COLA WARS : COKE AND PEPSI IN THE 21ST CENTURY” INTRODUCTION "Cola Wars Continue: Coke and Pepsi in the 21st Century” explains the economics of the soft drink industry and its relation with profits‚ taking into account all stages of the value chain of the soft drink industry. By focusing on the war between Coca-Cola and PepsiCo as market leaders in this industry – with a 90% market share in carbonated beverages – the study analyses the different stages of the value chain (concentrate producers
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Southwest Airlines and Control Mechanisms August 20‚ 2010 MGT330 Southwest Airlines and Control Mechanisms Southwest Airlines is a vigorous business commonly admired‚ whether it is positive or negative‚ by many for countless reasons. Southwest Airlines has withheld a positive social responsibility for many years. Southwest is an organization promoting people to be innovated leaders focused on promoting the success of the company. Establishing and maintaining the function of control is crucial in a
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Case Memo 1 Cola Wars Continue: Coke and Pepsi in 2006 Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola have a long history of intense competition since 1950. Besides the CSD (carbonated soft drink) consumption rise‚ it brought both Coke and Pepsi enjoyed significant revenue growth. In 2004‚ CSD has 52.3% of total US Liquid Consumption. Coke and Pepsi had 22.1% and 14.4% in Net profit/sales respectively. There are four major participants involved in the production and distribution of CSDs: 1. Concentrate Producers
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Gross Profit Margin (USD $ in Millions) Source: Coca-Cola Co. Annual Reports Gross profit margin(2013) = 100 × 28‚433/46‚854 = 60.68% Gross profit margin(2012) = 100 x 28‚964/ 48‚017=60.32% Gross profit margin(2011) = 100 x 28‚326 = 60.86% Source: PepsiCo Inc. Annual Reports Gross profit margin (2013) = 100 x 35‚172/66‚415 = 52.96% Gross profit margin (2012) = 100 x 34‚201/65‚492 = 52.22% Gross profit margin (2011) = 100 x 34‚911/66‚504 = 52.49% Gross profit margin is a resource
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Cola Wars Continue : Coke and Pepsi in 2006 1. Why historically has the soft drink industry been so profitable? * High rate of consumption increasing at an average of 3% per year * Increasing availability of CSDs * Introduction of diet and flavoured varieties Year | 1970 | 1975 | 1981 | 1985 | 1990 | 1994 | 1996 | 1998 | 2004 | Consumption in Cases (million) | 3090 | 3780 | 5180 | 6500 | 7780 | 8710 | 9290 | 9880 | 10240 | 2. Compare the economics of concentrated
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Control Mechanisms of Wal-Mart � PAGE * MERGEFORMAT �3� Control Mechanisms of Wal-Mart Without the effectiveness of control‚ the successes of most companies would be easily faltered. Wal-Mart‚ being one of the World’s largest retail chains‚ has established itself as a global leader‚ and not without having a defined plan of action. Through varying efforts and countless control regulation‚ this retail giant has secured itself within the industry. Throughout this paper‚ an address will be made to
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Control Mechanisms - The Disney Company Bonita Johnson‚ Christi Cavanaugh‚ Gloria Aguilar‚ Hillary McCabe‚ Jeffrey Harriman MGT 330 January 9‚ 2012 Susan Mills Control Mechanisms - The Disney Company In more than eight decades The Disney Company continues to be one of the largest media and entertainment corporations in the world. Founded on October 16‚ 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney as a small animation studio‚ today The Walt Disney Company is one the largest Hollywood studios
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I CASE SUMMARY Origins Coke and Pepsi were both created before 1900. Coke was invented in Atlanta by pharmacist John Pemberton in 1886. Pepsi also was created by a pharmacist- Celeb Bradham from New Bern‚ North Carolina in 1898 Cola -Cola Origins Formula The original ingredients of Coca-Cola were intended to have health benefits and be refreshing. Coca-Cola contained coca leaves and kola nuts‚ known to promote energy. Coca leaves‚ from which cocaine derives‚ was primary ingredient but was
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“The Coca-Cola Company” and “PepsiCo‚ Incorporated” hold most of the market share in virtually every region of the world. This is why a big rivalry between them has been growing throughout time. In the present essay I am going to develop the main characteristics of this global battle. For a better understanding‚ let’s take first a look to the principal features of both companies. The Coca-Cola Company dominates the market by owning four of the global top five soft-drink brands: Coca-Cola‚ Diet Coke
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When it comes to control‚ fear‚ in most cases‚ is the best mechanism. In order to avoid fear‚ someone will more willingly do what is asked of them‚ than do what is considered wrong. Fear is often used as a form of punishment in order to achieve outstanding control. It is used so diversely because it has such an effective outcome. Think about it‚ everyone is scared of something aren’t they. Individuals use this method as a way of reducing the masses into confined boundaries and strict regimes. A perfect
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