Mavi Jeans Case Study Final

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MAVI JEANS CASE STUDY BY Willie Leggett DEVRY UNIVERSITY MAVI JEANS, US.MAVI.COM, Clothing/textile industry Background and History Mavi jeans was founded in 1991 in Istanbul, Turkey. Since its conception, MAVI has been one of only a handful of companies to successfully integrate their brand name with Mediterranean culture, resulting in a very unique product that has since become appealing to multiple nations on a worldwide basis. A subsidiary of Erak (a manufacturing company and supplier of materials to other well known brands), Mavi jeans was brought to life with an inherent competitive advantage because its producer was already knowledgeable of the textile industries complicated affairs, boasting well established relationships and a pool of valuable resources to help with cross cultural integration. CEO- Ersin Akarlilar Revenue: 747 million (in 2014) ANALYSIS VIA PORTER’S FIVE FORCES MODEL The threat of new entrants is reasonably high in the clothing industry, considering that textiles are one of Turkey’s most lucrative exports and the readily available raw materials that can be used locally. However, due to the fact that there are thousands of textile companies operating successfully, the fact that new entrants can come into the industry doesn’t necessarily make them a threat in this case. To distinguish itself from other clothing companies, MAVI jeans has control over the entire fabrication process, a fact that they proudly depict on their website. The bargaining power of buyers is important because their consumer base is where they make their profit. MAVI jeans has worked with many designers and recruited different clothing experts from multiple cultures to ensure that they stay ahead in terms of fashion, design, and comfort. The bargaining power of suppliers has a significant influence as well because the company needs the

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