Problem Statement The aim of this report is to analyze the two different launch strategies (as a niche or a mainstream product) for Colgate Palmolive ’s new toothbrush‚ Precision‚ and choose the one that is the most suitable in the face of the market competition and consumer needs. The report also aims to make recommendations for the positioning‚ branding‚ communication and promotion of the product under the chosen strategy. Situation Analysis Company: In 1991‚ CP held 43% of the world toothpaste market
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WAC for Colgate-Palmolive "The Precision Toothbrush" Introduction Colgate-Palmolive (CP) is a global leader in household and personal care products‚ with over $6.06 billion in sales and a gross profit of $2.76 billion. CP’s five-year plan emphasizes new product launches and entry into new geographic markets and a continuing focus on core consumer products. Although international sales remained CP’s strong suit‚ accounting for 64% of sales and 67% of profits in 1991‚ the company faced tough competition
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studyLG believes in honest pricing and not being gimmicks of discounts and price reduction as lure. Their strength of marketing is consumer pool‚ good products and pricing power. * Its product designs are centred on the middle & upper class and the ads screened highlight the product features. * Its employees are totally committed to quality and innovation. They chant “TPI 50 and TDR”‚ which signifies‚ total productivity innovation and tear down re-engineering. Through this method the
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In this assignment‚ we would like to take an opportunity to send our appreciation to the college due to a proper syllabus and good environment have been provided. Next‚ we would like to thank our Costing and Pricing lecturer‚ Mr.Balan for his generous help. We believe that we cannot create an excellent assignment without his advice and help. At the same time‚ we would like to express our thanks to those who helped us to carry this assignment successfully. Thank you very much
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7 Transfer Pricing LEARNING OBJECTIVES : After studying this chapter students will understand. * Purpose of transfer pricing * Responsibility of a division as responsibility centre * Conflicts between the divisions * Setting of transfer price where the profit of the organisation can be higher. 7.1 Introduction The whole organisation can be divided into a number of divisions‚ the performance of each division can be measured in terms of both the income earned and the
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Chapter 1 Introduction of the Topic TRANSFER PRICING TRANSFER PRICING is a term used to describe all aspects of inter Company pricing arrangements between related business entities‚ and commonly applies to inter Company transfers of tangible and intangible property. Inter Company transactions across borders are growing rapidly and are becoming much more complex. Transfer pricing refers to the internal pricing system that is used when divisions in the same firm deliver products or services
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Western Regional Chapter of International Fiscal Association –Indian Branch Transfer Pricing Problems‚ Strategies and Documentation Recent International Case Law on Transfer Pricing by Nishith Desai The Taj Mahal Hotel‚ Mumbai January 21st & 22nd 2002 Nishith Desai Associates 2 TRANSFER PRICING Content I. II. Introduction History III. Select International cases US Cases 1. 2. 3. Compaq Computer Corporation V. Commissioner DHL Corporation and Subsidiaries V. Commissioner Texaco
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MGTC05 Case Analysis Colgate-Palmolive Company: The Precision Toothbrush Problem Definition Colgate-Precision (CP) held the number one position in the US retail toothbrush with 23.3% volume share in 1991; they are a global leader in household and personal care products. They currently have 2 toothbrush products in the market‚ but have been working on a three-year project in developing a technologically superior toothbrush into the market. This product‚ tentatively named Colgate Precision will be
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Marketing Management Psychological Pricing Rodrigo Fernández-Romero. 20th March 2010. Psychological Pricing Many sellers believe that prices should end in an odd number (9‚99€) instead of 10€ as price. Why?. • • • Because consumers have the tendency of ignoring the last digits instead of doing the rounding. Although actually seeing the cents‚ they may subconsciously ignore them. Some suggest that this effect may be enhanced when the cents are printed smaller (for example‚ €19.99)
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MANAGING TRANSFER PRICING Sarbanes-Oxley requires a company to establish that it has internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and that the auditor attest to the assessment of those controls. An obvious concern for all multinationals after SOX is whether there are effective controls in place to deal with transfer pricing exposure. An increasingly important element of transfer pricing documentation relates to the influence of legislation‚ ethical standards‚ and associated matters
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