Vision Statement Our vision is to craft the brands and choice of drinks that people love, to refresh them in body &  spirit. And done in ways that create a more sustainable business and better shared future that  makes a difference in people’s lives, communities and our planet. The World's Largest Beverage Distribution System At The Coca-Cola Company, we market, manufacture, and sell beverage concentrates, syrups, and  finished beverages, including sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, juice, dairy, plant-based  drinks, tea, and coffee. We make our branded beverage products available to consumers in more  than 200 countries and territories through our network of independent bottling partners as well as  consolidated bottling and distribution operations who manufacture, package, merchandise, and  distribute the finished branded beverages to our customers and vending partners. We understand  that our short- and long-term success depends on a wide range of inputs, which include:  • Consumer, customer, and stakeholder insights • Raw materials such as water, ingredients, energy, and packaging from our many suppliers • The talents and passion of our global workforce and system employees • Financial resources • Recycled and reusable materials • And reinvestment opportunities Career Development With our Total Rewards, competitive compensation and opportunities for growth, The Coca-Cola  Company offers a career experience like no other. Our Total Rewards represent the total value of  working at The Coca-Cola Company. This includes the complete package of total compensation,  benefits, well-being and recognition you receive as a Coca-Cola employee. We provide a multitude  of programs to support our employees' health, including medical, dental, flexible spending and  much more. At The Coca-Cola Company we believe innovation can't happen without continuous  learning and we provide our employees many ways to grow professional and personally.  Marketing Campaign Coca-Cola is inviting the world to celebrate the real magic of humanity in its first new global brand  platform for the Coke Trademark in five years. The “Real Magic” brand philosophy is rooted in the  insight that magic lives in unexpected moments of connection that elevate the everyday into the  extraordinary—a timeless learning that feels more relevant than ever in today’s hyperconnected  yet divided world. Real magic happens when people get together and when what we share in  common is greater than what sets us apart. The “Real Magic” platform includes a new design  identity for the Coke Trademark—which includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light/Diet Coke and CocaCola Zero Sugar—anchored by a fresh expression of the Coca-Cola logo.  5 - Explain the advantages of branding (i.e., the use of brands) for Coca-Cola’s  marketers.  6 - Recommend a suitable hierarchical level for the purchasing and supply function  at Coca-Cola. Justify your recommendation

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Vision Statement
Our vision is to craft the brands and choice of drinks that people love, to refresh them in body & 
spirit. And done in ways that create a more sustainable business and better shared future that 
makes a difference in people’s lives, communities and our planet.
The World's Largest Beverage Distribution System
At The Coca-Cola Company, we market, manufacture, and sell beverage concentrates, syrups, and 
finished beverages, including sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, juice, dairy, plant-based 
drinks, tea, and coffee. We make our branded beverage products available to consumers in more 
than 200 countries and territories through our network of independent bottling partners as well as 
consolidated bottling and distribution operations who manufacture, package, merchandise, and 
distribute the finished branded beverages to our customers and vending partners. We understand 
that our short- and long-term success depends on a wide range of inputs, which include: 
• Consumer, customer, and stakeholder insights
• Raw materials such as water, ingredients, energy, and packaging from our many suppliers
• The talents and passion of our global workforce and system employees
• Financial resources
• Recycled and reusable materials
• And reinvestment opportunities


Career Development
With our Total Rewards, competitive compensation and opportunities for growth, The Coca-Cola 
Company offers a career experience like no other. Our Total Rewards represent the total value of 
working at The Coca-Cola Company. This includes the complete package of total compensation, 
benefits, well-being and recognition you receive as a Coca-Cola employee. We provide a multitude 
of programs to support our employees' health, including medical, dental, flexible spending and 
much more. At The Coca-Cola Company we believe innovation can't happen without continuous 
learning and we provide our employees many ways to grow professional and personally. 

Marketing Campaign
Coca-Cola is inviting the world to celebrate the real magic of humanity in its first new global brand 
platform for the Coke Trademark in five years. The “Real Magic” brand philosophy is rooted in the 
insight that magic lives in unexpected moments of connection that elevate the everyday into the 
extraordinary—a timeless learning that feels more relevant than ever in today’s hyperconnected 
yet divided world. Real magic happens when people get together and when what we share in 
common is greater than what sets us apart. The “Real Magic” platform includes a new design 
identity for the Coke Trademark—which includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light/Diet Coke and CocaCola Zero Sugar—anchored by a fresh expression of the Coca-Cola logo. 

5 - Explain the advantages of branding (i.e., the use of brands) for Coca-Cola’s 
marketers. 

6 - Recommend a suitable hierarchical level for the purchasing and supply function 
at Coca-Cola. Justify your recommendation

 

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