Strategic Choice and Evaluation L’Tanya M. Williams STR/581 October 3‚ 2012 Pitchiah Balasubramanian Strategic Choice and Evaluation The paper will present potential alternatives Vanguard Health Systems (VHS) must consider to realize growth. It will also seek to identify the best value discipline‚ generic strategy‚ and grand strategy for the organization. Upon the investigation of the various alternatives‚ a recommendation of a strategy or a combination of strategies will be presented. A growing
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Pepsi Max 1 problem identification: Introducing new low calorie and sugar free soft drink and consumers are unaware of it‚ but they are aware of Pepsi brand in the market 2 target audience: Geographic: Land: world wide Demographic: Age: 15-35 Gender: males who want to stay healthy Psychographic: Social status: upper / middle / lower SWOT analysis Strength Pepsi has stayed in this market for almost one century. So they are so experienced and stationed in
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Coke and Pepsi in the Twenty-First Century: Threat of Entry:low 1. Economies of scale - High production volume but merit not clear (1st paragraph on page 2) 2. Product differentiation - Brand identification (high advertising expense‚ Exhibit 2) 3. Capital requirements - CPs: little capital investment (1st paragraph on page 2) - Bottlers: capital intensive (2nd paragraph on page 3) 4. Cost disadvantages independent of size - No 5. Access to distribution channels - Food stores (35%): intense
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much lower than competitors by using simple cost-cutting solutions that did not affect quality of products so that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. ( www.ikea.com). He used every opportunity to reduce costs without compromising on ideas and quality. IKEA used design‚ their main competency‚ to secure the lowest possible price by starting design with a functional need and price then using knowledge of innovation and low cost manufacturing processes to create functional products
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Mc Donald’s Strategy Strategy is a plan of action that channels an organisations resources so that it can effectively differentiate itself from competitors and accomplish unique and viable goals. (cavusgil‚ knight‚‚ 2008) McDonald’s brand mission is to be customers’ favorite place and way to eat and drink. In order to achieve this‚ its global operations are aligned to work for a “Plan to Win” strategy which entails the 4 Ps – People‚ Products‚ Place‚ Price and Promotion. http://www.aboutmcdonalds
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Competitive Advantage - Time Based Competition By D.G. Mehta B.E.‚ DMS‚ MMM PPT 1 / 9 [pic] PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (TRADITIONAL APPROACH) BASIC FUNCTIONAL ROLE (Objectives) 1) Fully utilise man & machine. 2) Low Production Cost (Maximum Profit) 3) Production Planning & Control. 4) Control and reward people 5) Wastage Control. DETAIL FUNCTIONS 1) Inventory Control 2) Scheduling production run 3) Maintenance Programme 4) O & M 5) People Assessment & Award
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Pepsi wanted to enter India… As the major market for PepsiCo‚ the US‚ was reaching saturation levels India’s vast population offered a huge untapped customer base Urbanization had familiarized indians with leading global brands Question 1 Why do companies like Pepsi need to globalize? What are various ways in which foreign companies can enter a foreign market? What hurdles and problems did India face when it tried to enter India in 1980s? Need for globalization Wider and newer
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1. Answer the questions for the case “integrating McDonald ’s Business‚ Human Resource‚ and Staffing Strategies" page 49‚ Chapter 2. [ 15 Marks] Questions 1: How would you describe McDonald ’s business strategy? What are the foundations of its competitive advantage? Answer: McDonald’s business strategy is a specialization strategy. The organization is built on a foundation that gives it a competitive advantage and a business strategy that is consistent‚ flexible‚ and specialized. McDonald’s
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Issue 14‚ p1-90‚ 2p Document Type: Article Subject Terms: PRODUCT launches MARKETING strategy NEW product development PEPSICO Inc. -- Marketing SOFT drinks -- Marketing COLA drinks Abstract: The article considers the product launch of the Pepsi Next brand soft drink by beverage industry firm PepsiCo scheduled for the summer of 2011. The soft drink is a so-called mid-calorie soft drink sweetened with a blend of high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweetener. The launch is considered in
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