Project 5: Nike Leveraging Technology For Growth: Problem Statement
Project 5: Nike Leveraging Technology For Growth: Problem Statement
Project 5: Nike Leveraging Technology For Growth: Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Overview and Summary
Nike Inc. is one of the leading companies in the world known for its athletic
Nike is renowned for its global marketing campaigns and consistent product
sales. On September 8, 1969, Nike became a legal entity. The company's top
seven product categories are running, basketball, football, men's and women's
Additionally, it creates items for children and other sporting and leisure pursuits
like baseball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, cricket, and other hobbies. The Nike
Nike has realized that technology is taking over the world and that they must
innovate their products and be market leaders in order to survive and remain
Current State:
Nike's revenue for the three months ending May 31, 2022, was $12.234 billion, a
0.89 percent decrease from the previous year. Nike's revenue for the year
ending May 31, 2022, was $46.710 billion, an increase of 4.88 percent from the
previous year. Nike's annual revenue in 2022 was $46.71 billion, a 4.88 percent
increase from 2021. Nike's 2021 annual sales of $44.538 billion were a 19.08
percent rise over 2020. In comparison to 2019, Nike's yearly sales in 2020 were
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year/602456/#:~:text=The%20sports%20giant%20is%20now,(from%2035%25%2
0now).
Future State
According to Nike's chief financial officer, Matt Friend, the sports giant
anticipates revenue exceeding $50 billion in 2022. Nike is focusing on digital and
Nike has realized that to sustain and stay relevant in the market, they need to
they need to leverage technology and improve or launch new products to meet
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year/602456/#:~:text=The%20sports%20giant%20is%20now,(from%2035%25%2
0now).
Task
their key pain points. This customer segment could be any segment
2. This vision drives the DNA of the product. Each feature should follow the
vision philosophy. A vision should define the brand and position the
product.
3. Research, identify, and prioritize features and prioritize them. Provide
Identify the pitfalls and concerns that users might face. Explain the
pitfalls of the smart shoe. This would help you understand key decisions