Experiencing MIS
Experiencing MIS
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ISBN: 9780134792736
Author: KROENKE
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 17MLM

a.

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Analysis of five competitive forces:

The analysis of five competitive forces are given below:

  • Threat of substitutes:
    • There is a weaker force from substitutes to the firm Fired up as there are only few alternatives to camp stoves for cooking on camping trips
  • Threat of New entrants into the industry:
    • It is a weaker force as Fired Up has a unique product with patent protection...

b.

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Competitive strategy of YourFire:

The company aims for differentiation of their product and focuses on niche segment of the market...

c.

Primary value chain activities which pertain to YourFire:

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The primary value chain activities involve inbound and outbound logistics, marketing, sales, services, and operations.

  • Inbound logistics comprises of procurement of raw materials and organizing them so that finished goods are produced efficiently.
  • Outbound logistics comprises of shipping and finishing the stove to the end users.
  • Marketing and sales involves building awareness about the product to the customers and adding new customers...

d.

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Business process that YourFire needs to implement its marketing and sales and service:

Fired Up build the strong marketing and sales force in order...

e.

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Information system which support the “part d”:

Information system is one the main support for a budding business.

  • Fired Up must build we...

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