Case #14 Coke vs. Pepsi‚ 2001 Synopsis and Objectives Set in December 2000‚ immediately after the merger announcement between PepsiCo‚ Inc.‚ and the Quaker Oats Company‚ this case asks to examine the implications of the merger for the rivalry between the Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo and for value creation by each firm. Because the merger would allow PepsiCo to control Gatorade‚ which held an 83% share in the sports-drink market‚ PepsiCo would further strengthen its already wide lead
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Additionally‚ because of Pepsico’s failure to live up to some of its promises to improve the economy as part of it being allowed to conduct business in India‚ Pepsico and other MNCs developed a reputation as organizations that cannot be trusted (Pepsi ’s entry into India‚ 2009). Pepsico and Coca-Cola were well aware of the challenges present when attempting to enter emerging markets‚ and they enjoyed several years of increased market share and increased revenues prior to 2003. Major Overriding
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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 to steal each other fizz. The case also outlines battles fought on other fronts - conflicts with bottles‚ product modifications‚ attempts to steal the rival’s employees and other mini wars. On the whole‚ the case
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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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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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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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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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Cory Wells Coke and Pepsi Case Coke and Pepsi have been long time rivals with competition being the name of the game in their industry. Historically‚ the soft drink industry has been so profitable because Americans tend to love soft drinks‚ more than any other beverages out there. Americans soda consumption grew by an average of 3% a year since 1970. Coke and Pepsi had an average annual growth of 10% from 1975 to 1995. Not to mention‚ the internal rivalry
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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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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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