Strategy/conclusion Flashcards
a company with the lowest production and distribution costs can sell its products at a lower price than competition and, in consequence, increase its market share
cost leadership
instead of achieving cost leadership, the company becomes a leader in technology, quality, innovation, services, etc. Therefore, this implies specialization on a particular feature that makes a product unique and valuable
differentiation
companies in a dominant position within the market or acknowledged market leaders -amazon
leader strategy
not trying to take on the market leader. Instead, they may try to expand their market share by competing against companies its own size or smaller
challenger strategy
based on peaceful coexistence with the leader. Sometimes the follower may even be aligned to the leader. This does not mean that the follower has no strategies
follower strategy
follower strategy. In order to avoid direct confrontation with the market leader, the company pursues smaller segments (niches) in which the leader as shown low interest
nicher strategy
seeks to achieve growth with existing products in their current market segments
market penetration strategy
seeking new markets for the company’s existing products
market development strategy
strenths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
SWOT analysis
marketing objectives must be: specific, quantifiable, reachable, challenging, temporary
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