Analysis of Company Final
Analysis of Company Final
Analysis of Company Final
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SUBMITTED TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
Submission Date
16th December, 2013
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
Mr.
Professor, Marketing
Dear Sir,
We are submitting herewith our report entitled marketing analysis of Honda Company,
marketing environment as an assignment of Marketing.
The main purpose of this report is to give detail information about the external, internal, micro,
macro, innovation and overall reflection of the company. This report shows a brief history, its
present condition, and real picture of marketing environment.
We hope this report will give the required information about marketing environment.
Yours Sincerely,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Executive Summary
Background and introduction
Introduction and description of organization
External analysis
Micro environmental analysis
Internal analysis
Innovation audit
SWOT ANALYSIS
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix
Recommendation
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report analyzes about the market environment of HONDA Company in context of Nepal,
its history, origin, vision, mission, products, services, the report also focuses on the current
situation of the company, and the various difficulties and problems it is facing and is likely to
face in the future. Furthermore, this report provide the information about external; macro, micro,
internal, innovation, strategies, function and many more.
After going through this report one will be able to know about the current situation of HONDA
Company. Also this report gives the information about the market, competitor, customer,
stakeholders and the importance of promoting it for the development of the company and focus
on the satisfaction of the customer and to establish and tackle with the dynamic environment.
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Accord
City
Civic
CR- V
JAZZ
MOTORCYCLES
CB 600 F Homet
CB 1000 R
CB 1000 Shine
CB Twister
CB Unicorn
CB Unicorn Dazzler
CBF Stunner
CBR 250R
CBR 600RR
NXR 150
Wave
XR 250 Torvado
SCOOTER
Activa
Aviator
Dio
POWER PRODUCTS
Generator
Lawn Mower
Brush cutter
Water pump
Engine
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EXTERNAL ANALYSIS
Macro environmental analysis
Technological factors
Technology environment is the force that creates new technologies, creating new product
and market opportunities. New technologies create new markets and opportunities and
replace an older technology. Marketers have to watch the technological environment
more closely. Thus, companies that do not keep up will soon find their products outdated;
and they will miss new product and market opportunities.
Hondas research and development operations are the creative heart and soul of the
efforts to meet the needs of the customers. These are responsible for the development of a
variety of innovative models. Thus, the main theme of Honda Company is developing
innovative technologies to meet future global needs. The stylists and engineers of Honda
Company listen to the customers and dealers in unique ways to create products for an
increasingly diverse range of needs and interests. Honda believes in better people through
technology, and better technology through people.
Economic factors
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Social factors
Social factors influence the marketing of a product. As social factors includes: culture,
religion, community attitudes, social standards and interest of the individuals; it affects
the marketing of goods and services. According to the culture, individuals usually selects
the color of the product; and so on. In festive seasons, the new schemes are established
for the attraction because people prefer to purchase new assets in those seasons, the
choice of the colors also depends upon the culture and the individual desire may be of
children or the elderly people. People love to be appreciated about the belongings and the
product they acquire so, standard is always maintained by the customer and finally they
seek for satisfaction. Society plays the vital role.
Technological factors
Technology environment is the force that creates new technologies, creating new product
and market opportunities. New technologies create new markets and opportunities and
replace an older technology. Marketers have to watch the technological environment
more closely. Thus, companies that do not keep up will soon find their products outdated;
and they will miss new product and market opportunities.
Hondas research and development operations are the creative heart and soul of the
efforts to meet the needs of the customers. These are responsible for the development of a
variety of innovative models. Thus, the main theme of Honda Company is developing
innovative technologies to meet future global needs. The stylists and engineers of Honda
Company listen to the customers and dealers in unique ways to create products for an
increasingly diverse range of needs and interests. Honda believes in better people through
technology, and better technology through people.
Environmental factors
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Honda's theme is safety for their consumers. According to the data provided by the
Department of Roads, there are almost 1,000 fatalities on a yearly basis happening across
the nation which is a big concern. These figures are alarming, and something has to be
done quickly. So Honda wants to focus on safety issues and wants to reduce accidents.
The state of vehicular traffic in Nepal is mismanaged, and Honda wants to educate their
customers about how to avoid accidents.
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Market analysis
Competitor analysis
Customer analysis
Stakeholder analysis
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INTERNAL ANALYSIS
Resource analysis
Marketing audit
The marketing audit has certain similarities to a financial audit in that it is a review or appraisal
of your existing marketing activities. Carrying out the marketing audit provides the opportunity
to review and appraise your whole marketing activity, enabling you to assess past and present
performance as well as to provide the basis for evaluating possible future courses of action.
Because the business environment is constantly changing, the marketing audit should be used as
a reference tool, with constant updates reflecting changes in the external environment and your
own internal business experiences.
1. External Audit
External factors can be split broadly into three groups, the economic environment, the
competitive environment and your own market environment. Consider these areas from your
own business's point of view - will any changes have an impact on your business, will they affect
your competitors, will they allow you to compete where you could not, or inhibit your ability to
compete.
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Political
Economic
Social and
Cultural
Technological
Internal Audit
Overall market share of Honda Company is 35% .In Kathmandu, the market share is 40% and
outside Kathmandu valley is 60% in the total shares of the company. Due to the increasing
PROJECT WORK OF MARKETING
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Question 2)
How have you planned your strategies for Nepal this year?
As the market is growing in Nepal and we being the market leader, we are looking
forward to increasing the volume of two-wheeler sales. In a few months, the company
will launch new Honda models in the market.
Question 3)
What are the different models that Honda is coming up with?
Once Honda India starts fulfilling production, we would start importing Honda bikes in
Nepal. Right now, there is short supply in the Indian market; but soon the company will
be able to solve the problem of high demand. It has a long waiting list. We will be
launching the new CB Twister in the Nepali market which is the most stylish and one of
the best looking bikes from Honda. This is a 110 cc motorcycle and is focused on the
mass community. This is a very important model for Honda in terms of sales. Other
models in line would be the new Stunner and the Unicorn with new colors.
PROJECT WORK OF MARKETING
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Question 4)
How do you see the competition in the Nepali market in the two-wheeler segment?
I think everyone has their own policy and ways of handling competition. Honda's policy
as the market leader is to not only be concerned about sales but also after sales service.
The three S factors we focus on are sales, service and spares. We are also concerned
about the safety and wellbeing of our customers. We have taken various initiatives to
cater to the customers, and the Syakar Safety Riding Training Centre at Gwarko is one of
them.
Question 5)
Is the demand pattern for Honda products similar in India and Nepal?
While demand for two-wheelers is similar, the trends are slightly different. For example,
the Honda Dio, which is a youth oriented model, is very famous here while the Honda
Activa holds a major share in the Indian market. In Nepal, 125-150 cc motorcycles are
ruling the market, whereas in India 110 cc bike are the leaders. Syakar Company chooses
models according to the needs of the customers which is why it has such a huge market
share.
Question 6)
What are your strategies to promote Honda in Nepal this year?
Honda's theme for this year is safety for our consumers. According to the data provided
by the Department of Roads, there are almost 1,000 fatalities on a yearly basis happening
across the nation which is a big concern. These figures are alarming, and something has
to be done quickly. So Honda wants to focus on safety issues and wants to reduce
accidents. The state of vehicular traffic in Nepal is mismanaged, and Honda wants to
educate our customers about how to avoid accidents.
Question 7)
Are there any strategies to attract customers to the training centre?
PROJECT WORK OF MARKETING
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Products
The objective of the products of Honda Company is to satisfy the customers needs and
demands with its new technologies without degrading the environment.
Prices
For the proper marketing of the product, pricing is important. But in present days
customers prefer good quality
Place (Distribution)
Promotion
Honda Company advertises mostly in festivals, new years and on any special event
only; it doesnt advertise more like other companies such as: Bajaj, Yamaha, etc. as
they dont want to increase price or make price of product high. Rather they involve
and engage in direct customer-related activities. For example: establishing scooty
racing program first time in Nepal.
Innovation audit
PROJECT WORK OF MARKETING
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SWOT analysis
Strengths
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Weaknesses
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Product recalls
Honda recalled many vehicles to fix various faulty parts and manufacturing defects. Car recalls severely
damages firms brand reputation and future sales. Approximately 100000 vehicles are recalled by Honda, it
means there is some defects in some part which make consumers unsatisfied and angry.
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Decreasing sales
In 2012, Hondas revenue hit the lowest point in 4 years to 7.948 trillion. Honda sales were down by 11.2% in
North America, which represents more than 40% of total Honda revenues. Revenue from Asia and Europe also
declined by 21.3%, 15.5% respectively, signaling poor firms performance globally.
Opportunities
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4.
Threats
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Intense competition
Honda faces more intense competition than ever. New small entrants are disrupting the market with their
capabilities in producing electric vehicles or alternative fuel engines. Big companies are restructuring
themselves to become more efficient. As a result, firms like Honda are suffering from competition from both
big and small players.
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Natural disasters
Due to natural disasters, manufacturing is disrupted and thus, there is decrease in the production volumes.
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CONCLUSION
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BIBLOGRAPHY
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APPENDICES
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