Colgate-Palmolive (CP)‚ the leading retail toothbrush manufacturer in the United-States is looking to expand its market share by entering into the competitive high-end toothbrush market segment with the introduction of its technologically innovative Precision. Though the product ’s introduction promised highly profitable returns‚ it also presented Colgate with a number of challenges including a significant financial investment‚ fierce competition‚ manufacturing limitations‚ and potential cannibalization
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Colgate Palmolive Case Study: Segmentation Strategy March 21‚ 2011 Segmentation Variables Geographically‚ Brazil is the largest country in South America and is the world’s fifth largest country in size and population. It is bound by the Atlantic Ocean and bordered by Venezuela‚ Guyana‚ Suriname‚ French Guiana‚ Columbia‚ Bolivia‚ Peru‚ Argentina‚ Paraguay‚ and Uruguay. There is a wide range of weather across the area but it is mostly tropical. There are five major climate subtypes including
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I. Problem Definition Colgate-Palmolive (Colgate) needs to determine how Precision should be positioned in the tooth brush market. Colgate must decide what segment of the market to target and how Precision should be marketed to its target market. II. Solution Possibilities Colgate’s objective is to position and market Precision to fully utilize the products potential. To accomplish this objective‚ Colgate must determine what segment Precision should target‚ the super premium niche or the
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Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) is an American diversified multinational corporation focused on the production‚ distribution and provision of household‚ health care and personal products‚ such as soaps‚ detergents‚ and oral hygiene products (including toothpaste and toothbrushes). Under its "Hill’s" brand‚ it is also a manufacturer of veterinary products. The company’s corporate offices are on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan‚ New York City. In 1806‚ William Colgate‚ himself a soap and
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Case Analysis: Colgate Precision Prepared for Instructor University Prepared by Student University October 19‚ 2011 INTRODUCTION Colgate-Palmolive has been researching and developing a superior toothbrush‚ the Colgate Precision‚ and as the Precision Product Manager I have overseen the development of the Precision from start to finish. We have been developing a technical innovation in the toothbrush industry‚ and with the product’s launch pending there have been several factors
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Acknowledgement “No project is ever a work of only one person and this one is no exemption”. This project is the product of many hands‚ and countless hours from many people. My thanks go out to all those who helped‚ whether through their comments‚ feedback or suggestions. It gives me immense pleasure to express my deep sense of gratitude to prof. (faculty guide) for his valuable guidance‚ constant supervision and above all his continuous encouragement‚ constant supervision and above all his
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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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with Colgate’s distasteful toothpaste named Darkie. Initially I discuss about what is ethics‚ how it affects‚ and ethics in business. In the second part‚ I discussed about options for Colgate to handle the situation. With continuing‚ I focused on importance of brand name and customer loyalty in business. At last this document indicates important of managerial rights. Finally I have given some recommendation and conclusion. Ethical Issues of Colgate Ethics is the study of morality and standard of
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In recent years we’ve heard about corporate scandals involving big companies such as Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for the use of child labor‚ Southwest Airline’s violation of safety regulations‚ Fannie Mae’s underreporting of profit‚ Parmalat’s accounting scandal & mutual fund fraud‚ among others; but what do all these companies have in common? They failed to adhere to the basic ethical principles that should prevail in business activities. Business ethics dictates a set of standard principles
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pharmaceutical product in Asia and by 1985; it was bought at 50% by Colgate Palmolive‚ an important US manufacturer of personal hygiene products. Indeed‚ Colgate wanted to acquire overseas assets and tap into the growing Asian market. Besides‚ H&H imposed a “silent management” within the partnership. Therefore‚ Colgate signed an agreement which assure no management right. The most popular product of H&H called “Darkie”‚ toothpaste used a stereotype cartoon of a black man with a smile white teeth
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