global framework for analysis. The Japanese cars are now supplemented by luxury models‚ such as Lexus‚ Infinity‚ and Acura to compete with European cars made by BMW‚ Mercedes‚ and Audi. In this analysis‚ I’m going analyze BMW and its competitors using Porter’s Five Forces Model and other marketing tools and determine if BMW has a competitive advantage in the market. History The Bayerische Motoren Werke also commonly known as BMW is the world ’s most renowned automobile brand. BMW was founded in 1916
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u NAME OF STUDENT Nguyễn Vĩnh Trà REGISTRATION NO. 1013105035 UNIT TITLE Unit 7: Business Strategy ASSIGNMENT TITLE Strategy Formation and Planning ASSIGNMENT NO 1 of 2 NAME OF ASSESSOR Ha Son Tung SUBMISSION DEADLINE 16:00‚ 22 November 2010 I‚ __________________________ hereby confirm that this assignment is my own work and not copied or plagiarized from any source. I have referenced the sources from which information is obtained by me for this assignment. ________________________________
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u NAME OF STUDENT NGUYEN THI TRA MY REGISTRATION NO. 1013105256 UNIT TITLE Unit 7: Business Strategy ASSIGNMENT TITLE Strategy Formation and Planning ASSIGNMENT NO 1 of 2 NAME OF ASSESSOR Ha Son Tung SUBMISSION DEADLINE 16:00‚ 22 November 2010 I‚ __________________________ hereby confirm that this assignment is my own work and not copied or plagiarized from any source. I have referenced the sources from which information is obtained by me for this assignment. ________________________________
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Resource based analysis of BMW: RESOURCES CATEGORIES BMW RESOURCES PHYSICAL RESOURCES BMW’s technology‚ conventionally designed and styled‚ effective segmentation according to the market‚ supply chain and dealership management FINANCIAL RESOURCES Turnover of € 41.53 billion in 2003‚ gross margins of € 3.2 billion in 2003‚ annual surplus of € 3.2 billion in 2003‚ 7.4% profit margins in 2003 HUMAN RESOURCES Highly qualified labor force‚ Young and affluent professionals INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL
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Business Level Strategy BMW BMW’S Primary Business Lines (http://www.marketlineinfo.com/library/iProduct_toc.aspx?R=6A41C0F5-51FC-4B71-AF83-0B9F412CB891) The company generates revenues through three business divisions: automobiles (78.0% of the total revenues during fiscal year 2006)‚ financial services (20.2%)‚ motorcycles (1.8%). BMW focuses on the premium segments of the global passenger car and motorcycle market. The company also provides financial and information technology services
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With its three brands‚ BMW‚ Mini and Rolls-Royce‚ the BMW group is competing in the industry of luxury automotive and motorcycles. This industry is performing well ; while the motorcycle market has been relatively flat these last years‚ the automotive market shows a positive increase with a strong growth in China (+17.4%) and Europe (+6.6%). In this industry‚ BMW faces the competition of two major rivals‚ Audi and Mercedes-Benz. As these three groups represent an important part of the market‚ competition
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The BMW group was founded in 1916 in Germany more precisely in Munich‚ Bavaria. On the 7th of March the company will be celebrating their 101st anniversary. The group currently has three brands under its wings. The original BMW with diverse series targeting different markets‚ MINI‚ and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The presence of this German company is everywhere worldwide. The manufacturer is currently present in 14 countries worldwide for its manufacturing business. In total 31 manufacturing and assembling
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BMW Aus Freude am Fahren A Strategic Analysis for China Contents I. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3 A. Vision ............................................................................................................................... 3 B. Mission ............................................................................................................................. 4 II. Strategic
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4ps Analysis BMW Product BMW’s Headquarters is located in Munich‚ Germany. BMW Is one of the most successful multi brand premium automobile manufacturers in the world. BMW manufacturers‚ distributes and sells cars. Their range includes sedans‚ coupes and convertibles. BMW is the parent company of Rolls-Royce and owns Minnie cooper. They were the former owners of Rover. BMW operates under three segments‚ vehicles‚ motorcycles and financing. 1. BMW Vehicles 2. BMW Financing 3. BMW
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A Company Analysis Department of Business Administration Autumn 2006 Authors: Hiba Larsson and Christian Falkemark Thesis Adviser: Thomas Polesie Master Thesis‚ 10 points Abstract Master Thesis in Business Administration School of Economics and Commercial Law Gothenburg University Autumn 2006 Authors: Hiba Larsson and Christian Falkemark Thesis Adviser: Thomas Polesie Title: BMW – A Company Analysis Thesis Language: English Background: The automotive industry is distinguished
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