Eastman Kodak – Case Analysis Problem The problem in this case is concerned with Eastman Kodak losing its market share in film products to lower-priced economy brands. Over the last five years‚ in addition to being brand-aware‚ customers have also become price-conscious. This has resulted in the fast paced growth of lower priced segments in which Kodak has no presence. Kodak plans to address this issue by introducing a new brand‚ “Funtime” in the economy brand segment. Kodak also proposes to replace
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At your request‚ I have compiled information on Eastman Kodak Co.‚ so that you may come to an investment decision. The report will consider the company’s background (including Kodak’s areas of production)‚ a past obstacle Kodak has had to face and overcome‚ and a financial snapshot of Kodak over the past five years. BACKGROUND Originally founded in 1880 by George Eastman‚ the Eastman Kodak company now stands as a leader in the infoimaging industry. Infoimaging is a $385 billion industry that
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Kodak’s (EK) Mission Statement At Kodak‚ we believe that by doing well by shareholders also means doing right by customers‚ employees‚ neighbors‚ and suppliers. With that in mind‚ Kodak operates its facilities‚ and designs and markets its products and services ‚ not only to increase shareholder value‚ but also to promote development of the individual‚ the well being of the community‚ and respect for the environment. Kodak Values & Mission All of us at Kodak work from a set of core values‚ and
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Hyun Lee Eastman Kodak v. Image Technical Services -- Plaintiff This is yet another case that concerns the standard for summary judgment in an antitrust controversy. The principal issue here is whether a defendant’s lack of market power in the primary equipment market precludes — as a matter of law — the possibility of market power in derivative aftermarkets. Eastman Kodak Company manufactures and sells photocopiers and micrographic equipment. Kodak also sells service and replacement parts
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In my March 6 memo‚ I discussed the need for Kodak to revamp its core strategy and regain popularity. Eastman Kodak has been the leader of photography and printing products for nearly 130 years. Over the last few years Kodak has been in distress due to its poor fundamental shift into the digital age. Lack of strategic creativity led Kodak to misunderstand the industry in which it was operating. This lack of strategic creativity was costly for Kodak. This memo will explore the options I briefly
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Análisis de caso Kodak Kodak en la encrucijada: la transición de fotografía en película a fotografía digital Índice 1. Hechos Relevantes * Análisis comercial * Análisis financiero * Modelo de competencia de 5 fuerzas * Análisis FODA * Análisis de cadena de valor 2. Problemas apremiantes 3. Problema principal 4. Posibles soluciones 5. Recomendación 6. Actualización de caso Análisis comercial: * Para el año 2000 los ingresos y las ganancias netas
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CONTENT PAGE Page 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Organizational “Metamorphosis” 1.2 Focusing the “Focus” 1.3 Legacy of Kodak 1.4 The Kodak “Plunge” 2. TECHNO-VATION 2.1 Literature Review (Technology and Innovation) 2.2 Analysis 3. CULTURAL BLUEPRINT 3.1 Literature Review (Organisational Culture) 3.2 Analysis 4. CHANGE RESISTANCE 4.1 Literature Review (Change Management
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CASE: Kodak Business Imaging Systems Divisions By Problem How does a multinational corporation choose between various manufacturing sites for its products? Kodak’s business Imaging Systems Division designed‚ manufactured‚ marketed and sold microfilm readers and printers. More than 50% of reader/printer businesses were outside the U.S. Kodak’s readers and printers were manufactured in two plants; Rochester‚ NY and Manus‚ Brazil. The Rochester plant served the world market except Brazil. The
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PROBLEM STATEMENT Kodak is the photo film market leader since 1994 but the company is loosing share‚ in the past five years in United States has decrease from 76% to 70%‚ the main reason is the growing share of brands with lower prices. In January of 1994 Kodak is analyzing if launching a lower price product is the best alternative to stop loosing share. DIAGNOSIS As said before Kodak is loosing market share and looks like if the company doesn’t do something the tendency is going to be the same
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the organizational change Kodak experienced as a means to maintain success and in this digital driven and diverse economy. George Eastman’s wish was to make "photography as convenient as the pencil" and began by creating the first handheld camera which could take pictures with a push of a button in 1889 (Kodak‚ 2008). He built the company’s success with his own ingenuity and his advertising campaign where he coined the slogan‚ "you press the button‚ we do the rest." (Kodak‚ 2008‚ para. 28) Since then
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