Company Analysis: Willmott Dixon Group

Strategic planning requires all levels of an organization, from the head of the company to the most junior member, to think about where the organization is today and how they can influence the organization to move forward in a “positive” manner to attain its goals (profit, growth, downsizing, etc.). One method used in strategic planning is for an organization to conduct a “Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats” (SWOT) analysis. Just as the name implies, a SWOT analysis looks at the four dimensions that can affect an organization. One business that can benefit from a SWOT analysis is Lennar Home Builders, Inc. This assignment will focus on one of the largest national offices for this company, located in Miami, FL. First, the paper will describe the history, products, and major competitors of one of the largest home builders in the country. Next, the focus shifts to create a SWTO analysis detailing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that may affect the organization. The assignment begins with a brief discussion on Lennar Homes, one of the most successful home builders in Florida and the United States.

The report provides the analysis of the Harrison Company. The company financial conditions reveal that the company profitability has declined in the last three years making the company to face challenges in settling its short-term obligation. For example, Harrison Company has not been able to settle suppliers' payment on time as being stipulated in the contract agreement. The company deteriorating financial conditions has also made the company todecline the costs of marketing campaign in the last three years. With the implementation of various strategies to improve the company financial conditions, the report forecasts that the company will generate sales totaled $295 Million in the next five years compared to the company sales of $48 Million in the last year.

In order to assess the company and possible future strategies it is necessary to conduct a SWOT analysis and PESTEL analysis.

Nai’s Ark Inc. is an educational company. Nai’s Ark Inc. Training (NAI-Training) is our professional development training branch. It provides opportunities for long term professional growth and enhance practice through education, training, conferences for those working for young children and their families at family child care, child care centers, home schools, and home visiting programs.

When looking at local economic development it is important to consider the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This is considered a SWOT analysis, and is essential to any strategic planning for business. SWOT analysis’ is used by businesses and investors when considering to start or improve a business. However, SWOT analysis can also be used when planning economic development.

Nucor Steel is one of the major steel producers in the world and a market leader in America that is facing a threat of competitive pressures from potential international players.

Overstock.com is an online retailer that offers products that is either produced for the company or purchased by them for other wholesalers or vendors as they serve as the intermediary. Their products are for sale to customers at wholesale or less wholesale prices. The goods for sale include bed-and-bath supplies, home appliances, kitchen utensils, watches, jewelry, gadgets, sporting merchandise, clothes and accessories.

This report intends to analysis the macro and internal environments and financial position of the Travis Perkins plc by conducting the PESTLE and SWOT analysis. In the beginning of this report, it introduces the mission of Travis Perkins plc. After that, this report presents the PESTLE analysis to show the company’s external environment. Then, it depicts the SWOT analysis of Travis Perkins plc to show the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of this company. It follows by the financial strategy analysis and results of Travis Perkins. The balance sheet analysis will be presented in the appendix. In conclusion, the comprehensive environments are favorable to Travis

A domestic builder in Prestbury will be able to give you the dream home you have always wanted. When we begin a domestic project at S.A. Platt, we don’t stop until we’ve delivered the desired end goal. Our family business has been successfully trading for over two decades. Our reputation has been built on honesty, integrity and an undeniable skill. With over 20 years of experience we have grown to be one of the leading building companies in the area. No matter if your project is domestic or commercial, small or large, classic or modern, we have the skilled builders, materials, equipment and the knowledge to implement it.

The Mace Group Ltd was formed in 1990 by a small team of construction professionals in London, United Kingdom. It has over 4,000 employees. The company has three strategic sectors serving clients in the private, public and infrastructure sectors and five strategic hubs in Europe, Middle East & North Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific and Sub-Sahara Africa that service over 70 countries. By the end of 2013, there were 214 operations directors, 82 directors and yearly turnover was 2.5 billion dollars. Today Mace is an international consultancy and construction company, offering integrated services across the full property and infrastructure life cycle. In North America area, Mace provides project management, cost consultancy and facilities management services across the country. It has regional hubs in New York, Newark, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco. In Engineering News Record’s Top 250 Global Contractors List for 2014, Mace has been ranked 10th in the list of top 20 non-U.S firms in international construction management and programme management fees, 9th in the list of the top 20 non-U.S. firms in total global construction management and programme management fees and 166th in the overall list of top 250 international contractors.

Market analysis C & J Clarks LtdCONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARY1.INTRODUCTION2.COMPANY HISTORY AND PROFILE2.1C&J Clark2.2History2.3Manufacturing2.4Range of Shoes2.5 K Shoes3.MARKET ANALYSISA. MICRO ENVIRONMENT3.1 Market Data3.2Competition3.3Consumer demandB. MACRO ENVIRONMENT3.4Political3.5Social3.6Technological3.7Economic4.SWOT ANALYSIS5.IDENTIFICATIONS OF STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES6.RECOMMENDATIONS6.1Short Term6.2Medium Term6.3Long TermEXECUTIVE SUMMARYI have been asked by C & J Clark Limited (Clarks) to prepare a report which would include a market analysis of the UK footwear industry and to propose a number of strategic recommendations which would ensure that Clarks secures its short, medium and long term future as the market leader in the shoe

During the developmental stage of the company and the product, the market must be examined the market with an environmental scan and swot analysis to ensure the company will be profitable and successful. The environmental scan and swot analysis does a comprehensive assessment of each factor. This tool gives the company better knowledge on how to conduct their business in the market.

The purpose of this report is to examine and possibly improve Garrard’s business strategy by using primary and secondary research data and to combine this with the construction industry to grow their number of clients. Techniques, such as EFQM Excellence Model, will be used and examined along with a PESTEL (See Appendices 2) and SWOT Analysis then defining their future strategic options using a TOWS matrix.

This is a report to find out position of Tate Gallery by the help of PEST & SWOT analysis. SWOT is an essential part of any business planning, "The SWOT analysis convenient headings under which to study an organization in its environmental setting and may provide a basis for decision-making and problem solving. (1) It stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Strengths and Weaknesses are internal factors which can be controlled essentially and will be explained in further details. However, Opportunities and Threats are external factors which cannot be controlled but can be identified.

Using a SWOT analysis to explain the relationship between JD Wetherspoon and the environment it is facing during the early years of the 21st century.