REPOSITIONING: HOW TO TURN YOUR STRENGTHS INTO PROFITABLE GROWTH

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Repositioning is the process of refocusing the capabilities on the right challenge and redefining the value proposition. This article shares Swatch's origin story. The Swiss watch industry faced a crisis in the 80s due to the rise of Japanese quartz technology that threatened its traditional mechanical watches. Swiss watchmakers responded by repositioning their capabilities and creating the Swatch — a colorful, disposable fashion accessory that appealed to a new market segment. This successful repositioning, achieved by refocusing internal capabilities and offering a compelling value prop, saved the Swiss watch industry from collapsing.