2. What business risks does Blue Nile face that may threaten its ability to satisfy stockholder expectations? What are some examples of control activities that the company could use to reduce these risks? Are some of the risks faced by Blue Nile difficult to reduce through control activities? Explain.
There are so many risk factors for Blue Nile, but main risk factors a
and use its in-house steel to manufacture its automobiles
Hyundai invested $5.5billion to build steel-making plants in Dangjin
Benefits from integration
Increase flexibility and control on prices
Manufacture steels specifically tailored for its own designs
Provide stable supply and faster development time for products
Increase ability to resolve quality issues quickly
Summary and creative answers to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc.
BACKGROUND Toyota invested up to 800 million dollars in Kentucky and made Toyota into a multinational corporate company. But Toyota very concerned about the reputation of high quality at low cost. Toyota tried to transplant its unique production system to Bluegrass Country effectively. In this way Toyota could increase
C. Core Competency and Sustainable Competitive Advantage
In terms of its core competency, Hite Brewery seeks to achieve a unique ability to provide a high-quality beer. In the early 1990s, Korean customers were interested in environmental aspects in many products. So, Hite Brewery has made beer by using natural bedrock water to promote an environment-friendly image. As a result, Hite Brewery was
and riffle are constructed considering the original slope and flow. Riffle was made of gravels, therefore not settled successfully. Stepping stones installed in several place also function like riffle.
Lastly, a riverside wetland was constructed in the stream. It was supposed to be a site for removing pollutants and controlling water flow like other wetlands but destructed after some flood.