The Key Problem Facing Nespresso in Implementing a "Razors and Blades

question 47

Multiple Choice

The key problem facing Nespresso in implementing a "razors and blades" strategy for its Nespresso system is that:

• A)It has been unable to prevent the emergence of other suppliers of Nespresso-compatible coffee capsules
• B)Its Nespresso coffee machines are manufactured under license by other companies
• C)Keurig Green Mountain is the market leader for capsule coffee systems in the US
• D)The high cost of Nespresso capsules compared to traditionally-packaged coffee

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