1. R.O.C. Running over the competition
Industry 44 Company B (Board of Directors)
David Busch: Expected Graduation May 2011, Human Resource Concentration
Erica Murray: Expected Graduation December 2010, Marketing Concentration

2. 5-Forces Analysis
Competitive Forces
Power of Threat
Reason
Suppliers
High
In Year 17, wholesale demand and private label demand exceeded suppliers capacity in every geographic location.
Buyers
Buyers can choose among more than two sellers
Substitutes
Low
Customers are not willing to use products from another industry; no real substitutes
Rivalry
In year 17, there are several competitors roughly the same size (For example, Company A, Company B, and Company D all control around 12% of the wholesale market share in North America)
Threat to Entry
No evidence from the BSG to suggest new companies entering the market; No immediate threat from other companies illustrated through the strategic group map
2 LOW Forces: Expected profitability on business average on all KSF will be about equal to cost of capital

3. Company Position Year 17 North America
Company B offers a wide range of models, with a competitive price and an average S/Q rating of 6.

4. Key Success Factors Business Strategy Game Real Footwear Industry
S/Q Rating
Inventory Turnover
Celebrity Appeal
Real Footwear Industry
Fashion Design and Technology
Manufacturing Efficiency: Nike Strategy

5. Strength Assessment Critique
North America Wholesale Segment Year 17
Key Success Factor
Company Score
Industry Average
Strength Assessment Score
S/Q Rating 7 6 5
Inventory Turnover
12.59
26.24 3
Celebrity Appeal
265
111
Industry 43B is well below the industry average for inventory turnover. As board of directors, we believe top management should be more efficient in controlling inventory and ensuring customers can purchase the latest styles of shoes. However, we do support industry 43B’s commitment to increase the number of retailer outlets utilized in order to increase brand recognition and loyalty.

6. Market Share Trend Critique
Market share is continuing to decrease in all four geographic locations. We agree with shareholders, and believe top management should focus on recapturing market share by increasing celebrity appeal.

7. Financial Performance Critique
Net profit as a % on net revenue
EPS, ROE, and net profit declined to a minimum in Year 15. Top management increased those numbers in Year 16. However, levels decreased again in year 17. As with shareholders, we believe top management needs to produce more consistent results for EPS, ROE, and net profit.

8. Recommendations for Top Management
To create and sustain competitive advantage in relationship with…
Customers: Top management should work to reduce production costs and manage inventory turnover more efficiently, while continuing to offer a wide range of models with a high S/Q rating.
Shareholders: Top management should focus on recapturing their lost market share by increasing celebrity appeal and improving their financial performance to imitate peak years by continuing to maintain high stock prices and offering increased dividends.

9. Citation
Cite: Jannarone, John. “Nike Strategy Leaves It Room to Run.” Wall Street Journal (eastern Edition) 16 Mar. 2010: C.10. Web Sep 20.<