Case Study "Blue Nile and Diamond Retailing PowerPoint® presentation, business and finance help

Read the Case Study "Blue Nile and Diamond Retailing" in Supply Chain Management Strategy, Planning and Operations, Chopra and Meindl Chapter 4.

Prepare an 8- to 10-slide PowerPoint® presentation that address the following:

• Definethe key success factors in diamond retailing for Blue Nile, Zale's, andTiffany's as it measured for key industry success factors.
• BlueNile carries more than 30,000 stones priced at $2,500 or higher while60% of the products sold from the Tiffany web site are prices around$200.  Which of the two products categories is better suited to thestrengths of the online channel?  Why?  Support your answer with courseconcepts and examples.
• With their focus on selling high-endjewelry, Tiffany stores have thrived. In contrast, Zale's 2006 upscalestrategy failed. What do you think caused this failure?
• Which of the three companies do you think is best structured to deal with weak economic times?
• What advice would you give to each of the three companies regarding their respective strategies and structures?

Include speaker notes on each slide.

Cite your references according to APA guidelines.