useful tool for assessing the internal capability of a firm is through the use of the SWOT analysis. Although it is a simplified view‚ a SWOT analysis gives a snapshot view of the strengths and opportunities on which the company needs to capitalise to create a ‘distinguishing edge’. Also‚ it is useful to see the weaknesses and threats which can challenge the competitive position of the firm. Figure 2: SWOT analysis of the Virgin Group of Companies STRENGTHS Value of the global brand Reputation
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6 Assignment 1 Sept 2013 SECTION A (60 MARKS) Note to student: You will be penalised for the copying of theory without explanation/application to the scenario provided. You should use the theory in support of your own answer. Non-application will result in a zero mark being awarded. Read the case study below and conduct your own research on Shoprite Holdings Ltd. Following your investigation answer the questions in Section A. South Africa and the global economic environment Since our previous
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SWOT Analysis Strengths Loyal Customer One of the strengths of Wal Mart is that the customers are loyal. This is because the company provide good customer service for its customers. This company has analysed the customers and divided them into groups which are loyalists‚ selective‚ and sceptics. Therefore‚ the company has come up with the idea 5 point plan in order to convert the selective and sceptics into loyalists and also ‘to drive deeper loyalty’ over for a long term with the company.
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SWOT Analysis STRENGTHS Highly Efficient store operation Expertise in inventory control Expertise in distribution and store development Global materials procurement High quality products Devotion to low-cost management and the direct coupling of production and sales at the fastest possible speed and lowest possible cost (Fast Retailing Annual Report‚ 2005). Directly engages in all product planning‚ production‚ quality control‚ distribution‚ sales and sales promotion activities
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SWOT Analysis of San Miguel Corporation * Corporate Profile San Miguel Corporation (San Miguel) is one of the leading beverage‚ food and packaging companies in Philippines. The company offers more than 400 products such as beer‚ hard liquor‚ juices‚ basic and processed meats‚ poultry‚ dairy products‚ condiments‚ coffee‚ flour‚ animal feeds and various packaging products. It is also engages in heavy industries including power and other utilities‚ mining‚ energy‚ toll ways and airports. The company’s
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consumers so that they enjoy our brands time and time again’. Vision: ‘to become the best beer company in a better world’. Goal: ‘to strengthen our position in developed markets‚ and continue to maximise opportunities in high-growth markets.’ SWOT Internal Factors: Strengths * Volume sold in 2007 in the UK – 10.8million hectolitres * 16.9% market share in UK * InBev have 3 beverage plants in the UK – Magor‚ Samlesbury & Wellpark * Approximately 2300 staff in the UK
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SWOT Analysis of Nestle‚ the popular food brand Based in Switzerland‚ Nestle is the world’s leading health‚ nutrition and wellness based company. It is also the largest food company in terms of revenue. With 447 factories operating in many countries around the world‚ the multinational company employs around 333‚000 people‚ and produces a wide range of products‚ making it one of the most preferred food brands today. Since its formation‚ Nestle has made a number of corporate acquisitions and is also
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SWOT ANALYSIS A SWOT analysis is a strategic balance sheet of an organization; that is the strengths of the organization‚ the weaknesses of the organization‚ the opportunities facing the organization‚ and the threats facing the organization. It is one of the cornerstone analytical tools to help an organization develop a preferred future. It is one of the time-tested tools that have the capacity to enable an organization to understand itself‚ to respond effectively to changes in the environment
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Danielle Edwards Jessica Ferreira MG201 29 March 2014 SWOT Analysis of Riccardis Restaurant Riccardi’s is a family style Italian restaurant that opened in 1973 with their location in New Bedford‚ Massachusetts. Since then they have managed to maintain a good relationship with their customers as they offer quality food at unbelievable prices. They pride themselves on the authenticity of their food as it is cooked “The Sicilian way”‚ and the owners/management are always involved with the
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Porter Five Forces Analysis STRUCTURE AND REMAIN CONCEPTS: The threat of the entry of new competitors Profitable markets that yield high returns will attract new firms. This results in many new entrants‚ which eventually will decrease profitability for all firms in the industry. Unless the entry of new firms can be blocked by incumbents‚ the abnormal profit rate will tend towards zero (perfect competition). The existence of barriers to entry (patents‚ rights‚ etc.) The most attractive segment
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