Business Strategy: Strategic Analysis for Irresistible Cakes

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Irresistible Cakes
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Alex Jasu
Manager
4
Project
Academic experience
240 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Data analysis Market research Competitive analysis Marketing strategy Artificial intelligence
Skills
business operations strategic analysis business strategies management artificial intelligence sales
Details

Irresistible Cakes has experienced a downturn in revenue over the past seven months, with a notable decline in wedding cake sales over the last decade. This project aims to identify the underlying factors contributing to these trends by analyzing historical and market data. Students will explore potential reasons for the decline, such as changing consumer preferences, increased competition, or economic factors. Additionally, the project will focus on developing strategic business solutions to address these issues, including adopting current trends or differentiating the brand to stabilize and increase revenue. The project also involves investigating how AI can be leveraged to enhance business operations, drawing insights from industry practices. Students will have access to a wealth of data provided by Irresistible Cakes to support their analysis and recommendations.

Deliverables

The project deliverables include a comprehensive report detailing the analysis of historical and market data, identifying key factors contributing to the revenue decline. Students will also present strategic recommendations to address these issues, including potential AI tools and technologies that could be implemented. Additionally, a presentation summarizing findings and proposed strategies will be delivered to Irresistible Cakes' management team.

Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

About the company

Company
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Food & beverage, Consumer goods & services
Representation
Small Business Immigrant-Owned

Irresistible Cakes, or iCakes, is the GTA’s oldest and premium quality special event cake manufacturer. We provide wedding cakes, bridal cakes, baby shower cakes, birthday cakes, baptism cakes, communion cakes, confirmation cakes, engagement cakes, corporate cakes, Christmas cakes and more.

All of our products are nut-free, lactose-free, trans-fat-free, and free from all animal-derived products (except for egg), including gelatin and meat. We also provide eggless cakes, which taste exactly like our regular cakes!