Calyx and Corrolla

This is a group assignment and it is due at the start of the Week 7 class. After reading the case, please answer the following questions.

Your submission should be not more than 4 pages, in 12 pt. font and double spaced. You may also include up to two pages of appendix or exhibits if necessary. You may use the following discussion questions as possible guides for the case analysis.

1. What is the gap in market structure (where is the business opportunity coming from given the distribution channel) for Calyx & Corolla's business model?

a. The gap lies in the current distribution model for flowers involving too many players, which in turn involves too much time. This decreases the lifespan for the flowers once the customers has made the purchase

b. By providing a system which allows the customer to receive the product directly from the grower, the consumer receives a product that has been cut form the plant much more recently and thus their flowers are fresher and more likely to last longer, thus improving customer satisfaction with the product.

c. In addition, but cutting out pieces of the distribution chain, C & C offers the grower a greater opportunity for growing their business and C & C makes a better margin off of their business

d. As a consortium, FTD has limited ability to establish business relationships. C & C has an opportunity to work with partners directly to provide added value to the business model through more efficient shipping mechanisms (e.g. Sunday delivery), or stronger relationships with growers, thus potentially greater reliability of delivery of rare flowers, flowers during low supply, etc. In addition, there are better opportunities for co-branding due to the ability