Waterford Wedgwood
Strength
1. Waterford Wedgwood is recognized as the largest world handicraft crystal products manufacturer. It offers crystal products made by craft people that have given it competitive advantage due to fine quality of products made by craft people as compared to competitors’ products which are made by machines. Due to handmade, these products offer durable quality along with elegant look to the customers. Another advantage of producing handmade crystal products is strong brand recognition and customers’ loyalty. It was not only one of the largest English brands widely known as “Authentic English Style” but also recognized as one of the luxury brand well known through the world. Such brand image cause of increase in Waterford Wedgwood confidence and also open numerous growth opportunities for the future. Moreover, Waterford Wedgewood also offers ceramic products which are also establishing its market in domestics and international market.
2. As stated above that Waterford Wedgwood enjoy strong customers’ loyalty because it has customer research programs which allow Waterford Wedgwood to establish direct relations with customer to know about the change in demand, taste, preferences, and choice. The benefit of this program is introduction of such products which has strong demand in the market which result in increase in sales revenue as stated in table below and establishment of long lasting relations with customers’. Thus, Waterford Wedgwood products and customer focused strategy help it to maintain the brand image, profitability and customers’ loyalty in the market.
3. Waterford Wedgwood has an effective marketing and distribution capability. Due to realizing the importance of marketing in the competitive env...
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...of stores would strengthen distribution network in the Japan which ultimately help to increase market share in Japan.
3. For the sales of the entire products, Waterford Wedgwood dependents upon retailers. Although, Waterford Wedgwood has strong relations with retailers but still it is essential for the company to follow forward integration strategy to control not only retail price but also to reduce the risk and dependence on independent retailers.
4. Waterford Wedgwood can enter into derivative agreements with parties to reduce the exchange rate risk.
5. Waterford Wedgwood should follow diversified manufacturing facilities at strategic locations. Moreover, Waterford Wedgwood can outsource manufacturing process to different manufacturer which would not only reduce the capital expenditure but also help to take the benefits of technologies of different manufacturers.
We will begin with identifying current business orientation of Kingsford. Then, we will analyze its position in the marketplace and various external forces. In-depth analysis on the strengths and weaknesses of Kingsford is done to have a clearer picture on what should be done to boost its revenue and profit. The analysis theories used are Porter’s Five Forces, PEST, and SWOT. There are a few important findings that require immediate attention.
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