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Strategic Inflection Points - Fountain Pens
By 1900, the main principles for asuccessful fountain pen had been established:
1. A reservoir for ink.
2. A filling system.
3. A method of supplying ink to the nib.
Finding the most successful challenge, with 3 American companies - Parker, Waterman and Sheaffer - dominating the market.
The design of the fountain pen has not relied solely on the demands of engineering…
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Strategic Inflection Points - Jukeboxes
Coin-in-the-slot music machines were already well established by the time the golden age of the jukebox dawned in the 1940s. While the designers of this era such as Paul Fuller, are particularly revered, design affecionados are begining to play closer attention to the twp decades that followed.
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Strategic Inflection Points - Glassware
Glass designers have perfected the arts of pressing, layering, engraving and staining.
1. Wine glass - 1900
This elegant wine glass may have been made by the Belgian firm Val Saint Lambert. Around its surface, an interwoven pattern of tendrils forms an almost abstract pattern.
2. Wine glass and decanter - 1910
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Strategic Inflection Points - Motorcycles
Designers continue to exploit the latest materials and technology to enhance performance and provide a safe ride.
1. Werner - 1901
2. Excelsior 20R - 1912
3. BMW R32 - 1923
4. Megola Racing Model - 1923
5. Harley - Davidson Knucklehead 61EL - 1936
6. Triumph Speed Twin - 1939
7. Indian Chief - 1947
8. Vincent Black Shadow Series C - 1949
9. Honda 50 Super Cub - 195…
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Strategic Inflection Points - Music Systems
Today, the digital technology threatens the vinyl disc with obsolescence.
1. Graphophone - 1900
2. Pathe gramophone - 1908
3. Selecta portable - 1920s
4. Bermuda Dansette - 1950s
5. Braun Phonosuper SK55 - 1956
6. Beogram 4000 - 1972
7. Philips compact disc player - 1983
8. Denon Stacking System D-90 - 1995
9. Beosound 9000 - 1999
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Strategic Inflection Points - Toothbrushes
1. Early Toothbrushes - 1900s
Bone Handle + Natural bristles
2. Plastic toothbrushes - 1930s-40s
3. Radius - 1984
4. Modern toothbrushes - 1980s-90s
Designers now compete over the details:
A. Most eye-catching colours
B. Most comfortable grip
C. The optimum angle and reach
D. The best bristle combination
5. Fluocaril - 1989
6. Electric toothbrush - 1990
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Strategic Inflection Points - Dolls
1. Schilling doll - 1900
2. Kewpie - 1913
3. My Dream Baby - mid 1920s
4. Tyrolean dolls - early 1950s
5. Barbie - 1959
6. Barbie "Airline Stewardess" - 1963
7. Action Man - 1964
8. Cabbage Patch Kid - 1983
9. Baby Born - 1991
10. Barbie "Happy Holidays" - 1990s
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Strategic Inflection Points - Toys & Models
1. Magic Lantern - 1900
2. Noah's Ark - 1900
3. Clockwork ship - 1904
4. Steiff teddy bear - 1905
5. Meccano - 1910
6. Hornby train set - 1920s
7. Dinky cars - 1930s
8. Scalextric - 1950s
9. Robby the Robot - 1956
10. Lego - 1958
11. Star Trek - 1977
12. Transformer robot - 1980s
13. Thunderbirds - 1992
14. Playmobil 1 2 3 - 1990s
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Strategic Inflection Points - Guitars
1. Gibson Style O - 1908
2. National Style O - 1926
3. Rickenbacker Electro Spanish - 1932
4. Gibson Les Paul Gold Top - 1952
5. Fender Stratocaster - 1954
6. Gibson Double - 12 - Late 1950s
7. Stienberger Bass - 1982
8. Ibanez - 1990
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Strategic Inflection Points - Wristwatches
1. Oris Big Crown - 1910s
2. Waltham - 1920
3. Cocktail watch - 1930
4. Bulova Accutron - 1960
5. Oyster Perpetual - 1965
6. Speedmaster - 1969
7. Lasser digital - 1970s
8. Gold watch - 1970s
9. Casio digital - 1990s
10. Seiko Kinetic - 1990s
11. Omega Seamaster - 1995
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Strategic Inflection Points - Cars
Few things map the development of design better than a car.
1. De Dion - Bouton Model Q - 1903
2. Model T Ford - 1908
3. Rolls Royce 40/50 - 1907
4. Citroen Traction Avant - 1934
5. Auburn 851 Speedster - 1935
6. Volkswagen Beetle - 1939
7. Citroen 2CV - 1948
8. Bentley R-type Continental - 1952
9. Mercedes - Benz 300SL - 1954
10. Fiat 500 - 1957
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STRATEGIC INFLECTION POINTS - PERFUME
1. L'heure bleue - 1912
Blend of roses, irises, vanilla and musk.
Positioned as Romantic perfume.
The Baccarat glass bottle reflects this romanitcism. Art Nouveau swirls at the shoulders of the bottle and delicately drawn label, the design suggests sensuality.
2. Chanel No 5 - 1921
Remains the essence of Simplicity.
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Key Success Factors for Future Competitive Success
Key Success Factors [KSFs] could be:
1. Product attributes
2. Competencies
3. Competitive capabilities
4. Market achievements
Having greatest impact on future competitive success in the markets.
1. It could be technological expertise or scientific research in high technology industries such as pharmaceuticals or telecommunications.
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To generate Competitive Intelligence we need to get clarity of the Competitive Environment in which the organisation operates :
1. Economic Features
We need to identify and analyse the most important economic features of the industry in which the organisation operates in.
2. Competitive Forces
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When a Corporate Raider attempts a hostile takeover of an organisation, we need to understand the interplay in the Quicksilver environment:
The Players:
1. White Knight
2. Black Knight
3. Gray Knight
4. Yellow Knight
Further when a Corporate Raider attempts Greenmailing or hostile takeover threat still persists, do we have options such as:
1. Moat
2. Golden Parachute
3. People Pill
4. Poison Pill
5. Lobs…
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I. Assessment of Strategies
A. Focused Differentiation
B. Best Cost
C. Differentiation
D. Low Cost
E. Focused Low Cost
F. Market Skimming
G. Market Penetration
H. Related Diversification
I. Unrelated Diversification
J. Backward Integration
K. Forward Integration
L. Horizontal Integration
II. Consumer Perceptions
A. Negative Moment of Truth
B. Positive Moment of Truth
C. Usage
D. Attitude
E. Image
F. Mark…
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Mergers & Acquisitions presents CORPORATE RISKS which has to be mitigated.
Success of merger / acquisition depends how we have actually prepared at:
1. Pre Merger stage
2. Post Merger stage
Pre Merger stage:
Here compatibility issues need to be addressed under :
A.Courtship phase
B. Evaluation and Negotiation phase
While we are looking at compatibility issues at during Courtship phase, have we loo…
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Macro Risks of Globalisation [ Domino Effect ]
1. Retrenchment from globalisation
2. Oil & Gas spike
3. Infectious diseases in the Developing world
3. Trans-national crime and corruption
4. Chronic diseases of the Developed world
5. Middle East instability
6. Heatwaves and droughts
7. Natural catastrophy : cyclone, earthquake, extreme inland flooding
8. Interstate and civil wars
9. Fiscal crisis in adva…
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Courtsey - Hudson Hawk
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The Americans, Swedes, Russians and the French are at daggers drawn to retain Indian Air Force as their client.
Lockheed Martin F-16 IN Super Viper - Costs USD 50 Million
Boeing F/A - 18 Super Hornet - Costs USD 57 Million
Eurofighter Typhoon - Costs USD 123 Million
Mikoyan 29 OVT - C…
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Addressing Macro Issues of Risks such as :
1. Middle East instability
2. Interstate & Civil Wars
3. Failed and failing states
4. International Terrorism
5. Collapse of NPT
Understanding Cross-Cultural Differences - Mitigating Risks of Globalisation for American & European Businesses in Middle East and…
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