Business Information Project - MGMT 301 – Spring 2014 Company & Industry Research/Analysis

Note the drastic difference in the operation of the two companies, even though their ROEs are nearly the same. Chem-Med makes relatively few sales (low asset turnover), but makes a lot of money on each one (30%). Pharmacia is just the opposite - its profit margin is low, but it manages much higher sales in relation to assets. Also by using more debt than

The most distinct possibility that CleanSpritz has is to branch into the commercial cleaning industry. Only 31.5% of MJ Brenner’s overall U.S. sales derive from the sale of household cleaning products (which is where CleanSpritz’ current market is). 40% of its (MJ’s) sales come from industrial cleaning products. Not only could CleanSpritz claim some of that, but their market research showed that there was considerable interest from businesses to purchase their 3:1 concentrated formula.

HPL is a mid-sized private label manufacturer of personal care goods. In 1992, the company acquired production assets from Simons Health and Beauty Products, and through increased efficiency had enjoyed growth within the sector. The company’s production is estimated to account for about 28% of the $4 billion sold in their product category, generating revenue of $681 million in 2007.

I think that if GE stays the course with innovative, ground breaking technology and development, investing in greener more efficient materials and

The US machinery market was valued at $54.1B in 2012 and is expected to increase to $76.4B in 2017. This would be an increase of 41.3% over a five year period. During the period of 2008-2012, the US machinery market realized a 4.2% compound growth rate. The construction machinery segment was the market’s most lucrative in 2012, with $32.1B in total revenues and accounting for 59.3% of the US market’s overall value. The

This consistent innovation cycle and expansion of the distribution network has helped the company to continue its growth story. Moreover, Pidilite’s products have a smaller development phase as they don’t involve a lot of R&D as compared to some other products, nor does it requires major capital investments, as the new products are rolled out from the existing manufacturing units.

This initiative creates an impression of an environmentally friendly company hence creating a greater appeal for the company’s products. Colgate-Palmolive created 275 new products and introduced them to global markets in the last five years. The company then ensured product presence by building factories in China and Europe.

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PCL is a group of independent construction companies that is owned by employee shareholders across North America and Australia. The company has over 4000 employees across North America and Australia while the two head offices are located in Edmonton Alberta Canada and Denver Colorado USA. This organization is active in residential, commercial, institutional, heavy industrial and civil construction sectors; just to name a few. In 1906 PCL was formed as E.E. Contractors and was founded by Ernest Edward Poole. Ernest Poole renamed the company to Poole Construction Company Limited in 1913. The company moved to its current corporate headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta in 1932.PCL opened its U.S. head office in Denver, Colorado in 1975, Ernest Poole's

Long the pride of Peoria, Illinois, Caterpillar, Inc. has established itself as a premier global manufacturing powerhouse whose commercial construction, transportation and engine solutions have come to symbolize durability, quality, and economic progress. This project paper examines the operational and financial numbers resulting from the company’s global sales reach. This paper reviews the publically available corporate financial results for the last decade. This financial data review will be expanded to incorporate how operating and investing activities and results have also impact the Caterpillar bottom line. The paper will conclude with a short summary analysis providing team conclusions to whether the Caterpillar

Monmouth Inc. is a leading producer of engines and massive compressors used to force natural gas through pipelines and oil out of wells. It is has dependence on sales to the oil and gas industries, the earnings of which is fluctuated owing to cyclical nature of heavy machinery and equipment sales. Anyway, the company’s amount of earnings growth and sales are above average in long-term view. From the last three acquisitions the company adhered to only leading companies in their respective market segments. The fourth company on the list of acquisition was Robertson Tool Company.

This semi APR repair table is self designed, unique & customized; this is first of its type in the pallet reconditioning industry.

U.S demand for tractors had stagnated due to a recession in the farming industry. Because of lower demand for its big, high-performance machines, USAT has weathered the recession better than had some of its larger competitors. However, during the past year, the order backlog had been completed considering export opportunities, and Mary had been asked to

Local Parts’ Suppliers Management does not have any inventory and big stock area. The pallets came from milk run land to the p-lane area of the TMMT.

Parle's 10 own manufacturing units and around 75 contract manufacturing plants across the country helped it beat rivals in distribution efficiency and cost. While rivals have signed on celebrities, Parle-G has managed to grow its sales with just a simple white-and-yellow striped wrapper with a picture of a baby on it.