configuration of the five forces)
- To identify an attractive position within a given industry (a position with a favorable configuration of the five forces compared to other position within that industry)
B. What are the weaknesses in the 5 forces
we need to talk about Weaknesses: Complementors, Industry Life Cycle Analysis, Macro Analysis, Firm Distinctive competitiveness.
Two Considerations...
(1) Industry Life Cycle Analysis→ The configuration of the five forces may change over time as an industry evolves.
(2) The Macro-environment Analysis → Changes from the macroenvironment may change the configuration of the five forces.
Keep in mind: these two affect competition through their influences on the five forces.
C. what are some changes that could be made to the 5 porter forces.
Question 2)
A. Discuss True Religion's distinctive competency.
B. Provide two resources or capabilities of True Religion's competitor Seven of all mankind design.
C. How can True Religion achieve a sustainable competitive advantage?
Write your answer in 4 pages.