Lab 2: Strategy + IS Blueprint analysis

Lab 2: Strategy + IS Blueprint analysis

Scenario : You are a consultant for a campus coffee shop called Blue Mug Caf. Sales are steady, but students complain about long lines and wrong orders. Competing options include Starbucks, vending machines, and energy drinks.

Your task: Use what we learned to create a strategy + IS plan.

Deliverable (1 page, in class)

  • Five Forces analysis
  • Value chain + one improvement per step
  • Benchmarking targets (3 metrics)
  • Choose a competitive strategy
  • Run / Grow / Transform plan
  • Quick ethics check (extended value chain)

Tips:

  • Step 1 Define the industry clearly
  • Step 2 Porters Five Forces (simple ratings + reasons)
  • Step 3 Value Chain (with IS ideas for each primary activity)
  • Step 4 Benchmarking (pick 3 metrics and targets)
  • Step 5 Choose a Competitive Strategy
  • Step 6 Run / Grow / Transform plan (very beginner friendly)
  • Step 7 Extended Value Chain + Ethics Check
  • Step 8 Final 1-page plan

Choose one organization (real or imaginary):

  • a small online store
  • a gym
  • a coffee shop
  • a nonprofit

Requirements: 500

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