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Strategic Innovation for a Local Service Business
A small, local chain of physical therapy clinics is facing intense competition from larger, national franchises that can offer lower prices. The local chain prides itself on providing highly personalized, one-on-one care, but is struggling to attract new clients. Propose a specific technological innovation this local chain could implement to differentiate its services and create a sustainable competitive advantage. In your response, explain how your proposed innovation leverages the clinic's existing strengths and directly addresses the competitive threat.
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