This document analyzes Samsung's electronics business using various frameworks like Porter's Five Forces and its value chain. It finds that Samsung has medium supplier power and buyer power but high barriers to entry due to large capital requirements. It has a competitive advantage from large investments in R&D and manufacturing facilities. However, it faces challenges from growing competition in China which provides government support to domestic companies.

1. Samsung ElectronicsVikas (59), Shantanu (49), Rachit (39), Junaid (29), Himadri (19), Ankit (9)

2. Porter Model + PESTSupplier Power- Few Vendors-Samsung is a very large buyerMedium Political-Chinese Govt. provides all sorts of assistance for setting up a plant Economic Very High investment for setting up R&D centers and Fabricating PlantsIndustry CompetitionMicron, Infineon, Hynix, SMIC. As of now Samsung is the clear market leader

3. Moderate Buyer Power Chips sold to PC n Mobile makers.

4. Moderately price sensitive consumer.MediumEntry BarriersHigh Capital Requirement.

5. Govt. ApprovalsVery HighTechnologicalVery high use of innovation and technology.Threat of Substitutes- No major substitutes. -Nanotechnology based memory still not ready. LowSocial- Consumers (PC, Mobile companies) very well informed- Customers ready to try other options

6. Core Competency Model

7. Value ChainHas a state of art R&D facility and a fabricating unit in Seol. InfrastructureHuman Resource ManagementStrong vendor relationsValues human resources a lotRecruitementCompetitive Pay scales SUPPORT ACTIVITIESExcellent R&D workNew Products IntroductionsTechnology DevelopmentLowest Raw Material Cost in the IndustryHigh Technology based operationsVery strong Brand. Known for its Quality. Rated in the top 20 brands of the world Customer OrientedPRIMARY ACTIVITIESInbound LogisticsOperationsOutbound LogisticsMarketing / SalesServiceSelf DistributionCentral computer linked with vendors

8. Analysis – SamsungEconomies of scale in semiconductor production.High Investment in R&DR&D Facility & Fabricating unit at single site.Innovative human resource policies, performance based promotions.Wide range of customized end products for meeting customer demands.Reliable Product- Very high brand value.

9. VRIO