“FOSTIIMA Business School‚ New Delhi” CASE ANALYSIS OF “HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION” BY ATUL JAIN Dated: 11th Nov. 2009 SUBMITTED TO: Ms. Nadira Ma’am SUBMITTED BY: Atul Jain (69) Case Analysis – Hershey Food Corporation by Atul Jain [FOSTIIMA Business School] Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS S.NO. TOPICS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OBJECTIVE CHAPTER. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND 1.2 GROWTH 1.3 GROWTH GLOBALLY 7 8 9 PAGE NO. 5 6 CHAPTER. 2. CHAPTER. 3. PRODUCTS SWOT ANALYSIS 3.1 STRENGTHS
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to breach the University’s regulations. Signature: …… Date: ……… GRADED ASSIGNMENT.3. The need to manage cash flow provided the impetus for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to design the matrix in 1970‚ which has since become one of the most widely used portfolio analysis models. Companies use BCG analysis in brand marketing‚ product management‚ portfolio and strategic management to help them develop their various businesses or products. It involves classifying products into four
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Hershey is giving opportunity to the cocoa farmers to increase their income. This is a strength because Hershey believe in CSR and they help the cacao farmer by improving their community and living standard. By believing in fair treatment to farmers‚ it strengthen Hershey’s image. Hershey created a school called Hershey Milton School for orphan boys. The school is for students who have social and financial problems. This is a strength because it shows the consumer that Hershey help the society
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Milton Hershey was once almost destined to be an ultimate failure but became someone successful beyond his wildest dreams. He was a poor boy from Pennsylvania‚ barely educated‚ with only his mother. Hershey loved candy‚ and he wanted to make it easier to get. He especially loved chocolate and had since his first taste in Europe. With hard work and determination‚ Milton Hershey‚ a generous philanthropist‚ will always be credited with the creation of the Hershey chocolate bar. Milton Hershey had a
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increasingly complex. No longer simply the domain of the warehouse manager or logistics director‚ supply chain management is viewed by most companies as a mission-critical element. In this special report‚ experts from Wharton and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) discuss strategies for maximizing the value of supply chains‚ avoiding inefficiencies‚ managing the omnipresent risk of disruption‚ and evaluating the pros and cons of supply chain enterprise systems. ‘You Can’t Manage What You Can’t Measure’: Maximizing
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reconfigure its production facilities) MEASURES: To reduce production costs and improve efficiency‚ the company has launched a major restructuring effort with plans to close plants‚ eliminate jobs‚ build a factory in Mexico‚ and outsource some chocolate production. This restructuring effort will reduce the number of production lines by more than one-third‚ would help it enhance its manufacturing‚ sourcing‚ and customer service capabilities. (Page 8) * Close down its California and Canada-based
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Group (BCG) Modal Hello students! After having an understanding of what an SBU is you also need to now how do the companies select a particular strategy for which they need to analyze their SBUs? There is a matrix given by the Boston Consultancy Group‚ which can be used by the companies for the purpose of analysis‚ which will be discussed in this lesson‚ and also how useful it is. BCG Model The BCG Matrix‚ named after the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)‚ is perhaps the most famous 2x2 matrix. The
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Chocolate. Just that word makes most peoples’ mouth water. It is a delectable substance that can be made into flakes that melt on your tongue‚ or into a delicious candy bar with nuts and marshmallow‚ or even just a plain old bar of straight chocolate. All contribute to the mild cravings some people feel towards chocolate. I chose this topic because chocolate is one of my favorite desserts and it has a rich history that very few people know. Chocolate has to start somewhere‚ besides a factory. Chocolate
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The Hershey Company is the leading North American manufacturer of quality chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery and chocolate-related grocery products. The company also is a leader in the gum and mint category. Hershey recognizes that diversity management skills are vital to the success of the organization. Performance Management The current performance management system at Hershey is a bottom-up approach focusing on employee empowerment. Employees throughout the company are given responsibility
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Price Over the past 4 years‚ the Hershey Company’s stock has steadily risen from the high 30s to today’s price $89.25 per share. Why is Hershey enjoying such growth in a prolonged recession? ---- Insert 5-yr chart here ----- Hershey as a company is over 100 years old. They have had bad times and good but have managed to keep a cool head in difficult situations. This has resulted in building a solid brand based on the name and reputation of Milton Hershey‚ their commitment to excellence particularly
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