Coca-Cola SWOT Analysis

“SWOT is an acronym for the internal Strengths and Weaknesses of a firm and the environmental Opportunities and Threats facing that firm. SWOT analysis is a widely used technique through which managers create a quick overview of a company’s strategic situation. The technique is based on the assumption that an effective strategy derives from a sound “fit” between a firm’s internal resources (strengths and weaknesses) and its external situation (opportunities and threats). A good fit maximizes a firm’s strengths and opportunities and minimizes its weaknesses and threats. Accurately applied, this simple assumption has powerful implications for the design of a successful strategy.”

Coca-Cola

The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) is a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, in the US. TCCC has a strong brand name and brand portfolio. Business-Week and Interbrand, a branding consultancy, recognized Coca Cola as the number one brand in their top 100 global brands ranking in 2007. The Business Week-Interbrand valued Coca Cola brand at $65,324 million in 2007. TCCC ranks well ahead of its close competitor, Pepsi, which was ranked 22 with a brand value of $12,888 million. The company's strong brand value facilitates customer recall and allows Coca-Cola to penetrate markets. However, the company is threatened by intense competition, which could have an adverse impact on the company's market share.

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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

(SWOT) Location of Factor

TYPE OF FACTOR Favorable Unfavorable

Internal Strengths World’s leading

brand Large scale of

operations Strong revenue

growth

Weaknesses Sluggish

performance in North America

External Opportunities Growing bottled

water market Growing Hispanic

population in the US Acquisitions

Threats Intense

competition Dependence on

bottling partners Sluggish growth of

carbonated beverages