Unilever Ltd. in 1987 in response to the success of Nirma detergent powder - a local Indian brand launched in 1977 by Karsanbhai Patel‚ a well known entrepreneur and philanthropist of Gujarat. Nirma was introduced at a price that attracted the cost-conscious Indian consumer. Prior to 1988‚ Wheel had existed‚ for about a decade‚ in the bar form before it was launched as a powder. In its new avatar‚ the principal task of Wheel was to arrest the growth of Nirma and exploit the emerging low-end market potential
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this sport) WEAKNESSES Negative image portrayed by poor working conditions in its overseas factories E-commerce is limited to USA The direct sale to consumers is creating conflicts with its own resellers Currently available supply chain‚ manufacturing‚ and fulfillment technologies aren’t easily integrated with online build-to-order Not known for its research and development leading to innovative designs«systems The e-commerce is limited to USA‚ however‚ has planned to expand
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Advertisement and Promotional Strategies used for Nirma Washing Powder Submitted to:- Submitted by:- Ms. Deepti Srivastava Sonu Bansal PG20102370 Introduction The success story of Nirma starts from its beginning. In 1969‚ Karsanbhai Patel tries his hand at making phosphate-free detergent powder. The product was named as Nirma (after Mr. Patel’s daughter Nirupama)‚ a brand which today commands a value of Rs.4‚840 crore. The product line of Nirma holds an array of consumer products ranging from
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THE APPLICATION OF VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS IN THE MANUFACTURING COMPANIES: A SURVEY OF QUOTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA BY AZUBUIKE VERA M.U. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA e- mail _ veraiswaiting4u@yahoo.com ABSTRACT The United Nations International Trade Laws (The UNCITRAL Model) which replaced the old law of trade and tariff‚ emphasizes high quality goods‚ works and services‚ economy and efficiency‚ in order words‚ value for money. The aim of the paper is to
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University of Wales institute of Cardiff (UWIC) Assignment on SIM Topic: PEST Analysis‚ IS/IT Strategy Submitted To: Rajendra Kumar London School of Commerce Submitted by: Name: Md. Matinur Rahman ID: L0627GGMH0210 London School of Commerce |Table of Content | |Introduction:
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VALUE CHAIN AND SWOT ANALYSIS Chapter 5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS It is undertaken to evaluate a company’s value chain elements. Value chain analysis helps only in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each elements of firm’s value chain. It can not be used to identify external opportunities and threats. SWOT ANALYSIS It is a situation analysis of the organization. It is a groundwork for matching the strategy both to the external market and internal resources. It is away to analyze
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I would like to use the Value Chain Analysis to study the importance of the Human Resources function in the study of a firm’s value chain. However‚ the latest trend has been the outsourcing of HR especially the transactional roles in HR as they are seen as non-value adding and a non-differentiator in the value chain. Some of the areas of HR that are in the process of being outsourced are Recruitment‚ Payroll processing‚ Training‚ Benefits Management‚ etc. These areas are seen as transactional
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Summary of Dell Computers Value Chain Analysis Primary Activities Inbound Logistics Here goods are received from a company’s suppliers. They are stored until they are needed on the production/assembly line. Goods are moved around the organization. Dell relies mostly on its highly reliable supplier‚ where Dell streamlines its operation and relies on its computer monitor supplier to ship directly to the customer. As long as its supplier retains its leadership position‚ Dell would collaborate with it
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Strategic Management: Dell Value Chain Activities Analysis INTRODUCTION According to Porter the value chain is defined as the complete flow of products from the suppliers to the customers and management of the information flow in a way that maximizes the consumer satisfaction with the increase in the profit margins of the company.(ivythesis‚2009) Dell’s value chain is one of a kind‚ they outsource all there components across the world and then assemble and sells it directly to the customers. Dell
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market. B. Dynamic Positioning Strategies : i) Depending on the local tax rates‚ HUL fixed different values of price in different states of India. This was a major step towards the success story of Wheel‚ since dynamic pricing exhibited HUL’s understanding of the consumers’ mind and comfort zone. ii) Took a clever step by directly pointing out in its advertisement the fact that Nirma detergent was not good for the hands of the customer‚ it caused burning.(Product level comparison) iii) HUL
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