Discuss acquisition strategy and competitive advantage through the following: How did Walmart use a horizontal acquisition strategy to gain a competitive advantage in e-commerce?

How has Dell expanded its products?

Discuss effective approaches that Samsung Electric can implement to gain and manage a successful strategic alliance.

Consider the challenge that Casper Mattress experienced in going against traditional distribution channels for its products. This can be likened to a “David versus Goliath” strategy—very high risk, but with potentially high rewards. As you consider a product or business that you would like to launch, Is there a nontraditional distribution opportunity that might challenge the conventional “industry” but create an innovative alternative to reach customers? Feel free to agree or disagree and explain why. If you agree, consider what is unique about your product that would allow you to disrupt traditional distribution channels and why nontraditional distribution would work for your product and not some other product.

With which products do Visa and Mastercard compete with American Express?

Describe Kimberly-Clark's company diversification strategy or plan.