University Dr. Peter Nwaogu December 7, 2012 Investment Analysis In 1965, Pepsi Co was created through a merger of two companies Pepsi Cola and Frito Lay by Donald M. Kendall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pepsi-Cola and Herman W. Lay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Frito-Lay. Pepsi was originally founded in 1898 by Caleb Bradham, a New Bern, North Carolina, druggist, who first formulated Pepsi-Cola. Today, Pepsi is part of a portfolio of drinks that includes carbonated and non-carbonated
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Overview There is little doubt that the most spirited and intense competition in the beverage world is between Coca-Cola and Pepsi Co., the two main players in the carbonated soft drink (CSD) production market. The competition between the two giants has benefited not only the consumers but also the companies. By checking and challenging each other in the market, the competition has lead to improvement and diversification of products and has forced each company to be creative and innovative. Throughout
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Global Business Organisations D4X9 35 Table of contents I Introduction…………………………………………………………4 II Basic information about PepsiCo…………………………………4 2.1 Background PepsiCo……………………………………………..4 2.2 First step for entering international market………………………5 III Development of PepsiCo…………………………………………5 3.1 Business structure of PepsiCo…………………………………..5 3.2 Organization’s expansion ……………………………………….6 IV Products of PepsiCo………………………………………………6 4.1 Process
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Control of market share is the key issue in this case study. The situation is both Coke and Pepsi are trying to gain market share in this beverage market, which is valued at over $30 billion a year (98). Just how is this done in such a competitive market is the underlying issue. The facts are that each company is coming up with new products and ideas in order to increase their market share. The creativity and effectiveness of each company's marketing strategy will ultimately determine the winner
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Coke and Pepsi Learn to Compete in India BRIEF SUMMARY OF CASE: This is a detailed and comprehensive case describing the market entry of two global consumer product companies, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola Corporation into a Big Emerging Market (BEM), India. It traces the history of the challenges encountered by these two companies in the developing country environment of India from the late 1980s to the present time. Emphasis is placed on lessons learned by the two companies as they adjust to competing
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profitable? PORTER analysis: Soft drink industry Rivalry: HIGH: Exhibit 2 shows that in 2004, 95% of case volume is done by 4 companies (Pepsi: 31,7%, Coke:43,1%). Therefore rivalry is very strong and extremely concentrated. Buyer (=retailers): LOW: stores like Walmart need coke and pepsi to get profit. It represent 5,5% of their sales. Consumers are fan of Coca or Pepsi. So, Why changes? Supplier: LOW: main raw material is sweeteners and packaging. So, there is many sources and thus rivalry between
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PEPSI COLA [pic] Introduction: Pepsi Cola started in the January 1898, from a small Drug store in the city of North Carolina. The owner of the Drug store, Mr. Caleb Bradham, prepared a drink, which the customers called "the Bred Drink". Bred registered this drink with the name of Pepsi Cola in 1903. Then he started his own production at Marco level and established his own company. The business expanded and this drink got fame time. In 1909
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Financial Analysis Christina Scheier Axia College of University of Phoenix Coca Cola and PepsiCo have been making and distributing soft drinks for over a century. Both companies have survived many hardships, but which one is the strongest? The following report will demonstrate financial information about both companies. I will identify and analyze both companies and determine which company would be the better choice for an investor. Coca Cola and PepsiCo have been competing for a long
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CASE: IB-84 DATE: 06/27/08 PEPSI COLA PAKISTAN: FRANCHISING & PRODUCT LINE MANAGEMENT 1 In July 1991, Irfan Mustafa faced several dilemmas. As West Asia area vice president and chief executive officer of Pepsi Cola Pakistan Incorporated (PCI), Mustafa was charged with developing a strategy to grow share and profitability across PCI sales but focusing particularly on 7-Up. Pepsi Cola International had shifted focus to its global brands and, since acquiring 7Up International in 1986, had withdrawn
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Background For over a century, Coca-Cola and Pepsi- Cola vied for “throat share” of the world’s beverage market. In a “ carefully-waged competitive struggle”, from 1975 to 1995, both Coke and Pepsi achieved annual growth of around 10%; this was largely attributed to the effectiveness of their marketing efforts. Analyzing the environment and understanding the market Instead of engaging in a “head-on confrontation” and getting involved in the largely dreaded price wars that promise to inflict
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