CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY 
Strategic Management
CLASS 1 – GROUP 6 
• Nguyễn Thị Phương Hà - 295901 
• Phạm Thùy An – 295913 
• Phan Tuấn Vũ - 295919
CONTENT 
ADVERTISING 
INTRODUCTION: mission, vision, history and product lines. 
CURRENT ACTIVITIES: 
• Strategy 
• Operational structure 
• Finance 
• Competition 
• E-Commerce 
STRATEGY ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATION
ADVERTISING 
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PART 1: Introduction 
• Campbell was founded in 1869, they open 
their first plant in Camden, New Jersey. 
• Campbell Soup Company is a global 
manufacturer and marketer of high-quality 
foods and simple meals, including soups 
and sauces, snacks, and healthy beverages. 
• Their products are sold in more than 100 
countries in regions North America, Latin 
America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East 
and Africa.
MISSION 
• To nourish people’s lives by offering a wide variety of convenient, 
delicious, and affordable food choices that can help everyone 
enjoy a balanced, healthful diet. 
• The foundation of Campbell’s culture is three core values: 
Character 
Competence 
Teamwork
Vision 
Building a focused global food company with superior consumer 
brand value, and to deliver sustainable, profitable net sales growth.
Product lines 
Campbell have Soup Collections which is the flexible, 
convenient and consistent soup. 
Campbell promoted their business in food service and 
launched beverage brands such as V8 series. Campbell has 
over 20 beverage kinds that provide a full serving of 
vegetable, and over 60 that provide a good source of vitamins. 
Pepperidge Farm delivers the iconic brands patrons know and love. 
From delicious cookies, crackers and baked pastries to Goldfish bread 
and snacks, Pepperidge Farm brands are available in the varieties and 
formats you need to drive your business
PART 2: CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Strategies
operational structure 
CEO: Denise Morrison
finance 
Period Ending Jul 28, 2013 Jul 29, 2012 Jul 31, 2011 
Total Revenue 8,052,000 7,175,000 7,143,000 
Net Income 458,000 774,000 805,000 
Short- term solvency or liquidity, 
ratios. 
Current ratio 0.676 0. 855 - 
Quick ratio 0.394 0.510 - 
Cash ratio 0.101 0.161 - 
Long- term solvency or financial 
leverage, ratios. 
Total debt ratio 0.853 0.862 - 
Debt - equity ratio 5.83 6.27 - 
Equity multiplier 6.78 7.27 - 
Times interest earned ratio 8.07 10.20 - 
Cash coverage ratio 11.08 12.5 - 
Profitable ratios 
Profit margin 0.05 0.10 - 
Return on assets (ROA) 0.05 0.11 - 
Return on equity (ROE) 0.37 0.86 -
Competitors 
Nestle was well- known brand name over the world, it has famous brands, it became a 
major player in the U.S baby food sector after adding Gerber baby foods to its baby 
principle business. 
The newly independent company spun off by Mondelez 
International (formerly Kraft Foods Inc.). Kraft Food Group was 
looking to revive its trade in North American. 
General Mills was the second cereal maker in U.S and its brand involved 
Cheerios, Chex, Total, Kix, and Wheaties. It was trying to raise the reach 
and the point of its brands around the world. 
H. J. Heinz had thousands of products and it spread over than 50 countries. 
It manufactured ketchup, condiments, sauces, frozen food, beans, pasta 
meals, infant foods and the processed food products.
company’s competitive advantage 
Its competitive advantage lies in three elements: 
 Strong brand recognition 
 Large efficient distribution network 
 Quick responsiveness to shift in consumer preferences and 
competitive environment
E-Commerce 
 Understanding the wealth of information on markets and partners. 
 Reducing production, sales and marketing costs. 
 Time-saving and reducing transaction costs for customers and company 
 Making conditions to establish and strengthen relationships among the components 
involved in the trade process. 
 Facilitate early access digitized economy
PART 3: strategy analysis
problem 
 Campbell Soup Company have strong competitive 
position in packaged food industry. 
 Package foods market becomes saturated in recent 
years 
 The total revenue is rather stable and a little bit 
increase, however, its net profit is decrease 
dramatically from 2011 to 2013
SWOT ANALYSIS 
• STRENGTHS: 
The powerful brands. 
A leading food producer in the U.S. 
Selling in 120 countries around the globe. 
Stable capital with strong balance sheet and net income. 
Innovate and cultivate the quality of product and service. 
Creating a good image in consumer’s mind. 
Strong social responsibility.
SWOT ANALYSIS 
• Weaknesses: 
Less products content low sodium and sugar 
Gross margins were impacted by economic crisis 
Highly competitive soup market 
Beverages and snack brands isn’t popular 
The leadership and strategies may not achieve the best 
effectiveness
SWOT ANALYSIS 
•OPPORTUNITIES: 
Expanding its international presence 
Developing relevant technological advances 
Motivating the contribution of consumer 
Studying to find out other various products 
Expanding its healthy beverages and baked 
snacks brands.
SWOT ANALYSIS 
• Threats: 
Marketing and advertise costs 
Many competitors in the soup market. 
The demand and preference of consumers
PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
CPM – COMPETITIVE PROFILE MATRIX 
Nestle General Mills Kraft Foods Heinz Company 
Total 3,33 2.19 1,84 3,47 
As a result, the strongest performer in the market should be Heinz Company (3.47 
point), and the next competition is Nestle with 3, 33 point. In addition, the weakest 
company is Kraft Food (1, 84 point). Specifically, they have a strong position for a long 
time and suppose strategies efficiently as well as implement smoothly. Thus, they also 
create an extremely competitive market and risks to Campbell Soup Company
EXTERNAL FACTOR EVALUATION MATRIX (EFE) 
Opportunities + Threats Weight Rating Weighted Score 
TOTALS 1 3.11 
The average weighted score for EFE matrix is 3.11 Campbell soup company. The 
company total weighted score higher than 2.5 is consider as strong in position. As the 
results shows that Campbell soup Company is responding above average to the 
environment for exploiting opportunities and to overcome threats
INTERNAL FACTOR EVALUATION MATRIX (IFE) 
Strengths + Weaknesses Weight Rating Weighted Score 
TOTALS 1.00 2.7 
The average weighted score for IFE matrix is 2.7 Campbell soup company. The company 
total weighted score higher than 2.5 is consider as strong in position. As the results 
shows that Campbell Soup Company’s internal position is better.
SPACE MATRIX 
Y 
4 
(2.53; 1.67) 
CONSERVATIVE 3 
AGGRESSIVE 
2 
1 
4 
3 
2 
1 
X 
DEFENSIVE COMTETITIVE
GRAND MATRIX
THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP (BCG) 
Stars 
48% 
26% 
7.5% 
18.5% 
Market growth 
Rate 
High 
Low 
Question Marks 
Cash Cows Dogs 
High Relative Market share Low
QUANTITIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING MATRIX (QSPM) 
Weigh Market 
Penetration 
Market 
Development 
Product 
Development 
OPPORTUNITIES + THREATS 1.00 2.77 2.72 2.34 
STRENGTHS 
+ WEAKNESSES 
1.00 2.86 3.47 1.99 
SUM TOTAL ATRACTTIVENES 
SCORE 
5.63 < 6.19 > 4.33
RECOMMENDATION 
• Long- term strategy: 
Due to current statuses of company and market and the matrix 
tables, Campbell Soup Company should consolidate and direct to 
the new potential markets such as: international presence and 
stable financial situation in incomes and expenses.
RECOMMENDATION 
Specific strategy: 
 International presence (from 1 years 3 months to 1 years 6 months): 
• Having plans to open at least 1 factory at Vietnam, Thailand and Czech 
Republic. 
• Setting up marketing campaign suitable for each country. 
• Developing new products for each country. 
• Hiring CEO or board of directors who are local people. 
• Making event for opening to attract consumer’s attention
RECOMMENDATION 
Stable financial situation in incomes and expenses (annual): 
• Reducing labor in necessary. 
• Selecting prestige local suppliers to reduce the material costs. 
• Inviting customers to join in advertising to reduce costs and built the 
trust. 
• Set the happy hours to increase purchasing capacity.
TIMETABLE 
Strategies Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun … 
International presence strategy 
Building factories (research 
position, hiring or buy land…) 
Hiring CEO or board of 
directors 
Developing new products 
(research culture and flavor ) 
Setting up marketing 
campaign 
Making event for opening 
Stable financial situation in incomes and expenses strategy 
Selecting prestige local 
suppliers 
Inviting customers to join in 
advertising 
Set the happy hours 
Training employees and 
improving customer service

Campbell

  • 1.
    CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Strategic Management
  • 2.
    CLASS 1 –GROUP 6 • Nguyễn Thị Phương Hà - 295901 • Phạm Thùy An – 295913 • Phan Tuấn Vũ - 295919
  • 3.
    CONTENT ADVERTISING INTRODUCTION:mission, vision, history and product lines. CURRENT ACTIVITIES: • Strategy • Operational structure • Finance • Competition • E-Commerce STRATEGY ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATION
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    PART 1: Introduction • Campbell was founded in 1869, they open their first plant in Camden, New Jersey. • Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soups and sauces, snacks, and healthy beverages. • Their products are sold in more than 100 countries in regions North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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    MISSION • Tonourish people’s lives by offering a wide variety of convenient, delicious, and affordable food choices that can help everyone enjoy a balanced, healthful diet. • The foundation of Campbell’s culture is three core values: Character Competence Teamwork
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    Vision Building afocused global food company with superior consumer brand value, and to deliver sustainable, profitable net sales growth.
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    Product lines Campbellhave Soup Collections which is the flexible, convenient and consistent soup. Campbell promoted their business in food service and launched beverage brands such as V8 series. Campbell has over 20 beverage kinds that provide a full serving of vegetable, and over 60 that provide a good source of vitamins. Pepperidge Farm delivers the iconic brands patrons know and love. From delicious cookies, crackers and baked pastries to Goldfish bread and snacks, Pepperidge Farm brands are available in the varieties and formats you need to drive your business
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    PART 2: CURRENTACTIVITIES
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    finance Period EndingJul 28, 2013 Jul 29, 2012 Jul 31, 2011 Total Revenue 8,052,000 7,175,000 7,143,000 Net Income 458,000 774,000 805,000 Short- term solvency or liquidity, ratios. Current ratio 0.676 0. 855 - Quick ratio 0.394 0.510 - Cash ratio 0.101 0.161 - Long- term solvency or financial leverage, ratios. Total debt ratio 0.853 0.862 - Debt - equity ratio 5.83 6.27 - Equity multiplier 6.78 7.27 - Times interest earned ratio 8.07 10.20 - Cash coverage ratio 11.08 12.5 - Profitable ratios Profit margin 0.05 0.10 - Return on assets (ROA) 0.05 0.11 - Return on equity (ROE) 0.37 0.86 -
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    Competitors Nestle waswell- known brand name over the world, it has famous brands, it became a major player in the U.S baby food sector after adding Gerber baby foods to its baby principle business. The newly independent company spun off by Mondelez International (formerly Kraft Foods Inc.). Kraft Food Group was looking to revive its trade in North American. General Mills was the second cereal maker in U.S and its brand involved Cheerios, Chex, Total, Kix, and Wheaties. It was trying to raise the reach and the point of its brands around the world. H. J. Heinz had thousands of products and it spread over than 50 countries. It manufactured ketchup, condiments, sauces, frozen food, beans, pasta meals, infant foods and the processed food products.
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    company’s competitive advantage Its competitive advantage lies in three elements:  Strong brand recognition  Large efficient distribution network  Quick responsiveness to shift in consumer preferences and competitive environment
  • 15.
    E-Commerce  Understandingthe wealth of information on markets and partners.  Reducing production, sales and marketing costs.  Time-saving and reducing transaction costs for customers and company  Making conditions to establish and strengthen relationships among the components involved in the trade process.  Facilitate early access digitized economy
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    problem  CampbellSoup Company have strong competitive position in packaged food industry.  Package foods market becomes saturated in recent years  The total revenue is rather stable and a little bit increase, however, its net profit is decrease dramatically from 2011 to 2013
  • 18.
    SWOT ANALYSIS •STRENGTHS: The powerful brands. A leading food producer in the U.S. Selling in 120 countries around the globe. Stable capital with strong balance sheet and net income. Innovate and cultivate the quality of product and service. Creating a good image in consumer’s mind. Strong social responsibility.
  • 19.
    SWOT ANALYSIS •Weaknesses: Less products content low sodium and sugar Gross margins were impacted by economic crisis Highly competitive soup market Beverages and snack brands isn’t popular The leadership and strategies may not achieve the best effectiveness
  • 20.
    SWOT ANALYSIS •OPPORTUNITIES: Expanding its international presence Developing relevant technological advances Motivating the contribution of consumer Studying to find out other various products Expanding its healthy beverages and baked snacks brands.
  • 21.
    SWOT ANALYSIS •Threats: Marketing and advertise costs Many competitors in the soup market. The demand and preference of consumers
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    CPM – COMPETITIVEPROFILE MATRIX Nestle General Mills Kraft Foods Heinz Company Total 3,33 2.19 1,84 3,47 As a result, the strongest performer in the market should be Heinz Company (3.47 point), and the next competition is Nestle with 3, 33 point. In addition, the weakest company is Kraft Food (1, 84 point). Specifically, they have a strong position for a long time and suppose strategies efficiently as well as implement smoothly. Thus, they also create an extremely competitive market and risks to Campbell Soup Company
  • 24.
    EXTERNAL FACTOR EVALUATIONMATRIX (EFE) Opportunities + Threats Weight Rating Weighted Score TOTALS 1 3.11 The average weighted score for EFE matrix is 3.11 Campbell soup company. The company total weighted score higher than 2.5 is consider as strong in position. As the results shows that Campbell soup Company is responding above average to the environment for exploiting opportunities and to overcome threats
  • 25.
    INTERNAL FACTOR EVALUATIONMATRIX (IFE) Strengths + Weaknesses Weight Rating Weighted Score TOTALS 1.00 2.7 The average weighted score for IFE matrix is 2.7 Campbell soup company. The company total weighted score higher than 2.5 is consider as strong in position. As the results shows that Campbell Soup Company’s internal position is better.
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    SPACE MATRIX Y 4 (2.53; 1.67) CONSERVATIVE 3 AGGRESSIVE 2 1 4 3 2 1 X DEFENSIVE COMTETITIVE
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    THE BOSTON CONSULTINGGROUP (BCG) Stars 48% 26% 7.5% 18.5% Market growth Rate High Low Question Marks Cash Cows Dogs High Relative Market share Low
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    QUANTITIVE STRATEGIC PLANNINGMATRIX (QSPM) Weigh Market Penetration Market Development Product Development OPPORTUNITIES + THREATS 1.00 2.77 2.72 2.34 STRENGTHS + WEAKNESSES 1.00 2.86 3.47 1.99 SUM TOTAL ATRACTTIVENES SCORE 5.63 < 6.19 > 4.33
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    RECOMMENDATION • Long-term strategy: Due to current statuses of company and market and the matrix tables, Campbell Soup Company should consolidate and direct to the new potential markets such as: international presence and stable financial situation in incomes and expenses.
  • 31.
    RECOMMENDATION Specific strategy:  International presence (from 1 years 3 months to 1 years 6 months): • Having plans to open at least 1 factory at Vietnam, Thailand and Czech Republic. • Setting up marketing campaign suitable for each country. • Developing new products for each country. • Hiring CEO or board of directors who are local people. • Making event for opening to attract consumer’s attention
  • 32.
    RECOMMENDATION Stable financialsituation in incomes and expenses (annual): • Reducing labor in necessary. • Selecting prestige local suppliers to reduce the material costs. • Inviting customers to join in advertising to reduce costs and built the trust. • Set the happy hours to increase purchasing capacity.
  • 33.
    TIMETABLE Strategies JanFeb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun … International presence strategy Building factories (research position, hiring or buy land…) Hiring CEO or board of directors Developing new products (research culture and flavor ) Setting up marketing campaign Making event for opening Stable financial situation in incomes and expenses strategy Selecting prestige local suppliers Inviting customers to join in advertising Set the happy hours Training employees and improving customer service