...INTRODUCTION The most important thing for most of business company is an understanding their successful performance among the other competitors in market place. For some parties, like shareholders, it is essential for company to make a profit and gain above-average returns. In this assignment, we will discuss furthermore about Nestlé’s external environment in all aspects such as their general environment, industry environment, competitive environment, and scan the opportunities and threats of the company. And also we are going to explain briefly about their internal environment includes their resources, type of their resources, company’s capabilities, evaluate their core competencies and so on. PROFILE OF THE COMPANY Nestlé with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlé and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales at the end of 2004 were CHF 87 bn, with a net profit of CHF 6.7 bn. We employ around 247,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestlé's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives...
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