The secret behind the success of Michelin Tyres
Case study - 13 pages - Business strategy
Michelin has been the market leader for tyres. Michelin equips vehicles like cars, motorcycles, aircrafts, etc. with tyres. Michelin also brings solutions for each different usage of tyres, which allows the vehicle to give optimum performance. The company constantly innovates in order to...
The evolution and expansion of Nestle
Case study - 12 pages - Business strategy
In 1866, the Swiss chemist, Henri Nestle invented powdered milk for feeding newborns who could not be nursed by their mothers. He sold his invention in 1867 causing the start of a major company called Nestle. Over time, the company has diversified its range of products, ranging from food products...
SABMiller: Strategy behind the success in a hostile environment
Case study - 13 pages - Business strategy
There are very few South African companies that can boast of a history of 100 years. Despite this situation, SABMiller crossed the twentieth century in a country whose political system has a disastrous influence on the development of the local companies. The strategy carried out by SAB enabled...
Analysis of Michelin's strategies and recommendations
Case study - 40 pages - Business strategy
254% - this is the performance level of Michelin since March 2003; such high-flying results have enabled the company to emerge as the leader in a very competitive market where rivals such as Bridgestone and Goodyear are on the lookout for the slightest weakness of the French manufacturer. The...
Analysis of the brand building by Dove
Case study - 5 pages - Business strategy
The choice of the slogan on the Dove campaign, 'For every beauty', is an original and relevant one. The advertisement itself is original and appeals to women. Its goal is not only to convince potential customers but also to develop some trust between the brand and its target. The...
Diversification of Nokia
Case study - 2 pages - Business strategy
Nokia is the world leader in the mobile telephone market and has 38% of the market shares. The telephone market witnessed a strong growth between 1990 and 2000. Today, it looks like the market is mature. However, competition remains fierce. The phones tend to include many more sophisticated...
Analysis of the advertising campaign of the new Toyota Picnic
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
Technology, progress, innovation, etc. are terms that gained momentum from the late twentieth century onwards. These terms were adopted by advertising agencies in their advertising campaigns every other day. The advertisement of the new Picnic vehicle launched by Toyota is a classic example of...
Coca Cola vs. Pepsi: Analysis and comparison of strategies
Case study - 20 pages - Business strategy
We chose to make a strategic analysis of the two evergreen giants of the cola industry - Coca Cola and Pepsi. These two protagonists of the cola market make for an interesting study as they pursue different strategies in their operations. Initially, we present the two companies and the market...
Internationalization Strategies of Wal-Mart and Tesco - published: 10/01/2011
Case study - 11 pages - Business strategy
We will look at the strategies implemented by the companies Wal-Mart and Tesco in order to internationalize their brand. To analyze the strategies, we will look at the various markets chosen abroad, the processes, the rate and the speed of establishment of these two firms internationally until...
The pharmaceutical industry
Market study - 34 pages - Business strategy
The pharmaceutical industry is an economic sector that is very rich and active, consisting mainly of research, manufacture and marketing of medicines. Its success is illustrated by the fact that it is one of the most profitable industries in the world. Some of the best pharmaceutical and biotech...
Analysis of Christian Dior SA
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
In recent years, the luxury market has been experiencing a real boom. This boom is the consequence of the recent democratization of luxury brands. The democratization of luxury brands has made it possible to develop accessories that have become more accessible. This phenomenon has resulted in...
The failed outsourcing idea of a French automotive supplier
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
This case study is about a French automotive supplier which outsourced its IT activities in order to reduce costs. After the consultation with a consulting firm in Paris, the supplier chose India to outsource its IT activities as it looked like a good bet. However, for reasons which will be...
International business of Danone
Case study - 8 pages - Business strategy
With full control of its three businesses, Fresh Dairy Products, Beverages, Biscuits & Cereals, Group Danone seeks to grow and help people live better by providing them with better food, varied tastes and healthy pleasures. Group Danone is recognized for the dynamism and power of its brands. It...
Strategic analysis of Renault
Case study - 20 pages - Business strategy
Renault is a globally renowned automobile group and car maker present in 118 countries with approximately 130,000 employees. The Renault group achieved a turnover of almost 41 million euros in 2007. The Company Renault Freres was created in 1898 by three brothers Louis, Marcel and Fernand. Marcel...
Google's strategy - published: 10/01/2011
Case study - 5 pages - Business strategy
Google occupies the lead with 68% of traffic generated in the world, followed distantly by Yahoo at 16% and MSN Live at 8% (the search engine of Microsoft's MSN portal). According to Jeff Weiner, Yahoo's vice president (who is in charge of research and industry marketplaces), the market...
The marketing mantra behind Coca- Cola's success
Case study - 14 pages - Business strategy
It is essential for a company to anticipate the reaction of its competitor before making a strategic decision. A strategy can be deemed effective based on the reaction it generates from the competitor. The essence of strategic thinking involves anticipating every move of the adversary, like in a...
Apple's marketing strategy
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
For a long time, the products from Apple were not highlighted in advertisements in France. Launching its new product, the MacBook Air, enabled the brand to connect to the people in France again. Billed as the world's thinnest computer, the MacBook Air has helped Apple in rebuilding its brand...
Strategy of the IKEA group
Case study - 27 pages - Business strategy
Ingvar Kamprad, a young Swede, finished his studies in 1943. He quickly established a small company which he called IKEA. The acronym IKEA (Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd) is composed of the initials of his name, the name of his parents' farm and the name of his village. Initially, he...
Southern Comfort: Promotional Campaign
Thesis - 2 pages - Business strategy
I believe that Southern Comforts' new promotional campaign has succeeded so much that it helped put Mardi Gra and New Orleans back on the map. Today, Southern Comfort presents the evolution of its brand with the tag line "Me, myself and I" that encourages everyone to take their first step...
Case study of Unilever and Dove brands
Case study - 12 pages - Business strategy
In the consumer society in which we live today it is virtually impossible not to know the brand Dove. Indeed, men and women, of all ages more or less visualize this brand of body care. This brand is one of the largest producers of consumer goods in the world for the Unilever Group. Since 2004,...
The position of Perrier in the soft drinks market (2007)
Case study - 5 pages - Business strategy
Introduction In 1898 a natural spring was discovered in the Gard department in France. This water is naturally carbonated and was quickly used by the by Perrier Group in 1906. Over the years, this drink has become a commonly consumed beverage in the market for soft drinks which is also known as...
Strategy analysis of Henkel and L'Oreal
Case study - 25 pages - Business strategy
In this study we chose to concentrate on the cosmetics market. Why? It is a market that reaches to us all, with a more enunciated attraction for some people. In fact, the cosmetics market covers a wide range of products related to health and beauty like hair care, skin care, fragrance, makeup,...
Strategy of Christian Dior - published: 03/01/2011
Thesis - 17 pages - Business strategy
Christian Dior was the creator of one of the largest luxury homes, who would have celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2005, and has marked his time with his creative genius. ? Christian Dior; an atypical profile: 1905 - 1934 Christian Dior was born into a wealthy family on January 21, 1905 in...
Evaluation of Wal-Mart's business strategies
Thesis - 23 pages - Business strategy
Wal-Mart was founded by Sam Walton in 1962. The group operates in sixteen countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and China. In 2005, the total number of stores amounted to nearly 5000, with more than a quarter positioned abroad. The group has around 180 million...
Critical analysis: Apple's publicity for iPod and iTunes
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
The iPod has the capability to store a large amount of music files that it can play with an excellent sound quality (in MP3 format). It satisfies people's demand for downloading music over the Internet and transferring to a product type "player" so that they can listen to it anywhere anytime....
Evaluating a business plan for Dior - establishment of a store in China
Business plan - 14 pages - Business strategy
A business plan was created as part of an establishment of an outlet for Dior products in China. It contains a market analysis to determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the Chinese market. It consists of an analysis of the Dior group, and the whole city to determine how the...
Yves Rocher: Its international development
Thesis - 30 pages - Business strategy
From the perspective of globalization, every company aims to become increasingly competitive. With the phenomenon of the opening up of national economies and foreign markets, the only way to cope with increased competition in all sectors is by boosting the exports. Also, SMEs and their...
Global wine wars: New Challenges
Thesis - 5 pages - Business strategy
During the last few decades, the global wine industry has grown by leaps and bounds to emerge as a $90 billion market. Scientific discoveries such as pasteurization and the cork-stopper invention have revolutionized the production of wine by easing restrictions on transport of wine, thus enabling...
Dubai-Land: Christian Perdier's strategy
Thesis - 5 pages - Business strategy
When we think about Dubai, we think about desert, oil and wealth. Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf coast and is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai's government is constitutional monarchy and the current ruler is Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum from the Al...
'Chef à la maison' - Business plan
Business plan - 37 pages - Business strategy
Our business idea focuses on bringing chefs to the dinner table at home. We plan to offer 2 services; Primarily we will provide Home training courses where fully trained chefs will come into your home environment and offer training on anything from beginner techniques, simple cooking to more...
