No. | Topic | Page No. | 1. | Introduction | 2 | 2. | Problem Statement | 3 | 3. | Probable Solutions | 4 | 4. | Development of Key Decision Criteria | 5-6 | 5. | Contingency Plan | 7-8 | Introduction When the cola giants‚ Pepsi and Coke‚ entered the Indian market‚ they brought with them the cola wars that had become part of global folklore. This case study details the various battles fought in India by the two rivals with its focus on the publicity campaigns where the two sought
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Coke v. Pepsi – 5 Forces Analysis Industry concentrate produces High intensity (depends on price/advertising cost/ high number of substitutes(low calorie drinks/no carb drinks/ not carbonated drinks like orange juice) Pepsi products /Coke products New Entrants (barriers/rivalry) High Intensity-Brand recognition dominant market/ patents on style and colors Network relationships & high cost of entry established such as distribution‚ warehouse‚ bottlers‚ and shelf-location high marketing
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In 1886‚ the Coca Cola Company was developed but it wasn ’t until 1898 that the fierce competitor Pepsi-Cola entered into the market. These 2 companies are the two major players that dominate the consumer beverage (soft-drink) industry. Coke and Pepsi have since been competing to rein the global market in consumer beverages. The market of drinks in the United States alone is valued at more than thirty million dollars annually. With the growth of these two companies‚ PepsiCo has developed and acquired
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Coke VS. Pepsi James Esposito Strayer University The Business Enterprise BUS 508 Dr. Amanda Manners June 11‚ 2011 Coke VS. Pepsi The following paragraphs will discuss the financial positions of both Coke and Pepsi. There will be a discussion on which company has the greatest ability to pay off any current liabilities the companies have and what type of financial tools can be used to determine their capability to pay such debt. The reader will also be provided the tools that anyone can
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Econ 3551/ L. Kahane Oligopolies By Kenya Spring 09 Pepsi & Coke 08 Fall In May‚ 1886‚ Coca Cola was introduced by John Pemberton a pharmacist from Atlanta‚ Georgia. John Pemberton started brewing his coca cola formula in a three legged brass kettle in his backyard. Pharmacists Caleb Bradham in New Bern‚ North Carolina first made competitor Pepsi in the 1890’s. The brand was trademarked on June 16‚ 1903. These companies have brand identification and customer loyalties that have made
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Case 3 Assignment: Coke and Pepsi Identification of the strategic issues and problems- The world’s two largest soft drinks‚ Pepsi and Coca-Cola experienced numerous unexpected problems and difficulties‚ leading them to learn that marketing and competing in India requires a special type of knowledge and local skills to become successful. Working in America is not always going to be similar as working overseas. Analysis and evaluations- Strengths- Pepsi had an early entry‚ since they entered
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Running head: COKE A Coke is a Coke ITT Tech PROBLEM Why do some of us have such strong soda preferences? There’s all this uproar of Coke vs. Pepsi‚ and really looking at the ingredients‚ the products aren’t all that different. Both are made of carbonated water‚ high fructose corn syrup‚ caramel color‚ sugar‚ phosphoric acid‚ caffeine‚ citric acid and natural flavors (Pendergrast‚ 2000‚ p.6). The natural flavors are where they differ. Coke includes a “secret ingredient” known as Merchandise
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Coke Vs. Pepsi Interpret the results of your EVA calculation. If you had to choose between Coca Cola Co. and Pepsi Co‚ which one would you choose? Why? Both Firms EVAs are increasing from 2001 to 2003 _EVAs of Coca Cola is significantly higher than those of PepsiCo._ _EVAs insures that management perspective and objective is to maximize shareholders wealth‚ as such we would choose Coca Cola. The reason is because EVA is a measure of added value‚ and since Coca Colas EVA is
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Current Market Conditions Paper Productivity Coca is always looking for ways to improve their productivity to stay a top notch competitive in the market of soft drinks. Currently Coca is introducing a new system call MC9000. Coca-Cola’s deployment of Symbol’s flagship MC9000 mobile computers across EMEA operations is part of a strategic initiative to improve the efficiency‚ productivity and customer service delivered by its mobile workforce. The Symbol mobility platform replaces
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Coke Strengths: 1. In 1993 Coke held a 59% share of the fountain market—using it to promote the brand further. 2. Coke earned a high percentage of its profits in the international market. They established themselves with the help of “ ‘anchor bottlers’—large‚ committed‚ and experienced bottling outfits like Norway’s Ringnes and Australia’s Amatil” 3. During WWII Coke was able to establish itself in the European and Asian markets with the help of the government because it was being
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