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Unit 2 PPT Set

To Accompany Case Discussion – JCR Speciality


Automotive
Items for Discussion:
• What appears to be JCR’s Core Competencies? (Note that there are 3 characteristics of such – what are they?)
- HIGH END AUTOMOTIVE
- ONLINE
- > 50 YRS
- EMPLOYEE LOYALTY
- PRODUCTIVITY
- GOOD BRAND IMAGE, WORD OF MOUTH

• Is there any evidence in the case of proper planning and proper goal formulation?

• Craft at least 3 business objectives.


- FINACIAL: INVESTMENT, MAINTAIN PROFIT, MARKET SHARE, MORE PRODUCTIVE (GOAL: INCREASE REVENUE,…)
- NON-FINANCIAL: CUSTOMER LOYALTY, SURVIVAL, UPDATING, IMPROVE TECH
• Conduct a brief SWOT – See Marketing Memo in text, may be of help.
Continued:
• What is the Primary issue in this case? Solution?
- no mkt plan (use experience of 50 yrs), bc they r
- solution: create a mkt plan, understand mkt strategy
• List at least 3 secondary issues? Solutions?
- inventory controlled
- daily cash flow  keep cost structure under control, raise reasonable
price, lower cost (bigger cost – compensation and benefits package),
increase level of market share (create advertisement, promotions)
- man ‘s handshake: cant operate thru handshakes

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