PESTLE Assessment

PESTLE Assessment

Political * Ability to get food to all regions, OCG sells to developing countries which may experience unstable government * Must follow guidelines to keep status as a charitable organization for ability to issue donation receipts, tax reductions, etc. |

Economic * Gleaners rely on generous donations and surplus foods, which will be greatly affected by economic state * OCG provides food to countries that don’t have enough due to economic conditions * The Gleaners require agencies to have infrastructure to distribute the soup effectively |

Social-Cultural * Volunteers are growing in numbers * Companies are more likely to try and improve corporate social responsibility * People feeling more responsible to help those in need |

Technological * OCG has an innovative team that looks to improve operations with technological improvements * Different technologies available such as conveyer belts to avoid heavy lifting * Rely on technology for dehydrating the food and could benefit from more efficient/advanced methods |
Legal
* Laws are requiring that OCG become more accurate and thorough with their financial records |
Environmental-Physical
* The Gleaners need produce to be harvested in excess so they can receive surplus foods |

SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses * OCG has grown to be a recognized company attracting donations and volunteers * Innovative, committed team of volunteers * Consistent produce donations | * Minimal space to fit volunteers and management, the OCG is growing larger than their facilities can manage * Lack of experienced management roles |

Opportunities Threats * Other Gleaning operations are coming up and could team together to accomplish their mission * Potential for growth within the company | * Other Gleaner operations could pose a threat to the company’s success * Low revenues mean the OCG relies on donations |