18 Mar What is one activity that Panera is promoting to further differentiate itself from the competition as discussed in the video?
Ron Shaich, founder and CEO of Panera Bread, discusses strategy and management in the following video:
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Considering a SWOT Analysis, what strengths and opportunities exist for Panera?
What weaknesses and threats exist?
What are the primary components of Panera Bread’s value chain?
Core competencies are those capabilities that are difficult, if not impossible, to duplicate. Identify one Panera Bread competency that is difficult for competitors to duplicate. Explain why this competency gives Panera a competitive edge or differentiation.
Panera Bread and Whole Foods face similar external forces. Identify at least two such forces and explain how both companies are addressing these external forces.
Visit the Panera Bread website. What is one activity that Panera is promoting to further differentiate itself from the competition as discussed in the video?
