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Skoda Auto Case Study
Skoda Auto Case Study
Skoda Auto
Case Study
Prepared By
Fathi Salem Mohammed
2009
History Vision and Mission Porters Five Forces Framework PESTEL Framework External Audit CPM-Competitive Profile Matrix External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix Financial Ratio Analysis Internal Audit Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix SWOT Matrix SPACE Matrix Grand Strategy Matrix The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix The Internal-External (IE) Matrix The Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) Recommendations References
History:
In 1895 Skoda Automobile Company was founded, when Vaclav Laurin and Vaclav Klement began manufacturing Slavia-brand bicycles. Just four years later, Laurin & Klement began manufacturing motorcycles. 1905 The first car, called the Voiturette A, leaves the factory gates and thanks to its quality and attractive appearance soon gains a stable position in the emerging international automobile markets. 1907 Laurin & Klement set up a joint-stock company that goes on to export cars to markets the world over 1925 The Laurin & Klement automobile factory merges with the Skoda machinery manufacturing company in Plze. 1930 ASAP (Akciova Spolenost pro Automobilov Prmysl the Automotive Industry Joint-stock Company) is founded and begins using assembly-line production methods, which are revolutionary for their time. 19391945 During the war years, the factory focuses on producing materials for the military. Just a few days before the war ends, the factory is bombed and sustains considerable damage. The enterprise is nationalized in the autumn of 1945. 1946 The enterprises reconstruction takes place under a new name, AZNP (Automobilov zavody, narodni podnik Automotive Plants, National Enterprise). 1964 The enterprise, now with production area of 800,000 square meters and over 13,000 people on the payroll, begins producing the popular car 1000 MB.
1987 Unveiling of the long-awaited Skoda Favorite, a car with a modern design that later helps to transform Skoda Auto
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1991 April 16 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the Companys history, when it is acquired by the strategic partner Volkswagen. Skoda becomes the Volkswagen Groups fourth brand. 1996 Production commences of another milestone car model for the Company the Skoda Octavia.
Vision
To have the biggest market share in Europe by looking for extraordinary solutions those satisfy extraordinarily demanding customers
Mission
Is to provide quality sales, service and transportation needs for our customers. This is and will be accomplished through a dedicated team of employees whose number one goal is customer satisfaction along with a management team whose responsibility is to ensure employee satisfaction, and customer enthusiasm. Three basic values of Skoda brand are: Intelligence: We continuously seek innovative technical solutions and new ways in which to care for and approach the customers that are most important for us. Our conduct toward the customers is aboveboard, and we respect their desires and needs. Attractiveness: We develop automobiles that are aesthetically and technically of high standard and always continuous an attractive offer for our customers not only in terms of design or technical parameters but also the wide range of offered services. Dedication: We are following the steps of founders our company Messrs. Laurin and Klement. We are enthusiastically working on the further development of our vehicles; we identify ourselves with our products. Porters Five Forces Framework:
The Threat of Entrants: Eastern Europe countries that were in former Soviet Union attract many competitors who find in these countries new market, new customers, and cheap labors to reduce costs so the threat of entrants is very high. Bargaining Power of Buyers: The power of buyers is high because consumers especially after globalization have many choices from which to select when they purchase a car Bargaining power of suppliers: Many automobile companies move toward Just-In-Time inventory system and that pushes many suppliers to make their plants near these automobile companies, and some of these automobile companies made their own parts, so the power of supplier is very weak. Threat of Substitutes The threat of substitute will be public transportation in big, crowded, and heavy populated countries, this substitute may be faster and cheaper than driving a car there, because people need to find a parking for their cars and usually it will be with fees. Competitive Rivalry: The automobile market is one of the most competitive markets in the world, in addition, there are many companies try to reduce their costs by moving to low cost countries such as Eastern Europe and Asia countries, and try to find new market, so the competitive rivalry is high in the long run.
PESTEL Framework:
Political:
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Heavy taxes and tariffs in some countries make Skoda increase its automobiles price. Political sanctions, violence and terrorism make some limitation to expand globally in Asia market.
Economic:
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Fuel Prices fluctuations affect the costs and that reflect on the price of automobiles, so that may change the customer behavior toward some features of automobiles. Skoda could get benefits from economic unions such as Central European Free-Trade Area (CEFTA) which includes: Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech, Slovenia, Romania, and expand heavily there.
Social:
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Negative customers' perception toward Skoda brand because of bad images about automobiles industry in Eastern Europe countries. Increase in population in some countries make their governments to redesign their traffic and make public transportation more useful will affect automobiles sales in these countries.
Technological
Should exploit evolution in technology to introduce new features and options to reposition Skoda brand and to get competitive advantage.
Environmental:
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Because of pollution problem and its effect on Ozone, Skoda should develop and concentrate on manufacturing green environmental cars. Green marketing laws and laws on environmental issues such as industrial pollution. Currency exchange Legal registration
Legal:
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External Audit
Opportunities Threats
1.
Growing automobile industry in Middle East by 9%, Southeast Asia by 14%, and Africa by 8%.
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2. Franchised dealerships are free to set vehicle prices, and they may or may not offer customers the discounts that automakers provide. 3. Continuous increasing in oil prices may affect automobiles sales around the world.
2. By 2010, electronics are expected to account for nearly 40 percent of an average vehicles value.
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4.
The forecast for the market for new passenger cars in Russia is +11%. U.S. small-car demand outpacing North American capacity
Skoda Critical Success Factors Price Financial Position Advertisi ng Innovatio n Market Share Managem ent Global Expansio n Total Weig ht 0.12 0.15 0.09 0.22 0. 22 0.10 0.10 Ratin g 4 3 2 2 2 3 3 Weight ed Score .48 .45 .18 .44 .44 .30 .30
Peugeot
Ratin g 2 4 3 3 4 3 4 Weight ed Score .24 .60 .27 .66 .88 .30 .40
Renault Ratin g 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 Weight ed Score .36 .45 .18 .44 .44 .30 .30 Ratin g 2 4 4 4 4 3 4
Opel Weight ed Score .24 .60 .36 .88 .88 .30 .40
1.00
2.59
3.35
2.47
3.66
Weight
Rating
Weighted Score
0.15
0..45
0.15
0.30
0.20
0.60
0.15
0.30
0.15
0.45
0.10
0.20
0.10
0.20
1.00
2.50
Financial Ratio Analysis 12/2006 Growth Rates % Sales (Qtr vs year ago qtr) Skoda 1.12
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Industry 9.40
Net Income (YTD vs YTD) Liquidity Ratios Current Ratio Quick Ratio Efficiency Ratio Assets to sales Profitability Ratios Returns to sales Returns to Assets Debt Ratio Total liabilities to Internal Audit Strength
1. Skoda won numerous awards for producing a quality automobile. 2. Skoda implements low-cost country sourcing strategy. 3. Skoda is the largest employer in the Czech Republic. 4. Total assets are gradually increasing. 5. Skoda achieves highest growth in 2006 sales in Eastern Europe, number one carmaker in Central Europe, and grew its Western Europe market share to 2.1
Weakness
1. Poor brand name due to Skoda relates to Eastern Europe origins that in the past the cars had an image of poor vehicle quality, and design. 2. Total Skoda market share is 1.7%. 3. Skoda has problems with their assembly plants outside of the Czech Republic.
Weight
Rating
Weighted Score
0.15
0.45
0.15
0.45
0.08
0.24
0.10
0.30
0.18
0.72
0.18
0.18
0.08 0.08
2 1
0.16 0.08
1.00
2.58
SWOT Matrix
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Strengths 1. Skoda won numerous awards for producing a quality automobile. Skoda implements low-cost country sourcing strategy. Skoda is the largest employer in the Czech Republic. Total assets are gradually increasing. Skoda achieves highest growth in 2006 sales in Eastern Europe, number one carmaker in Central Europe, and grew its Western Europe market share to 2.1.
Weaknesses 1. Poor brand name due to Skoda relates to Eastern Europe origins that in the past the cars had an image of poor vehicle quality, and design. 2. Total Skoda market share is 1.7%. Skoda has problems with their assembly plants outside of the Czech Republic.
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3.
4.
3.
5.
Opportunities
S-O Strategies 1. Using price as a competitive advantage to concentrate on Russia Market (S2,O3) 2. Open assembly plant in Mexico to feeding North America market (S1,S2,S5,O1,O4)
W-O Strategies
1. Growing automobile
industry in Middle East by 9%, Southeast Asia by 14%, and Africa by 8%. 2. By 2010, electronics are expected to account for nearly 40 percent of an average vehicles value.
1. Offer 5 years/200000
Kilometer warranty on all vehicles (W1, T1)
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SPACE Matrix
Financial Strength Return on assets Leverage Net Income ROE Rating 2 1 2 2 Environmental Stability Rate of inflation Technological changes Price Elasticity of demand Competitive pressure Barriers to entry new markets Average 1.75 Average Y-axis Competitive Advantage Market share Product Quality Rating -1 -2 Industry Strength Growth potential Financial stability Rating -3 -4 -6 -6 -6 -5 -3.25 Rating 2 2
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-1 -1 -1 1.20
Ease of entry new markets Resources utilization Profit potential Average X-axis
3 2 3 2.40 1.20
C A Competitiv e ES
IS
Defensive
Stars Skoda
Question Marks
Cash Caw
Dogs
The IFE Total Weighted Score Strong 3.0 to 3.99 High I 3.0 to 3.99 II Medium 2.0 to 2.99 III Low 1.0 to 1.99
VI
Skoda
VIII
IX
Strategy 1
Open new assembling plant for Skoda cars in Mexico and make it as a base to enter American Market
Strategy 2
Reposition of brand name strategy by increasing marketing efforts
Weight 0.15
AS 2
TAS 0.20
AS 2
TAS 0.20
Strengths Skoda won numerous awards for producing a quality automobile Skoda implements low-cost country
0.15
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sourcing strategy Skoda is the largest employer in the Czech Republic Total assets are gradually increasing Skoda achieves highest growth in 2006 sales in Eastern Europe, number one carmaker in Central Europe, and grew its Western Europe market share to 2.1 Weaknesses Weak brand name due to Skoda relates to Eastern Europe origins that in the past the cars had an image of poor vehicle quality, and design Total Skoda market share is 1.7% Skoda has problems with their assembly plants outside of the Czech Republic
SUBTOTAL 0.08 -
0.10 0.18
4 1
0.40 0.18
2 2
0.20 0.36
0.18
0.36
0.72
0.08 0.08
4 -
0.32 -
2 -
0.16 -
1.00
1.46
1.64
Strategy 1
Open new assembling plant for Skoda cars in Mexico and make it as a base to enter American Market
Strategy 2
Reposition of brand name strategy by increasing marketing efforts
Weight
AS
TAS
AS
TAS
Opportunities
Growing automobile industry in Middle East by 9%, Southeast Asia by 14%, and Africa by 8%. By 2010, electronics are expected to account for nearly 40 percent of an average vehicles value The forecast for the market for new passenger cars in Russia is +11%
0.15 1 0.15 3 0.60
0.15
0.20
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0.15
0.60
0.30
Threats
Highly crowded and competitive environment Franchised dealerships are free to set vehicle prices, and they may or may not offer customers the discounts that automakers provide Continuous increasing in oil prices may affect automobiles sales around the world
SUBTOTAL 0.15 0.10 4 0.60 3 0.45 -
0.10
1.00
1.35 2.91
1.35 2.99
Recommendation Open new assembling plant in Mexico and make it as a base to enter American market and reposition of brand name strategy by increasing marketing efforts
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References
1. www.skoda-auto.com 2. www.skoda.co.uk 3. www.euromonitor.com 4. www.marketresearch.com
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