proposes that Bridgestone concentrates on the German market‚ in order to increase it European market share as this is where Bridgestone has the lowest market share at 5 %. We have analysed and made suggestions for the competitive‚ distribution and communication strategies. WORD COUNT - 44 1.0 Introduction This report is directed to Shigeo Wattanbe‚ chairman of Bridgestone tyres for Bridgestone Corporation. This report contains a proposed marketing strategy to increase Bridgestone ’s position
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BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS HOLDING‚ INC. MARKETING PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ……………………… 3 2. COMPANY DESCRIPTION ……………………. 5 3. STRATEGIC PLAN/ FOCUS …………………… 7 4. SITUATION ANALYSIS ………………………. 10 5. MARKET- PRODUCT FOCUS …………………. 13 6. MARKETING PROGRAM …………………….. 18 7. R & D/ OPERATIONS PROGRAM …………….. 21 8. FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS …………………… 22 9. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE ………………… 23 10. IMPLEMENTATION
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The Crisis In August of 2000 the tire manufacturer Bridgestone/Firestone Inc faced a major problem with there Firestone‚ ATX‚ ATXII and Wilderness At tires. The case involved more then 14.4 million tires that have been installed on sport utility vehicles. 70% of the tires are on Ford SUV and light pickup trucks. Some of the other makes are Nissan‚ Toyota and Subaru. The reports are that the tires are shredding involving high heat‚ overloading and tires being under inflated. California‚ Arizona
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ANALYTICAL REPORT INTRODUCTION Bridgestone Group is the world’s largest tyre manufacturer‚ supplying quality tyres for cars‚ trucks‚ buses‚ construction‚ aircraft and motorcycles. Bridgestone is being chosen as they received a lot of award regarding sustainability as example Tire Technology Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2013. In addition‚ the Bridgestone Group is also involved in the Tyre Industry Project and the Sustainable Mobility Project 2.0 that are established under the World Business
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Bridgestone Tire Company Analysis 10/08/2012 Table of Contents Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 3 History……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 STEEP Analysis……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6-12 Competitive Analysis………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Market Analysis………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 13 Financial Analysis………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13-14 SWOT Analysis………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Goodyear’s Aquatred Case Goodyear‚ around the late 1980s was developing a tire that would set them apart from the competition. Unfortunately they were stuck in a time when replacing tires was not high on peoples list of pleasantries‚ which will be explained in greater detail. Goodyear developed what they called the Aquatred tire which was supposed to give greater traction during wet weather and a superior quality that would have the same traction after much use as some tires did when they were
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distribution network of Goodyear tires: These include‚ large chains that do not do further retail operations‚ large chains that go on to re-sell to retailers and finally small independent dealers. Competitors: Major competitors to Goodyear are Bridgestone‚ Firestone‚ Michelin and private labels‚ but the main competitor is Michelin. Even though‚ they don’t have the same image among customers: Goodyear attracts more price-focused customers‚ while Michelin has a stronger image among quality and value
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Arifur Rahman Case Problem: Goodyear Tires and Robber Company Professor: Arnold Pollack July 28‚ 2009 A. How would you characterize the competitive environment in the tire industry in 1991? The tire industry divides into two‚ broad segments: original equipment (OE) tires and replacement tires. The OE segment accounts for 20-25 percent of tires sold annually; unit sales are trending downward. The replacement tire segment accounts for 70-75 percent of tires sold each year; the
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Michelin case study ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS Strategic Business Units Commercial vehicles Passenger vehicles Others Original equipment Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Replacement Segment 4 Segment 5 Segment 6 Key Success Factors Commercial vehicles Passenger vehicles Others Original equipment Price Tire design Tire performance: Durability Retreadability Price Tire design Tire performance: Durability Price Tire performance: Quality Durability Replacement Price Distribution service Tire
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Bad PR Case Study Examples Perrier Recall 1) Problem Perrier‚ the largest US bottled water company (commanding 57% of US market)‚ voluntarily recalled its entire inventory in the US after tests showed the presence of the chemical benzene in small sample of bottles in North Carolina in 1990. The product was not pure and could also contain harmful substances more dangerous than tap water‚ creating a danger of product reputation collapse. Reports and statements were very inconsistent: FDA spokesperson
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