SWOT stands for strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities‚ and threats associated with a business and it is one of the most effective strategic analytical tools in terms of business analysis (Baker and Hart‚ 2007). Strengths and weaknesses are considered to be internal factors affecting the business‚ whereas opportunities and threats are external factors. IKEAs strengths include leadership position in the global marketplace and strong brand recognition‚ effective marketing strategy of the company‚
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For reading SWOT analysis Strengths Weakness 1. Cost leadership 2. Created the “Starbucks experience” 3. Employee management: 1. Over-reliance on U.S. market 2. High product pricing 3. High operating cost Opportunity Threats 1. more promotions /coupons /discounts 2. extend supplier range (global operation 3. Co-branding with other manufactures 4. New product offering 1. Relies on international trade for its coffee beans‚ price of milk. 2. More Competitive 3. Cultural values (May not interfere
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1/24/2012 Caterpillar Inc. SWOT Analysis I. Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment‚ diesel and natural gas engines‚ industrial gas. (Yahoo Finance) Caterpillar started in 1925 by a merger of The Holt Manufacturing Company. Holt was already involved in many projects associated in WWI and projects here in the US. Caterpillar has grown the machinery business from mining‚ forestry machinery‚ including track and wheel tractors‚ track and wheel loaders‚ pipe layers
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NURYUSMIDAH BTE MD.YUSOF PNBF12/01 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT SIR WAYNE 18/02/2013 SWOT analysis of Empire Hotel & Country Club Strength The strength of Empire hotel and country club is Brunei’s only beachside resort and one of South East Asia’s most magnificent resorts. The hotel is unique‚ majestic with fine grand and elegant architecture ‚ It’s located in isolated area overlooking the sea. The Empire hotel offers excellent facilities and entertainment such as golf courses ‚ family activities
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SWOT STRENGTH Proton is a Malaysian national automobile manufacturer. Proton is a Malaysian car manufacturer which first started out in 1983. At first‚ parts and technology came from Mitsubishi but later on‚ as experience accumulated‚ Proton became independent even if most of the cars were still based on Mitsubishi models. Their first model was launched in 1985 which is Proton Saga. Export to other country: such as Taxi in Korea use Impian (Waja) More than 14000 of Protons cars were exported annually
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SWOT Strengths • Primark‚ being a subsidiary company of Associated British Foods‚ increased rate of growth earned 3.5bn more than double the amount in the last 5 years. (Primark 2013) contributes to the employment of more than 700‚000 workers across three continents (Primark‚ 2013). Game Changer Award in recognition of work in ethical sourcing. (Primark‚ 2012). Member of the ETI (Ethical Trading Institute). Strong link in loyalty and uniqueness to their customers. Primark has
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As we known Nissan is a Japanese brand name‚ which is famous of their high quality in electronic and enduring products. In SWOT analysis we can see how Nissan business goes and how they look in customer view. Strength: Strong Research and Development: Nissan is also known for its engineering‚ development directed towards performance improvement‚ safety‚ customer satisfaction‚ and development of new and innovation products. The company allocates significant resources to its Research and Develop
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SWOT Analysis A scan of the internal and external environment is an important part of the strategic planning process. Environmental factors internal to the firm usually can be classified as strengths (S) or weaknesses (W)‚ and those external to the firm can be classified as opportunities (O) or threats (T). Such an analysis of the strategic environment is referred to as a SWOT analysis. The SWOT analysis provides information that is helpful in matching the firm’s resources and capabilities
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Lafarge Swot Lafarge S.A. COMPANY OVERVIEW Lafarge produces and sells building materials primarily cement‚ aggregates‚ ready mix‚ concrete‚ gypsum wallboard‚ and related products primarily under the “Lafarge” brand. The company primarily operates in Western Europe‚ North America‚ Asia and Latin America. It is headquartered in Paris‚ France and employs about 77‚994 people. The company recorded revenues of $23
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SWOT ANALYSIS Strength One of Monster’s major strength is many varieties of products and flavors. Monster offers various products‚ which is included soda‚ tea‚ energy drinks‚ and fruit juices. For energy drink‚ there are over 10 different flavors as well as over 5 different coffee flavors. Different colored logo on cans‚ represent different flavors. The variety of flavors gives consumers a wide selection depending on what their taste preference is. Also‚ they still continued to expand their existing
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