Academy Project Updates

[Katharine Eldridge]

Hi all-

The WCC board has proposed meeting Thursday at 8am for our update. Can everyone let me know if you are available then? 

I also just started a google document for everyone to start filling in updates (key highlights of any analysis you've done or a status update) for each section in preparation of that update. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EOWCdcj2yqah4fuybEFDnicENJLVBxhekWO9PZhfpe8/edit?hl=en&authkey=CI_0qa8H

Thanks!

-Katharine

[Theresa Bradley]

Hi Katharine,

I can definitely make it this Thursday at 8am, although unfortunately not tomorrow morning (were we planning on meeting?).

Thank you so much for putting this Google doc together -- is it safe to assume that what's there for the Situation Overview is enough for Thursday's purposes, or should more be added now? Otherwise, I'll look forward to filling that section in ahead of our Nov 21 meeting.

Best wishes and thanks,
theresa

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Subject: Academy Project Updates

[Theresa Bradley]

Sorry to spam, but Jie, if you'd want any help compiling the Customer Research portion, just let me know anytime. take care!

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[Miller, Lauren]

I can make it- but have an appointment at 9:30. Any idea how long the meeting should last?

I will try to look over some of Hank’s information before then as well.

Thanks!

Lauren

[Theresa Bradley]

Sorry, just to confirm, this meeting with the WCC board would be in Huntsman? I'd unfortunately also have a 9:00 am class...

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[Tsuei, Jannie]

If anyone wants more information from Hank I can forward along the additional reports I’ve received – but I have yet to find time to process them.

[Miller, Lauren]

I would appreciate that. Thanks!

Lm

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[Witek, Katelyn]

I can't seem to edit the google doc... not like I have THAT much to add, but in case anyone wants to brief them - I'm looking at merchandising trends for natural science gift shops and analyzing what seems to be selling well and what doesn't. Also looking to see if there's any room for expanding a certain category they already carry - one that sells well with good margins (ie jewlery, branded merchandise). Also going to look through the inventory data and analyze inventory turn on certain items (if possible with the data we have) and see which items look profitable. Will look into branching into a "home goods" section for sustainable merchandise, what the margins may look like, etc. Sadly I haven't done much because of recruiting, but will work furiously at the last minute (great, I know).  

Katelyn Witek

MBA Candidate | Class of 2012

The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

kwi...@wharton.upenn.edu

Phone: (203) 648-6847

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