EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the case study, PepsiCo is a producer of carbonated cola drink and was marketing its products in most countries around the world. PepsiCo’s competitor was Coca-Cola. PepsiCo made two acquisitions of Tropicana and Quaker and the view was that there was synergy and economies of scale to be gained. PepsiCo should have had an organisational structure that will enable the achievement of the organisational mission and objectives. The organisation reorganised their structure to a
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corn chips, Quaker Chewy granola bars, Grandma’s cookies, and Smartfood popcorn. The PepsiCo Beverages North America beverage manufactured, marketed, and sold beverage concentrates, fountain syrups, and finished goods under such brands as Pepsi, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Dole, and SoBe. PepsiCo International manufactured, marketed, and sold snacks and beverages in approximately 200 countries outside the United States. Quaker Foods North America manufactured and marketed cereals, rice, pasta
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Equations) All of us can use the linear equations using various settings in every day life. For example, a date at the movies may consist of the following. Patron (A) consumed nachos and 2 bottles of water totaling $3.75; Patron (B) bought hotdogs and a Gatorade for three dollars. If another patron is watching the movie and is curious about the cost of food, then they apply two equations to know the prices. Solution: X stands for the cost of nachos Y stands for the cost of water Then: x + 2y =
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Edilberto G. Enriquez Jr Busineess Ethics: Final Paper THE PEPSI COMPANY All corporations operate with a license from society, and it’s critically important that we take that responsibility very, very seriously. We have to make sure that what corporations do don’t add costs to society. - Indra Nooyi, CEO PepsiCo The first job of management is, therefore, to identify and to anticipate impacts – coldly and realistically. The question is, Is what we do right, in the
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battles branched out into the non-CSD drinks like, Vitamin Water, which was Coke’s largest purchase in their history. Even with that acquisition Coke was behind Pepsi on the U.S. non-carbs market share because of Pepsi’s advantage with the sales of Gatorade and Lipton tea. The game theory each used was basically who can be most effective in branding and who had the most economy of scales when it came to costs. Either company I believe played their cards effectively because they’ve lasted this long
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PepsiCo, Inc. Nitesh Kalwar June 18, 2010 HOLD Pros: • • Ticker Exchange Industry Sector Classification Market Cap. 52 Week Price range Recent Price Current P/E Projected 2012 P/E 2009 EPS Projected 2012 EPS Dividend Yield Morning Star Ratings Beta PEP NYSE Consumer Staples Beverages (NonAlcoholic) Income & Capital Appreciation $103.67 Billion $52.56-67.61 $64.28 16.34 13.81 $3.81 $5.50 3.00% **** .56 • • • • Broad portfolio in the soft drink, saltysnack market and beverages. Acquisition of
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Lay's, Doritos, Tropicana, Gatorade, and Quaker(http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=78265&p=irol-homeProfile&t=&id=&). Their brands are available worldwide through a variety of go-to-market systems, including direct store delivery (DSD), broker-warehouse, and food service and vending. PepsiCo was founded in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay. Tropicana was acquired in 1998 and PepsiCo merged with the Quaker Oats Company, including Gatorade, in 2001(http://phx.corporate-ir
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Sports Drink vs. Water In a society where athletes strive to maintain a healthy life, how do sports drinks contribute to their well-being ? Sports drinks are proven not to be as healthy as water, but these drinks can offer an athlete the little things that make a big difference such as fluids and carbohydrates. Some only view the negatives of sports drinks, but what about the positives ? For example, in the article ,”Obey your thirst, just not necessarily with a sports drink, Jennifer Sygo states
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MIchael Jordan! You wear his sneakers, you wear his clothes, you wear his jersey. Michael Jordan is an icon for basketball fans including myself. He is named one of the greatest to play the game of basketball. Everyone who plays basketball compares themselves to him. He is an inspiration and role model to everyone. Whether it may be as an athlete, businessman or entrepreneur. He has managed to advertise his product very well. Creating his own brand “Jordan” he has switched from the athlete side to
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When we are hiding from the finish line Must make us stop and think. That’s the idea That makes disaster of running For who really wants to face the 7 a.m. sun The first start, The runners’ obnoxious cheeriness, The disappointment in Gatorade, The team’s early practices, The overly chipper song of the early bird, And the cold looks That other runners send in my direction When they too may run On weekends free from tribulations? What would heed the team’s early call To sprint
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