Strengths Comar chemicals is regarded as a leader in the tyre and paint industry. This phenomenon is ascribed to the following strengths: • Contracts in place with Goodyear‚ Continental‚ Plascon‚ Bridgestone‚ Dunlop‚ and Michelin. • Product quality of the highest standard. Automated plant control systems in place‚ constant in-production quality control tests controlled by chemical director‚ Vernon Redding. Compliant raw materials with specifications are being utilised. • Succession planning
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1‚ Five Forces Analysis for Intuit Threat of new entrants * Capital requirements: Intuit spends a significant amount of time and money-approximately 20 percent of net revenue-on consumer research each year‚ due to the fast-paced nature of technology‚ shifting consumer needs. If plus with the fees of research‚ development‚ production and advertisement‚ new entrants have to prepare strong capital to run its business. * Brand equity & Customer loyalty to established brands‚ Intuit always
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Strength: 1. Unique product: shoe Color: bright color‚ striking material: soft‚ light weight‚ non-marking ordor-resistance Style and size: trendy‚ appeal to all demo group comfortable to wear 2. advanced supply chain management take over production: buying shoe manufacturer Global production using contract manufactures(Flexible production ‚Rapid response) Bringing the global supply chain in house: buying contractor Strategic decision of outsource and produce in house Fast manufacture and delivery
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Weakness 1. The small share of the worldwide PC market. As we all know‚ only a relatively stable market share and the growth of the operating rate out of China’s PC market‚ such as in the American market and European market can give a complete success to an international Lenovo. However‚ the performance of Lenovo in America and Europe is very unstable‚ according to the recent 3 quarters of Lenovo financial report. 2. The 15.4 inches product line is relatively thin Lenovo put 14.1 inches
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Bus 477 PROJECT OUTLINE 1. I BEGINNINGS: Setting the Stage a. Introduction: describe company‚ industry‚ segment‚ product/service(s)‚ business case… b. Brief History: timeline highlighting important events in the firm’s development c. Vision and Mission Statements d. Strategic Question‚ with rationale‚ that will guide analysis and strategic recommendations 2. II EXTERNAL ANALYSIS: Identifying Opportunities and Threats a. General Environment: United States Personal Care and Beauty Products
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Strengths Substantial Brand Identity Sony is a corporate brand whose identity is deeply rooted and very well established in the minds of potential customers. The brand remains healthy despite dropping from 25th to 29 in name recognition according to InterBrands 2009 ranking. Interbrand valued Sony brand at $11 million Global Diversification Sony products and services are available throughout the world in approximately 200 countries and territories. The United States market accounted for 17.9%
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TABLE OF CONTENT CONTENT | PAGES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ACKNOWLEDGEMENT INTRODUCTION COMPANY’S BACKGROUND | | Type | Public (SEHK: 1913) | Industry | Apparels‚ accessories | Founded | 1913 | Founder(s) | Mario Prada | Headquarters | Milan‚ Italy | Number of locations | Over 250 Worldwide boutiques | Key people | Miuccia Prada‚ Head Designer Patrizio Bertelli‚ CEO Sebastian Suhl‚ SVP & CCO Donatello Galli‚ CFO
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Strength 1.Clear Main Product Line - Wave Surf and Snow Wear and its accessories 2.Product Diversification in retail on different categories Clothing Bottoms - tee / woven / outerwear - pants / jeans Accessories - hat / bag / watch / socks / slipper / belt 3. Price Strategy is clear on the available items 4. Retail Store location is convenient 5. Sufficient cash flow 6. New Top management Weakness 1.Unclear image (mix up swim or sport wear only) 2.Lack of Integrated Marketing
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Strengths Second best global brand in fast food industry in terms of value ($ 6 billion). KFC is known by many and is a trustworthy brand in many countries mainly due to its early franchising and international expansion. Original 11 herbs and spices recipe. KFC original chicken recipe is a trade secret and a source of comparative advantage against firm’s competitors. Strong position in emerging China. KFC receives half of its revenue from China‚ where it operates more than 4‚000 outlets. KFC position
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To help resolve this problem‚ health maintenance organizations (HMO) have been introduced‚ with the goal of focusing on keeping people well and out of hospitals in the hope of decreasing employer costs. HMOs are popular alternatives to traditional health care plans offered by insurance companies because they can cover a wide variety of services‚ usually at a significantly lower cost [16]. HMOs use "networks" of selected doctors‚ hospitals‚ clinics and other health care providers that together provide
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