Case study - Group 8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: DR PEPPER SNAPPLE Following analysis performed for the external and internal environment‚ we have identified various important aspects that need to be considered while shaping the overall strategy for DPS. First of all‚ our internal analysis surfaced an important weakness of DPS; 40% of DPS’s distribution strat egy depends on its competitors. This creates strong dependence on the competitors for the company to prosper‚ which limits their competitive capacity
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Case Analysis III : Dr. Pepper I. Case Summary II. Case Objectives Is to learn how Dr. Pepper is able to deal with its weaknesses and threats. And how it can also take advantage of its opportunities using its strength. III. Key Issues How to get more foreign bottling companies in other countries to franchise with Dr. Pepper. IV. External Threats A threat to Dr. Pepper Co. is that Mr. PiBB‚ a product of Coca-Cola
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Financial Analysis: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group vs. Coca-Cola Analyzing and comparing the financial statements of Coca-Cola (KO) and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) for the year 2010 will expose the strengths and weaknesses of Dr. Pepper Snapple group compared to Coca-Cola. Liquidity ratios are used to determine a business’s ability to pay off its short-term debt obligations. The first liquidity ratio I used in my analysis is the current ratio. Coca-Cola has a current ratio of 1.17 and DPS has a
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Problem Dr. Pepper Snapple‚ Inc. is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and Caribbean. The success of the company is characterized by more than 50 different brands that are synonymous with the refreshment‚ fun and flavor. Some of these brands include: Dr. Pepper‚ 7UP‚ Sunkist; A&W. Some of the leading brands are number one in the market. The issue Dr. Pepper faces is related to whether or not the company should enter into the energy beverage market. In 2007‚ Dr. Pepper Snapple
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DR. Pepper Current marketing factor Brand History Dr Pepper was created at Morrison¡¯s Old Corner Drug store in Waco Texas in 1885‚ making it the oldest soft drink in the United States. It was first created by Charles Alderton‚ a pharmacist‚ when he mixed several fruit flavored carbonated beverages. After creating a flavor he liked his boss test-tasted it and decided to serve it at their soda fountain. Popularity grew and soon other soda fountain operators wanted to sell it so Morrison began
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group 2011: Fighting to Prosper In a Highly Competitive Market Written by Joseph S. Harrison under the direction of Jeffrey S. Harrison at the Robins School of Business‚ University of Richmond. Copyright © Jeffrey S. Harrison. This case was written for the purpose of classroom discussion. It is not to be duplicated or cited in any form without the copyright holder’s express permission. For permission to reproduce or cite this case‚ contact Jeffrey S. Harrison (harrison@richmond
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc. Energy Beverages Table of Contents STRATEGIC ISSUES AND PROBLEMS 2 DR. PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP‚ INC. 2 PLAN OF ACTION 3 RECOMMENDED ENERGY BEVERAGES MARKETING STRATEGY 3 Goals and Objectives 3 Target Market 3 Marketing Mix 4 Product Strategy 4 Price Strategy 4 Distribution and Sales 4 Advertising and Promotion 4 STRATEGIC ISSUES AND PROBLEMS Andrew Barker‚ brand manager for Snapple beverages at the Dr Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc.‚ has been charged
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Define the Problem Central Problem Dr Pepper Snapple faced problems deciding whether the company should enter into the energy drink market. The energy drink market is a high growth and high-margin business. Recent rise in such functional drinks has Dr Pepper wanting to tap into this fast growing market. Dr. Pepper is one of the only major domestic carbonated soft drink companies that have not introduced a line of energy drinks. The challenge Dr Pepper Snapple faces is what would be the best
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consider Dr Pepper Snapple Group can choose to offer a new energy drink product. (Product/Market Focus and Value Proposition) DPSG can offer new cola drinks‚ such as a product resembling Coca-Cola or Pepsi. (Product/Market Focus and Value Proposition) DPSG can market an existing‚ or new‚ product exclusively to women. This would be a response to some of the negative feedback from the Dr Pepper TEN "Just for Men" marketing campaign. (Product/Market Focus and Value Proposition) Dr Pepper Snapple Group
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Dr. Pepper Company I. Case Summary From being a practically unknown soft drink company to now being one of the highest performing of the 1000 largest manufacturing firms‚ Dr. Pepper has evolved to become an international beverage organization. Dr. Pepper began its roots back in 1880‚ in Waco‚ Texas‚ when a young soda jerk invented a soft drink which he named after his father-in-law (Dr. Pepper). Robert Lazenby began to market the drink on commercial basis in 1885‚ and it was not until 1922 that
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