Introduction and instructions: In this Assignment you have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of concepts from your reading as applied to a simulation. First read the background concerning the scenario Adaptive Sports Global (ASG) company. Then view the simulation provided all the way through to gain a glimpse of what it might be like to work as a marketing product line manager in a well-funded startup company.
The second simulation will provide details you need to understand to more successfully complete the Assignment. Once you have thoroughly viewed the second simulation at least once, address the required checklist items below to complete the Assignment.
Choose one of three product lines listed below for which you want to be responsible. Then respond to all the checklist items.
The first products within each of these three product lines that ASG will introduce to the market in three months (in the colors of red, navy, white, blue, black, green, and grey-unless otherwise stipulated) are:
Snowboards (ultra-aqua; navy; grey with logo) with lightweight retractable legs that become benches.
Product line 2. Spring/Summer/Fall line:
Boat and parasailing sails that adapt to wind, rain, and temperature conditions. They come in sizes for standard craft and in several colors. Parasails also double as tents.
Tennis rackets that convert to racquetball rackets with a collapsible shaft that stays stable under any normal use impact conditions.
Hiking/walking shoes (brown or black) that are waterproof but breathable and elevate when thick mud or rain are detected.
Surf boards (white/blue stripes; blue, white stripes) that have collapsible legs to convert to beach lounges.
Product line 3. Apparel: Hats, helmets, vests, and jackets (male and female lines): Fabrics and materials that adapt to the wearer’s temperature as well as the ambient temperature and that are sustainably made in the United States (US).
Checklist: Based on your analysis of the information provided regarding ASG and the simulation details provided above:
Describe the company’s core competencies based on the limited information in the scenario.
Provide a general company SWOT analysis based on the company scenario.
Explain which of Porter’s three overall marketing strategies from the Learning Activity the company should use, and why.
Identify your chosen ASG product line.
Summarize the competition to your chosen product line as found on the Internet.
Explain the distribution strategy that should be used for this product line. Should ASG consider strategic alliances for your product line? Why or why not?
Analyze how your chosen marketing strategy (from Porter) shown above impacts what the 4 P’s will be for one (1) of the products from your chosen product line.
Respond in a minimum 350- to 500-word document in Microsoft® Word® in addition to the title and reference pages using APA format and citation style.
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The Adaptive Sports Global (ASG) product line selected for this organization is the athletic apparel category. The competition within this sector is moderately high within global markets (Desbordes, 2014). The sports equipment manufacturing industry is estimated to be growing at a rapid rate worldwide. Also, since ASG is producing the products within the United States, competition is more aggressive in the U.S sports equipment sector. However, untapped markets make it worthwhile for startups such as ASG to enter the industry.
The distribution strategy that should be used for athletic apparel products
A direct-distribution strategy should be utilized for athletic apparel products. The sports equipment industry is highly concentrated with large chain stores that have already acquired the indirect distribution strategy (Mankiw, 2020). This approach is most suitable for Adaptive Sports Global (ASG) since it will mi minimize distribution costs, thus making their products affordable for customers. In addition, ASG should not consider forming a strategic alliance with retailers.
