TRADEKINGS is a soft drink manufacturer in Zambia. Although it has a commanding share of the soft drink market in Zambia, it is facing increasing competition from a soft drink known as Atia from Kenya and the Coca-Cola line of soft drinks. Required: Use a Product Portfolio (SWOT) Analysis to: Identify the opportunity OR threat to the Identify the company’s strength OR weakness of the company Recommend an appropriate strategy

TRADEKINGS is a soft drink manufacturer in Zambia. Although it has a commanding share of the soft drink market in Zambia, it is facing increasing competition from a soft drink known as Atia from Kenya and the Coca-Cola line of soft drinks. Required: Use a Product Portfolio (SWOT) Analysis to: Identify the opportunity OR threat to the Identify the company’s strength OR weakness of the company Recommend an appropriate strategy

Practical Management Science

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Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter9: Decision Making Under Uncertainty

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Use a Product Portfolio (SWOT) Analysis to:

Identify the opportunity OR threat to the
Identify the company’s strength OR weakness of the company
Recommend an appropriate strategy

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