In November 2004‚ Jim Kilts called A.G. Lafley at P&G’s Cincinnati headquarters. Kilts‚ who had been Chairman and CEO of Gillette for 4 years‚ was seeking a buyer of the global Boston-based company. Lafley‚ who had been Chairman and CEO of P&G for over 4 years‚ was out of the office and had to call him back‚ unaware of what Kilts was about to propose. Lafley questioned Kilts on three topics. First‚ what was Gillette’s price? Kilts said he wanted a fair offer. Not $60 per share‚ but not
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define video and web conferencing (use in text referencing or specific author reference - not part of word count) Pros and Cons (points to consider: closing sales‚ costs‚ globalisation‚ time zones‚ availabilty‚ technological improvement‚ IT skills‚ videoconferenecing etiquette‚ size of company‚ locations‚ etc.) Agree or disagree based on the evidence above Mel P - consider also cultural pressures‚ the value of meeting in person‚ availability of compatible technology‚ necessity of
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Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications The shampoo and lipstick aisles at Target and actually sites for an unending struggle among consumer products companies for retail shelf space. No company knows this better than Procter & Gamble (P&G)‚ one of the world ’s largest consumer goods companies‚ with annual revenue surpassing $76 billion and 138‚000 employees in 80 countries. The company sells more than 300 brands worldwide‚ including Cover Girl cosmetics‚ Olay skin care‚
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DISTRIBUTION Nike has infiltrated its product globally for years. There are countless places to find the brand‚ not only in Brazil and Australia but in 200 other countries as well. Nike is trying to remain competitive in being one of the largest sporting goods manufacturers globally. Distributing products is one of the main concerns to keeping them in the lead. DEFINITION OF DISTRIBUTION Distribution is transferring of the ownership of a product from a manufacturer to a consumer. In case
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The Analysis of Burberry’s Sustainable Competitive Advantage base on its Resources and Capabilities Introduction Burberry is a British luxury brand founded by Thomas Burberry in 1856‚ which design‚ sources manufactures and distributes high quality apparel and accessories for men‚ women and children. Burberry “has been defined by an overt Brutishness‚ a trio of instantly recognizable icons (the trench coat‚ the trademark check‚ and the ‘prorsum’ knight logo)‚ and a deft creativity that ensure
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Chapter 3 – Strategic Capability In the previous chapter‚ we learned how to analyse the environment that surrounds a company. But‚ it is also important to study the internal strategic capabilities of the firm‚ because‚ since your competitors are in the same environment‚ that is what distinguishes the companies performances. Foundations of Strategic Capability Strategic Capabilities can be defined as the resources and competences (strategic assets) of an organisation needed for it to
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Nutrition‚ Health & Wellness - New Product Development at Nestle Introduction Nestlé is the world’s leading food company. In recent years it has focused on becoming a nutrition‚ health and wellness company. This is the idea of supporting people to lead healthier lives. Nestlé is home to a wide range of brands including Maggi. This is a brand that is aimed at chefs and the catering trade. This is called the ’foodservice’ sector. Market research Nestlé found that sales of the Maggi brand had decreased
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What are the particular resources and capabilities that McDonalds has been relying upon for its recent turnaround? After longstanding growth within the fast food industry‚ McDonald’s began to experience a decline in their annual earnings in the late 90’s. Prior to the decline‚ McDonald’s was a segment leader within the fast food industry and was widely recognized for its outstanding service and quality. Once known as the benchmark company by industry insiders‚ McDonald’s began to lose sight of
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rocter & Gamble Co.‚ also known as P&G‚ is an American multinational consumer goods company headquartered in downtown Cincinnati‚ Ohio‚ United States‚ founded by William Procter and James Gamble‚ both from the United Kingdom. Its products include pet foods‚ cleaning agents‚ and personal care products. Prior to the sale of Pringles to the Kellogg Company‚ its product line included foods and beverages.[2] In 2014‚ P&G recorded $83.1 billion in sales. On 1 August 2014‚ P&G announced it was streamlining
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8. Question 8: 9 9. Question 9: 10 10. Question 10: 11 11. Bonus Question 11 i. Part (A) 11 ii. Part (b) 11 12. References: 13 Final MBA Exam Take-Home Exam Procter & Gamble (Scope) Answer the Following Questions (Please pay attention to tables and figures disclosed in the case) pay attention to all issues required in questions! Extremely brief answers or copy and paste from the case or the book or the slides
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