Presentation Of A Casestudy Cadbury Schweppes Capturing Confectioner (d) 2g34p

CADBURY SCHWEPPES CAPTURING CONFECTIONARY Group : Sadiq Usman Allahdad Omar Khayyam

INTRODUCTION • Acquire ADAMS from Pfizer in 2003. • Entry in gum industry. • Gum category growing 10% per anum. • Number one in the confectionary market.

Company Life Cycle

Acquisition success • Strategically fit with each other. • Address fear and anxiety in ADAMS. • Constant communication. • Planned investment.

Integrating ADAMS • Retained old people. • New task and roles. • Team oriented approach. • Clear goals

Vision

Working together to create the America’s fastest growing total confectionary power house

Key initiatives • Invest in power brands. • Availability of product at retailers.

• Innovate to win. • Cut the number of SKU’S. • Cost cutting.

Outcomes • 6% growth in confectionary market. • 7% growth of ADAMS in USA. • Gum sale increased 14% globally. • Innovative product delivery improved from 24 to 12 months. • Competitive edge of Innovative products. • Capture 5 market out of seven from Wrigley.

Problems • Product delivery issues. • Product display issues. • Cost saving techniques. • Operational problems.

Future • Planning to exist from drinking business. • Ready for merger. • Strengthen the market share.

Conclusion and recommendation Address the problems. Merge with potential company.

Focus on the core brands as well

Global Confectionery Market Category Share •

Competition

Market share in the global confectionery market

LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST Cadbury needs to strengthen the brand name of its products in order to survive in competitive world!

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