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Discount Tire Co. (2016) SWOT summarized the following analysis of the company, “Strengths: Comprehensive product and service portfolio, robust store operations and brand image and online shopping with interactive wheel system. Weaknesses: Private ownership and limited geographical spread increases its business risks. Opportunities: Positive outlook for the United States new cars market and establishment of new stores for business expansion. Threats: Intense competition and growing retail operations of other tire manufacturers” (Discount Tire Co, 2016, p. 12). This SWOT analysis if used properly, can help organizations make decisions that align their vision with their goals.

This research paper will be about how the privately held company known as Publix Supermarket which is now exploring the new way their customers are shopping using the internet with the help of e-commerce. Moreover, on how the Publix Supermarket stands up against the many of its competitors in the grocery market business. Publix Supermarkets is especially known for their exceptional customers’ experiences within their supermarkets, and now their customers are bringing Publix directly into their homes with the help of Instacart. Publix Supermarket is partnering with now a delivery source known as Instacart which is now providing numerous grocery delivery services to customers around the State of Florida with their popular large chain grocery

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It has everything a consumer leaving in a busy area of a metropolitan area can ask for. Convenience, cheap, and accessibility. This is everything that a customer living with out a vehicle in an area that a car is needed periodically can ask for.Weaknesses: To start up a business like this as Chase realized you need a lot of capital. Finding the money and investors that believe in your company is going to be the hardest thing to do. To lease new cars or not have enough cars for the demand of new customers can also be a hindrance in the growth of this company. Other areas of concern that need to be addressed are the costs and insurance and liability exposure that renting a car to somebody can have. With multiple of even a few wrecks or fatalities can easily close the doors to a company like Zipcar that is just getting started. Opportunities: The Zipcar company is a company that can be very easily started once the right infrastructure is in place and can even be pitched to investors as a franchise store. That can be duplicated in other areas of the country. There is not current niche for the type of people that Chase is targeting and is untapped market place with the proper marketing plan.Threats: Rental car companies can also offer rental of cars on an hourly basis. They can pick up customers as well. This is not advertised but can be done. Most importantly if Boston or New York, or Chicago have a very efficient Public

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To justify and recommend a plan for Board members to bring in new communications technology which can enhance company communication.

Chase Bank is a national bank and constitutes the consumer and commercial subsidiary of JP Morgan Chase. Chase Bank traces its origins to Manhattan Bank, created by Aaron Burr (The History of JP Morgan Chase & Co., 2008, p.2). Chase was the first tenant at the Rockefeller Center and was later on led by David Rockefeller in the 1960’s (Wilson, 1986, p.87). The famous Bank One became part of Chase in 2014, and the regrettable Washington Mutual, under receivership, was sold to Chase at a bargain during the crisis of 2008 (The History of JP Morgan Chase & Co., 2008, p.19).

Secondary Data. This source of data will be collected from government departments and agencies, and also competition in the car sharing market. The secondary data will be used to assist in answering the research questions. Market research information was done on two car sharing businesses currently operating in the US and globally, they are: Zipcar and Enterprise.

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Zipcar is the world 's largest car sharing and car club service. It is an alternative to traditional car rental and car ownership. Subsidiary of Avis Budget Group; founded in January 2000, serving urban areas throughout Austria, Canada, France, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, founded by Antje Danielson and Robin Chase in the state of Massachusetts (Zipcar, 2014). Each and every Zipcar takes 15 personally owned vehicles off the road, 10% of the population is expected to adopt car sharing as their primary mode of transportation. After joining Zipcar 90% of members drove 5,500 miles or less per year, and last but not least Zipcar creates more green space by sharing cars and tearing down the total of parking lots (Zipcar, 2014). At Zipcar, it is not just about fewer cars, less congestion and less pollution, but it is about understanding why those things are a problem, and finding sustainable solutions. Zipcar charges a one-time application fee, and an annual fee. Car renting at other locations do not cover fuel, insurance, parking or maintenance but with Zipcar they cover all four and it is free of charge to their members. Zipcar members have automated access to Zipcars using an access card, which works with the car 's technology to unlock the door, where the keys are already located inside. Zipcars have RFID transponders on the windshield that communicates with the card to lock and unlock the doors of the vehicle. Zipcar also offers an iPhone or Android

[Case: Zipcar] Zipcar’s SWOT and financial analysis a) Strengths Firstly, Zipcar seized 80% of US market share, making it the strong player in the market. Secondly, as the company is able to acquire its competitors (Flexcar-US, Streetcar Ltd-UK), they can reduce the competitors as well as gain those market shares and customer bases from those 2 companies. Thirdly, Zipcar’s customer-friendly and disruptive business model is what makes it unique. They leverages accessibility, make it available close to where people live or work and need access to vehicle, which is one of the threat of car renting. The company also allows the members to use a car when required, which provides true flexibility. Supported by advanced technology (RFID System r),

The car industry in Europe is a very competitive environment. Even though some analysts argue that it is a saturated market where no significant growth will take place anymore, the growth figure of 11.2% from 2009 to 2010 in terms of market value implies that there is still significant