¶ … weaknesses of Smith & White (S& W) include high cost due to old manufacturing plants located in high labor cost urban areas. Once market research is completed, and the reports show that the plants are in a high labor cost urban area, a team needs compiling in order to locate a more economical area for the plants to be located as well as determine the efficiency of current equipment, to determine whether new equipment needs to be purchased. Short-term outlook, the company would have to spend money to relocate and purchase new equipment. However, long-term this would prove to be an effective way to reduce cost in the problem areas. By building a new plant with new equipment, one decreases those chances of having machinery breaking down or becoming faulty. Market confusion between its professional and consumer tools also poses a problem. The marketing department needs to do an analysis to see what is currently being done to make distinctions between the products, and what improvements are needed in order to make their efforts more effective. How does one address the negative feelings on the part of its distributors stemming from a perceived abuse of their dominant market position? Develop an incentive program; determine a way to give distributors discounts or incentives for carrying company products. To deal with lack of presence in the cordless segment, one should do research on competitors and attempt to create a market savvy product based on the competitor's downfall.
The main weakness and problem for Makatume is low voltage. One should introduce ones own higher voltage into the market. Even though this would open the market to competitors, at least Makatume can set the standard instead of allowing another company to override them by producing a better product. Considering the strengths of Makatume the voltage shortage is the most pertinent issue. One has to be willing to take risks in order to invoke change & productivity. Makatume needs to set the pace and continue to raise the bar for quality.
Market Study and Potential for EOT Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Jib, and the Market for Imported European Hoist and Crane Components in India. A boom in the construction industry caused a corresponding boom in the demand for construction building equipment (specifically in cranes and hoists), which shows prediction of increasing in the future. Cement, steel, and construction industries have all been involved in this popularity, all of them requesting EOT cranes, Gentry
Market Orientation of Medical Diagnostic Units Dissertation for Master of Health Administration i. Introduction ii. Objectives iii. Description iv Administrative Internship v. Scope and Approach vi. Growth vii. Methodology viii. Hypothesis ix. Survey Questionnaire x. Research Design xi. Observation and Data Presentation xii. Test provided xiii. Analysis of findings Marketability of Patient Satisfaction Importance of Employee Satisfaction xiv. Conclusions and Recommendations xv. Bibliography xvi. Notes xvii. Appendices Market Orientation of Medical Diagnostic Units
Plant relocation *** CONFIDENTIAL *** We have discussed previously the issue of relocating one of our plants. I have received back from the consultant a report that outlines what she thinks are our best options. This report will present her findings. Fact Summary: The consultant identified Mexico, the Philippines and South Africa as potential sites. Her findings are summarized in the following table Mexico Philippines South Africa Wages $3/day $1/day $10/day Living wage? Maybe Union strength Minor Moderately strong Scandal risk High Low Moderate Environment Regs Some Few Some Environment Cost Low Low Moderate Env. Scandal risk High Low Low This
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Office Depot started its operation five years after Staples. The company has aligned its business strategy to target increasing its market share through business policies similar to those undertaken by Staples Inc. The company is locally owned and faces difficulties in capital expansion to be able to roll more distribution outlets similar to Staples. This has incapacitated the company in acquiring economic of scale in operation. The company currently
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