Project Title: Linkgear, LLC - Go-to-Market Strategy

Lorri Cornett

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Project Title Linkgear, LLC - Go-to-Market Strategy
Project Topics Marketing Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Skills & Expertise Brand Strategy Business Analysis & Strategy Customer Success Dropshipping & Order Processing ECommerce Website Development Logistics & Supply Chain Management Market Research Marketing Strategy Quantitative Research Sales & Business Development Search Engine Marketing Supply Chain & Logistics Project Management
Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity
The challenge lies in the specificity of the market and the narrow parameters for the preferred manufacturing and sales channels:  US-based manufacturing and sales through independent/local cycling shops and the Linkgear ecommerce site. 
The opportunity is to create a strategy and plan that recognizes the community ethos of cyclists and their resources of choice and the corporate goals of sustainability and support of local businesses and US  manufacturing.


Project Synopsis: Activities/Actions Required
Market Research: cycling demographics, cycling retail landscape and current cycling industry brand components and strategies.
Logistics/Supply Chain: Analysis of and recommendations on options for manufacturing-to-customer strategy (sales, distribution,  fulfillment.)
Project Synopsis: Expected Results
Go-to-market strategy utilizing current brand kit components and incorporating purchasing, supply chain and logistics plan.


Project Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Initial Onboarding Information

Apr 24 2024 Other

Stevens Brand Guidelines

May 16 2024 Other

First Day of Classes & Academic Calendar

May 16 2024 Event

Midterm Presentation Information

Jul 01 2024 Other

Midterm Evaluation: Student Temperature Check

Jul 25 2024, 23:59 PM Evaluation

Midterm Presentation Submission: July 2024

Jul 25 2024, 23:59 PM Other

Final Presentation Information

Aug 12 2024 Other

Final Survey: Student Feedback Form

Aug 26 2024, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Evaluation

Final Presentation Submission: August 2024

Aug 26 2024, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Action Item

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