A Drapery Manufacturer Has Experienced Difficulty Attracting Customers to Its

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A drapery manufacturer has experienced difficulty attracting customers to its showroom. Competitors are advertising online with discounts and free installation, and the company's sole supplier of silks and tapestries has increased prices. Additionally, competitive draperies made overseas with cheaper silks are entering the marketplace. The drapery manufacturer is faced with a planning challenge addressed in Porter's Five Forces.

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