P & G Porter's 5 Forces

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GLOBAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS According to the report of World Bank, the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to increase marginally by 0.9% in 2009. The report also states that the economic growth rate in developing nations is expected to decline from 7.9% in 2007 to 4.5% in 2009. The current economic climate is forcing the buyers to watch their expense and look for cheaper option available. So in these times, it is difficult for the company to maintain its profitability and sales volume as they have to compete other suppliers like Wal-Mart REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT Many consumer protection groups are voicing concerns over the presence of harmful chemical ingredients in some of the cosmetic products. Due to increasing public pressure, the Food and Drug Administration are …show more content…

P&G needs to keep up with the times and provides such online facilities in order not to give opportunity to other competitors. It should give focus on allowing customers to enjoy lower prices online and shop from homs. New channels of distribution could even be used as a means of further differentiation from competitors to appeal to consumers, through by this time, developing E-commerce is seen more of a necessity to be on par with competitors. PORTER’S FIVE FORCES MODEL The main aim of Porter’s Five Forces Model is to defeat the competition of market by crushing the challenges offered by competitors. This model was developed by Michael E. Porter in 1979. As stated in this model there are five forces which can influence the profits of company. These forces can help to analyse the prevailing completion in market. These forces are: • New competition threat • Threat of substitute products • Bargaining Power of suppliers • Bargaining Power of buyers • Competitive

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