Table of Contents
Executive Summary 1
Dissolution of Blue Ridge Spain 1
Restructuring Management Based on Growth 2
LARGE GROWTH POTENTIAL 2 MEDIUM GROWTH POTENTIAL 2
SUSTAINABLE SIZE MARKETS 2
Growth Plans for Spain 3
Strategic Alternatives 3
EQUITY BASED STRATEGY 3
NONE-EQUITY BASED STRATEGY 4
Executive Summary
International business meshes across multiple domains most notably market entry strategies and sociocultural variances. Factoring in those two critical aspects and giving them the right amount of attention is the separating line between success and failure. Terralumen, Blue Ridge, and Delta are all successful companies; However, by not observing the basic requirements of
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Delta’s attempted method of dissolution would have ultimately lost because of two factors: 1) lack of understanding of the Spanish culture and preference, as well as, 2) their lack of restaurant experience. Further, it would decrease the chances of future successes in Spain since their dissolution strategy will certainly be known across many industries and political networks. This would make Delta’s ability to establish new contacts, find and purchase property, apply for a food license, hiring qualified local managers, gaining new customers and opening new stores a difficult and costly undertaking.
As stated by Costas, Delta has insufficient capital for its planned expansion (BRS p.12) which is required if it was to venture on its own in Spain. No longer having a partner, Delta would be required to put up 100% of the costs necessary to expand the business, rather than the 50% previously required. Without the contacts Terralumen has, these costs would likely rise as well. The real estate market requires extensive knowledge, and without this knowledge, they will likely pay a large premium.
Restructuring Management Based on Growth
Delta seems to be following a pure P&G philosophy of employing overseas the same policies and procedures that work at home (MGE p.345). P&G techniques have historically erred because of a lack of knowledge in business culture as in the
Delta became the only airline to own and control its reservations system, which is key to operations. In 2014, Bastian stated “We have also moved toward vertical integration (and better management of fuel costs) by acquiring an oil refinery—a decision that shocked both aviation and oil industry observers” (Anderson, Richard H). Rather than be controlled by producers, Delta took matters into its own hands and gained full control over its supply chain. Over the past few years, Delta managed to expand its oil team to include several crude traders and the former president of Total Gas & Power North America (Anderson, Richard H). These innovative changes have allowed Delta’s average cost of fuel per gallon to remain five to 10 cents less than the industry’s for over two years now. Appendix B illustrates Delta’s road to redemption in greater
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