...Business Strategy Analysis Group Assignment (35%) INB70012 Global Business Strategy Semester 1, 2015 Strategy Analysis of AirAsia Convenor : Dr Aron Perenyi & Lecturer Students : Natalia Knets Emma Dalton Gautham Raju Markus Arian Shakoor (1704583) * Executive Summary * Content page Executive Summary II Content III Figures IV 1 Introduction 1 2 Mission, Vision and Core Values 1 3 External Environment Analysis 2 4 Internal Environment Analysis 4 5 Current Strategy Analysis 7 5.1 Corporate and International Strategy 7 5.2 Business Strategy 9 6 Strategy Fit 9 6.1 Financial Performance Analysis 9 6.2 SWOT Analysis 11 7 Strategy Recommendations 14 References 15 * Figures page Figure 1: Structure of AirAsia 8 Introduction AirAsia is a Malaysian low-cost carrier (LCC) and has been established in 1994 by DRB-Hicom. In 2001 Tony Fernandes took over the company and remains the CEO of the AirAsia Group. Fernandes turned the company from a small airline with two aircrafts operating to one destination with 250 staff (AirAsia 2015a) into the number one LCC operating in Asia. Today it operates on 132 routes, connecting 65 destinations in 18 countries with over 8,000 staff (AirAsia 2015b). The group services almost 12 million passengers per year with 171 aircrafts (AirAsia 2015c). This report provides a comprehensive strategy analysis of Air Asia. First the mission, vision and core values of AirAsia are presented...
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...1.0 Introduction AirAsia originally was founded by government and on 2 December 2001 was bought by Tony Fernandes. AirAsia was established in year 1993. AirAsia has travel around the earth and ascend to become the world’s best in year 2001. AirAsia continues to spread out the way for low-cost aviation through the innovation, efficient and passionate approach to business with a route a network that extent through over 20 countries. There are some companies which link with AirAsia such as AirAsia X, Thai AirAsia, Philippines’ AirAsia Inc., AirAsia Japan and Indonesia. In addition, for the vision part in AirAsia, AirAsia aims to be the largest low cost airline in Asia and serving the 3 billion people who are currently underserved with poor connectivity and high fares. While for the mission of AirAsia, AirAsia wants to be the best airline company to work whereby employees are treated as part of the big family. Besides, AirAsia try to maintain the lowest cost hence everyone can fly with AirAsia. Highest quality product, embracing technology to lower the cost and improvement in service levels will be maintained by the AirAsia airline also. Lastly, create a globally recognized ASEAN brand will be the mission part of AirAsia. In the values part, AirAsia will implement trough the following key strategies which are: * Safety * Low fare, no frills * Lean distribution system * Point to point network * High aircraft utilization * Streamline operation The loyalty...
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...Introduction: AirAsia is one of the award winning and largest low fare airlines in the Asia expanding rapidly since 2001. With a fleet of 72 aircrafts, AirAsia flies to over 61 domestic and international destinations with 108 routes, and operates over 400 flights daily from hubs located in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Today, AirAsia has flown over 55 million guests across the region and continues to create more extensive route network through its associate companies. AirAsia believes in the no-frills, hassle-free, low fare business concept and feels that keeping costs low requires high efficiency in every part of the business. Through the corporate philosophy of “Now Everyone Can Fly”, AirAsia has sparked a revolution in air travel with more and more people around the region choosing AirAsia as their preferred choice of transport. AirAsia creates values through the following vision and mission. AirAsia’s vision is to be the largest low cost airline in Asia and serving the 3 billion people who are currently underserved with poor connectivity and high fares. Whereby, their mission is to create a globally recognized ASEAN brand, attain the lowest cost so that everyone can fly with AirAsia and maintain the highest quality product, embracing technology to reduce cost and enhance service levels. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AIR ASIA Strategic management has played a key role in the success of many business organizations in the world including...
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...1.0 Introduction AirAsia originally was founded by government and on 2 December 2001 was bought by Tony Fernandes. AirAsia was established in year 1993. AirAsia has travel around the earth and ascend to become the world’s best in year 2001. AirAsia continues to spread out the way for low-cost aviation through the innovation, efficient and passionate approach to business with a route a network that extent through over 20 countries. There are some companies which link with AirAsia such as AirAsia X, Thai AirAsia, Philippines’ AirAsia Inc., AirAsia Japan and Indonesia. In addition, for the vision part in AirAsia, AirAsia aims to be the largest low cost airline in Asia and serving the 3 billion people who are currently underserved with poor connectivity and high fares. While for the mission of AirAsia, AirAsia wants to be the best airline company to work whereby employees are treated as part of the big family. Besides, AirAsia try to maintain the lowest cost hence everyone can fly with AirAsia. Highest quality product, embracing technology to lower the cost and improvement in service levels will be maintained by the AirAsia airline also. Lastly, create a globally recognized ASEAN brand will be the mission part of AirAsia. In the values part, AirAsia will implement trough the following key strategies which are: * Safety * Low fare, no frills * Lean distribution system * Point to point network * High aircraft utilization * Streamline operation The loyalty...
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...In this assignment I’m going to discuss about three small businesses which differentiate in the aspect of the strategies, Vasu Mini Market, MULTI Restaurant and Evergreen Spa. Firstof all let me start with Vasu Mini Market which nearer to my place, Senawang. The owner of the mini market is Mr. Vasu,even though he is the owner but it is managed by the whole family also can say as smallfamily business. Many customers from far and nearer came to purchase at Vasu Mini Market. The main reason why many customer purchase in Vasu Mini Market even though nearer have many Mini market and supermarket because the prices for many products at Vasu Mini market are even cheaper and reasonable than others nearby. In the statement that given clearly we can defined that Vasu Mini market using cost leadership strategy. Cost leadership is about organizing all your resources around producing goods and services at the lowest cost possible. By having the lowest costs associated with providing your products, you put your business in the unique position of being able to charge your customers the lowest price in the market for those products. Just to keep things straight, I’m referring to cost leadership (meaning the costs the business incurs to provide goods and services, not necessarily price leadership though the two usually go together. Vasu Mini market has been successful using its strategy of everyday lowprices to attract customers. The idea of everydaylow prices is to offer products at a...
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...Arts Elixir Mgmt. Arts 51 (2012) 11164-11171 AirAsia Berhad: Strategic analysis of a leading low cost carrier in the Asian region Yasmin Yashodha Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, No. 1 Jalan Taylor's, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. A R TI C L E I N F O Art i c l e h i st ory : Received: 9 July 2012; Received in revised form: 13 October 2012; Accepted: 30 October 2012; K ey w or d s Strategic analysis, Region, Low cost, Extensive. ABSTRACT This study examines the extensive strategic analysis of AirAsia Berhad that has enabled it to sustain its competitive advantage as Asia’s leading low cost carrier (LCC). The study demonstrates the diverse business-level, corporate level and competitive strategies of AirAsia Berhad, played crucial roles in the LCC to successfully penetrate the under-served market segment of the airline industry within the ASEAN region. An in-depth analysis using a wide array of academic resources, relevant financial, legal and management resources and authorized websites, including face-to-face interviews were used to provide a more consequential comprehension on the varied business and international strategies that were implemented by AirAsia Berhad. This research exhibits critical analysis pertaining to the current macro environment of the aviation industry which includes the PESTEL framework and Porter’s Industry Analysis. The competitive environment analysis for AirAsia Berhad is thoroughly scrutinised to examine the driving...
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...AirAsia Berhad (284669-W) 25-5, Block H, Jalan PJU 1/37, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel : (603) 78809318 Fax : (603) 78806318 E-mail : investorrelations@airasia.com Website : www.airasia.com CONTENTS AirAsia Berhad | annual report 2007 Our Dreams and Aspirations To be the largest low cost airline in Asia serving the 3 billion people who currently are underserved with poor connectivity and high fares. G G 2 4 7 8 12 20 22 24 26 30 32 34 36 40 42 43 44 46 47 48 52 53 54 56 60 62 66 68 72 76 81 82 83 152 156 157 G Our Dreams and Aspirations Corporate Profile Five Year Financial Highlights Share Performance Chairman’s Statement Group Chief Executive Officer’s Report AirAsia’s Strategy for Success Route Network Safety Product Development Go Holiday The Sky is Your Limit Champion of Low Fares AirAsia Roars Into Formula One One AirAsia Our People, Our Pride Investing In Our Future Major Milestones Serving You Better from Our 2nd LCC Terminal Awards & Accolades AirAsia Cares AirAsia Group Corporate Information Board of Directors Directors’ Profile Senior Management Senior Management Profile Managing Risk to Maximise Returns AirAsia Financial Snapshots Statement on Corporate Governance Audit Committee Report Statement on Internal Control Additional Compliance Information Financial Statement Analysis of Shareholdings List of Properties Held Notice of Annual General Meeting Proxy Form To be the best company to work for where employees...
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...ERICA DIANA JEREMIAH (01130102), STRATEGY MANAGEMENT MGT 6303, ASSIGNMENT 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Aviation industry is a highly competitive market, airlines needs to develop or possess good resources and capabilities to set a threshold among the industry. The airline that sets a new wave will gain the limitless opportunity as the game setter and industry’s leader. AirAsia is a Low Cost Carrier that has won many awards and global reputation. They had learned the importance to innovate good employee relations as employees are the heart and soul of the company. This assignment elaborates how AirAsia was analysed under Ansoff Matrix and many of their marketing alliances through vertical or horizontal links. AirAsia has coordinated well in IT systems that enable them to conduct many marketing strategy through partnerships with travel agencies, hotels, telecommunications and other airlines. AirAsia has looked into the traditional interline to code sharing and now into cross-border mergers. AirAsia is a very successful airline that has stayed true to its initial slogan of “Now Everyone Can Fly”. With just less than 15 years, AirAsia has gone from a heavily indebted company to becoming a World’s Best Low Cost Airline. 1 ERICA DIANA JEREMIAH (01130102), STRATEGY MANAGEMENT MGT 6303, ASSIGNMENT 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Executive Summary 1 Table of Contents 2 Ansoff Matrix Analysis 3-5 Internal Development 6-7 Merger & Acquisitions 8 ...
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...Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 1. Introduction 3 1.1 Brief Description of the Report 3 1.2 Current Situation 3 1.3 Company Background 4 1.3.1 AirAsia 4 1.3.2 Vision and Mission 4 2. Strategy and the Industry 4 2.1 Analysis and Evaluation of industry Strategy 4 2.2 Global Forces that Impact the Industry 5 2.3 Importance of an Effective Strategy 5 3. Environmental Analysis and the Strategy 6 3.1 Corporate Strategy 6 3.1.1 Evaluation of Current Strategies 7 3.2 Analysis of the Internal Environment 8 3.3 Analysis of the Resources and Capabilities 9 3.4 Analysis of the External Environment 10 3.5 Proposed Change Strategy 11 4. The Relevance of Strategy Models/Frameworks 11 4.1 Discussion and Application of the Models 11...
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...economic growth. In Malaysia, one of the successful entrepreneurs is the founder of the Tune Group of Companies named Tony Fernandes, who introduced the first budget no-frills airline, AirAsia, to Malaysians with the tagline "Now everyone can fly". This paper will discuss the key entrepreneur attributes of Tony Fernandes which bring him to the success in his business and the background information of the companies. Table Of Contents 1. Background 2 2. Environmental Conditions 3 • Political 3 • Economic 3 • Social 3 • Technology 3 3. Approach, Attitude and Behaviour 4 4. The Strategies 5 5. Conclusion 6 6. References 7 Background In Malaysia, the general demand of travelling by airplane in the country arising, however the affordability for all was the concern. Malaysia Airline System (MAS) was the only one national carrier and had to operate as a local airline too. The government recognized the issue faced, so the second airline AirAsia by a joint venture with a local corporate company DRB-Hicom was formed in 1993 and began operations on 18 November 1996 to take care for the local destinations while MAS can concentrate on the international routes. With the poor management, AirAsia was failed and accumulated debt of...
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...THE BEGINNING The story of AirAsia began after Tony Fernandes observed and was impressed with the way that easyJet was run. EasyJet is a London-based low cost airline and he, decided to further explore the mechanics and intricacies of the airline operations first hand. It has been his childhood dream to run an airline someday. So, after spending two days at easyJet headquarters in Luton airport, talking to staff and passengers and learning first hand how the airline operates, he had a vision and where he believed that a low cost airline would be accepted and can be operated successfully in the Southeast Asian region. Therefore, Tony Fernandes, who’s started his career as a music industry executive at Virgin Records and Time Warner Music, resigned and returned to his homeland, Malaysia. As Tony did not have any experience in running an airline, nor had any capital to start one, he raised money by mortgaging his house and using up his savings. He also brought-in three of his associates that is Datuk Pahamin A. Rajab, Abdul Aziz Abu Bakar and Kamarudin Meranun to start a low cost airline in Malaysia. Tony with the three as mentioned formed a partnership and set up Tune Air Sdn Bhd and bought AirAsia for a token sum of RM1.00 with RM40 million worth of debts. AirAsia was remodeled into a low cost carrier and by January 2002, their vision to make air travel more affordable for Malaysians had taken off. Tony turned the company around, producing a profit in 2002 and launching...
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...AIRASIA X BHD Table of Contents 1.0 Company Profile 1 1.1 Introduction of Company 1 1.2 Vision 2 1.3 Mission 2 1.4 Value 2 1.5 Logo 3 1.6 Motto 3 1.7 Corporate Information 4 1.8 Organizational Structure 5 2.0 General Environment Analysis 9 2.1 Politic Factors 9 2.2 Economic Factors 10 2.3 Social Factors 10 2.4 Technology Factors 11 2.5 Legal Factors 11 2.6 Environmental Factors 12 3.0 Task Environment Factor 13 3.1 Porter Five Forces Analysis 13 3.1.1 The Threat of the Entry of New Competitors 13 3.1.2 The Threat of Substitute Products or Services 13 3.1.3 The Bargaining Power of Customers 14 3.1.4 The Bargaining Power of Suppliers 14 3.1.5 The Intensity of Competitive Rivalry 15 3.2 Level of Threats 15 4.0 S.W.O.T Analysis 16 5.0 TOWS Matrix 18 6.0 Ratio Analysis 20 6.1 Profitability Ratios 21 6.2 Margin Analysis 21 6.3 Asset Turnover 22 6.4 Credit Ratios 23 6.5 Long-Term Solvency 24 6.6 Growth over Prior Year 24 6.7 Conclusion from Ratio Analysis 25 7.0 Strategic Directions 26 7.1 Market Development 26 8.0 Additional Information 29 9.0 References 31 1.0 Company Profile 2.1 Introduction of Company Focusing on the low-cost, long-haul segment - AirAsia X was established in 2007 to provide high-frequency and point-to-point networks to the long-haul business. AirAsia X's cost efficiencies are derived from maintaining a simple aircraft fleet and a route...
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...days of the marketing concept when physical products represented a larger portion of the economy. Today, with marketing more integrated into organizations and with a wider variety of products/services and markets, is so astonishing and surprising that this concept is still very appropriate and relevant. In this article, I will discuss and analyze AirAsia Airline within the context of this marketing concept described above. Identifying the target market and highlighting some of the marketing mix employed to attract the chosen market Finally, I will discuss the threats to the long-term success of the airline with reference to the current marketing mix in order to overcome certain service shortcomings. ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS Company Background AirAsia Malaysia is second national airline. It was the first successful low cost, ticket-less airline in the Southeast Asian region. On 8 December 2001, Tune Air Sdn Bhd officially acquired 99.25 per cent equity (51.68 million shares) in AirAsia from DRB-Hicom, one of Malaysia’s giant conglomerates. Tune Air Sdn Bhd is the holding company, while AirAsia remains as the operating company. 1 AirAsia currently operates over 100 point-to-point domestic and international flights from its hubs in Kuala Lumpur International Airport ( KLIA) and Senai Airport, Johor Bahru in Malaysia; Bangkok International Airport in Thailand;...
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...COMPANY ANALYSIS : AIRASIA BERHAD TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction : Background of the company----------------------------------------------------------------3 SWOT Analysis---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Lost Cost Carrier [LCC] Business Model----------------------------------------------------------------9 Current Issues / Problems---------------------------------------------------------------------------------13 Strategy to solve problems-------------------------------------------------------------------------------19 Conclusion-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 References-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 INTRODUCTION : BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY AirAsia Berhad [Company No: 284669-W] [Incorporated in Malaysia with limited liability under the Companies Act, 1965] First Quarter Report Ended 30 September 2004. This is the first quarterly announcement made by AirAsia to the Bursa Malaysia Berhad since its listing on 22 November 2004. AirAsia is one of the award winning and largest low fare airlines in the Asia expanding rapidly since 2001. With a fleet of 72 aircrafts, AirAsia flies to over 61 domestic and international destinations with 108 routes, and operates over 400 flights daily from hubs located in Malaysia...
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...The AirAsia Group is a multi-national airline group headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The group now operates a network of low-cost carrier's including AirAsia, AirAsia X, AirAsia Philippines, Indonesia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, and AirAsia Japan. Opportunity In recent years, rapid economic growth resulted in a burgeoning middle class within Asia’s large population. For the Indonesia AirAsia, Indonesia has 12 million people who travel by air every year against 3 million passengers who fly everyday in the United State. It would call for at least a 5-6-fold increase in capacity. It points to a huge opportunity for AirAsia. The attractiveness of budget airlines is primarily their low ticket prices, which can be as low as 10-20% of those charged by full-service airlines. AirAsia differentiates its no frills product by offering less features at substantially low fares. However, this strategy will become generic with the entry of low cost carriers waiting in the wings. At that stage, low cost competition will each need to try and “be different”. Limited product differentiation is an opportunity, but must be approached with extreme caution. Anything (like frills) that adds costs and reduces price competitiveness is a bad trade-off. Airasia has the provision of in-flight food and drinks, and online sales of hotel, car, and holiday reservations, as well as travel insurance, and corporate travel services, with its own branded credit card; further increasing brand awareness and value...
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