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Coca-Cola is a well-established consumer products company with a strong position in the global market The sales of its core soda products have remained relatively stable for decades, yet the company has continued to grow and has remained extremely profitable. Discuss Coca-Cola's history in light of the statement that "generating a steady stream of new products to market is extremely important to competitiveness." Does Coca Cola's success disprove that statement? Is the company an exception to the rule or an example of its application?

1. Indicate whether the supply or Demand curve would shift to the right, shift to the left or movement along the demand/supply curve under each of the following instances. Most of the Namibian drivers are considering using petrol rather than diesel. What would happen to the demand curve for diesel? The government decides to increase the corporate tax payed by transport operators. What would happen to the supply of transport service? What would happen to the demand for freight transportation as the demand for hand sanitizers increase? During this period all government employees as well as those in state Owned Enterprises and private sector are to operate from home, except those providing critical services. What would happen to the demand for taxis and public transport?

Market Entry Strategy Entry Mode Selection: Based on your analysis, select the most suitable combination of market entry modes for CleanTech Innovations Inc to enter the target market and the associated countries (minimum 3 modes). Options must include, as discussed in the course, exporting, wholly-owned subsidiaries, and strategic alliances. Latin America (e.g., Brazil, Mexico, Colombia): Emerging market with increasing interest in technology and sustainability, but political and economic risks that could impact business stability., hence you will include at least 1 mode of entry (that is minimum 3 modes as stated in the instructions) for each of the bracketed countries in the Asian market.Rationale for Entry Modes: Justify your choices by discussing based on the analysis of risks and benefits of the chosen modes. Discuss with relevant support how the chosen mode will enable the company to build a strong market presence. Partner Selection (if applicable): If selecting a strategic…

Should Airbnb have entered the Chinese market in the 1st place? If Airbnb continues with its entry into the Chinese market, how should it best position itself? Should it use its established formula, or localize? If Airbnb localizes, what are the possible ways of localizing? Which one should it prioritize?

Coca-Cola is a well-established consumer products company with a strong position in the global market. The sales of its core soda products have remained relatively stable for decades, yet the company has continued to grow and has remained extremely proi table. Discuss Coca-Cola’s history in light of the statement that “generating a steady stream of new products to market is extremely important to competitiveness.” Does Coca-Cola’s success disprove that statement? Is the company an exception to the rule or an example of its application?

Kolkata-based FMCG major Emami has embarked on various distribution initiatives and rural expansion drive to boost growth in the current fiscal, its Chairman said. Addressing shareholders at the company's annual general meeting, he said in the first quarter of the current financial year, the company continued to face market challenges due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic -- from mid-April on-wards. Local lock downs and restrictions in various states severely affected both urban and rural regions. In the current financial year, company has embarked on various distribution initiatives to drive further growth. We embarked on a focused rural expansion drive under Project Khoj through expansion of rural footprint in the top 4 potential rural contributing states in FY22.To augment the current distribution strength, Emami outlined a "clear strategy to drive growth aggressively in the rural market", adding digitalisation of rural sales force was completed successfully last fiscal.It…

Identify the key economic environment elements (GDP, Business Lifecycle, Inflation/Deflation, Income, Unemployment, identify it's effect on consumers and how products will be marketed.    Philippines plunges into recession as economy shrinks 16.5% in Q2 Latest lockdown dampens hopes for strong near-term recovery MANILA -- The Philippine economy shrank a record 16.5% in the second quarter, the country's statistics agency said on Thursday, throwing the nation into a technical recession. The April-June gross domestic product figure covers economic activity during the peak of the initial lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus, which was imposed in mid-March before being eased in June. It is much worse than the 9.0% contraction forecast in a Reuters poll. The economy contracted 0.7% in the quarter ended March, the first negative growth in two decades, putting the first-half contraction at 9% and pulling the plug on what was one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies before the…

Grand View Research published the following market insights in 2022: "[The] global rice market size was valued at USD 287.45 billion in 2021 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2% from 2022 to 2028. Rice is the staple food of more than half of the world's population; Asia Pacific is the largest consumer of the product, which has led to significant market growth. Moreover, continuous developments in rice mill machinery globally and attractive packaging increases the product demand in emerging economies. Starch N Some is a small-scale rice packaging company, importing its rice from India and packaging it in Johannesburg, Gauteng. They have a variety of grades of rice packs and they pack them in different sizes. Their target market is both consumers and businesses, based in Gauteng province for now. Their marketing manager, after reading the above report, realised that even though almost marginal, there is potential market growth, which they could…

Company Name: Lafargeholcim Country: China  Qus no 01: What is the reason behind choosing this particular market? Qus no 02: When did they enter the market and with what product? Qus no 03: What is their entry mode? Qus no 04: Entry mode; was it a good or regrettable choice? - critically analyse Qus no 05: Was the business a success or failure in the new market? Why?

https://www.forbes.com/2009/12/08/china-oreo-tang-cmo-network-kraft/?sh=5b7aaa9b691c Describe in your own words the situation presented by the case in “How Kraft Won in China”. Explain the successful marketing mix in terms of the case presented and the strategies focused on products, pricing, advertising, and distribution.

The Kellogg Company is the world's leading producer of breakfast cereals and convenience foods, such as cereal bars, and aims to maintain that position. In 2006, Kellogg's had total worldwide sales of almost $11 billion (£5.5 billion).  In 2007, it was Britain's biggest selling grocery brand, with sales of more than £550 million.  Product lines include ready-to-eat cereals (i.e. not hot cereals like porridge) and nutritious snacks, such as cereal bars. Kellogg's brands are household names around the world and include Rice Krispies, Special K and Nutri-Grain, whilst some of its brand characters, like Snap, Crackle and Pop, are amongst the most well-known in the world. Kellogg's has achieved this position, not only through great brands and great brand value, but through a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. This means that all of Kellogg's business aims are set within a particular context or set of ideals. Central to this is Kellogg’s passion for the business, the…

the FIFA brand's reputation suffered in Qatar. Discuss why the macroenvironmental analysis must be part of a due diligencestudy done before awarding the rights to host future FIFA world cup events.

Answer the case study Why Have Starbucks Failed in Australia but Succeeded In China? By Lukashevich, S., May 2021 Failure in Australia Starbucks first store in Australia opened in July of 2000, not long after their successful expansion to China. Executives were confident in their decision to expand further, but it diminished in 2008 with the closure of the majority of their stores. Starbucks’s expansion into Australia clearly did not succeed like their other expansions to other developed countries had. This could be explained due to three reasons: advanced local coffee culture, the pace of expansion, and lack of effort to adapt (like they did in China) When Starbucks entered Australia, they expanded at an extremely fast pace and by 2008 they had opened 90 stores. However, such speed “grew faster than its popularity” as it ultimately resulted in a loss of $105 million in the first seven years. Given the fact that Australia has always had a strong and large coffee drinking culture,…

Answer the case study Why Have Starbucks Failed in Australia but Succeeded In China? By Lukashevich, S., May 2021 Failure in Australia Starbucks first store in Australia opened in July of 2000, not long after their successful expansion to China. Executives were confident in their decision to expand further, but it diminished in 2008 with the closure of the majority of their stores. Starbucks’s expansion into Australia clearly did not succeed like their other expansions to other developed countries had. This could be explained due to three reasons: advanced local coffee culture, the pace of expansion, and lack of effort to adapt (like they did in China) When Starbucks entered Australia, they expanded at an extremely fast pace and by 2008 they had opened 90 stores. However, such speed “grew faster than its popularity” as it ultimately resulted in a loss of $105 million in the first seven years. Given the fact that Australia has always had a strong and large coffee drinking culture,…

Volkswagen GroupVolkswagen Group is the world’s second-largest automotive manufacturer. In addition to theireponymous passenger car brand, Volkswagen Group is responsible for eleven other major cars,motorcycle, and commercial vehicle brands, including Audi, Seat, Skoda, Ducati, and Scania.While the global company has continued to post impressive numbers for both profit and marketshare, it appears to be facing a mixed outlook for the future.Both the United States and the United Kingdom are major markets for Volkswagen Group’s manyvehicles. Unfortunately, there are serious doubts about the future of trade regulations betweenGermany the company’s home base and those countries. Throughout 2018 and 2019, the UnitedStates has repeatedly shown its willingness to place tariffs on goods imported from the EuropeanUnion. Until now, the automotive industry has not been subject to these tariffs, but there’s a veryreal risk that might change.On the plus side, consumer spending is growing across all…

Summarize the case study of Walmart in Germany and why it was not so successful. Identify the PESTEL factors in Germany and why Walmart was not so successful Here are some ideas about Walmart in Germany:

German sportswear company Adidas shrugged off Chinese calls in March for a boycott of its products and raised its 2021 sales forecast on Friday, saying it expects upcoming sporting events to drive strong demand for new products. Adidas said it now sees sales growing at a high-teens percentage rate in 2021, compared with a March forecast for mid-to-high teens growth, with a jump of around 50 percent expected in the second quarter.It said the acceleration would be driven by new products such as Ultraboost running shoes that are designed to be recycled, as well as big sports events like the European soccer championship and the Copa America.Shares in Adidas, which had fallen in recent weeks on concerns about sales in China, were up 7 percent at 07:28 GMT, the biggest gain on the German blue-chip index. Shares in rival Puma were also up 1.8 percent. “A slight upping of 2021 organic growth guidance suggests that concerns around the ... damage to Chinese prospects appear overblown,” said…

Nicole Vichon, marketing manager of Saralyn Mills Ltd. – a Canadian company – is being urged to approve the creation of a separate marketing plan for Quebec.  This would be a major policy change because Saralyn Mills’ international parent is trying to move toward a global strategy for the whole firm and Vichon has been supporting Canada-wide planning. Nicole Vichon has been the marketing manager of Saralyn Mills, Ltd., for the last four years – since she arrived from international headquarters in Minneapolis.  Saralyn Mills, Ltd., headquartered in Toronto, is a subsidiary of a large US-based consumer packaged-food company with worldwide sales of more than $2.8 billion in 2005.  Its Canadian sales are just over $450 million, with the Quebec and Ontario markets accounting for 69 percent of the company’s Canadian sales. The company’s product line includes such items as cake mixes, puddings, pie fillings, pancakes, prepared foods, and frozen dinners.  The company has successfully…

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The purpose of the World Trade Organization is: (choose the best answer):   Question 33 options:   a)  Providing framework from multilateral trade negotiations.   b)  To provide loans to countries.   c)  To further trade expansion.   d)  To lobby for the interests of developing countries.   e)  To establish fair-trade policies.   f)  All of the above   g)  The answers "a, c, and e" are correct

Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow:  “[The] global gelatin market size was valued at USD 5.80 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% from 2022 to 2030. High demand for gelatin in functional food applications due to its ability to prevent several diseases, improve food quality, and in food fortification is expected to fuel the industry’s growth.” The above summary shows that businesses that deal in selling gelatin and those that use gelatin in their production processes are in for a busy time over the next five to eight years. Most of the gelatin consumed in South Africa is imported from other countries, therefore, inventory control and storage (warehouse) management are going to be crucial, to ensure that stock is available at the right time, the right quantity and with the right quality. Zero-sum Importers, based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, import gelatin into the country from Europe, and sell it to businesses…

Using Porter’s Value Chain framework, critically analyse Aldi’s strategic capability.What linkages in the Value Chain does Aldi manage particularly well?With the aid of the VRIO framework, assess the sustainability of Aldi’s strategiccapability

Analyses strategies that give SMC Ltd competitive advantage over other companies in the below extract. SMC ltd is a subsidiary of the Swedish-based Andvik Group, which operates in 130 countries. SMC is a major supplier and marketer of underground mechanized mining products to the mining and major infrastructure sector. Locally, SMC is run strategically by a board that is mainly non-executive and includes managing director and country manager, Jim Tolley.SMC’s outstanding performance over the last six years is based on a strategy of improving customers’ operational efficiencies and profitability through the development of high-tech engineering products. SMC boasts an average global increase of 6% sales growth and an average 17% return on capital employed. SMC plans to double in size over the next five years. ‘We make it possible’, is SMC’s slogan.SMC is a service-orientated organization that prioritizes listening to clients’ needs in order to ensure that all products contribute to…

1. What happened at the Suez Canal by end of March 2021?   2. What is the impact of the incident on logistics management at the Saudi Arabia?   3. While not usually seen, the incident highlighted the dependence on Suez Canal by businesses world-wide. Discuss how logistics will be affected by this incident, especially on fulfillment processes.   4. Generally, how does a global incident affect Saudi Arabia logistical practices in terms of inventory, warehousing and transportation practices? Give examples.

Challenges faced by PT in recent years PT faced the following challenges: Weak sales growth: PT's overall sales growth was weak, both in Port of Spain and in the national market outside Port of Spain. This was due to a number of factors, including increasing and intensified competition, as well as the regional characteristics of consumer tea products. Difficulty in expanding its national market: PT was the number one tea company in Port of Spain, but it still faced difficulties in expanding its national market. This was due to a number of factors, including the strong brand loyalty of consumers in other regions, as well as the logistical challenges of distributing tea to remote areas. Inefficient resource allocation: PT had eight brands and three types of tea, which prevented efficient resource allocation. This was because it was difficult to successfully position any one brand in the market with so many different brands to manage. Hazy organizational structure: PT's organizational…

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Scenario You are a business analyst working at a small domestic organization that produces high-quality cell phone cases. Your organization has begun to see its sales flatten in the domestic market. While the organization is not losing money, leadership would like to explore options to continue to grow. One option that leadership has noticed competitors attempting is entering international markets. 1.Explain key benefits of successful global expansion for domestic organizations. 2.Explain how global expansion of a domestic organization can impact business operations such as strategic planning, marketing, supply-chain management, human resources, and so on. 3.Explain how the global expansion of organizations has impacted society regarding culture, transportation, employments, infrastructure, and environmental climate. 4. Explain the importance of researching the culture of a potential global market prior to market entry, as well as key cultural considerations to explore to inform…