To cater to the increasing needs and desires of the customers, famous companies have started combing their core competencies into new products and services of other companies.

For example, Nike and Apple have introduced the NIKE+iPod Sport Kit, priced at $29 at retailers shop. The new combination includes a small wireless sensor/transmitter which is placed in a running shoe that connects to a receiver attached with iPod Nano. Eventually the iPod is able to store data that displays time, distance, calories burned and the runner's pace. These data can further be uploaded to nikeplus.com.
In the other venture like this, Puma has teamed up with W Hotels to offer their customers a multi layered fitness program.
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