...Environmental Factors One mission of the Coca-Cola Company is to refresh the world. In order to refresh the world, Coca-Cola has to reach the world and distribute the refreshments throughout the world. The Coca-Cola Company has done just that since its establishment in 1886. Since establishing themselves in the beverage market, Coca-Cola has earned more than $15 billion in revenue, employed more than 150,000 employees, and has products in over 200 countries. Coca-Cola has had to research the global and domestic markets to ensure a need for their product. With the research, comes compliance in all regulations when distributing or creating the product in global and domestic areas. Companies have their own procedures in place to guide employees through the ever-changing needs of consumers. These procedures provide an example to the employees regarding the conduct of the employees as business is conducted within global and domestic markets. The procedures also help in the decision-making of company executives as they explore expanding business in the global market. The Coca-Cola Company is a perfect example of a company using both domestic and international marketing. Marketing’s importance in the business world increases day by day. For Coca-Cola to market at a domestic level, they must promote their local products to local consumers in local markets and satisfy the needs of the local consumers. For Coca-Cola to market at a global level, they must promote multinational...
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...Coca – Cola’s history in brief: Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia. Coca-Cola Enterprises, established in 1986, is a young company by the standards of the Coca-Cola system. Yet each of its franchises has a strong heritage in the traditions of Coca-Cola that is the foundation for this company. The Coca-Cola company traces it’s beginning to 1886, when an Atlanta pharmacist, Dr. John Pemberton, began to produce Coca-Cola syrup for sale in fountain drinks. However the bottling business began in 1899 when two Chattanooga businessmen, Benjamin F. Thomas and Joseph B. White head, secured the exclusive rights to bottle and sell Coca-Cola for most of the United States from The Coca-Cola Company. The Coca-Cola bottling system continued to operate as independent, local businesses until the early 1980s when bottling franchises began to consolidate. In 1986, The Coca-Cola Company merged some of its company-owned operations with two large ownership groups that were for sale, the John T.Lupton franchises and BCI Holding Corporation's bottling holdings, to form Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. The Company offered its stock to the public on November 21, 1986, at a split-adjusted price of $5.50 a share. On an annual basis, total unit case sales were 880,000 in 1986. In December 1991, a merger between Coca-Cola Enterprises and the Johnston...
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...Coca-Cola’s market value is currently one hundred and forty billion while PepsiCo’s market value is ninety billion, however price per share fluctuate to be in range of mid-fifties “$52-$57” for both companies. Coke is dominant company of the soft drink industry and boasts a global market share of around 44%, followed by PepsiCo at about 31%, and Cadbury Schweppes at 14.7%. Separately from smaller companies such as Cott Corporation and Royal Crown. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are the biggest pieces of this market. Both struggled for over a century to conquer the number 1 position in the market, competing fiercely in last few years and following each one's strategic decisions to stay ahead. There are number of companies that attempt to enter soft drinks market on frequent basis, any company that can’t maintain comparative advantage over other companies usually falls back and does not survive in this industry. Potential to sell “Fruit Drinks, Water and Energy Drinks” is showing significant growth due to popularity as well as demand for beverages that is consistently getting larger. There are also number of segments that are now consistently being reached that couldn’t have been reached earlier, traditional distribution channels that were put in place decades ago couldn’t reach certain segments due to high poverty level in certain areas as well as low progress of technological improvement in many communities. Another significant factor was lack of trust among most that resided in one...
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...Fit The Coca-Cola Co. The biggest multinational beverage company Coca-Cola was born in 1892 by Asa Griggs Candler in Georgia. Today The Coca-Cola company is selling more than 400 brands in 200 countries and 94% of the world population knows or heard about the Coca-Cola company by their product Coca-Cola, Coke, Cola or Coca etc., possibly it is the most recognized carbonated beverage company in the world (Sivny 2007). According to Journal of American Business review, what makes the Coca-Cola Company successful in the global food industry is their strong global strategy that based on four powerful strategic foundations: labor and management strategy, collaborative, marketing and differentiation strategy (2013). When companies start to operate internationally they have to decide how to staff their facilities by choosing from three frameworks that covers international employment: ethnocentric, polycentric and geocentric staffing approaches. One of the key to success of the Coca-Cola Company is implementing the geocentric approach to their staffing strategy, which is choosing the best mixture of home, host-country and third party managers to manage the operation. According to Statista, statistic shows that the number of employees of the Coca-Cola company worldwide is 130.6 thousand in 2013 (2013). One of the Coca-Cola’s mission towards their employees is to create a better working place, and inspire their employees with the best working environment (Coca-Cola.co.uk...
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...identify what parts of the marketing mix need to be altered to meet the needs of the critical success factors. 3. Coke – The Company Coca Cola have evolved over the last century into a multinational leading manufacturer, distributer and marketer in the soft drinks industry that currently operates in over 200 countries (Coca Cola 2013). Based in Atlanta, Georgie, the Coca Cola company sells more than 400 different brands that produce over 3000 different products include Coke Zero. Coke Zero is a zero sugar drink introduced in 2005 and is designed to taste exactly the same as regular Coca Cola. It was primarily targeted towards the young male audience of ages 16-24, because Coca Cola realised that young men didn’t want to purchase drinks that had the word “diet” in. This was due to diet drinks being seen as feminist to this target market. Coke Zero biggest current competitor is Pepsi, Pepsi have their own zero sugar drink “Diet Pepsi”. Coca Cola holds a much larger market share than Pepsi with over 50% in the global market. (IBTime 2013). However this is not the case for the Middle Eastern and Asian markets where per capita consumption is higher for Pepsi than Coke (Tamara Rutter 2013) 4. Coke – Critical Success Factors “Critical success factors (CSFs) refer to specific activities, procedures or areas that a business or organization depends on for its continued survival. Critical success factors are unique to each organization, and will reflect the current business and future...
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...The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage company that is mostly known for the soda for which the company is named after. It is so famous that Coca-Cola is recognized by 94 percent of the world’s population according to Peter Hartlaub at NBC. The Coca-Cola Company is much more than just the producer of Coca-Cola; they are a “…manufacturer, distributor and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates, syrups, finished sparkling and still beverages” (Coca-Cola Swat Analyst, 2010). In addition to their Coca-Cola brand, their company’s website shows that they own or license over 500 additional brands and 3,500 beverage products like water, juices, teas, sport and energy drinks to just name a few. Some of their more famous brands include Dasani, Minute Maid, Powerade and Monster. With such major brands associated with them there is no wonder why Coca-Cola has such a dominant market presence in the industry. The Coca-Cola Company has an extensive code of conduct, which they would have to have since they operate in more than 200 countries and have a global workforce of about 139,600 employees. Some of the key elements in their code of conduct deal with what is expected from the managers, their reputation, integrity and confidentiality. Ethical compliance is important to its success because it affects the reputation of the company. Coca-Cola is a company that is known and trusted across the globe. According to the CEO Kent Muhtar, Coca-Cola is a company that has a reputation that...
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...U06a1 – Integrated Global Marketing Case Study The Coca-Cola Company Terry D. Copeland Capella University MBA 6012 June 28, 2013 Company Selection and Overview The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola) was first established in 1886 by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. Initially distributed at Jacobs’ Pharmacy for five cents a glass, the fledgling company sold just nine glasses of Coca-Cola a day for the first year (Coca-Cola, 2013). By 1891, Atlanta businessman Asa Candler, a prolific salesman, acquired the rights to the business for $2300; and as the company’s first president, his vision to transform Coca-Cola from an invention into a national brand was set in motion. He immediately recognized the potential of the new company and began to implement the marketing strategy that propelled Coca-Cola to its current standing as the world’s leading manufacturer in the beverage industry producing over 500 brands in over 200 countries with an estimated 1.8 billion servings consumed per day all over the world (Coca-Cola, 2013). Candler initially gave away coupons for complimentary first tastes, and outfitted distributing pharmacies with clocks, urns, calendars, and apothecary scales bearing the same red and white Coca-Cola script brand that remains as the world’s number one brand to this day (Coca-Cola, 2013). People saw the Coca-Cola brand everywhere, and by 1895, Candler had built syrup plants in Chicago, Dallas...
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...drive the world to be more interdependent. Since the global market is asking for higher efficiency, productivity and choice varieties, products, ideas and even culture are interchanging over the world and are leading it to an integrating and emerging state. Global market allows organizations to gain for more profit and opportunities, but the market is becoming more competitive at the same time. In order to stand out and survive in the market, organization must have clear vision and comprehensive marketing strategies. Over the decades, Coca Cola competed from a local scope to an international scope, from selling one type of Coca-Cola product in United State to selling over 500 different products in the global beverage market, it has been doing a very good job which allow Coca Cola to be the world’s largest beverage company today. THE COCA-COLA COMPANY - Coca Cola is the world’s largest beverage company which manufactures beverage concentrates and syrup to their franchised bottlers who make and deliver the final bottle drink to the market. The Coca-Cola Company was established in 1892 by Asa Candler. Besides the main product Coca-Cola coke, the company currently produces over 500 brands of other beverages and sells to more than 200 countries all over the world. Coca-Cola’s mission is to refresh the world, inspire moments of optimism and happiness and to create and make a difference. THE GLOBAL BEVERAGE INDUSTRY - The global beverage industry is made up of manufacturer of carbonated...
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...Coca-Cola’s globalization and its main strategies by Olga Skuratovska Management 502 (MGT502) Professor Claudia J.Ford October 15, 2014 Olga Skuratovska Skuratovska1 Professor Claudia J.Ford Management 502 (MGT502) October 15, 2014 Introduction For my business case study research paper I chose the Coca-Cola Company. I went through a lot of information about the company, I learned the company’s history and analyzed their main strategies that made Coca-Cola one of the most successful and recognized beverage company in the world. “The Coca-Cola Company, founded in 1886, is the world leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups. It currently operates in over 200 countries worldwide and is most famous for the innovative soft drink, ‘Coca-Cola’, but can now boast in the region of 230 different brands (www.coca-cola.com). Its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia. Its subsidiaries employ nearly 30,000 people around the world. 70% of the company volume and 80% of the company profit come from outside the United States. It is one of the most visible companies in the world. Their Coca-Cola product is now available all over the world and has resulted in the drink becoming the world’s...
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...The Coca- Cola Company has embraced diversity and globalization for nearly 120 years. The company’s brand and its people are the assets that make up the companies foundation. The Coca -Cola Company is as a workplace that is inclusive to diverse people, talent and ideas. This philosophy is also incorporated in the Companies’ ability to be a global business. Currently, The Coca -Cola Company operates in more than 200 counties from the United States to Beijing from Montreal to Moscow, Coca Cola continues to be one of the most successful corporations across the globe. The Coca -Cola Company has experienced success in global markets, most notably in China. The Company’s relationship with China began a decade following World War I, and in 1979, was the first US Company to be invited to China to distribute its products. Although The Coca Cola Company has a long -standing relationship with China, they did experience a setback with its attempt to purchase the Chinese company Huiyuan Juice. The Chinese government rejected the deal due to it’s increased economic stability and it’s attempt to avoid a monopoly. This one setback is not a reflection on Coca Cola’s ability to be a diverse and global corporation. Their ability to understand many diverse cultures have led to their success in the global marketplace. References: www.thecoca-colacompany.com Retrieved 4/18/2009 Rein, Shaun (2009 March 24). What Coca -Cola Did Wrong, and Right, in China. Retrieved April 18, 2009...
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...“Coca-Cola” is a global company which has dedicated a song to make people across the globe for creating awareness of its popularity. “Coca- Cola” is the second most spoken word in the world. The coca cola company offers more than 3500 products in 200 countries and has a history of 126 years. The environmental factors influence the marketing decisions of Coca Cola Company. The marketing decisions are often influenced by changes and impacts in technological environment. Factors like foreign corrupt practices, ethics and social responsibility on marketing decisions are discussed and covered in this paper. Coca Cola is not seen as just soft drinks, but as a global organisation which has presence in more than 200 countries offering 3500 products. Developing the brand image of the coke as a truly international and global product is the new and foremost marketing strategy of the company. Methods used by the company for marketing the product internationally and domestically are advertisement through televisions across the globe, advertisements on spill boards, magazines and various other methods. In 1927 onwards company started marketing products, but it could not continue marketing because of communist policies in china till 1979. Thereafter Chinese government opened and allowed entry to the market. The Chinese market is mainly influenced by environmental factors because of the success of different products in smaller and rural markets. The company was unwilling to sell the products...
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...Coca Cola’s International Strategy Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………...…. 3 Coca-Cola’s International Strategy ..............................................................……….……. 4 Effective branding…….............................................................................................…….. 4 Quality Production ………...…...……………………………………………...………… 6 Good marketing Strategy……………………………………………………...…..………6 Global availability………………………………………………………………..………..7 Consistent innovation………………………………………………………………...……7 Communication across cultures…………………………………………………...………8 Assessing the environment………………………………………………………..………9 Interdependence Social Responsibility and Ethics……………………..……….……….11 Conclusion ………………………………………………………………….…….….….10 Bibliography…………………………………………………………………..................10 Introduction Managers of multinational organisations need to be able to manage businesses internationally. One needs to possess knowledge and skills beyond those of usual business expertise to be in a position to manage at the international level. For instance, managers in multinational firms are required to understand the various regulations in the countries in which the organisation operates. They also need to understand the values and customs, as well as the laws in the various societies in different countries. The ability to execute transactions in various nations is also essential...
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...Success in any endeavor whether it be, personal, private enterprise, or at the governmental level will inevitably be impacted on by environmental factors. Organizations and firms involved in trading will experience that their marketing decisions are influenced by environmental factors domestically as well as internationally. This environmental paper will therefore, Focus on the Coco-Cola company as an organization whose domestic and global marketing decisions, are affected by environmental factors. In this paper specific areas such as the high level of domestic and global environmental factors that may impact the organization’s marketing decisions and the impact of technology also on the marketing decisions will be addressed. The paper concludes with the final section which will analyze the importance of social responsibility and ethics as related to Coco-Cola’s marketing offerings. A quick check on Coca-Cola’s website on an attractive home page, the slogan Welcome to the World of Coca-Cola greets a visitor. As an organization which has demonstrated its ability and capacity to trade successfully its products on the global market, the company has been able to satisfy its consumers on the domestic market while its global appeal has been soaring, thus making the coca-cola product the clear leader in the beverage industry. Some of the high level domestic and global environmental factors which could possibly impact on Coca-Cola’s marketing decisions are; economic influences, globalization...
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...COCA-COLA: CASE STUDY 1. Analyze Coca-Cola and its business strategy using the value chain and competitive forces models. 2. What is the relationship of collaboration and knowledge management to Coca-Cola’s business strategy? 3. How is Coca-Cola using knowledge management systems to execute its business model and business strategy? 4. Why is Coca-Cola’s relationship with its bottlers so important? What is Coke doing to improve its ability to collaborate with its bottlers? 5. What are Coca-Cola’s prospects for success in the future? Will information systems make a difference? Why or why not? Question-1: Analyze Coca-Cola and its business strategy using the value chain and competitive forces models. Answer: Firm Level A value chain is a chain of activities for a firm operating in a specific industry. The business unit is the appropriate level for construction of a value chain, not the divisional level or corporate level. Products pass through all activities of the chain in order, and at each activity the product gains some value. The chain of activities gives the products more added value than the sum of the independent activity's value. Activities The value chain categorizes the generic value-adding activities of an organization. The & quot; primary activities & quot; include: inbound logistics, operations (production), outbound logistics, marketing and sales (demand), and services (maintenance). Coca –Cola is doing their business throughout the...
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...PROJECT ON COCA COLA ASSESSING THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SUBMITTED BY * *RYAN MARTINS * REGNO*: 634 Contents DEFINATION OF RESOURCE MANAGMENT The process of using the company’s resources in the most efficient way possible this resources can include tangible resources such as goods and equipments and financial resources and also labour resource such as employees. Resource management can include ideas such as making sure one has enough resources for the business but not an overburden so that products won’t get used. INTRODUCTION The Coca-Cola Company is the world's leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups. Along with Coca Cola, the world's best known brand, The Coca Cola Company markets four of the world's top-five soft drink brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite. Throughout the world, no other brand is an immediately recognizable as Coca Cola. Any company to be successful need to use it resources very efficiently. the emergence of HRM as a universal remedy for integrating business strategy and people management has exposed personnel practitioners to a fresh set of role challenges and managerial expectations that have stressed out the gaps between the HR language and reality. The goal of human resource management is to help an organization to meet strategic goals by attracting, and maintaining employees and also to manage them effectively. Coke achieved great...
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