...Stephanie Burke XACC/280 September 19, 2010 Sylvia White Shepherd The purpose for this analysis is to compare PepsiCo to Coca-Cola; this is done by providing a summary of financial accounting information. The information to compare a company to another comes from financial statements and then those numbers are broken down into analysis and ratios. Once the ratios are calculated then the investor can decipher is the company is worth investing in. The information gathered is from the attached financial statements of both companies for the year 2005. Below is a small description of the two companies before comparing them. PepsiCo manufactures or use contract manufacturers for their products. This company markets and sells a variety of salty, sweet and grain-based snacks, carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, and foods through North American and international business divisions (Navigator). Within PepsiCo one can find them merged with Frito-Lay, Tropicana, Quaker, and Gatorade. Coca-Cola manufactures carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. New beverages joined Coca-Cola’s line up, including Minute Maid, Powerade, and Dasani bottled water. Coca-Cola is throughout Northern American and international business divisions. Ratio analysis expresses the relationship among selected items of financial statement data. A ratio expresses the mathematical relationship between one quantity and another. The relationship is expressed in terms of a percentage, a rate, or a simple...
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...Competitive Strategies Coca Cola vs. Pepsi By Mohammed Hashim Professor Dr. Phyllis Parise Contemporary Business May 05, 2013 Coca Cola and Pepsi Company are two of the largest producers and distributors of beverage in the world. They manufacture, markets and sells variety of carbonated, non-alcohol beverages. They continued to lead the industry with their commitment to healthier food and maintaining the high quality of their beverages. Pepsi and Coca Cola has been known to have history of competition to maintained share of world mark, where both companies need each other in order to remain competitive. Pepsi is known to offer culture that encourage their employee to be initiative, risk taking and free to pursue their goals. Senior management door are always open to question and ideas from junior employees. Diversity is a way of business to Pepsi, Pepsi President Walter Mack; in his diversification he hired Hennan Smith a black executive to lead an all-black sales team. While Coca Cola general culture is defined as leadership, passion, integrity, and diversity. To attain this Coca Cola Company create a worldwide tam that is full of diverse people, talent and ideas. If we discuss diversity Pepsi has proven to be ahead of Coca Cola, by recruiting people of color and give them early opportunity for advancement. Though Coca Cola has claim that, their workplace diversity program is design to attract, retain, and develop talent. This really did not provide a true count of what...
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...« Previous Post - Next Post » Coke vs. Pepsi The Dilemma: You’re at a restaurant. You’ve specifically asked for a Coke when you get handed a Pepsi, or vice versa. You tell the waiter what you requested, and he gives you the “What’s the difference?” shrug. Perhaps it’s time you laid it on him. People You Can Impress: “Impressed” probably doesn’t accurately reflect the aforementioned waiter’s likely response. The Quick Trick: If you drink them side by side, Pepsi is the sweeter of the two (which is why people tend to prefer Pepsi in the Pepsi Challenge). The Explanation: Although the fantastic ad campaigns run by both companies would have you think otherwise, the soft drinks’ similarities are pretty striking. For starters, Pepsi and Coke were both the brainchildren of Southern pharmacists. Coca-Cola was invented by Atlantan Dr. John Pemberton in 1886. And yes, there was originally a concentration of cocaine in the soda, but it was reduced to a tiny amount (1/400th of a grain per ounce) by 1902 and removed altogether by 1930. Th e Coca-Cola Company changed hands a few times, and after Prohibition Coca-Cola was sold to the Woodruff family for $25 million. Pepsi, on the other hand, was born a few years after Coke. In 1893, pharmacist Caleb Bradham began experimenting withvarious drink mixtures in New Bern, N.C. His 1898 concoction, then known by the creative name “Brad’s Drink,” became an overnight success, and “Doc” Bradham began selling his “Exhilarating, Invigorating...
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...the report is to give recommendations on what Coke Zero must do in the way of altering their current marketing mix to expand and grow their product and brand. 2. Summary The outcome of the report is to 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...
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...COCA-COLA BUSINESS ANALYSIS PART II Angel Hale Mgt/521 Coca-Cola Business Analysis Part II This paper will take a look at the financial health of the Coca-Cola Company in comparison to two of their competitors Pepsico & Nestle. As a potential investor, this information will help provide insight on the option to move forward, while looking at technological advantages and globalization effects on the company. At the end of this paper, you will be one step closer to deciding if the Coca-Cola company’s practices, financial & operational findings are in line with a potential investor’s requirement. It has often been said that business is about finding and exploiting advantages and the goal of any business is to maximize profits. As we look into the Coca-Cola Company as a potential investor some of the things to consider are: assets and liabilities, company track record, market position and future potential within the respective market. In general an investor wants to know how attractive current assets and future projects are in order to gauge how successful they may be. One of the first items to look into will be the financial standings for the company, not only will we review the current 2011 annual report, with regards to the balance sheet, cash flow and income statements. In order to understand how efficient the company is, we will also show the comparison between two other competitors within the same niche market: Pepsico & Nestle (see exhibits A, B & C)...
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...S (Roll No. 171) Saravanan K (Roll No. 172) Saumil Shah (Roll No. 174) Saumyadeep Mazoomdar (Roll No. 175) Soumya Mukherjee(Roll No. 193) Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 5C Analysis 4 Company: 4 Collaborators: 5 Customers: 7 Competitors: 9 Climate: 11 Segmentation, Target, Positioning 13 Product Mix 21 Communication 24 Going to market 26 Pricing 27 Coca Cola pricing strategy 28 Coca Cola downgrade due to low cost rivals 29 Price gap blowout 29 Lower prices the answer 30 Profitability 30 Customer Acquisition, Retention and Development 31 Strategies used by companies in the carbonated drinks sector 32 Conclusion 33 References 35 Executive Summary Beverages are divided into 7 different categories - Energy drinks, Juices, Soft drinks, Tea and Coffee, Sports drinks and Water. This report we are concentrating on carbonated beverages. The major players in the carbonated beverage industry are The Coca Cola Company and Pepsi Co. For many years now, the cola soft drink market is led by the Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo Inc. Besides the cola market, they have expanded their businesses to the other soft drink markets as well and achieved oligopoly positions with tremendous market shares in all of these markets. The following report explores the marketing framework of the carbonated drinks sector. The report performs an analysis of the marketing strategies used by companies to assess market opportunities, choose, design, deliver...
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...collaboration with the supply Chain Management Center (sCMC) at rutgers university – newark and new Brunswick. the authors wish to thank kristen Condrat for her outstanding support in all phases of preparing this report, including literature review and identifying source documents, writing, data analysis, editing, and final review. special thanks also goes to susanne Viscarra, who provided copyediting services. Christine fry, Carrie spector, kim Arroyo Williamson, and Ayela Mujeeb of ChangeLab solutions prepared the report for publication. ChangeLab solutions would like to thank roberta friedman of the yale rudd Center for food Policy and obesity for expert review. for questions or comments regarding this report, please contact the supervising professors: Jerome D. Williams, PhD Prudential Chair in Business and research director – the Center for urban entrepreneurship & economic development (Cueed), rutgers Business school – newark and new Brunswick, Management and Global Business department 1 Washington Park – room 1040 newark, nJ 07102 Phone: 973-353-3682 fax: 973-353-5427 jeromew@business.rutgers.edu www.business.rutgers.edu/Cueed Paul Goldsworthy senior industry Project Manager department of supply Chain Management & Marketing sciences rutgers Business school Phone: 908-798-0908 goldswpa@andromeda.rutgers.edu Design: Karen Parry | Black Graphics The National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity (NPLAN) is a...
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...Strategies of Pepsi Cola Table of Contents Executive Summery 3 Introduction 4 History 5 Effective Marketing and communication strategies of Pepsi 6 Media Commercials 6 Advantage of media commercials 6 Disadvantages of media commercials 7 Sponsorships 7 Advantages of Sponsorships 8 Disadvantages of Sponsorships 8 How to enhance the effectiveness of Sponsorship 8 Community Activities 8 Advantages of Community activities 9 Disadvantages of community activities 9 How to enhance the effectiveness of CSR projects 9 Product Diversification 10 Advantages of Product diversification 10 Disadvantages of product diversification 10 How to enhance the effectiveness of Product Diversification 11 Cross Comparison between the marketing strategies of Pepsi, Coca Cola, V and Red Bull 11 Conclusion 13 References 14 Executive Summery Pepsi is an aerated Soft drink that is produced by Pepsi Co. Inc. Pepsi Cola is using most of the modern communication and marketing methods to enhance their brand awareness among its consumers. Mainly they are advertising their brand on Television, Face book, Twitter and YouTube. In this report I have outlined the overview of the Pepsi Cola Corporation and its history, and the most effective communication strategies that are used by them to enhance their brand equity. These strategies include Advertisements, Sponsorships, Online promotions, Community activities and Product diversification of Pepsi Cola Corporation. I’ve...
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...Strategy Q1: Assessment of environmental issues affecting Coca Cola Provide a detailed assessment of the environmental issues affecting Coca Cola global business and marketing strategy. Given guidance in terms of opportunities or threats they may pose for the company in the future. Lo; illustrate how marketing decisions are affected by various forces in the external business environment “WATER is to Coca-Cola as clean energy is to BP.” So declares Jeff Seabright, Coca-Cola's manager of environmental affairs, when asked about the firm's new global water strategy. The fizzy-drinks maker unveiled that strategy as part of its annual environmental report, released this week. “We need to manage this issue or it will manage us,” says Mr Seabright. At first sight, the analogy with oil may seem odd, but it is not so far-fetched. Big Oil has long been the target of activists clamouring for action on global warming. BP stole a march on its oily brethren by accepting that climate change is a real problem, making smallish investments in clean energy, and grandly proclaiming itself “beyond petroleum”. Coca-Cola has also been targeted by activists, but over the issue of water rather than energy. The firm has been hit hardest in India. First, experts from Delhi's Centre for Science and Environment, a green think-tank, tested various soft drinks and determined that they contained high levels of pesticide. It turned out that Coca-Cola was not the cause of the problem. But its inept handling...
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...260078995 TIAN, Yu 260177360 Course Information Marketing Management I MCGR 352, Section 005 Professor: Constantina Kavadas Marketing Plan Part 1: Market and Consumer Profile Date of submission: Wednesday, March 29th, 2006 2 * 2. The following marketing plan forms the basis for the introduction of an innovative new product by the Coca-Cola Company. The analysis allows us to outline the best strategies to follow for the achievement of the company’s strategic goals. “Bubble Buzz” will be marketed as a unique functional drink while striving to reinforce the company’s status as the leader in innovation and successful product launches. The marketing strategies will enable to reach a market size of an estimated 8,688,300 people (targeted) with a forecasted sales growth prospect of 7.3% over the next 4 years, while satisfying the needs of the still-unserved market for ready-to-drink bubble tea. Success will be reflected by a sizeable capture of market shares within this market, while strategically carrying the company up to the top spot as the market leader in the functional drinks segment of soft drinks. Brief description of the company The Coca-Cola Company’s core undertaking is to benefit and refresh everyone it reaches. Founded in 1886, we are the world’s leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, which are used to produce nearly 400 beverage brands that make up for our wide portfolio. Our corporate headquarters are established...
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...current perceptions regarding the Carbonated Soft Drink & Liquid Refreshment industry is that the beverages are not good for one's health; this perception, combined with the obesity epidemic in the United States has allowed the consumption of these beverage to decrease. Another perception is that the leftover cans and plastic bottles are polluting the environment; about 1 billion cans worldwide. On the other hand, consumers perceive the CSD industry to have greater taste and emotional connection, while SodaStream edges on perceived health benefits and eco-friendliness. EXPECTATIONS The expectation of SodaStream customers is that it will help them maintain or achieve a healthy lifestyle. They don’t expect SodaStream to compare to with Coca-Cola or Pepsi in terms of taste, but they do know that using it will prevent pollution more than the CSD leaders even can; and their SodaStream...
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...PART II INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES ON TEXT CASES CASE GUIDE CHAPTER CASE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 1–1 Starbucks – Going Global Fast | X | X | | X | X | | | | | | X | X | | | | | | | | 1–2 Nestlé – The Infant Formula Incident | | X | X | X | X | | | X | | | X | X | | | | | | | | 1–3 Coke and Pepsi Learn to Compete in India | | | | X | X | X | | | | | X | X | | | | | | | | 1-4 Marketing Microwave Ovens to a New Market Segment | | | | X | X | | | | | | X | X | | | | | | X | | 2–1 The Not-So-Wonderful World of EuroDisney | | | | X | | X | X | X | | | X | | | | | | | X | | 2-2 Cultural Norms, Fair and Lovely, and Advertising | | | | X | X | | | X | | | X | X | | | | | | | | 2–3 Starnes-Brenner Machine Tool Company – To Bribe or Not to Bribe | | | | | X | | X | | | | | | | | | | X | | | 2-4 Ethics and Airbus* | | | | X | X | X | X | | | | | | X | | | | | | | 2–5 Coping with Corruption in Trading with China | | | | | X | X | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2–6 When International Buyers and Sellers Disagree | | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | | | 2-7 McDonald’s and Obesity | ...
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...Unit 17: Marketing Intelligence Buyer Behaviour and Market Research Techniques This assignment is going to be looking at understanding buyer behaviour and the purchase decision making process. It will cover describing the main stages of the process, along with explaining theories of buyer behaviour and factors that may affect this. Finally it will evaluate the relationship between brand loyalties, corporate image and repeat purchasing. Being able to use marketing research techniques will also be included within this essay; evaluating different types of market research, using sources of secondary data to achieve marketing research objectives and assessing the validity and reliability of these findings. All of the above topics will conclude with a proposal of a market research plan to obtain information in any given situation. LO1: Buyer Behaviour Figure 1.1a: http://www.enotesmba.com/2014/06/marketing-notes-consumer-decision-making-process.html (Accessed: 23rd Nov 15) Figure 1.1a: http://www.enotesmba.com/2014/06/marketing-notes-consumer-decision-making-process.html (Accessed: 23rd Nov 15) Engel, Blackwell and Kollat (1968) developed a model of the consumer buying, decision making process in five steps (see figure 1.1a): Problem or need recognition, information search, evaluation of alternatives to meet this need, purchase decision and post-purchase behaviour. They believed that these five stages displayed what led a shopper to purchase a new product (http://theconsumerfactor...
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...Stock Report | November 2, 2013 | NYS Symbol: KO | KO is in the S&P 500 Coca-Cola Co (The) S&P Recommendation STRONG BUY GICS Sector Consumer Staples Sub-Industry Soft Drinks Key Stock Statistics (Source S&P, Vickers, company reports) 52-Wk Range $43.43– 35.58 Trailing 12-Month EPS $1.93 Trailing 12-Month P/E 20.5 $10K Invested 5 Yrs Ago $20,900 Price Performance 30-Week Mov. Avg. 12-Mo. Target Price 45 40 35 30 55555 Price $39.61 (as of Nov 1, 2013) 12-Mo. Target Price $44.00 Investment Style Large-Cap Growth Summary The world's largest soft drink company, KO also has a sizable fruit juice business. S&P Oper. EPS 2013E S&P Oper. EPS 2014E P/E on S&P Oper. EPS 2013E Common Shares Outstg. (M) 2.09 2.27 19.0 4,433.2 Market Capitalization(B) Yield (%) Dividend Rate/Share Institutional Ownership (%) $175.597 2.83 $1.12 61 Beta S&P 3-Yr. Proj. EPS CAGR(%) 0.52 9 Qualitative Risk Assessment 10-Week Mov. Avg. Relative Strength GAAP Earnings vs. Previous Year Up Down No Change Volume Above Avg. Below Avg. STARS LOW MEDIUM HIGH Our risk assessment for Coca-Cola Company reflects the relatively stable nature of the company's end markets, its dominant market share positions around the world, and our view of its strong balance sheet and cash flow. 2-for-1 25 Quantitative Evaluations S&P Quality Ranking D C BB B+ AA A+ A+ Vol. Mil. 120 80 40 0 5 1 J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S...
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...Food 6 Beverages 6 Personal Care Products 8 Home Care Products 8 FMCG Growth Spots in Africa 6 Ghana 9 Kenya 10 Nigeria 14 Sources of Information 16 Contact Details back page 1 | Fast-Moving Consumer Goods in Africa Introduction & Overview The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, also called the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, is one of the largest industries worldwide. FMCGs are generally cheap products that have a short shelf life, and are purchased by consumers on a regular basis. Profit margins on these products are usually low for retailers, who try to offset this by selling large volumes. Some of the most well-known FMCG companies in the world include Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, and Johnson & Johnson. The FMCG sector comprises a large variety of products, with some of the most important categories being food, beverages, personal care products, and home care products. Within categories, FMCG products are often near-identical, and for this reason price competition between retailers can be intense. To boost profitability, companies use marketing and other techniques to establish loyalty to the product, which enables them to charge higher prices....
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