Mga Bratz
Expand your Focus to previously unnoticed Search Targets to cut costs
New breakthrough cost of the solution reducers often a lack of confidence as they begin. If Consequently, they reap in gross inefficiencies as an easy target.
In such activities, it is not unusual for a breakthrough solution possible by simply applying methods known since the year 1920. This approach is unfortunate because the solver will often feel that innovative solutions exist to reduce costs Only a few places where horrible results occur.
However, this move to focus the main activities of an organization, and you can have more impact with a solution than a thousand activities.
Thinking about the toy industry as an example. A new breakthrough cost reduction focus on finding cheaper providers for low-volume toy 20 times faster. If the unit accounted for less than one tenth of 1 percent of a sales organization, these savings can only succeed in eliminating a few salaries.
Compare that to the potential of selling new toy 20 times higher from the same development effort, and you see the point about how much more valuable such a focus would be.
A recent example among the puppets impressed me with the availability of better development methods in what appears to mature industries. Barbie dolls had dominated the American toy market over 50 years.
These dolls were made for something like the second wife Donald's Trump, Marla Maples. If scaled up to adult size, Barbie would be about six meters, two centimeters long. Her measurements on the scale of an adult woman would have swerved to the unrealistically large for breast and bra sizes with a waist that barely existed.
If you saw someone in real life like Barbie, she would be in danger of fall forward. Clearly, this version of Barbie did not look like all little girls anyone had ever seen. Girls tend to play with Barbie as they would have a pretty mama pop.
MGA Entertainment was a small factor in the toy business, but was looking for ways to grow. The business owner found that his not-so-young daughter Barbie dolls attractive when she wanted to play dolls with her friends.
At the age of 7 to 11 levels, more girls would pretend dolls are friends whose activities to undertake. Barbie clearly looked like a mother, no friend.
MGA decided to create a line of dolls that would facilitate friend-oriented games. Bratz have big heads, teen-like bodies, and lots of teen clothing. They also come in all shades of skin color and hair, just like real girls.
Girls in the "intermediate" phase, between his little girls and teenagers, quickly took this Bratz with a vengeance. Within three years, Bratz became the number one selling doll brand in the United States, and an annual turnover exceeding one billion U.S. dollars. That's quite a hit for the Tiny Toy company.
By shifting the focus of the development of toys like other toy companies to examine what the children found missing from the current dolls, MGA Entertainment was able to reduce the cost of developing a new toy to reduce by more than 95 percent as percentage of sales. Note that by making such a critical activity more effective, MGA also expanded its income so much that other cost-saving opportunities are now much bigger, too.
Observe, also from this example of the improvement of product that does not entail any cost breakthrough spend less for something. U may spend the same amount, but never more than 20 times. In the case of MGA Entertainment, the move allowed the company to reach more than 50 times.
As you can see that might mean creating new product or service development more productive one of the most highly leveraged areas for a breakthrough cost reduction solutions. Yet most organizations zelden looking more effective in developing new services as a cost-improvement opportunity.
Traditionally, most people think of cost opportunities as the most concentrated in activities that offer to provide, in initiating outsourcing and improving information technology. These initial reactions of the place where to draw attention to cost usually reflect stalled thinking.
Here are the top areas for potential cost savings in most organizations I have studied:
-The development of new listings
-Accelerate clients' trial supply
Growing awareness of the offer
Increasing availability of and access to supply
Reducing capital-intensity of the offer
Increase of low-cost capital
-Eliminating defects that harm customers and other stakeholders
As a result, I encourage you in establishing your checkup plans to ensure that all these areas groundbreaking cost solution attention on a frequent basis. Of course you have to add in other areas that may be important to your organization than for most other organizations.
About the Author
Donald Mitchell is an author of seven books including Adventures of an Optimist, The 2,000 Percent Squared Solution, The 2,000 Percent Solution, The 2,000 Percent Solution Workbook, The Irresistible Growth Enterprise, and The Ultimate Competitive Advantage. Read about creating breakthroughs through 2,000 percent solutions and receive tips by e-mail by registering for free at
http://www.2000percentsolution.com .
I bulk Bratz?
I discovered that bratz are gonna be taken over by Mattel, and some still MGA logo on them. So I try as much as possible mga brats quality at least as possible before it get taken over? im hoping that the value of MGA brats will shoot up and sick and ill wait a rich mwahaha long time I eventually become a valuable
I made sure all the ones I wanted when I heard the news in February now. I am a huge collector Bratz approximately 130 (that's only counting the teenage girls). I would go out and buy one you're really interested in it because I have noticed that little by little the Bratz section is getting smaller. If you do not know, MGA has come up with a new line called "Moxie Girlz". They look a bit like bratz but honestly, they will never be as good: (
Mattel (Barbie) VS. MGA Entertainment (Bratz)
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MGA Entertainment Bratz Super-Stylin’ Runway Disco 2003 NRFB Nerva $249.95 |
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Bratz Super-Stylin’ Runway Disco NRFB Nevra MGA $159.95 |
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Bratz Boyz Formal Funk Eitan NRFB MGA Limited Edition Prom 2003 $124.95 |
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2001 MGA Bratz First 1st Edition Sasha 10″ Doll NRFB $119.98 |
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RARE MGA ENTERTAINMENT, INC. MGA BRATZ SECRET DATE LCD ELECTRONIC GAME~USE~WORKS $89.99 |
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#1445 NRFB MGA Entertainment Target Baby Bratz 2 Pack $90.00 |
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MGA Bratz Babyz Doll- Hair flair – Fianna NEW $80.00 |
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RARE 2004 MGA ENTERTAINMENT, INC. MGA BRATZ TALIA DOLL #286820~NEW~SEAL~COMPLETE $79.99 |
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NEW IN BOX BRATZ Collector’s Edition CLOE Big 2 ft 24″ Exclusive MGA $54.95 |
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Rare Bratz World 2 Boy Male Dolls Braden & Eitan Yasmin First Date MGA Clothes $69.99 |
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Bratz Boyz Dylan NRFB 2002 MGA Entertainment $59.95 |
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New In Box Bratz Collector’s Edition CLOE 2ft Tall Exclusive MGA $44.95 |
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MGA Moxie Girlz Avery Lexa Sophina 3 Doll Set! $65.98 |
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Bratz Boyz Eitan NRFB 2003 MGA Entertainment $49.95 |
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MGA Bratz Magic Fashion Nail Cloe $58.40 |
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RARE MGA ENTERTAINMENT MGA BRATZ PASSWORD-ACTIVATED JEWELRY BOX CHEST~WORKS~USED $47.49 |
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MGA Bratz Babyz Doll- Hair flair – Yasmin NEW $50.00 |
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BRATZ DOLL LOT, FIRST EDITION! 2001 MGA, DOLLS, SHOES & CLOTHES, LOOK! $44.95 |
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11- 2001 toy MGA Bratz Dolls Clothes and shoes very good used condition $39.99 |
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New & Sealed Original MGA BRATZ FOREVER DIAMONDZ JADE DoLL & DIAMOND NECKLACE! $45.00 |
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MGA BRATZ “THE MOVIE” CLOE 12″ Doll Set + CAMERA MIB`08 $27.99 |
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MGA Bratz Babyz Doll- Hair flair – Cloe NEW $45.00 |
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4 Ever Best Friends Dolls Twin Pack By Bratz MGA Rare Top Quality Genuine Bratz $21.81 |
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Bratz Play Sportz Tennis Ace FIANNA Doll NEW MGA Disc $39.95 |
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#2843 NIB MGA Entertainment Bratz Boyz Funk Out Eitan Doll $35.99 |
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MGA BRATZ Doll YASMIN Style It! Mint In Box $46.98 |
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#2326 NRFB MGA Entertainment Bratz Funk Out Cloe Doll $35.99 |
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5 Doll 10″ Bratz MGA 2001 Mattel 12″ 1999 Outfits Shoes Hair Excellent Condition $45.95 |
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Bratz Rock Angelz Large Motorcycle Trike Toy MGA Works $24.99 |
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#1036 NIB MGA Entertainment Bratz Boyz Koby Doll $31.99 |
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MGA BRATZ FASHION ORGANIZER HATBOX LUGGAGE TRAIN CASE for DOLLS CLOTHES & SHOES $24.00 |
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COLLECTIBLE BRATZ DOLL MGA BLUE CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE BRATZ BIKE W/ HELMET $37.19 |
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New & Sealed Original MGA BRATZ CeLeBRiTieZ DANCE STAR CLOE BaLLeT DoLL $32.00 |
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New & Sealed Original MGA BRATZ PaSSioN 4 FaSHioN YASMIN ~ 2 Complete Outfits! $32.00 |
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MGA LARGE BRATZ DOLL CLOE STYLING HEAD WITH BLONDE HAIR AND TORSO MOVABLE ARMS $39.99 |
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2010 MGA Bratz 10″ Adri 10th Anniversary Fashion Doll! $39.98 |
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MGA BRATZ COWGIRLZ YASMIN NEW BOXED DOLL COLLECTIBLE GREAT GIFT! GIRLS TOY! $27.99 |
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Glamor Girl MGA 2003 Cloe Bratz Makeover Large Doll Chloe Hip n Glamorous $24.99 |
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NEW Bratz All Glammed Up Jade 10″ Doll And Accessories Style It Undo It Spiral $32.00 |
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NEW Bratz All Glammed Up Cloe 10″ Doll And Accessories Style It Undo It Spiral $32.00 |
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SASHA BIG KIDZ BRATZ 14″ DOLL MGA NIB MUSIC STARS $29.95 |
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MGA Bratz Special Feature Walking Doll, Cloe $29.99 |
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Bratz Party Play Set #501589 MIB by MGA Entertainment $24.95 |
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BRATZ DOLLS 5 GIRLS TM – 2001 MGA USED-GOOD $22.99 |
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Retired 2003 Bratz Slumber Party Collection Jade MIB NRFB MGA Manufacturer $24.99 |
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MGA BRATZ PLAY SPORTS YASMIN 12″ Doll Figure Set MIB`08 $19.99 |
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MGA LARGE BRATZ DOLL JASMINE STYLING HEAD WITH BROWN HAIR & STAR BOTTOM $34.99 |
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2010 MGA Bratz 10″ Shadi 10th Anniversary Doll NRFB! $34.98 |
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2010 MGA Bratz 10″ Sasha 10th Anniversary Fashion Doll! $34.98 |
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DANA BRATZ SPORTZ Blazin BasketBall Doll MGA NEW IN BOX $34.97 |
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LIL’ BOYZ KOBY SET – NIP – 2003 MGA – BRATZ $29.95 |
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NEW Bratz Boyz On the Mic Eitan Dragon Rock Doll MGA Moxie Boys Sealed in box $15.55 |
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BRATZ DOLL 23” TALL EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALL ORIGINAL. ”JASMYN” 2003 MGA $21.99 |
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Bratz Passion 4 Fashion Chloe Doll NRFB By MGA Extra Dress $19.99 |
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Lot Bratz Dolls & Accessories by MGA Entertainment $24.95 |
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#1527 NRFB MGA Entertainment Bratz Play Sportz X-Treme Kick Boxing Cloe Doll $22.49 |
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#1701 NRFB MGA Entertainment Bratz Play Sportz X-Treme Sky Diving Yasmin Doll $22.49 |
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NIB MGA Bratz Cowgirlz-Cloe with 2 outfits, lots extras $24.95 |
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New 10th Anniversary MGA Bratz Party 10″ Doll – Jade 6+ $24.00 |
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New 10th Anniversary MGA Bratz Party 10″ Doll Yasmin 6+ $24.00 |
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MGA Bratz Make Up Magic Sasha $30.72 |
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MGA Bratz Funk N Glow Sasha New Doll Accessories Dolls Games Toys NIB NWT $30.59 |
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MGA Bratz Featherageous Doll Sasha New Doll Accessories Dolls Games Toys NIB NWT $30.59 |
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BRATZ JADE HOT SUMMER DAYZ DAYS DOLL MGA NEW IN BOX HARD TO FIND $29.99 |
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Bratz Cloe Star Singerz By MGA Entertainment New In Box and Free Shipping HTF $29.99 |
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Bratz Yasmin Star Singerz By MGA Entertainment New In Box and Free Ship HTF $29.99 |
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BRATZ ON THE MIC CLOE MGA ENTERTAINMENT $29.99 |
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Bratz Cloe Roller Skater by MGA Entertainment $19.95 |
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NIP BRATZ HOLIDAY CLOE WITH BONUS TIARA CHRISTMAS MGA ENTERTAINMENT $29.95 |
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NIP BRATZ HOLIDAY YASMIN WITH BONUS TIARA CHRISTMAS MGA ENTERTAINMENT $29.95 |
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NIP BRATZ HOLIDAY YASMIN WITH BONUS TIARA CHRISTMAS MGA ENTERTAINMENT $29.95 |
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Bratz Birthday MGA Doll Cloe Jewelry Tiara Blonde NIP $22.99 |
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Bratz MGA Entertainment Fashion Stylistz Yasmin Doll $28.99 |
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MGA ** DOLL & HORSE ** doll LOT $9.95 |
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NIB MGA Bratz Be-Bratz.Com Dark Hair -Favors Yasmin $18.95 |
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Set Of 3 Bratz Doll Fully Dressed 2001 MGA Loose $14.99 |
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MGA Bratz Kidz Winter Vacation – Yasmin $28.12 |
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♥ MGA LaRGe 12″ BRaTZ DoLL JADE WiTh HAIR & CLoTHeS OuTFiT SHoES #12 $19.99 |
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MGA BRATZ Girl Doll brown hair & eyes nude $27.74 |
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MGA Bratz Kidz Sasha Snap-On Fashion Doll – NEW $26.99 |
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Bratz big Babyz baby Doll * BUBBLE TROUBLE b * TM & MGA * Uniquex 3 $26.99 |
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Bratz Envogue Carrying Case by MGA Entertainment $18.95 |
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SASHA HIP HOP HOTTIE BRATZ 10″ DOLL GIRLZ ROCK MGA NIB $19.95 |
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MGA: THE BRATZ : 2 DOLLS WITH CLOTHES AND SHOES $19.00 |
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R4- Bratz Boyz 10th Anniversary Dylan Doll- New in package- 10/10/10- 2010 MGA $14.95 |
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MEYGEN WILD WILD WEST 11 INCH BRATZ DOLL KIT NEW IN BOX WALMART ONLY MGA TOYS $24.89 |
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CUTE “MOXIE GIRLZ” DOLL -TM & MGA- EXTRA LONG HAIR! $14.88 |
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MGA LIL BRATZ 2003 JADE SIZZLIN’ ACCESSORIES NEW FUNKY FASHIONS SLIP ON ‘N’ OFF $14.99 |
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♥ MGA MiNi GIRLZ BOYZ BRATZ DoLL LoT #89 WiTh CLoTHeS OuTFiT $17.99 |
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7 full size Bratz dolls with shoes – MGA 2001-2002 – clean & groomed hair $9.25 |
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LilL BRATZ “Carry – Loungin Loft” MGA ENT 2002 GREAT $16.50 |
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♥ MGA LaRGe 12″ BRATZ DoLL HORSE PoNY *GoRGeouS $14.99 |
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MGA Bratz Sport / Overnight Bag $15.99 |
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MGA BRATZ BOY DOLL CLOTHES FASHION PACKS SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER LOT 3 NIP 2003 $22.49 |
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MGA Bratz Kidz Winter Vacation Cloe $22.24 |
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MGA Bratz Kidz Winter Vacation – Yasmin $22.24 |
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MGA Bratz Kidz Winter Vacation Cloe $22.23 |
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HUGE RARE MGA Original Bratz & Boyz Boys Lot 70+ Items Clothes Shoes NR Barbie $15.00 |
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Lot of 4 Bratz Dolls Cloe Meygan Cameron Mini Cloe MGA Entertainment Pre-Owned $22.00 |
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MGA Bratz Flower Girlz Yasmin NIP $21.99 |
