Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 when a pharmacist from Atlanta‚ Georgia invented the syrup. John Pemberton‚ the pharmacist sold a glass of Coca-Cola for 5 cents and would only sell about 9 a day. Now I believe a 16 oz. drink goes for $1.25 up to $3.00 depending where you are located. Coca-Cola is a worldwide known name brand‚ Germany‚ Mexico‚ and Africa are just some countries that sells the drink products. Unfortunately‚ Mr. Pemberton died in 1888 never seeing how his creation would ever succeed
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Introduction Coca Cola markets nearly 2‚400 beverages products in over 200 geographic locations. As a result development of a superior value system is imperative to their operations. Throughout this paper we will analyze their value system by using Michael Porter’s value chain analysis model. In an attempt to paint a current picture of the non-alcoholic beverage industry we will assess the market activity by using mergers‚ acquisitions and IPO’S as our benchmarks to determine if the market is growing
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Coca-Cola (KO) Analysis Coca-Cola Corporation and its Competitors Coca-Cola was discovered as a result of an accident. In 1886 a pharmacist named John Pemberton cooked up medicinal syrup. When he was done‚ he figured he had created a fine tonic for people who were tired‚ nervous‚ or plagued with sore teeth. He and his assistant mixed it with ice water‚ sipped it‚ and proclaimed it tasty. They wanted some more‚ and the assistant accidentally used carbonated water to mix the second batch. Instead
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Today cold drinks have become an important item of refreshment. Cold drinks are an important part of each and every occasion that provides freshness. Worldwide‚ Coca-Cola and Pepsi are well known as the best soft drinks in the field of beverages. Under the present scenario companies are facing major problem that is “How to meet the consumer need.” The mind of the consumer is very unpredictable and it is very difficult to know what is going in the mind of the consumer. In today’s
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PepsiCo vs. Coca-Cola – A Financial Comparison June 13‚ 2007 AC550 May 2007 Executive Summary The purpose of this comparative analysis is to provide a summary of financial and accounting information to a potential investor who is looking to invest in either Coca-Cola or PepsiCo. This research will cover some facts from the financial statements of both companies for the year of 2004. There are many factors to review when comparing these two companies. They are two of the top manufacturers
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Title page: Coca-Cola Company Introduction: The Coca-Cola Company is truly global‚ and its main product is recognized and consumed worldwide. The Company organizes and structures itself in a way that reflects that fact. At the same time‚ the Company looks to meet the particular needs of regional markets sensitively and its structure also needs to reflect that fact. This Case Study illustrates the way in which the Company has built an organizational structure that is robust and yet also
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Company background: The Coca cola company is now a largest soft drink company in the world. Coca cola became the largest manufacturer‚ distributor‚ and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups which operate in more than 200 countries. Coca cola was invented on May 1886 by Dr.John Stith Pemberton in Jaco’s Pharmacy in Atlanta‚ Georgia. The name Coca cola was suggested by Pemberton’s book keeper‚ Frank Robinson. He penned the name Coca cola in the flowing script that is famous
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Coca-Cola Enterprises is the largest manufacturer‚ distributor and marketer of non-alcoholic beverages and syrups in the world. As with many large corporations in today’s world‚ the company has made great strides in becoming more energy-efficient and environmentally conscious. The company’s new sustainability campaign “Deliver for Today‚ Inspire for Tomorrow” focuses on corporate and environmental sustainability with the goal of leading the industry in two major areas: energy and climate change and
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Coca-Cola’s New Vending Machine (A) Case Questions 1. Is selling Coke through interactive vending machines a good or bad idea? Explain your answer. It is a good idea to sell Coke through interactive vending machines. Over the last three years‚ the soft-drinking giants have watched their earnings erode as they waged a price war in supermarkets. Vending machines have remained largely untouched by the discounting. Sales of soft drinks from vending machines have risen steadily over the last
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Strategy The company that I’m going to do my project on is Coca-Cola. They are the world’s largest retailer of non-alcoholic beverages. They produce a large variety of different beverages‚ such as juices‚ sport drinks‚ and teas. It is believed to be the most valuable brand selling products in over 200 countries all around the world and owning over 500 brands across the world. Coca-Cola is mainly operated in North America accounting for at least 25% of its capital expenditures. Coca-Cola was established
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