Case Analysis: Cycles Devinci

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Case Analysis: Cycles Devinci

Q1. What is Devinci’s position within the industry? How does it benefit from that position?

Ans. Devinci is a bike manufacturer, which focused on the quality of their bikes, brand
loyalty and superior services offered to their retailers in order to differentiate itself from the
other groups in market like Giant & Merida. Moreover bring an overall manufacturer of bike
i.e. from design to all its parts and accessories, it has several competitive advantages in the
industry. Following is VRIN framework analysis about Devinci’s competitive advantage.

Non-
Resources & Inimitabl Substitutabl
Capabilities Valuable Rare e e Implications
Network of commercial
agents, distributors and Yes No No Yes Competitive
retailers Advantage
Competitive
Yes No No Yes
Aluminium frames Advantage
Competitive
Yes Yes No Yes
Location advantage Advantage
Diverse Product Temporary
Yes No No No
Portfolio Advantage
Competitively Priced Competitive
Yes No No Yes
Products Advantage
Competitive
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brand Loyalty Advantage
Research & Competitive
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Development Advantage
Competitive
Yes No Yes Yes
Quality Assurance Advantage
Temporary
Yes No No No
Promotion Strategy Advantage
Competitive
Yes No Yes Yes
Skilled Workforce Advantage

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