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Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Published by: RSM Case Development Centre
Originally published in: 2020
Version: November 2019
Length: 15 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

This teaching case focuses on the expansion of the online supermarket, Picnic, in Germany. It targets the development of numerous concepts in economics and business such as marketing strategies and profitability. The case starts with an introduction to the company, Picnic and the protagonist, Michiel Muller followed by the discussion on the location of the expansion, Germany. The next point of focus is competitive analysis of the industry to understand the position of Picnic in Germany. The subsequent part of the case is concerned with the supply chain and logistics of the company which discusses the optimisation algorithms and the unique delivery system of the company. The case concludes with a brainstorming session on the problems Picnic faced during expansion and might face in the future.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2018 - present.

Geographical setting

Region:
Europe
Country:
Germany

Featured company

Picnic
Employees:
1001-5000
Industry:
Online supermarket

Featured protagonist

  • Michiel Muller (male)

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Abstract

This teaching case focuses on the expansion of the online supermarket, Picnic, in Germany. It targets the development of numerous concepts in economics and business such as marketing strategies and profitability. The case starts with an introduction to the company, Picnic and the protagonist, Michiel Muller followed by the discussion on the location of the expansion, Germany. The next point of focus is competitive analysis of the industry to understand the position of Picnic in Germany. The subsequent part of the case is concerned with the supply chain and logistics of the company which discusses the optimisation algorithms and the unique delivery system of the company. The case concludes with a brainstorming session on the problems Picnic faced during expansion and might face in the future.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate courses.

Settings

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2018 - present.

Geographical setting

Region:
Europe
Country:
Germany

Featured company

Picnic
Employees:
1001-5000
Industry:
Online supermarket

Featured protagonist

  • Michiel Muller (male)

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