Operations Management
Operations Management
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Author: CACHON, Gérard, Terwiesch, Christian
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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To determine: The dimensions of customer utility that is highlighted by the given slogans.

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Given slogan:

It is given that the firm would build the lenses uniquely based on the requirements of the eyes.

Dimension for the given slogan:

Fit: Fit is a subcomponent of consumption utility, which would mention how well the characteristics of the products matches with the requirements of the customers. Here, the slogan emphasizes fit.

b)

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To determine: The dimensions of customer utility that is highlighted by the given slogans.

b)

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Given slogan:

It is given that the firm would deliver the burger in less than 1 minute. If it exceeds, the customer can eat for free.

Dimension for the given slogan:

Timing: Timing is a subcomponent of consumption utility, which would indicate the speed of the service. Here, the slogan emphasizes timing.

c)

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To determine: The dimensions of customer utility that is highlighted by the given slogans.

c)

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Given slogan:

It is given that the firm matches any price in town.

Dimension for the given slogan:

Price: Price is a subcomponent of consumption utility, which would indicate how the well the price of the product matches with the quality of the product. The firm should provide service or product at a reasonable price. Here, the slogan emphasizes price.

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To determine: The dimensions of customer utility that is highlighted by the given slogans.

d)

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Given slogan:

It is given that the dealers of the firm would provide the service anywhere in the country.

Dimension for the given slogan:

Location: Location is a subcomponent of consumption utility, which would indicate how well the place where the service or product is provided is accessible. Here, the slogan emphasizes location.

e)

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To determine: The dimensions of customer utility that is highlighted by the given slogans.

e)

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Given slogan:

It is given that the firm is providing the fastest internet in the nation.

Dimension for the given slogan:

Performance: Performance is a subcomponent of consumption utility, which would indicate the amount that average customer desires a product or service. Here, the slogan emphasizes performance.

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