Problem: Research a company that recently introduced a new product or service.  You cannot use the same company strategy that was previously used.  Prepare a brief analysis of the company's strategy while discussing the following issues:

1. The type of strategy employed to introduce the new product and whether the new product or service was properly timed to the market;

2. The uniqueness of the product or service and how it differentiates from its competition;

3. The effect of the new product or service on the company's value chain;

4. Did the company have all the necessary resources to correctly and fully implement its strategy; and

5. Did the company need to form a partnership or strategic alliance to support the implementation of its strategy.

Additional Information:

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