...drinks, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. Currently, both companies are business competitors and they highly regard their customer’s base loyalty. To familiarize ourselves with these two successful companies, we have to focus on their differences. Coca-Cola was founded in 1886, nowadays is available in more than 200 countries being the most popular beverage with its 94% worldwide recognition and being world’s third valuable brand. Its headquarters are in Atlanta Georgia and they employ nearly 30,000 individuals around the world. PepsiCo was created in 1893 in North Carolina and is sweeter than coke. PepsiCo is one of the World’s top consumer products company with one of the best valuable trademarks, also available in more than 200 countries worldwide. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo control nearly 40% of the entire beverage market but based on Interbrand’s best global brand 2011, Coca-Cola is world’s third most valuable brand; however PepsiCo is number 25 in the list (Saeidinia M., 2010). Moreover, competitors are catching up. The Coca-Cola company main rival is PepsiCo, being the second in the soft drink industry. Coca cola global products are 100% soft drinks and beverage, while PepsiCo global is both 48% snacks and 52% beverage corporation. PepsiCo contains more sugar and caffeine than Coca-Cola; each can of Pepsi contain approximately 8 teaspoons of sugar so if consumer’s need sugar and energy, PepsiCo appropriate better fit. According to studies, in December 2005, PepsiCo surpassed...
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...investigates the strategic management of Pepsi Cola and Coca-Cola in an effort to make recommendations on how Pepsi Cola can build strategies in gaining a larger share of the market. The assessment of strategic management begins with the vision and mission of both organizations, which leads into literature review that identifies the consumer preferences of both Pepsi Cola and Coca-Cola. Following the literature review is the teams’ own personal assessment of consumer preferences for the Pepsi Cola and Coca-Cola brand (Please refer to Appendix A for the assessment). Finalizing the investigation are recommendations for Pepsi Cola to gain a larger share of the market. The Cola Wars Research Paper According to an industry report from Hoover’s (2014), the U.S. soft drink industry yields $34 billion annually and continues to grow internationally. The largest markets of consumption for soft drinks outside the U.S. are: Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay (Hoover’s, 2014). The constant change of consumer preferences is what drives Pepsi Cola and Coca-Cola to compete for a larger share of the market. The intense rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola have been going on since the late 1800’s (Economy Watch, 2011); when Pepsi Cola was born from a “combination of: carbonated water, kola nuts, vanilla, and rare oils” (Pepsi Legacy Book, p.7. 2005). This paper focuses on the diversified strategies of both Pepsi Cola and Coca-Cola in their efforts to gain the largest share of...
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...Questions | Marks Allocated | Obtained Marks | Introduction | 5 | | 1.1 Since its return to business in India, Cola has taken many CSR initiatives in India. Identify the initiatives according to the main six social initiatives identified by Philip Kotler. | 20 | | 2.1 Discuss the negative drawback of Soft Drink Industry like Coca Cola and Pepsi Companies in the developing world like India in terms of their effects on the environment, people and economy. | 30 | | 3.1 Discuss the roles of community people and local NGOs in controlling developing ecological sensitive projects. Mention the some actions taken from the case study. | 20 | | 4.1 In your opinion, do you think there is a moral responsibility for the governmental authority who firstly issued approval to start Coca Cola business in India? Prove your opinion with finding from the case study. | 15 | | 4.2 Do you think a conditioned renewal of license is a good decision? Support your opinion with evidence/examples of conditions. | 15 | | Conclusion | 5 | | Referencing | 10 | | Report Format | 5 | | Total | 125 | | CSR 611 Corporate Social Responsibilities FINAL ASSESSMENT I certify that this assignment is my own work, based on my personal study and/or research, and that I have acknowledged all material and sources used in the preparation of this assignment whether they be books, articles, reports, lecture notes, any other kind of document, electronic or personal communication I also certify...
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...CHU HAI COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2010-2011 SEMESTER 2 BBA 353 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Group Case Study Project The Coca-Cola Company Tsang Hoi Ki Chan Ho Yin Fung Tsun Wai Chan Ka Po Yuen Sze Wing Chan Tai Hoi Yan Yue Kan (200826001H, (200826002H, (200826004H, (200826019H, (200826020H, (200826027H, (200926024E, FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) Abstract This paper is a strategic analysis of The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola), a leader in the beverage industry. Coca-Cola, the world’s leading soft drink maker, operates in more than 200 countries and owns or licenses more than 500 brands of nonalcoholic beverages. The company faces challenges in today’s market because of market changes, socio-economic changes and globalization. An external analysis of the soft drink industry is performed to understand the impact of environment. An internal analysis of Coca-Cola is performed to understand the internal capabilities. The conclusion of this case study emphasizes that the company needs to reduce its dependence on carbonated beverage and diversify its product portfolio into the noncarbonated sector to remain competitive. 2 Table of Contents Abstract .............................................................................................................................. 2 Section 1: Introduction ................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mission and Objectives ..........
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...Case Analysis of the Alternative Beverage Marketplace Companies around the world are fighting for position in their industries. The completive world of alternative beverages is no different. The companies involved in this epic battle for market share all are challenged with the three questions outlined by Arthur A. Thompson “What’s the company’s present situation? What should the company’s future direction be and what performance targets should we set?” (Thompson, 2012) The development of a strategy for the companies involve in the alternative beverage arena is a daunting one. There are pressing internal and external environmental factors that present significant challenges in the gaining and maintaining of market share with in the industry. The obstacles faced by these organizations include global economic slow downs, dynamic distribution channels, negative press and fickle customer tastes. These companies, however, must remain focused and vigilant to attract customers to their brands. The case study presented by John E. Gamble, Competition in Energy drinks, Sport Drinks, and Vitamin-Enhanced Beverages, outlines the boons and challenges faced by the four leading distributers of alternative beverages around the world. The industry leaders (PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Red Bull and Hansen Natural Company) in the alternative beverage market are what is know as a strategic group. “A strategic group is a cluster of industry rivals that employ similar competitive...
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...Business Analysis During this research work, Coca-Cola Company will be studied in order to review: 1.-Company Background 2.-Company Mission 3.-Company Vision 4.-Coca-Cola Business Environment 5.-Income Statement (Comparisons between Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo). 6.-Balance Sheet (Comparisons between Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo). 7.-Cash Flow Statement (Comparisons between Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo). 8.-SWOT Matrix 9.-Economic trends and influence to Coca-Cola Company 10.-Strategies used by Coca-Cola Company 11.-Technological Advantages 12.-Coca-Cola and Globalization 13.-Coca-Cola’s Human Resource Management 14.-Management Decisions 15.-Conclusion Company Background So the first let’s find out who is Coca-Cola, where it’s come from, how big is this company, where you can find its products, since when is the market, who are the principals competitors from this company to have a better understanding who is this company. What is Coca-cola and where it’s come from? Coca-Cola is a beverage which is carbonated soft drink, was invented by Doctor John Pemberton who was a pharmacist form Atlanta, Georgia in May 1886, then 1887 Asa Candler bought the formula from John. By late 1890s, Coca-Cola was one of America’s most popular fountain drinks, because of a very aggressive marketing campaign; as a result the syrup sales went over 4000% at that time, then by 1960’s the soda fountain consumption declined its popularity and bottled soft drinks and fast food restaurants became popular...
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...CHU HAI COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2010-2011 SEMESTER 2 BBA 353 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Group Case Study Project The Coca-Cola Company Tsang Hoi Ki Chan Ho Yin Fung Tsun Wai Chan Ka Po Yuen Sze Wing Chan Tai Hoi Yan Yue Kan (200826001H, (200826002H, (200826004H, (200826019H, (200826020H, (200826027H, (200926024E, FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) FNE) Abstract This paper is a strategic analysis of The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola), a leader in the beverage industry. Coca-Cola, the world’s leading soft drink maker, operates in more than 200 countries and owns or licenses more than 500 brands of nonalcoholic beverages. The company faces challenges in today’s market because of market changes, socio-economic changes and globalization. An external analysis of the soft drink industry is performed to understand the impact of environment. An internal analysis of Coca-Cola is performed to understand the internal capabilities. The conclusion of this case study emphasizes that the company needs to reduce its dependence on carbonated beverage and diversify its product portfolio into the noncarbonated sector to remain competitive. 2 Table of Contents Abstract .............................................................................................................................. 2 Section 1: Introduction ................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mission and Objectives ..........
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the case study, PepsiCo is a producer of carbonated cola drink and was marketing its products in most countries around the world. PepsiCo’s competitor was Coca-Cola. PepsiCo made two acquisitions of Tropicana and Quaker and the view was that there was synergy and economies of scale to be gained. PepsiCo should have had an organisational structure that will enable the achievement of the organisational mission and objectives. The organisation reorganised their structure to a multidivisional structure in a move to exploit the full acquisition potential. A multidivisional structure is most suitable for an organisation that has not got a wide range of products like PepsiCo. The organisation did not experience benefits from the multidivisional structure because PepsiCo had a wide rage of products and different customers. The organisation was structured into divisions and each reporting to the headquarters and there was no synergies and economies of scale gained. PepsiCo revised the organisational structure to a matrix structure. It enabled the organisation to operate in its particular competitive situation at peak effectiveness. At Pepsi they discovered that it was essential to drive the various brands as part of one team. There was less conflict between employees because of the hierarchical setup of the organisation. PepsiCo Beverages became the No 1 liquid refreshment beverage company in measured channels. There was a strategic fit as its strengths in the...
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...1. Compare Coca Cola’s response to the changing marketing environment before the arrival of Mr. Isdell to that of PepsiCo. Consumers’ seemingly inexhaustible thirst for cola products was the recipe for growing sales. However, as the market matured, consumers have become concerned about health and obesity, PepsiCo evolved divergent strategies, looking into snack food business, whereas Coke remained focused on carbonated beverages, seeking to expand in international markets. PepsiCo looked mainly to its core product, carbonated fizzy drinks, but also diversified its product offerings. It bought Frito-Lay, the snack business in 1965, beginning its long history of diversification, to reduce its dependence on cola drinks. In 1993, it launched bottled water, Aquafina, and in 1998, it acquired Tropicana juice brands, placing it in a good position to benefit from rising consumer demand for healthier drinks. In 2001, it acquired Quaker Oats, the cereals and snacks business, following the collapse of Coke’s negotiations to buy the company, revealing divisions on strategy within Coke’s board. With Quaker Oats came Gatorade, the market leader in energy drinks, further diversifying PepsiCo’s portfolio of companies. Aquafina water and Gatorade drinks have seen rises in sales, helping PepsiCo to offset declining sales of sugary carbonated drinks, where consumers have become concerned about health and obesity. Coca-Cola has also belatedly launched new products diversifying from sugary...
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... Coca-Cola Executive Summary This paper is a comprehensive audit of Coca-Cola's marketing program and recommendations developed for future marketing plans. I provide recommendations for Coca-Cola's marketing efforts as well as product line enhancements, as Coca-Cola faces stiff competition and changing consumer tastes. These recommendations include: • Pursuing a multi-pronged marketing strategy, including growth into geographic regions like Russia, China, and Turkey. • Leverage the company assets by brand extension into water-based, slightly sweetened refreshment drinks to meet more health-conscious consumers. • Diversify offerings outside the non-alcoholic beverage market, leveraging the vast distribution network. Introduction Coca-Cola was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 8, 1886 by Dr. John Stith Pemberton, a local pharmacist. Dr. Pemberton produced the syrup for Coca-Cola®, and carried a jug of the new product down the street to Jacobs' Pharmacy, where it was sampled, pronounced "excellent" and placed on sale for five cents a glass as a soda fountain drink. Carbonated water was teamed with the new syrup to produce a drink that was at once "Delicious and Refreshing," a theme that continues to echo today wherever Coca-Cola is enjoyed. During the first year, sales averaged a modest nine drinks per day. Today, over 6 trillion servings of Coca-Cola have been enjoyed worldwide and Coca-Cola has over 400 brands. Coca-Cola's Key Success Factors Coca-Cola has several...
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...Learn to Compete in India A. Identification of issues and Problems Step 1—overview of the case study During the 1900s and the beginning of the new millennium India’s government had opened its doors wide open to foreign investors, but the Coca-Cola Corporation and PepsiCo experienced many difficult challenges. Both companies were engulfed with unexpected problems and difficult situations that led to the recognition that India’s market was very different and special knowledge, skills and local expertise was needed to be obtained if the two companies were to succeed. As Ronald McEachern, PepsiCo’s Asia chief, stated, “India is the beverage battlefield for 2003”. Pepsi entered into the Indian beverage market in July 1986 as a joint venture with two local partners, Voltas and Punjab Agro, forming ”Pepsi Foods Ltd.” Coca-Cola followed suit in 1990 with a joint venture with Britannia Industries India before creating a 100% owned company in 1993 and then ultimately aligning with Parle, the leader in the industry. In many ways, Coke and Pepsi managers had to learn the hard way that ‘what works here’ does not always ‘work there’. In India, there are two main high seasons for the consumption of soft drinks. First being the summer session which lasts about seventy-five days in mid-April to June. The second major opportunity for Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in India is the annual Navratri celebrations. Another issue that the Indian market faced...
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...International Finance Paper FIN/419 International Finance Paper Pepsico is one of the truly global organizations in the world with presence in many countries and offering products which are not only unique but carry a great brand value . Since Pepsi Co works in a global environment therefore its strategy is also global and focuses on achieving the strategic objectives of the firm with great greater emphasis on creating a unique set of strategies which are as applicable as they are in one country . Pepsico universally acknowledged as one of the world’s most successful companies of consumer products. Enormous awards have gone in the worlds. In 2009, Pepsico is ranked 175 in the Fortune’s. 18 brands out of its series boast an annual sales volume of over 1 billion USD, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay’s, Diet Pepsi, Tropicana, Doritos, Lipton Teas, Quaker Cereals, Cheetos, 7-UP, Ruffles, Aquafina, Mirinda, Tostitos, Sierra Mist, Walkers, Fritos. In addition, PepsiCo entered new markets including Japan and Eastern Europe. However, the company also had its share of crucial missteps – principal of which was entering into the fast food industry. With the purchase of Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell, PepsiCo was well on its way to building a proverbial three-legged stool. The CEO at the time, Wayne Callaway, believed that this new structure would bring the company success and referred to the three legs of the stool as being snack foods, soft drinks...
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...Cola Wars Case Study DMBA 630 Marketing and Strategy Management in the Global Markeplace Introduction Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) have been around for over a century and now accounts for a $60 Billion market with the average American consuming about 53 gallons a year. Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton as a “potion for mental and physical disorders.” Asa Candler acquired the formula and began marketing it as Coca-Cola. The first bottling franchise was accorded in 1899 for a sum of one dollar. Pepsi-Cola was invented in 1893 by Caleb Bradham a pharmacist from North Carolina. Pepsi also franchised its bottling operations. Pepsi struggled over the years going bankrupt twice within a decade, first in 1923 and again in 1931. Pepsi competed aggressively against coke offering almost twice the amount of Pepsi for the same price in the 1930s. Coca –Cola or Coke on the other hand was the market leader through the early 20th century with numerous imitators popping up trying to clone Coke. Coke fought back in the courts to aggressively deter imitators and counterfeiters. During the 1920s and 1930s, Coke was marketed to multiple market segments making it available to anyone desiring the brand. Eventually Coke sued Pepsi for trademark infringement in 1938 and lost. Pepsi gained market share and became a titan competitor in the market for CSDs beating out all other brands except Coke. Thus began the “Cola Wars” in 1950 with Pepsi’s aggressive “beat Coke”...
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...Coke and Pepsi Learn to Compete In India. Summary of the case The case of Coke and Pepsi in India is a lesson that all marketers can observe, analyze and learn from, since it involves so many marketing aspects that are essential for all marketers to take into consideration. Both companies had many difficulties, especially Coca-Cola, and it's useful to observe how it dealt with the different aspects, stating from the political environment of the Indian market and the trade barriers it faced, going through the market entry and penetration strategies considered and the flexible marketing mix used and how it was placed to increase consumption and market share, ending with the change in the environment and market due to boycott campaigns for different reasons. Discussion Political environment and trade barriers: Until the early 1990s, India was considered unfriendly to foreign investors, especially in consumer goods sector. If an item could be obtained within the country, imports of similar items were forbidden. Due to this environment, Coca-Cola had withdrawn from the Indian market in 1977. Looking back at Coca-Cola's withdrawal we can notice: Coke's refusal to give the formula and withdraw from the market wasn't a clever decision, because as a big company, coke must expect to face many challenges. It should have believed in it marketing capabilities and its ability to position its brand as a unique one, different from others even if they claim they are...
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...The aim of this case study - “Coke Versus Pepsi, 2001” is to analyze the trend of both companies – Coke and Pepsi, after announcement of Pepsi’s acquirement to Quaker Oats, based on the past and forecasted information and materials. This essay would use “Economic Value Added” (EVA) measure, in order to identify the expected values of both companies. Carolyn Keene, the consumer analyst at mutual fund firm SPL, believed that the value comparison of Coca-Cola and PepsiCo should be measured by EVA. So what is EVA? Economic Value Added is a popular method of value creation developed by Stern Stewart and Co of New York. It is a measure of economic profit. The EVA is the difference between the firm’s after-tax return on capital and its cost of capital. Stewart states that the earnings, earnings per share, and earnings growth are misleading measures of corporate performance, and the best practical periodic performance measure is economic value-added. The formula to measure EVA is: EVA= NOPAT – (invested Capital x WACC). EVA is a dollar amount and if that amount is positive, the company can earn more net operating profit after tax than the cost of capital used to generate the profit. There are a number of advantages that should be addressed of using EVA as a measure of company performance. The first one is the close relationship with NPV who is the most common measure of company performance. EVA is closest in spirit to corporate finance theory that argues that the value of the firm...
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