Memorándum de Entendimiento (MoU) entre Codelco y SQM
Porters forces at play
1. It is designed to explain the relationship
between the five dynamic forces that affect
an industry’s performance; these are the:
• intensity of competitive rivalry
• threat from new entrants
• threat from substitutes
• bargaining power of buyers
• bargaining power of suppliers
and looks like this…….
2.
3. What Determines Rivalry?
• Projected industry growth (fight for market share)
• Fixed costs expectations (projected on forecasts)
• Brand identity
• Numerous competitors with equal power and
resources
• Lack of differentiation
4. What Determines Threat of Entry?
• Economy of scale
• Brand identities, marketability
• Capital requirements (raw materials, technology)
• Access to distribution
• Absolute cost advantages
• Government policies, legislation
5. What Determines Supplier
Power?
• Supplier concentration, density
• Switching costs, effort
• Forward integration threats
• Presence of substitute inputs
(plus projected)
• Importance of volume to suppliers