2015 BTDM 2015 Regionals Event
2015 BTDM 2015 Regionals Event
Team Event
CAREER CLUSTER
Marketing/Supply Chain Management
INSTRUCTIONAL AREA
Product/Service Management
CAREER CLUSTER
Marketing/Supply Chain Management
INSTRUCTIONAL AREA
Product/Service Management
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2014 DECA Ontario Regionals BTDM15
Team Event
BUYING AND MERCHANDISING
TEAM DECISION MAKING EVENT
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
The event will be presented to you through your reading of the General Performance
Indicators, Specific Performance Indicators and Case Study Situation. You will have up to 30
minutes to review this information and prepare your presentation. You may make notes to
use during your presentation.
You will have up to 10 minutes to make your presentation to the judge (you may have more
than one judge), followed by up to 5 minutes to answer the judge’s questions. All members
of the team must participate in the presentation, as well as answer the questions.
Turn in all of your notes and event materials when you have completed the event.
Communications skills—the ability to exchange information and ideas with others through
writing, speaking, reading or listening
Analytical skills—the ability to derive facts from data, findings from facts, conclusions from
findings and recommendations from conclusions
Production skills—the ability to take a concept from an idea and make it real
Teamwork—the ability to be an effective member of a productive group
Priorities/time management—the ability to determine priorities and manage time commitments
Economic competencies
Explain the nature and scope of the product/service management function.
Identify factors in the sourcing decision (where to buy the branded products).
Generate product ideas.
Explain the concept of product mix.
Explain the nature of corporate branding.
Explain the concept of inventory management.
Explain key factors in building a clientele.
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CASE STUDY SITUATION
You are to assume the roles of directors of merchandising at CONESTOGA RIDERS, an
Canadian motorcycle manufacturer. The CEO of the company (judge) has asked you to decide
what kind of merchandise to offer that will bring customers into the shops and build the brand.
CONESTOGA RIDERS has a twenty year history of being the second most popular motorcycle
brand in the country. While the brand name CONESTOGA RIDERS is not nearly as popular as
the number one motorcycle brand in the country, sales have been steady and customer ratings
soar.
CONESTOGA RIDERS specializes in light and middleweight motorcycles while the number
one brand specializes in heavy weight. This sole difference has divided the market;
CONESTOGA RIDERS’S customers’ average age is 35 years old and the number one
motorcycle brand’s customers’ age is 46 years old.
The number one motorcycle brand has an extremely large product mix that is wildly successful.
Each showroom gives equal space to branded products such as clothing for all ages, accessories
for pets, barware, grills and grilling accessories, coolers, coffee mugs, frames, jewelry, pajamas,
wallets, belts, luggage and even small furniture. Customers stop into the showrooms often to
purchase branded merchandise, even if not in the market for a motorcycle.
The CEO of CONESTOGA RIDERS (judge) would like to add merchandise to CONESTOGA
RIDERS shops that will bring customers in, even if not buying a motorcycle. The CEO (judge)
wants the new merchandise to build brand loyalty and the brand itself.
The CEO is concerned with inventory management, having the right product in the right place at
the right time. Having not enough inventory or too much inventory is a problem.
The CEO of CONESTOGA RIDERS (judge) would like your team to determine:
three products that CONESTOGA RIDERS can sell in showrooms
how to ensure there is enough inventory of the new branded products in the showrooms
without overstocking or stocking out
what factors should be considered in the decision on where these products could be
sourced from
how the merchandise targets CONESTOGA RIDERS customers
how the merchandise will build brand loyalty
how the CONESTOGA RIDERS brand will be positioned with addition of merchandise
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You will present your recommendations and explanations to the CEO (judge) in a meeting to
take place in the CEO’s (judge’s) office. The CEO (judge) will begin the meeting by greeting
you and asking to hear your ideas. After you have presented your recommendations and
explanations and have answered the CEO’s (judge’s) questions, the CEO (judge) will conclude
the meeting by thanking you for your work.
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JUDGE’S INSTRUCTIONS
You are to assume the role of CEO at CONESTOGA RIDERS, an Canada Canadian motorcycle
manufacturer. You have asked the directors of merchandising (participant team) to decide what
kind of merchandise to offer that will bring customers into the shops and build the brand.
CONESTOGA RIDERS has a twenty year history of being the second most popular motorcycle
brand in the country. While the brand name CONESTOGA RIDERS is not nearly as popular as
the number one motorcycle brand in the country, sales have been steady and customer ratings
soar.
CONESTOGA RIDERS specializes in light and middleweight motorcycles while the number
one brand specializes in heavy weight. This sole difference has divided the market;
CONESTOGA RIDERS’S customerscustomers’ average age is 35 years old and the number one
motorcycle brand’s customers’ age is 46 years old.
The number one motorcycle brand has an extremely large product mix that is wildly successful.
Each showroom gives equal space to branded products such as clothing for all ages, accessories
for pets, barware, grills and grilling accessories, coolers, coffee mugs, frames, jewelry, pajamas,
wallets, belts, luggage and even small furniture. Customers stop into the showrooms often to
purchase branded merchandise, even if not in the market for a motorcycle.
You would like to add merchandise to CONESTOGA RIDERS shops that will bring customers
in, even if not buying a motorcycle. You want the new merchandise to build brand loyalty and
the brand itself.
You are concerned with inventory management, having the right product in the right place at the
right time. Having not enough inventory or too much inventory is a problem.
You would like the directors of merchandise (participant team) to determine:
three products that CONESTOGA RIDERS can sell in showrooms
how to ensure there is enough inventory of these products in the showrooms without
overstocking or stocking out
what factors should be considered in the decision on where these products could be
sourced from
how the merchandise targets CONESTOGA RIDERS customers
how the merchandise will build brand loyalty
how the CONESTOGA RIDERS brand will be positioned with addition of merchandise
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After the directors of merchandising (participant team) have presented their recommendations
you are to ask the following questions of each participant team:
1. Should we offer the products on our website?
Should we offer customization of products (iei.e. color to match motorcycle) to suit each
customer? How can we do that without increasing inventory and costs?
2. Will our shop employees need any additional training?
Once the directors of merchandising (participant team) have answered your questions, you will
conclude the meeting by thanking them for their work.
You are not to make any comments after the event is over except to thank the participants.
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JUDGING THE PRESENTATION
Team members, assuming the role of a management team for the business represented, will analyze a case
situation related to the chosen occupational area. The team will make decisions regarding the situation,
and then make an oral presentation to the judge. The role of the judge is that of an executive for the
business.
Participants will be evaluated according to the Evaluation Form.
Please place the name and identification number label on the Scantron sheet (unless it has already been
done for you).
Participants will have a 30minute preparation period and may make notes to use during the roleplay.
During the first 10 minutes of the presentation (after introductions), the team will present their analysis,
their decisions and the rationale behind the decisions. Allow the teams to complete this portion without
interruption, unless you are asked to respond.
During the next 5 minutes, you may ask questions of the team to determine their understanding of the
situation presented. Each member of each team should respond to at least one question. To ensure
fairness, you must ask each team the same questions. After asking the standard questions, you may ask
other questions for clarification specific to the current team.
After the questioning period, please thank the team and state that they will be notified of your decision
soon. Then complete the Evaluation Form, making sure to record a score for all categories. The maximum
score for the evaluation is 100 points. The presentation will be weighted at twice (2 times) the value of
the exam scores.
A maximum score of “Exceeds Expectations” in any category means that, in your opinion, the
information is presented effectively and creatively; nothing more could be expected of an employee.
A “Meets Expectations” rating means that the information is present well. Though there may be a few
minor problems or omissions, they are not significant. Creativity, however, is not shown to any great
degree. A combined total score of 70 or better on the written and presentation sections will earn the
participant team DECA’s Certificate of Excellence at the international conference.
A “Below Expectations” score means that the information presented does not meet minimum standards of
acceptability.
A “Little/No Value” score means either that some major flaw has been noted that damages the
effectiveness of the presentation (this may be a major omission, a serious misstatement or any other major
flaw) or that the information presented is of no value (does not help the presentation at all).
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We hope you are impressed by the quality of the work of these potential managers. If you have any
suggestions for improving the event, please mention them to your series director.
We thank you for your help.
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BUYING AND MERCHANDISING TEAM Participant: _____________________________
DECISION MAKING, 2015
Participant: _____________________________
JUDGE’S EVALUATION FORM
EVENT I.D. Number: ____________________________
INSTRUCTIONAL AREA
Product/Service Management