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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Feed R&D or Farm it Out SWOT Analysis Strengths * RLK’s excellent brand equity * Reputation for high-end audio-video design‚ domestic U.S. production and unique creative culture * Innovation as a core competence * Employs the best mechanical and electrical engineers and designers in the business Despite competition (Psycosonics especially)‚ RLK has a unique product development expertise located under one roof‚ a prototype that’s proof of concept‚ and an audio technology that
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SWOT Analysis: Strengths: Being a public company‚ FJE Limited holds much advantages pertaining to its internal strength. First and foremost management expertise and management experience have claimed to be the most precious assets and resources of the organisation. The professional background of all the directors including the two mining entrepreneurs‚ the uranium geologist Rebecca Paulka points out that they all experienced in their domain. The good decision making within the organisation could
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SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES 1) Maybank’s position as the undisputed leader in financial services in Malaysia‚ which has a widespread global presence (19 countries worldwide)‚ allowing it to spread risk and enjoy economies of scale. 2) Its brand is well-established historically and continually promoted‚ for example through sponsorship of Golf Tournament and WWW Foundation for Bengal Tigers. 3) High client retention with higher than average checking account balances in the year 2011‚ with
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IKEA CASE ANALYSIS Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction Company History Objectives External Environment Remote Environment Industry Environment Operating Environment Threats Opportunities Internal Environment Tangible Resources Intangible Resources Capabilities Core Competencies Strengths Weaknesses SWOT Matrix Strategies Conclusion Bibliography Executive Summary This analysis detailed the history of IKEA Company
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The SWOT analysis for the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Strength In term of strength‚ the Wyndham Grand Riverfront have two major strength its location and being recently open. The hotel is located in the border of the business district and the touristic area of the city (located right across from the magnificent miles). Although the hotel is considered to be serving mainly business guest. The hotel can still attract the tourist to stay at the hotel‚ as the hotel location is in the middle
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SWOT ANALYSIS I would have to say that my biggest strength is my wife and daughters‚ they are the reason that I do everything that I do. They could also be one of my biggest weaknesses I say this because I will do everything and anything for them no matter what. I also believe that I possess some other strengths as well‚ such as good communication skills‚ leadership skills‚ I am very well disciplined as well as very determined. I would have to say that it takes a lot for me to give in. I think that
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penetration pricing enables IKEA to gain significant market share. Low prices are a result of large-quantity purchasing‚ low-cost logistics‚ store location in suburban areas and a DIY approach to marketing. IKEA also benefits from economies of scale and healthy supplier-firm relationships. IKEA enters into long-term contracts‚ provides leased equipment and technical support in exchange for exclusive‚ low-cost manufacturing from suppliers. For new markets‚ IKEA should retain its price-image
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IKEA: how the Swedish retailer ;: became a global cult brand A hybrid strategy (point 3 on the strategy clock - Exhibit 6.2) can be vety successful and difficult competitors to imitate. However‚ there is a danger that the organisation can drift into a ’stuck in the middl position - being ’out-flanked’ by both low-priced and differentiating competitors at the same time. ••• Since IKEA began in 1943 it has grown into a successful global network of stores with its unique retailing concept
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