...Mimi Garner Case Analysis 3 – Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) NETW583 November 30, 2014 Case Analysis 3 – Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) Personal navigation devices (PNDs) provide turn-by-turn directions, maps, geolocation, weather updates, and real-time traffic. They are one of the biggest consumer markets for global positioning devices (GPS) (WordPress, 2014). This case analysis will discuss why PNDs have become popular, the technologies required to facilitate their success, the leaders of PNDs, that factors that contribute to winning in the market place, their future, and how they apply to Technical Course Objectives (TCOs). Why Have Personal Navigation Devices Become Popular? What Technologies Are Required to Facilitate the Success of PNDs? One of the main reasons personal navigation devices became popular is because it has helped people out of unfamiliar places while driving. Drivers often get lost by making one wrong turn or thinking they have an idea of how to get to a destination. PNDs became popular because of it eliminated the use of using a road map while traveling. A PND can either be installed in the car or can be used portably. The advantages PNDs have through car installation are they are easy to use. Drivers are able to customize their preferences and download directions and specific maps. Another feature is that PNDs have big screens that a driver can glance at without taking their eyes off the road. Portable PNDs have been more popular...
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...Garmin Analysis: Looking To The Future Kimberly Moore-Hobbs Dr. Steven Tippins JWI 530 Jack Welch Management Institute Abstract In marketing, my role is to develop a plan to monopolize the GPS market and decrease threats that enter the industry to sabotage our product of GPS. In this case study, I will reveal the opportunity of NPV, ROIC, and ROE in which will build revenue for the company. My capital will compromised by inquiring capital by an outside source. I will develop a strategy, which will include acquisition, research that will grow the needs of the company. The segment of my company, which is fitness aviation and marine units, will deteriorate. In 3 years time I will disinvest the non-core operation (3 million dollars) and receive a cash bonus of 500 million dollars. My automotive segment will rapidly decline. The competitor which is the smart phone, with there 65 billion industry and is growing at a steady rate of about 20% a clip will decrease my profit shares to zero. Garmin is fighting against it competitor the smart phone and the brand name that support smart phone such as Apple, Blackberry, Google, Nokia and HTC.I will reanalyze the ramification of the capital structure of Garmin. I will forecast a projection that will develop an appropriate financial method that increases revenue. My plan will include excess cash that result in positive benefits in cash flow. Garmin Analysis: Looking To The Future Financial statements Garmin has a strong...
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...Garmin GPS Navigation Systems with New Integrated Technology Marketing Management MKTG522 Garmin GPS Navigation Systems with New Integrated Technology 1. Executive Summary Garmin specializes in satellite navigation systems, which are called Global Positioning Systems or GPS. Its core competencies have enabled it to become the leading competitor in the Portable Navigation Device (PND) market. Garmin is the leading portable navigation company in the industry with more than 50 percent of the market share in 2008. Through analysis and market research it has been determined that the industry has a high threat of competition especially due to the growing use of cellular device GPS products. When looking at Garmin’s life cycle, it has been determined that Garmin is currently in a declining state. Garmin’s stock, sales, and revenue have fallen since 2008. The most important environmental change that Garmin needs to focus on is technology change. Garmin’s products and its core business come from its research and development efforts. Garmin needs to recognize and adapt to the technology changes and consumer needs. Investing more money into research and development for PND devices will provide Garmin with greater potential to make a lasting impact on the industry. Garmin has the resource to compete with cellular handset devices and other PND companies. Garmin will release its latest automotive GPS device this January 2014. The new model will be superior...
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...Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered American Depositary Shares Shares (1) New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange(1) Not for trading, but only in connection with the registration of American Depositary Shares representing these shares, pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: None Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act: 5.375% Notes due 2019 and 6.625% Notes due 2039 Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the registrant’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report. Shares: 3 744 956 052. Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes È No ‘ If this...
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