Your Boss, Kerry Miller, Has Asked You to Analyze the Soft

question 146

Multiple Choice

Your boss, Kerry Miller, has asked you to analyze the soft drink industry using Porter's five forces model.Which of the following represents a substitute product in the soft drink industry?

• A)Pepsi requires stores that carry Pepsi products to commit to minimum orders of 1,000 cases.
• B)Walmart negotiates a lower cost per bottle from Coke in exchange for premium shelf space in every Walmart store.
• C)Zevia Natural Diet Soda begins selling directly over the Internet.
• D)Vitamin water, fruit juice, coffee are all beverage options available to consumers.

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Definitions:

Problem Seeker

An individual or entity that proactively looks for potential issues or challenges before they escalate, to address them early.

Anticipated Need

Expectation of a requirement or demand in the future, often based on current trends or forecasts.

New Product Line

A group of related products that are offered by a company to address customer needs in a particular market segment, often involving the introduction of innovations or expanding the brand's reach.

Innate Fears

Fears that are instinctively present from birth, not requiring personal experiences to be triggered.