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Author: Collier
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Chapter 3, Problem 1CQD
Summary Introduction
Case Summary: The L Care Company produces fertilizers, seeds and other grass field products which are used in parks, fields, etc. Its aim is to target a specific range of customers and produce quality oriented products rather than selling cheap products. It also aims to deliver goods on time and use effective brand strategy.
However, its competitor used an application for delivering its goods, services with no hassles and no toxicity.
Interpretation:L Care Company’s current strategic mission, strategy, competitive priorities, value chain are to be determined along with the way it wins its customers and the order qualifiers and winners are to be determined and major stages of value chain are to be explained.
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