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S1E16: Southwest Airlines Case Study

S1E16: Southwest Airlines Case Study

FromStrategy Simplified


S1E16: Southwest Airlines Case Study

FromStrategy Simplified

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Jul 1, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Southwest Airlines, beloved by many for its fun-loving culture, low ticket prices, and non-existent baggage fees, finds its 40 straight years of profitabilty at risk due to COVID-19. Like all airlines, the company faces strong economic headwinds. Can Southwest stay above water amidst alarmingly low flight occupancy and a drastic dip in leisure travelers? Does the company have the balance sheet strength to sustain it through this economic crisis? We're sharing our honest thoughts on all this and more as Jenny Rae breaks down Southwest's business model and what they need to prioritize to survive Coronavirus.Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnership
Released:
Jul 1, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

When we asked Fortune 1000 managers what skill differentiated a top performer, "a focus on what is important" was the #1 answer. The ability to identify what is most important separates strategists from analysts. Welcome to Strategy Simplified - we slice through business jargon to get to the simple heart of business strategy. Hosted by the senior leadership team of Management Consulted - ex-Bain consultant and successful tech entrepreneur Jenny Rae Le Roux, MC COO Namaan Mian, and ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight - Strategy Simplified uses case studies and conversations to apply business strategy concepts. What does Disney's cost structure tell us about Disney+? Can Uber ever be profitable? What does an iced coffee company have to do with U.S. car manufacturers? Enter the world of Strategy Simplified and find out.