South Delaware Coors – Case Study 1 Question 1: What research should be conducted by Manson and Associates to allow Larry Brownlow to estimate the feasibility of a Coors beer distributorship in Delaware and why? Question 2: Would you recommend a go/ no go decision by Brownlow regarding his application and why/why not? A. Strategic issues and problems Larry Brownlow is considering whether or not to apply for the distributorship of Coors in South Delaware. Coors started as a small brewery
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our analysis of the South Delaware Coors Wholesale Distributorship opportunity‚ we recommend proceeding with the application process for the following reasons: 1. The expansion of Coors Inc. into southern Delaware fills a market void that is normally supplied by the fourth largest brewery in the United States. 2. The break-even analysis which indicates a considerable positive difference between the figures required to reach the break-even point for the South Delaware Coors Wholesale Distributorship
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South Delaware Coors‚ Inc Abstract The purpose of this case is to analyze Larry Brownlow’s decision to invest and operate a Coors Distributor in south Delaware. Coors Beer is located in Golden‚ Colorado and has many distributors that are monitored closely throughout the country. Coors is known for its dedication to quality by suppliers‚ wholesalers‚ and its customers. Not only does Coors monitor wholesalers and distributors‚ the company also requires that the wholesaler and distributor us recycling
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South Delaware Coors Inc. Tommy Green Professor Hall BUS 346 Case Analysis Larry Brownlow was presented the opportunity of a lifetime to have distributorship of Coors in south Delaware. Brownlow was nearing competition of his MBA when this arose and he has high hopes it could be a great investment. Brownlow using personal money available to do research handed the problem to professionals Manson and Associates. The budget for research was capped at $15‚000 and Brownlow needs the results
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Case #1 South Delaware Coors The Coors Brewing Company is the fourth-largest brewer in the United States. Coors is also renowned for operating the Golden‚ Colorado brewery‚ the largest single brewery facility in the world. When Larry Brownlow wanted to open a new Coors beer distributorship for a two-county area in southern Delaware‚ he was faced with the decision of which research he needed Manson and Associates to complete for determining the market potential of a two-county area in southern
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immigrants Adolph Coors and Jacob Schueler established a small brewery in Golden‚ Colorado. Lately‚ Coors Inc. had become the third-largest brewer in the United States. Coors invested $2‚000 in the operation‚ and Schueler invested $18‚000. In 1880‚ Coors bought out his partner and became sole owner of the brewery. Coors’ operating philosophy is “hard work‚ saving money‚ devotion to the quality of the product‚ caring about the environment‚ and giving people something to believe in.” Coors Inc. operation
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Case # 4 South Delaware Coors‚ Inc. 10/28/2008 Problem Statement Which research studies should Larry ask Mason and Associates to complete? Upon consideration of the research study results‚ is this new business venture a go? Alternatives Larry has several different options to choose from with respect to research studies that can be completed. As long as he stays at or under his $15‚000 budget he can request that any combination of studies be completed by Mason and Associates
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invest in a Coors beer distributorship in southern Delaware. He must first have a thorough understanding of the preferences of potential buyers of Coors beer in southern Delaware in order to assess the potential profitability of a distributorship in this market. Larry should purchase Manson and Associates performance Studies D‚ E‚ F‚ G‚ H‚ and I. These studies will best describe the preferences of the southern Delaware beer-consuming population. They will also indicate the feasibility of a Coors beer distributorship
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2001 South Delaware Coors‚ Inc. Proforma Income Statement and Accompanying Notes South Delaware Coors Inc. Pro Forma Income Statement for the 12-Month Period Ended Dec. 31‚ 2001 Sales $3‚691‚963.00 Cost of goods sold $2‚876‚039.00 Gross margin $815‚924.00 Marketing Expenses Sales expenses $100‚000.00 $100‚000.00 General and Admin. Expenses Administrative Salaries $60‚000.00 Dep. on Buildings and Equipment $50‚000.00 Interest expense
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South Delaware Coors‚ Inc. Point of View Larry Brownlow Objective To ascertain whether applying as a Coors distributor in South Delaware is a good opportunity or not Statement of the Problem Larry Brownlow is in need of reliable and relevant marketing research that would help him estimate the feasibility of the project Areas of Consideration 1. Budget. Larry has about $15‚000 for feasibility research purposes. 2. Researches/Studies. a. National and Delaware Per Capita Beer Consumption
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