...Inhaltsverzeichnis Executive Summary and methodology 3 TASK 1 3 1. PESTLE ANALYSIS 3 1.1.2 LEGA INFLUENCES 4 1.1.3 ECOLOGICAL INFLUENCES 5 1.1.4 POLITICAL INFLUENCES 6 1.1.5 ECONOMICAL AND FINANCIAL INFLUENCES 7 1.1.6 SOCIAL-CULTURAL INFLUENCES 8 1.1.7 TECHNOLOGICAL INFLUENCES 9 TASK 2 10 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES 10 1.1.8 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 11 1.1.9 DEGREE OF RIVALRY 12 1.1.10 THREAT OF SUBSITUTES 12 1.1.11 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 13 1.1.12 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 14 SWOT Analysis 14 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES 16 Conclusion 16 APPENDIX 17 References 18 Executive Summary and methodology The goal of this report is to give a brief overview of the primary external influences on McDonalds in the fast food industry of Germany by using the PESTEL framework (refer to Appendix 1 for Corporate Profile). In the second part of the report, the reader is instructed about the changing competitive environment based on the theoretical framework of Porter’s five forces modell and the SWOT analysis of McDonald’s Germany. The analysis demonstrates the influences on the company’s policies and the effectiveness of the organization’s response. This is followed by recommendations on how to improve the current situation and give an overview of McDondals alternative strategy approach to increase their market share as well their profitability. TASK 1 1. PESTLE ANALYSIS According to the PESTLE analysis, an understanding of the environment – macro...
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...Table of Contents The purpose of this report is to analysis how the Value Chain management of McDonald’s contribute to the success of the business and identify the environmental impacts of McDonald’s operations and the ethical issues of McDonald’s supply chain management. 1. Introduction 1.1 McDonald’s History 1.2 McDonald’s Mission 1.3 McDonalds Values 2. Value Chain 2.1Value chain of McDonald’s Restaurants 2.2 Primary Activities 2.2.1 Inbound Logistics-Low Cost 2.2.2 Operations-Fast Service 2.2.3 The Process 2.2.4 Outbound Logistics-Consistent quality 2.2.5 Greater Value than it worths 2.2.6 Marketing and Sales 2.2.7 Services 2.3 Support Activities 2.3.1 Firm Infrastructure 2.3.2 Environment Friendly 2.3.3 Human Resource Management 2.3.4 Technology Development 2.3.5 Procurement 3. Environmental Concern 4. Conclusion 1. Introduction This report is to analysis the value chain management of McDonald’s Restaurants and what are their value chain activities and which activities provide more value to its customer. What environmental impacts and ethical issues contribute to the success of the business. 1.1 McDonald’s History McDonald’s Corporation is well known it is the world’s largest chain of fast food restaurants selling hamburgers in more than 100 countries, with more than 35,000 restaurants serving nearly 70 million people every day according to McDonald’s US (2014) McDonald’s US (2014) mentioned their business began in 1940 as a Bar-B-Q...
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...ase 3–6: McDonald’s and C KFC: Recipes for Success in China Quick Service Restaurant Giants in the Middle Kingdom In 2008, McDonald’s and KFC were the two largest quickservice restaurants (QSR) in the world, with 31,999 and 15,580 outlets, respectively.1 Both chains were renowned for their broad spectrum of consumers on a global basis. McDonald’s appeared to be a clear winner in international expansion. It had over 17,500 international outlets and was the first corporation to set up a solid foundation for international franchising. It spearheaded global expansion with its first overseas outlet in Canada in 1967, and entered Japan in 1971.2 McDonald’s outlets had tremendous success in Japan—despite the difference in culture— with record-breaking daily sales and speed of expansion in the initial stage.3 KFC also started international expansion early, opening its first overseas outlet in England in 1964. However, it was given a bumpy ride when it began to penetrate the market in Asia. The Japanese outlets were far less successful than McDonald’s and only started to make a profit in 1976, six years after KFC entered Japan. KFC outlets opened in Hong Kong in 1973 but were all closed down within two years. The company would eventually win the confidence of Hong Kong customers ten years after its first entry. In Taiwan it experienced relatively smoother development, although KFC headquarters was to spend a huge amount of money and effort in order to get the...
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...Notice of 2013 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and Proxy Statement b McDonald’s Corporation 2013 Contents 3 7 8 8 8 14 14 14 42 Proxy Summary Notice of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Election of Directors Proposal No. 1. Election of Directors Director qualifications and biographical information Executive compensation Compensation Committee Report Compensation discussion and analysis Proposal No. 2. Advisory vote to approve executive compensation Other management proposal Proposal No. 3. Advisory vote to approve the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2013 59 Stock ownership 59 Stock ownership guidelines 59 Security ownership of certain beneficial owners 60 Security ownership of management 61 Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act Transactions with related persons, promoters and certain control persons Policies and procedures for related person transactions 61 61 62 Related person transactions 62 Communications 62 Communications with the Board of Directors and non-management Directors 62 Consideration of Director nominations for the 2014 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting 63 Shareholder proposals for inclusion in next year’s Proxy Statement 63 Other shareholder proposals for presentation at the 2014 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting 64 Solicitation of proxies and voting 64 Notice and access 64 Record date 64 Voting prior to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting 64 Voting at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting 64 Quorum 64 Voting tabulation 65 Registered...
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...Schoo l of Manag ement Northwestern University Peter Meindl Stanfo rd University --------Prentice I-I all Uppe r Saddl e River , New Jersey ·--· PEAR SON -- · - · - - - "ibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data :::hopra, Sunil Supply chain management: strategy, planning, and operation I Sunil Chopra, >eter Meind!.-3rd ed. p. em. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN: 0-13-208608-5 1. Marketing channels-Managemen t. 2. Delivery of goods-Management. i. Physical distribution of goods-Management. 4. Customer servicesvfanagement. 5. Industrial procurement. 6. Materials management. I. vfeindl, Peter II. Title. HF5415.13.C533 2007 658.7-dc22 2006004948 \VP/Executive Editor: Mark Pfaltzgraff ii:ditorial Director: Jeff Shelstad ;enior Project Manager: Alana Bradley E:ditorial Assistant: Barbara Witmer Vledia Product Development Manager: Nancy Welcher \VP/Executive Marketing Manager: Debbie Clare Vlarketing Assistant: Joanna Sabella ;enior Managing Editor (Production): Cynthia Regan flroduction Editor: Melissa Feimer flermissions Supervisor: Charles Morris Vlanufacturing Buyer: Michelle Klein Vlanager, Print Production: Christy Mahon Composition/Full-Service Project Management: Karen Ettinger, TechBooks, Inc. flrinter/Binder: Hamilton Printing Company Inc. fypeface: 10/12 Times Ten Roman :::redits and acknowledgments borrowed from other sources and reproduced, with permission, in this textJook appear on appropriate page within text. \.1icrosoft®...
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...ement Northwestern University Peter Meindl Stanfo rd University PEAR SON --------Prentice I-I all Uppe r Saddl e River , New Jersey ·--· -- · - · - - - "ibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data :::hopra, Sunil Supply chain management: strategy, planning, and operation I Sunil Chopra, >eter Meind!.-3rd ed. p. em. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN: 0-13-208608-5 1. Marketing channels-Managemen t. 2. Delivery of goods-Management. i. Physical distribution of goods-Management. 4. Customer servicesvfanagement. 5. Industrial procurement. 6. Materials management. I. vfeindl, Peter II. Title. HF5415.13.C533 2007 658.7-dc22 2006004948 \VP/Executive Editor: Mark Pfaltzgraff ii:ditorial Director: Jeff Shelstad ;enior Project Manager: Alana Bradley E:ditorial Assistant: Barbara Witmer Vledia Product Development Manager: Nancy Welcher \VP/Executive Marketing Manager: Debbie Clare Vlarketing Assistant: Joanna Sabella ;enior Managing Editor (Production): Cynthia Regan flroduction Editor: Melissa Feimer flermissions Supervisor: Charles Morris Vlanufacturing Buyer: Michelle Klein Vlanager, Print Production: Christy Mahon Composition/Full-Service Project Management: Karen Ettinger, TechBooks, Inc. flrinter/Binder: Hamilton Printing Company Inc. fypeface: 10/12 Times Ten Roman :::redits and acknowledgments borrowed from other sources and reproduced, with permission, in this textJook appear on appropriate page within...
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