The Dimensions of Competitiveness An effectively and efficiently managed value c

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The Dimensions of Competitiveness An effectively and efficiently managed value chain supports competitive advantage and achievement of profitability goals. The textbook identifies four core dimensions by which companies can choose one, some, or all of the dimensions to compete. The four core dimensions are cost, quality, response time, and flexibility. The purpose of this Discussion is to apply these four dimensions of competitiveness to real-world examples.

Directions

1.Choose four different companies (choose examples that are not mentioned in your textbook) that represent each of the four dimensions of competitiveness. It is fine for a company to be an example representing more than one of the dimensions, but there must be examples of four different companies and each of the four dimensions of competitiveness must be covered. 2.Use the Kaplan Library for articles/company profiles providing information related to determining how you categorize each of the four company dimensions of competitiveness strategies. Once you have made your choices, you may use the chosen company’s websites as references. No other internet resources are allowed as applied and cited references for this Unit 2 Discussion, although you may use the internet to support your own research and learning. Apply no more than one APA formatted reference and citation per paragraph. Support your response’s content by applying and citing at least three separate sources (for example, from a Kaplan Library article, your textbook, and a company website). APA formatting resources are available in Kaplan’s Writing Center in the “Research, Citation, and Plagiarism” area.

3.The response should use first person (“I”, “me”) perspective.

4.Compose a response of at least four paragraphs of 4–5 sentences per paragraph.

Explanation / Answer

Example of companies that represent four core dimensions are:

i) Cost - Datawind a.k.a Ubislate

ii) Quality - Woodland

iii) Response time - Dominos Pizza

iv) Flexibility - Dell

Cost : Datawind company is competing in Indian market by offering cheapest tablets.The company is promoted by government of india to support its various educational programme at various level.The product has created its niche market in lower segment tablets and capture major market share.The intrinsic feature and user interface has been designed that the tablet in such a manner so that the user with minimum computer knowledge can also use it.

Quality: Woodland footwear is known for its  its unwavering commitment to quality.The inspiration behind Woodland’s success is undoubtedly the outdoor adventurer. The company has marketed the product for outdoor enthusiasts thus gaining a lot of popularity among rock climbers, backpackers, hikers, trail runners, and outdoor lovers with the perfect tools to meet nature’s challenges.Currently, Woodland commands a network of 350 exclusive stores worldwide. The brand also has a presence in more than 3000 multi-brand outlets in a number of countries.

Response Time:  The menu at Domino's Pizza was kept simple relative to other fast food restaurants, to ensure efficiency of delivery. The company also provide delivery within stipulated gurarntee which is one of its greatest USP. Domino's introduced the Pizza Tracker, an online application that allows customers to view the status of their order in a simulated "real time" progress bar.It also has a 140-degree oven on board and is more fuel efficient than a standard delivery car.The company has presence in 81 countries, largest in worldwide.

Flexibility: Dell is one of the diggest name in sale of computers.It is maintaining Make to order type of supply chain which offer great flexibility to the product offering.the company thus save billions of dollors in Inventory.The vendor management and supply chain are so effective that each vendor has information about intial order according to which company maintain their respective inventory and labors.

Response has been taken from following Resources

i) Respective company Website

ii) Wikipedia

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