BARCO’S INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT LINE STRATEGY BARCO
MEANING OF STATEMENT
DECISION OF SONY ON REJECTION OF BARCOS DECISION
SONY’S OBJECTIVES
MISTAKES BY BARCO
BARCO’S NEXT STEP TOWARDS PRICE & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PLAN ?
Barco Projection Systems, the market leader in graphic projectors, was surprised by Sony's new superior graphics projector launching at a lower price. Barco needs to counter quickly by launching new superior models and re-pricing existing ones. The document analyzes Barco, Sony, their products and strategies, the projection systems market and customers, technological environment, competitors like ElectroHome, and collaborators like distributors. It considers Barco's planned digital BD700 launch and Sony's 1270 product threatening its leadership in graphics and data projectors.
Barco Projection Systems (BPS) faces a dilemma of how to respond to Sony introducing a new high-quality, low-price projector that threatens to take most of BPS's projected profits and disrupt its market segmentation. BPS considers options like adjusting prices, accelerating product development timelines, and improving its distribution channels. It decides the best option is to complete development of its BD700 projector on schedule to meet customer demand and boost morale, while its inferior BG700 projector is not a good choice and a proposed higher-end BG800 projector would not be feasible in time. The risk is losing graphics market share, so the backup plan is to launch BG800 later, use pricing
This document summarizes a case analysis for Sealed Air Corporation's Aircap division. It provides context on Aircap's products and market position. Charts show Aircap's sales trends and product profitability. Analysis of pricing and manufacturing costs suggests Aircap can compete on price with uncoated bubbles by applying lower margins. The document concludes Sealed Air should stick to coated bubbles, allocate more sales force to Aircap, counter foam competitors, rationalize margins, capture more market share, and ensure distributor alignment.
Barco Projection Systems (BPS) is a division of Barco N.V. that was founded in 1934 and initially focused on electronics and television receivers. By the 1970s, BPS redefined itself to focus on industrial markets like projection systems. BPS pursues a niche market strategy with high-end products and relies heavily on R&D. Recently, Sony successfully executed a bypass strategy by introducing the 1270 projector with a new scan rate of 75 kHz at a lower price than BPS's offerings. This document discusses BPS's product development approach, the market structure, and competitive dynamics as well as options for how BPS should respond to Sony's bypass strategy.
Case analysis :Gino SA distribution channel managementSameer Mathur
This document analyzes Gino SA's distribution channel management and options regarding giving OEM status to Feima Boiler Co. Ltd. Key points include:
- Gino sells burners through distributors Jinghua, FUNG's, and Wayip who are demanding better terms
- Feima wants OEM treatment to get a 10% discount and buy 50% of its commercial/industrial burners from Gino
- Jinghua opposes this deal as Feima is its existing customer
- Giving OEM to Feima could gain a new reference account but upset Jinghua, potentially losing 6% of its profits
- Alternatives include not signing
This document provides an overview of Cree Inc., a major player in the LED market. Some key points:
- Cree is a LED chip and component manufacturer based in Durham, North Carolina. Its annual revenues grew from $6.3 million in 1993 to $423 million in 2006.
- By 2006, Cree's net income had started to decline and revenues decreased for the first time in 2007.
- The document discusses the LED lighting market and Cree's strategies, recommending that Cree pursue both the backlighting and general lighting markets using different strategies for each.
Colgate palmolive the precision toothbrushRajendra Inani
The document discusses Colgate Palmolive's plan to introduce a new toothbrush, the Precision toothbrush, into the market. It analyzes the toothbrush market and identifies a niche for a "super premium" product targeting gum health. It considers mainstream versus niche positioning strategies and recommends a niche strategy to initially target the therapeutic brushing segment. Financial forecasts suggest the niche strategy would be more profitable than mainstream. The implementation plan includes professional endorsements, advertising, competitive pricing, and bundling the toothbrush with a premium toothpaste.
This document discusses Barco and Sony's positions in the projection market. It analyzes their strengths and weaknesses compared to each other. Sony introduced a new high-quality projector, the 1270, which threatened Barco's market share. The document considers how Barco should respond, concluding that lowering prices below Sony's 1270 would be the best option since Barco lacked a direct competitor at that time.
Barco Projection Systems, the market leader in graphic projectors, was surprised by Sony's new superior graphics projector launching at a lower price. Barco needs to counter quickly by launching new superior models and re-pricing existing ones. The document analyzes Barco, Sony, their products and strategies, the projection systems market and customers, technological environment, competitors like ElectroHome, and collaborators like distributors. It considers Barco's planned digital BD700 launch and Sony's 1270 product threatening its leadership in graphics and data projectors.
Barco Projection Systems (BPS) faces a dilemma of how to respond to Sony introducing a new high-quality, low-price projector that threatens to take most of BPS's projected profits and disrupt its market segmentation. BPS considers options like adjusting prices, accelerating product development timelines, and improving its distribution channels. It decides the best option is to complete development of its BD700 projector on schedule to meet customer demand and boost morale, while its inferior BG700 projector is not a good choice and a proposed higher-end BG800 projector would not be feasible in time. The risk is losing graphics market share, so the backup plan is to launch BG800 later, use pricing
This document summarizes a case analysis for Sealed Air Corporation's Aircap division. It provides context on Aircap's products and market position. Charts show Aircap's sales trends and product profitability. Analysis of pricing and manufacturing costs suggests Aircap can compete on price with uncoated bubbles by applying lower margins. The document concludes Sealed Air should stick to coated bubbles, allocate more sales force to Aircap, counter foam competitors, rationalize margins, capture more market share, and ensure distributor alignment.
Barco Projection Systems (BPS) is a division of Barco N.V. that was founded in 1934 and initially focused on electronics and television receivers. By the 1970s, BPS redefined itself to focus on industrial markets like projection systems. BPS pursues a niche market strategy with high-end products and relies heavily on R&D. Recently, Sony successfully executed a bypass strategy by introducing the 1270 projector with a new scan rate of 75 kHz at a lower price than BPS's offerings. This document discusses BPS's product development approach, the market structure, and competitive dynamics as well as options for how BPS should respond to Sony's bypass strategy.
Case analysis :Gino SA distribution channel managementSameer Mathur
This document analyzes Gino SA's distribution channel management and options regarding giving OEM status to Feima Boiler Co. Ltd. Key points include:
- Gino sells burners through distributors Jinghua, FUNG's, and Wayip who are demanding better terms
- Feima wants OEM treatment to get a 10% discount and buy 50% of its commercial/industrial burners from Gino
- Jinghua opposes this deal as Feima is its existing customer
- Giving OEM to Feima could gain a new reference account but upset Jinghua, potentially losing 6% of its profits
- Alternatives include not signing
This document provides an overview of Cree Inc., a major player in the LED market. Some key points:
- Cree is a LED chip and component manufacturer based in Durham, North Carolina. Its annual revenues grew from $6.3 million in 1993 to $423 million in 2006.
- By 2006, Cree's net income had started to decline and revenues decreased for the first time in 2007.
- The document discusses the LED lighting market and Cree's strategies, recommending that Cree pursue both the backlighting and general lighting markets using different strategies for each.
Colgate palmolive the precision toothbrushRajendra Inani
The document discusses Colgate Palmolive's plan to introduce a new toothbrush, the Precision toothbrush, into the market. It analyzes the toothbrush market and identifies a niche for a "super premium" product targeting gum health. It considers mainstream versus niche positioning strategies and recommends a niche strategy to initially target the therapeutic brushing segment. Financial forecasts suggest the niche strategy would be more profitable than mainstream. The implementation plan includes professional endorsements, advertising, competitive pricing, and bundling the toothbrush with a premium toothpaste.
This document discusses Barco and Sony's positions in the projection market. It analyzes their strengths and weaknesses compared to each other. Sony introduced a new high-quality projector, the 1270, which threatened Barco's market share. The document considers how Barco should respond, concluding that lowering prices below Sony's 1270 would be the best option since Barco lacked a direct competitor at that time.
Bayonne Packaging is a specialty packaging company experiencing delivery delays and quality issues leading to financial losses. Their computerized scheduling system is not being followed properly. Various work centers are underutilized and experiencing high set-up times. Rush orders by the owner's family member disrupt the schedule. Implementing recommendations like prioritizing orders, improving maintenance, increasing capacity, and introducing an ERP system could help address these issues.
The document discusses Godrej's ChotuKool case study and opportunity in India. It notes that 80% of Indian households lacked refrigeration due to cost, and capturing 50% of this market could generate $6.8 billion in sales. However, Godrej was facing declining market share and new competitors. The 2009 soft launch revealed issues with specifications, marketing strategy, and target customers being mom-and-pop shops instead of individuals. While urban rollout has advantages over rural integration for a second launch, it may change the product's agenda or impact sales of existing refrigerators.
This document provides an overview of Optical Distortion Inc.'s plans to address cannibalism in the poultry industry by developing contact lenses for chickens. It discusses cannibalism issues in chickens and debeaking as a common solution. It then outlines ODI's lens technology, market analysis, pricing strategy, and break-even point analysis. ODI plans to enter key markets, target large farms, and initially price lenses at $0.28 per pair through a skimming strategy to maximize profits and fund R&D before competition emerges once their patent expires in 3 years.
Ferris focused on offering excellent design, value, and accessibility to customers. In Round 8, Ferris achieved a ROS of 20%, ROA of 19.6%, ROE of 1.7%, stock price of $191.72, and market share of 22% through conservative pricing, optimizing automation and plant utilization, and transitioning its underperforming Fist product to the traditional segment. Ferris withstood competitor moves through rounds 1-8 by gaining market share, improving forecasting, and increasing production capacities for top-selling products like Feat and Fume to meet high customer demand.
In August 2000, P&G introduced one of its kind product Crest Whitestrips, readily available online and through dentist offices
P&G claims that the new products are 10 times more effective than the Colgate Tartar Control Whitening Within two years P&G captured more than 80% of the share market. Colgate made a come back in August 2002 with Simply White. Colgate’s USP was that it focused on convenience and lower price. One month after introduction Simply White captures half the market with Crest Whitestrips losing 50% of its market share.
The document discusses pricing strategies for Curled Metal Inc.'s new cushioning pads for pile driving. It analyzes alternative pricing methods and assumptions. It finds that CMI pads have advantages over conventional pads like eliminating downtime and containing no hazardous materials. A S.W.O.T. analysis identifies strengths like longer lasting pads and processing technology, but also weaknesses like pricing ambiguity. It recommends building the CMI brand and using manufacturer representatives to sell to contractors, advertising in industry publications, and leveraging an industry expert's approval.
Goodyear is launching a new high-traction tire series called Aquatred to establish itself as an innovative tire manufacturer. It is considering expanding distribution channels and the risks and benefits of launching Aquatred. Goodyear hypothesizes that launching Aquatred, with some changes, could help revitalize the company due to its brand strength, loyal customer base, and the product's advantages over competitors in the wet-traction segment. However, Aquatred is currently overpriced and expanding independent dealers or mass-merchandisers could help reach more customers. Launching during the upcoming Winter Olympics may boost sales through heavy promotion relating Aquatred to safety. Alternatives will depend on the launch's success or
Newell Company began in 1902 and pursued a strategy of growth through acquisition over the decades. It made many acquisitions in various product categories including cookware and storage products. In the 1990s, Newell faced challenges as mass retailers gained leverage, and it acquired Calphalon and Rubbermaid to expand its product portfolio and achieve a market capitalization target of $10 billion. The acquisition of Calphalon provided access to new markets but risks included discarding existing processes, while Rubbermaid would aid goals like cost efficiency if successfully integrated through Newell's standardization process.
Ingersoll Rand uses multiple distribution channels, including a direct sales force, independent distributors, company-owned distributors (Air Centers), and manufacturers' representatives. This document evaluates distributing a new 200hp centrifugal compressor, the Centac-200, through Air Centers versus independent distributors. Air Centers are recommended because they provide better control and market penetration for Ingersoll Rand compared to independent distributors. Distributing through Air Centers would save the company $450 per unit sold and generate an additional $90,000 in margin if 200 units were sold in the $9 million market.
Dominion Motors faces a challenge from an engineering report that could reduce demand for their motors. Their alternatives are to lower prices on a larger motor, reengineer smaller motors to higher torque, or build a new smaller motor. Building a new 5 HP motor allows them to be prepared if the report is accepted while avoiding actions that acknowledge the report prematurely. They will also lobby regulators and the engineer conducting the report to delay its impact and independently verify its findings.
Biopure Corporation developed two blood substitute products - Oxyglobin and Hemopure. Oxyglobin used bovine (cow) red blood cells and was approved for veterinary use, while Hemopure used hemoglobin extracted from bovine blood and was still awaiting human clinical trials. The document discusses the blood supply/demand situation, limitations of traditional blood transfusions, and Biopure's options to launch Oxyglobin immediately to gain first mover advantage and establish distribution channels before launching Hemopure for human use. A SWOT analysis and 4Ps marketing strategy are proposed for Oxyglobin's veterinary market launch.
American Connector Company (ACC) faces competitive threats from Denso Japan Connector's (DJC) manufacturing strategies of standardized, continuous flow production and lower costs. DJC utilizes older, paid-off technology and achieves 100% capacity through 24/7 production, while ACC uses flexible batch processing at only 50-85% capacity. If DJC opens a US plant, it could attract ACC customers with even lower costs from standardized products and more efficient delivery. To compete, ACC must improve technology, productivity, utilization and standardization while reducing inventory, depreciation and other costs.
- Edgar Newell started Newell Company in 1902 through the acquisition of a curtain rod manufacturer.
- Dan Ferguson crafted a growth strategy of acquiring companies to expand Newell's product line.
- In the late 1990s, Newell faced challenges from increased customer buying power and consolidation in the retail industry.
- Newell acquired Calphalon and Rubbermaid but integrating the large Rubbermaid presented challenges due to its size, reputation, and operations that could impact Newell's strategy.
Classic knitwear and Guardian: A Perfect Fit?ArielJimenez36
This document discusses a decision facing Classic Knitwear about whether to partner with Guardian to launch a new line of insect repellent knitwear. Classic Knitwear specializes in manufacturing unbranded casual knitwear, while Guardian is a brand of insect repellent popular with outdoor enthusiasts. The partnership could help Classic differentiate its products and improve its low gross margins of 18%. However, there are risks around whether the new product line would sell well and whether it aligns with Classic's strategy. The document analyzes different options for the partnership and their pros and cons.
Aqualisa, a UK shower manufacturer, invested in developing a new shower product called Quartz. However, sales of Quartz were lower than expected due to several issues: low consumer awareness, plumbers' reluctance to adopt new technologies, and the high price of Quartz targeted at the premium market. Aqualisa is considering various marketing strategies to boost Quartz sales, such as targeting consumers directly, DIY customers, developers, or trade shops and plumbers. Targeting trade shops and plumbers is identified as the best strategy as they have significant influence over consumers and the largest market share. The strategy is expected to increase Quartz sales four-fold, make plumbers more productive and profitable, and strengthen Aqualisa
Colgate Palmolive: The Precision ToothbrushSAIKAT DAS
Colgate-Palmolive developed a new toothbrush, the Precision, using an innovative design with bristles of different lengths and orientations to provide superior plaque removal, especially at the gumline and between teeth. Clinical trials found it removed 35% more plaque than competitors. After concept and positioning tests, CP decided to launch Precision in 1993 as a niche product targeted at consumers concerned with gum health. This would require lower capacity investment than a mainstream launch and was better suited to the brush's benefits based on consumer research.
Harvard Business Case Study Colgate-PalmoliveShubham Gautam
Colgate launched the Precision toothbrush in 1992 using a unique three-length bristle design developed through infrared motion analysis. The Precision was more effective at removing plaque and reducing gum disease than competitors' brushes. Product manager Susan Steinberg had to determine how to position, brand, and market the Precision to maximize its potential in the toothbrush market dominated by Oral-B, Johnson & Johnson, and other competitors. A SWOT analysis identified Colgate's brand strength and market penetration as strengths but also competition and potential cannibalization of other Colgate products as weaknesses to consider in the Precision launch strategy.
Newell’s goal is to increase its sales and profitability by offering a comprehensive range of products and reliable service to the mass retail channel. Newell has chosen to develop its product line through key acquisitions, rather than internal organic growth. The strategy succeeds based on their two pronged approach of following an established acquisition process (Newellization) and ensuring corporate continuity across the division to support its performance in the market. This strategy helps Newell successfully diversify their portfolio of products for mass retailers.
Barco formed in the 1980s and became a leading manufacturer of video projectors. It had three major product lines - video, data, and graphics projectors. In the late 1980s, Sony launched the 1270 projector with improved scanning ability, threatening Barco's market position. Barco expected the 1270 to compete with its BD600 data projector but the 1270 had better scanning than expected. Barco considered cutting prices on its BG400 graphics projector, introducing a new BG700 model, or developing a higher-scanning BG800 to compete directly with the 1270. It ultimately decided to focus on completing its committed BD700 orders while exploring ways to more quickly develop the higher-performance
This document provides an overview of Sony Corporation, including its products, mission and vision, benefits, objectives, marketing mix, differentiation, competitors, SWOT analysis, and case studies. Sony is a large multinational technology company known for electronics, gaming, and entertainment. The summary highlights Sony's focus on innovation, quality products, research and development, and adapting to changing consumer markets.
Bayonne Packaging is a specialty packaging company experiencing delivery delays and quality issues leading to financial losses. Their computerized scheduling system is not being followed properly. Various work centers are underutilized and experiencing high set-up times. Rush orders by the owner's family member disrupt the schedule. Implementing recommendations like prioritizing orders, improving maintenance, increasing capacity, and introducing an ERP system could help address these issues.
The document discusses Godrej's ChotuKool case study and opportunity in India. It notes that 80% of Indian households lacked refrigeration due to cost, and capturing 50% of this market could generate $6.8 billion in sales. However, Godrej was facing declining market share and new competitors. The 2009 soft launch revealed issues with specifications, marketing strategy, and target customers being mom-and-pop shops instead of individuals. While urban rollout has advantages over rural integration for a second launch, it may change the product's agenda or impact sales of existing refrigerators.
This document provides an overview of Optical Distortion Inc.'s plans to address cannibalism in the poultry industry by developing contact lenses for chickens. It discusses cannibalism issues in chickens and debeaking as a common solution. It then outlines ODI's lens technology, market analysis, pricing strategy, and break-even point analysis. ODI plans to enter key markets, target large farms, and initially price lenses at $0.28 per pair through a skimming strategy to maximize profits and fund R&D before competition emerges once their patent expires in 3 years.
Ferris focused on offering excellent design, value, and accessibility to customers. In Round 8, Ferris achieved a ROS of 20%, ROA of 19.6%, ROE of 1.7%, stock price of $191.72, and market share of 22% through conservative pricing, optimizing automation and plant utilization, and transitioning its underperforming Fist product to the traditional segment. Ferris withstood competitor moves through rounds 1-8 by gaining market share, improving forecasting, and increasing production capacities for top-selling products like Feat and Fume to meet high customer demand.
In August 2000, P&G introduced one of its kind product Crest Whitestrips, readily available online and through dentist offices
P&G claims that the new products are 10 times more effective than the Colgate Tartar Control Whitening Within two years P&G captured more than 80% of the share market. Colgate made a come back in August 2002 with Simply White. Colgate’s USP was that it focused on convenience and lower price. One month after introduction Simply White captures half the market with Crest Whitestrips losing 50% of its market share.
The document discusses pricing strategies for Curled Metal Inc.'s new cushioning pads for pile driving. It analyzes alternative pricing methods and assumptions. It finds that CMI pads have advantages over conventional pads like eliminating downtime and containing no hazardous materials. A S.W.O.T. analysis identifies strengths like longer lasting pads and processing technology, but also weaknesses like pricing ambiguity. It recommends building the CMI brand and using manufacturer representatives to sell to contractors, advertising in industry publications, and leveraging an industry expert's approval.
Goodyear is launching a new high-traction tire series called Aquatred to establish itself as an innovative tire manufacturer. It is considering expanding distribution channels and the risks and benefits of launching Aquatred. Goodyear hypothesizes that launching Aquatred, with some changes, could help revitalize the company due to its brand strength, loyal customer base, and the product's advantages over competitors in the wet-traction segment. However, Aquatred is currently overpriced and expanding independent dealers or mass-merchandisers could help reach more customers. Launching during the upcoming Winter Olympics may boost sales through heavy promotion relating Aquatred to safety. Alternatives will depend on the launch's success or
Newell Company began in 1902 and pursued a strategy of growth through acquisition over the decades. It made many acquisitions in various product categories including cookware and storage products. In the 1990s, Newell faced challenges as mass retailers gained leverage, and it acquired Calphalon and Rubbermaid to expand its product portfolio and achieve a market capitalization target of $10 billion. The acquisition of Calphalon provided access to new markets but risks included discarding existing processes, while Rubbermaid would aid goals like cost efficiency if successfully integrated through Newell's standardization process.
Ingersoll Rand uses multiple distribution channels, including a direct sales force, independent distributors, company-owned distributors (Air Centers), and manufacturers' representatives. This document evaluates distributing a new 200hp centrifugal compressor, the Centac-200, through Air Centers versus independent distributors. Air Centers are recommended because they provide better control and market penetration for Ingersoll Rand compared to independent distributors. Distributing through Air Centers would save the company $450 per unit sold and generate an additional $90,000 in margin if 200 units were sold in the $9 million market.
Dominion Motors faces a challenge from an engineering report that could reduce demand for their motors. Their alternatives are to lower prices on a larger motor, reengineer smaller motors to higher torque, or build a new smaller motor. Building a new 5 HP motor allows them to be prepared if the report is accepted while avoiding actions that acknowledge the report prematurely. They will also lobby regulators and the engineer conducting the report to delay its impact and independently verify its findings.
Biopure Corporation developed two blood substitute products - Oxyglobin and Hemopure. Oxyglobin used bovine (cow) red blood cells and was approved for veterinary use, while Hemopure used hemoglobin extracted from bovine blood and was still awaiting human clinical trials. The document discusses the blood supply/demand situation, limitations of traditional blood transfusions, and Biopure's options to launch Oxyglobin immediately to gain first mover advantage and establish distribution channels before launching Hemopure for human use. A SWOT analysis and 4Ps marketing strategy are proposed for Oxyglobin's veterinary market launch.
American Connector Company (ACC) faces competitive threats from Denso Japan Connector's (DJC) manufacturing strategies of standardized, continuous flow production and lower costs. DJC utilizes older, paid-off technology and achieves 100% capacity through 24/7 production, while ACC uses flexible batch processing at only 50-85% capacity. If DJC opens a US plant, it could attract ACC customers with even lower costs from standardized products and more efficient delivery. To compete, ACC must improve technology, productivity, utilization and standardization while reducing inventory, depreciation and other costs.
- Edgar Newell started Newell Company in 1902 through the acquisition of a curtain rod manufacturer.
- Dan Ferguson crafted a growth strategy of acquiring companies to expand Newell's product line.
- In the late 1990s, Newell faced challenges from increased customer buying power and consolidation in the retail industry.
- Newell acquired Calphalon and Rubbermaid but integrating the large Rubbermaid presented challenges due to its size, reputation, and operations that could impact Newell's strategy.
Classic knitwear and Guardian: A Perfect Fit?ArielJimenez36
This document discusses a decision facing Classic Knitwear about whether to partner with Guardian to launch a new line of insect repellent knitwear. Classic Knitwear specializes in manufacturing unbranded casual knitwear, while Guardian is a brand of insect repellent popular with outdoor enthusiasts. The partnership could help Classic differentiate its products and improve its low gross margins of 18%. However, there are risks around whether the new product line would sell well and whether it aligns with Classic's strategy. The document analyzes different options for the partnership and their pros and cons.
Aqualisa, a UK shower manufacturer, invested in developing a new shower product called Quartz. However, sales of Quartz were lower than expected due to several issues: low consumer awareness, plumbers' reluctance to adopt new technologies, and the high price of Quartz targeted at the premium market. Aqualisa is considering various marketing strategies to boost Quartz sales, such as targeting consumers directly, DIY customers, developers, or trade shops and plumbers. Targeting trade shops and plumbers is identified as the best strategy as they have significant influence over consumers and the largest market share. The strategy is expected to increase Quartz sales four-fold, make plumbers more productive and profitable, and strengthen Aqualisa
Colgate Palmolive: The Precision ToothbrushSAIKAT DAS
Colgate-Palmolive developed a new toothbrush, the Precision, using an innovative design with bristles of different lengths and orientations to provide superior plaque removal, especially at the gumline and between teeth. Clinical trials found it removed 35% more plaque than competitors. After concept and positioning tests, CP decided to launch Precision in 1993 as a niche product targeted at consumers concerned with gum health. This would require lower capacity investment than a mainstream launch and was better suited to the brush's benefits based on consumer research.
Harvard Business Case Study Colgate-PalmoliveShubham Gautam
Colgate launched the Precision toothbrush in 1992 using a unique three-length bristle design developed through infrared motion analysis. The Precision was more effective at removing plaque and reducing gum disease than competitors' brushes. Product manager Susan Steinberg had to determine how to position, brand, and market the Precision to maximize its potential in the toothbrush market dominated by Oral-B, Johnson & Johnson, and other competitors. A SWOT analysis identified Colgate's brand strength and market penetration as strengths but also competition and potential cannibalization of other Colgate products as weaknesses to consider in the Precision launch strategy.
Newell’s goal is to increase its sales and profitability by offering a comprehensive range of products and reliable service to the mass retail channel. Newell has chosen to develop its product line through key acquisitions, rather than internal organic growth. The strategy succeeds based on their two pronged approach of following an established acquisition process (Newellization) and ensuring corporate continuity across the division to support its performance in the market. This strategy helps Newell successfully diversify their portfolio of products for mass retailers.
Barco formed in the 1980s and became a leading manufacturer of video projectors. It had three major product lines - video, data, and graphics projectors. In the late 1980s, Sony launched the 1270 projector with improved scanning ability, threatening Barco's market position. Barco expected the 1270 to compete with its BD600 data projector but the 1270 had better scanning than expected. Barco considered cutting prices on its BG400 graphics projector, introducing a new BG700 model, or developing a higher-scanning BG800 to compete directly with the 1270. It ultimately decided to focus on completing its committed BD700 orders while exploring ways to more quickly develop the higher-performance
This document provides an overview of Sony Corporation, including its products, mission and vision, benefits, objectives, marketing mix, differentiation, competitors, SWOT analysis, and case studies. Sony is a large multinational technology company known for electronics, gaming, and entertainment. The summary highlights Sony's focus on innovation, quality products, research and development, and adapting to changing consumer markets.
The document discusses the television industry in India. It provides an introduction to the television market in India, the evolution of television technology over time in India and globally, and profiles several major television brands in India such as BPL, Samsung, Sony, and LG. It analyzes the marketing strategies of these brands, including segmentation, targeting, positioning, and SWOT analyses. It also discusses the current state and future outlook of the television market in India.
This document summarizes a case study presentation about Sony Corporation's television business. It outlines Sony's company background, provides a market analysis of the television industry, analyzes Sony's product portfolio and marketing issues, and identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in a SWOT analysis. It recommends that Sony focus on product development in large-screen RPTVs, improve its marketing mix with more competitive pricing and broader distribution, and get back to innovating new technologies to drive future growth in the shifting LCD television market.
Strategic implications on the electronics industry with respect to televisionsAdityaDhandhania1
The document provides information about different television brands and their strategies over time. It discusses the strategies of LG, Samsung, Sony, and MI television. For LG, it discusses their wide distribution channel, innovation marketing strategies, and future plans to focus on low-medium priced products and keep marketing potent. For Samsung, it discusses their largest market share since 2006 and strategies like distribution channels, placement, and brand influence. For Sony, it discusses their marketing strategies targeting different demographics and price ranges. For MI television, it discusses their strategy of doing the right things at the right time to capitalize on changing content consumption trends in India.
The document provides an analysis of the evolution of the VCR industry through various models and graphs. It begins with an overview of the VCR industry and its history from the 1950s development of early video tape recording technologies by companies like RCA, Ampex and Toshiba. It then analyzes the industry through political, economic, social and technological factors. Various graphs examine the industry in terms of timelines, price performance, organizational structures and life cycles. Key innovations from companies like Sony, JVC and Matsushita that drove the industry are discussed. Ampex is identified as a loser in the evolution due to a lack of business focus and adaptability as Japanese competitors commercialized the technology.
Sony outlined four initiatives to drive continued growth and profitability through 2013. These included focusing on hardware businesses like TVs and gaming for consistent profits, providing innovative integrated products and services, expanding into new markets, and developing environmentally friendly products and processes. Sony aims to increase operating income margin to 5% and return on equity to 10% through these initiatives. It will strengthen areas like the PlayStation Network, develop new displays and 3D products, and continue investing in emerging markets.
Porter's five forces model and porter's value chain - Sonyell_suhaily
Porter's Five Forces model and Value Chain model are two competitive strategy models created by Michael Porter in 1979. Porter's Five Forces model is used for industry analysis and business strategy development. Porter's Value Chain categorizes a company's primary activities as inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service, and secondary activities as procurement, human resources, technology development, and infrastructure. The document then analyzes Sony using these two models, examining the intensity of competitive rivalry in Sony's markets, the threat of new entrants, the threat of substitutes, and the bargaining powers of customers and suppliers in Sony's various business segments.
The following ppt on imc plan for Kodak Camera. The product i have chosen because now it passes through tough competition in the market. and in term of loss in the brand value.So if the codak should reposition them self and came with their digital camera segement by using the following IMC plan they would be success in the market.
Apple focuses on innovation and developing products that meet customer needs, both expressed and latent. They pursue product differentiation over low prices by offering a wide range of high-quality products with unique designs. Their differentiation strategy allows them to charge premium prices.
Sony is facing declining profits, value, and workforce issues. Their profit and value have substantially decreased due to economic slowdowns, currency appreciation, and market declines. They are eliminating non-core businesses and reducing operating costs, workforce, and executive pay. To turn things around, Sony plans to strengthen core businesses, lower costs, raise new markets, and create new businesses and innovation.
It contains LED TV, Washing machine, Speakers and coolers.
TOP LED TV BRANDS AND ITS MARKET SHARE.
TOP SPEAKER BRANDS AND ITS MARKET SHARE.
TOP COOLER BRANDS AND ITS MARKET SHARE.
TOP WASHING MACHINE BRANDS AND ITS MARKET SHARE.
REASONSWHY SONY IS A TOP BRAND?
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WHY LG IS ON THE TOP?
Sony Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1946 and has diversified its business into consumer and professional electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. Some of Sony's major products include PlayStation, Bravia TVs, Walkman, and Xperia smartphones. The document provides an overview of Sony's history, products, business strategies, and SWOT analysis.
Sony Corporation was founded in 1946 in Tokyo, Japan. It produces consumer and professional electronic equipment, communication and information equipment, semiconductors, and financial services. Sony has a variety of product lines including electronics, mobile phones, music, pictures, and its popular PlayStation video game consoles. It uses strategies like new product development, competitive pricing, and extensive promotion to maintain its strong brand image and global market leadership in consumer electronics.
How must SONY change its business strategies for 2010 and beyond?s1180091
Sony needs to change its business strategies for 2010 and beyond in the following key areas: 1) Regain market position in TVs by returning the LCD TV business to profitability and creating new revenue models. 2) Strengthen the game business by expanding PlayStation Network services and launching 3D gaming. 3) Further expand networked services and mobile businesses and develop network-connected products.
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2. AGENDA
• BARCO’S INTRODUCTION
• PRODUCT LINE STRATEGY BARCO
• MEANING OF STATEMENT
• DECISION OF SONY ON REJECTION OF BARCOS
DECISION
• SONY’S OBJECTIVES
• MISTAKES BY BARCO
• BARCO’S NEXT STEP TOWARDS PRICE &
PRODUCT DEVLOPEMENT PLAN ?
3. BPS INTRODUCTION
• STARTED IN 1948
• 1955-1975 PROFESSIONAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT
• 1970 ENTERED INDUSTRIES
• 3 objectives of BPS.
1. Leader of variety – niche market . Be the top-3 manufacturers.
2. 8-10% annual turn over & 15% of the employees all invested in
the R&D .
3. In addition to the business growth to expand it’s international
presence in production & Development.
Achievements of BPS:
• 1988- International EMMY Award for studio monitoring.
• HI-VI Silver award in JAPAN.
4. Product Line Strategy BPS
• It made sure that it served the NICHE
market was best in what ever it
served.
• In the product line of BPS you will
find that year after year it launched
the products in such a way that they
served the client purpose and also
made sure that the projected profits
are met.
• It had three options
1. It could downgrade its technology
to consumer video application .
2. Upgrade to high performance video
projection.
3. Enter the untested market of
computer application.
5. PRODUCT LINE STARTEGY BPS
They wanted to reverse the ratio of there 80% TV sales &
20% of projector sales in early 80’s.
The strategy of first entering the Video & Data and later
they started working on Graphics.
Sep 1989 they wanted launch the digitally controlled
projectors till then which were controlled manually.
Product line was expected to have the below three:
1. The constant search of best possible image
2. Flexibility towards inputs
3. User friendliness.
6. “All our Projections how ever are
based on assumption that Sony would
respect our vision of the market
place”- bY Dejonghe’s
• This means that BPS feels that their regular
business which is 1/5th of sony component’s
projector tube business given through BPS.
• Sony told this to Dejonghe that their ultimate
goal is to be 50% in industrial supplier and 50% a
consumer supplier not to beat Barco projection.
• The major tubes required for all the projections
of BARCO were procured from SONY.
• Barco was the only competition with whom SONY
made substantial money.
7. When does competitor accept
another’s vision of the market?
• Barco was the only competition with whom SONY
made substantial money.
• This happened when both the competitors have
fairly understood that they can grow together
when they respect each others vision.
• Other reason could be when the production of
one brand is been run from the other brand .
• Like sony’s production cost goes down because of
the purchase of tubes done by BPS which is 1/5th
of the production .
8. Why did SONY decide to reject BARCOS
vision of the market in Aug 1989?
• In Feb 1989 Sony components contacted BPS for Square
8” tube which is not similar to the rectangular 7”
regularly used in the projector.
• The Engineers started running the tests how ever
decided against the idea as that would add up to the
extra cost redesigning the shape of the projector chassis
and sourcing new lens to match.
• This gave sony a clear vision of the limitations of
BARCOS which could surely be taken as an asset for
SONY to capture the complete market and become the
mass producer of the low end products.
9. How serious a threat is SONY 1270?
What are it’s objectives?
• SONY 1270 is a super data
projector with a power to scan
75KHZ, placing high
performance graphics
applications using 8” SONY
tube which gave higher marks
than the BG400 in brightness
& image quality and
resolution.
• All these above were not met
by BPS till date.
• Its a serious threat to BPS as it
shall take away 75% profits
forecasted in 1990.
Objectives of SONY :
• To kick off pre view in U.S
market first.
• Planned the largest- ever
publicity campaign in
industrial projection history.
• It is very clear that they don’t
want to compete with BPS or
Electrohome.
• Their objective is re conquer
both Data & graphics market.
10. Mistake BARCO /things like this
happen in technology business on
global scale
• Mistake by BARCO was that it was dependant on it’s competitor for
the tubes and made sure it had 5 months in advance all things lined
up for production.
• Here the competitor did know all about the company and it’s
limitations of production of tubes.
• When BARCO had the R&D rigorously working on the future
projects but they didn’t take the possibility of SONY launching
something like this when they gave them 8” tubes for trail.
• The only thing we have to do in the market to survive is be the best
in what your doing and keep evaluating the way they did earlier in
BARCOS from the start.
• Yes things like this happen in global scale in fact every brand or
company would like to conquer the total market.
11. Steps for Price & Development plans
• Barcos should not do anything related to price till the
time SONY doesn’t launch it’s price in the market.
• The pricing of Sony lesser was just a rumour nothing
was substantially announced by SONY.
• Barcos has to wait till Nov for the launch of SONY price.
• The price reduction of BARCOS keeping the rumours
would be like loosing the profit share.
• R&D 8-10% annual turn over should be increased to
another 5% & also increase the number of employees
working on the BG800 and finish it by the 1990
INFOCOMM show in Jan 1990.
12. Conclusion by Team
• BARCOS has to wait till the price launch of
SONY and then substantially decide about the
price .
• In the interim the R&D budget to be increased
by 5% both in costing & employee count.
• Ensure that the BD-800 being launched should
meet somewhere near to SONY 1270 in
specifications.