March 4‚ 2011 Case-Revitalizing Dell I. Diagnosis Question 1: The most critical shifts in Dell’s contextual factors‚ including industry dynamics‚ trends‚ technology changes and shift of the competitive landscape are following: The industry has changed significantly over the last 20 years. The traditional business model in the PC industry was inside-out‚ supplying machines based on orders from distribution‚ resell and retail channels‚ thus following the indirect selling concept. Dell’s direct
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Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Case Study Financial Management Derks‚ V (3997979). Doyle‚ D (4137531) & Ichev‚ R (4111443). Commissioned by the University of Utrecht. Introduction Originating to as early as 1880‚ Dr Pepper has become one of the most famous producers of carbonated drinks around the world. On May 7‚ 2008 the brand was spun-off from its parent company‚ Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages‚ or CSAB. The company was split into two with Dr. Pepper Snapple Group controlling
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Revitalising the Slurpee brand Using this information 7-Eleven Australia built a clear picture of current sales patterns and consumer behaviour. • Overall Slurpee sales were steady‚ they were not increasing • Each store sold an average of 60 units a day but with little annual growth • Sales of Slurpee grew from Wednesday‚ peaked on Friday and remained high into the weekend • The majority of Slurpee customers tended to arrive after school hours‚ with most sales occurring between 3 and 6pm • Consumers
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Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc. 1. How would you characterize the energy beverage category‚ competitors‚ consumers‚ channels‚ and DPSG’s category participation in late 2007? § Five dominant competitors: Red Bull‚ Hansen Natural (Monster)‚ Pepsi (Sobe Adrenaline Rush‚ AMP)‚ Rockstar‚ and Coke (Tab‚ Full Throttle) § $6.2 billion industry in 2006 § Grew at a rate of 42.5% from 2001 to 2006‚ 10.2% from 2007-2011 Consumers limit their choices to only 1.4 different brands indicating brand loyalty
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Old Spice: Revitalizing Glacial Falls Context: In 2007‚ P&G reported a growth of 5% in volume and a 3% increase in revenue for its Old Spice brand. The achievement was deemed "flat" when P&G had maintained a competitive media spending of 23% in the men’s deodorant category. As a result‚ Mauricio O’Connell‚ assistant brand manager was tasked to address the reasons for the foundering sales of Glacial Falls scent‚ which was the worst performing scent not only in Old Spice’s portfolio but also in
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Dr. Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc. (DPS) is an integrated beverage brand owner‚ manufacturer‚ and distributor of non-alcoholic beverages in the U.S.‚ Canada‚ and Mexico and the Caribbean. Their headquarters is in Plano‚ Texas‚ and Dr Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc. is a leading provider of flavored carbonated soft drinks and non-carbonated beverages. They have built their success through strategically acquiring beverage brands and then building them into leaders in their category. Examples of their notable
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The Pursuit of Synergy: Quaker Oats-Snapple Acquisition Professor Sherif A. Ebrahim Corporate Strategy‚ Spring 2012 May 1‚ 2012 Pauline Guittard Linn Gustafsson T.J. Henry Jr. Sevinc Ulu Brittany Williams Many successful businessmen and women have concluded that the most successful acquirers are also the most disciplined. In order to secure a lucrative and profitable acquisition all strategic alternatives ought to have been considered and prudently explored. Furthermore‚ a clear operating strategy
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Action Plan: Dr Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc. Energy Beverages Action Plan: Dr Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc. Energy Beverages Inhoud Introduction. 3 Analysis. 3 The Market. 3 Competitors. 4 Customer behaviour. 4 Marketing Mix 4ps. 5 Product. 5 Place. 5 Price. 5 Promotion. 5 Recommendation. 6 Target Market. 6 Product Line and Positioning. 6 Marketing. 6 Advertisements and Promotion. 6 Pricing. 7 Introduction The history of Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. is very complex
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CORPUS CHRISTI Case 1 Dr Pepper-Snapple Inc: Energy Drinks MKTG 5320 Wesley Gordon Introduction In the ever changing world of customer needs and expectations Dr Pepper-Snapple was faced with an increased customer focus on energy drinks. This area‚ when exploited correctly‚ is a high growth and high margin beverage business. In early September 2007‚ Andrew Baker had his marching orders. He emerged out a long discussion about entering the energy drink business
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Snapple Case Analysis Snapple Case Analysis In 1972‚ Snapple had a modest beginning in Brooklyn‚ New York. Initially‚ Snapple beverages were sold to health-food stores and Snapple became successful by launching innovative products‚ based on fruit juices and teas‚ into the beverage market. Snapple was a brash newcomer which won over New Yorkers and soon the rest of the US. Homemade freshness and endearing amateurism was a part of the Snapple brand. Some brands just want to have fun and from
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