Netflix MBAA 609 R. Nakatsu
Netflix vs. Blockbuster What does a typical Netflix customer value? How does this differ from a typical Blockbuster customer who goes to a physical storefront to rent videos?
Discovery-Driven, Emergent Strategies Over Time Identify discoveries that Netflix encountered and discuss how they led to changes in Netflix’s strategies. What was the initial business model what discovery led Netflix to abandon it? What other discoveries led Netflix to change?
Achieving Operational Excellence What did Netflix do to achieve operational excellence in the following areas? Inventory management Logistics/shipping Customer service operations How does Netflix use IT to support these operational areas?
Frameworks to Analyze Netflix Porter’s Five Forces Model Four strategies for countering the competitive forces Sustaining vs. Disruptive Innovation
The Competitive Landscape Today Is VOD a sustaining or disruptive technology What competitive threats does Netflix face? What should Netflix do to respond to the competitive challenges? What is Netflix doing today to stay competitive?
Main Takeaways Understand the differences in the business models of Netflix and Blockbuster. Recognize that the formulation of strategy is an evolving, and sometimes discovery-driven process. Understand how Netflix uses IT to achieve operational excellence. Identify the actions that Netflix can take to respond to the competitive challenges that it faces. Practice using the frameworks discussed in class (e.g., Five Forces Model, Sustaining vs. Disruptive Innovation) to analyze the Netflix Case.