Course Title: Strategic Planning Final Project
Course Title: Strategic Planning Final Project
Final Project
Course Instructor: Sir Waqas Zaki
Program: BS Accounting & Finance
Section: C
Project Date: 09-06-2020
Submission Date: 28-06-2020
Submitted By:
Mian Shahroz Babar (L1F17BSAF0047)
Rooha Tahir (L1F17BSAF0078)
Sheheryar Hamayun (L1F17BSAF0068)
FINAL PROJECT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION.........................................................................................................3
1.1 Board of Directors:..........................................................................................................................3
1.2 Audit Committee:............................................................................................................................4
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1.3 Bankers:...........................................................................................................................................4
1.4 HR & Remuneration Committee:..................................................................................................5
1.5 Company REG. No..........................................................................................................................5
1.6 National Tax. No..............................................................................................................................5
1.7 Status of the Company....................................................................................................................5
1.8 Share Registrar:...............................................................................................................................5
1.9 Registered Office:............................................................................................................................5
2. HISTORY..............................................................................................................................................5
3. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................6
4. VISION...................................................................................................................................................6
5. MISSION................................................................................................................................................6
6. DIVISION OF PEL...............................................................................................................................7
6.1 APPLIANCE DIVISION:...............................................................................................................7
6.2 POWER DIVISION:.......................................................................................................................7
7. COMPANY BELIEFS..........................................................................................................................7
8. STRATEGIES.......................................................................................................................................8
8.1 Increase of Advertising Budget:.....................................................................................................8
8.2 Seasonal Schemes & Gift Vouchers:..............................................................................................8
8.3 Revolutionary Changes in Advertising Themes:...........................................................................8
9. CURRENT POSITION.........................................................................................................................8
9.1 Product:............................................................................................................................................8
9.2 Price..................................................................................................................................................8
9.3 Place..................................................................................................................................................8
9.4 Promotion.........................................................................................................................................9
10. PORTER’S FIVE PROCESS MODEL.............................................................................................9
10.1 Low Bargaining Power of Suppliers:.........................................................................................10
10.2 High Bargaining Power of buyer:...............................................................................................10
10.3 Low Threat of New Entrant:......................................................................................................10
10.4 High rivalry among industry rivals:...........................................................................................10
10.5 Low Threat of Substitute Product:.............................................................................................10
11. PEST ANALYSIS..............................................................................................................................11
11.1 Political environment:.................................................................................................................11
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11.2 Economical environment:...........................................................................................................11
11.3 Social environment:.....................................................................................................................11
11.4 Technological environment:........................................................................................................11
12. SWOT ANALYSIS............................................................................................................................11
12.1 Strengths.......................................................................................................................................12
12.2 Weaknesses...................................................................................................................................13
12.3 Opportunities...............................................................................................................................13
12.4 Threats..........................................................................................................................................13
13. BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYSIS..................................................................................................14
14. DISTRIBUTION................................................................................................................................15
15. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE......................................................................................................15
16. MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.......................................................................................................16
17. IFE MATRIX.....................................................................................................................................17
17.1 STRENGTHS:.............................................................................................................................17
17.1.1 Strong brand image:...............................................................................................................17
17.1.2 Strong dealer network:...........................................................................................................17
17.1.4 Free customer services:..........................................................................................................18
17.1.5 One of the largest manufacturer:............................................................................................18
17.1.6 Strong R&D department:........................................................................................................18
17.1.7 Strong after sales services:.....................................................................................................18
17.1.8 Strong management:...............................................................................................................18
17.2 WEAKNESS:...............................................................................................................................18
17.2.1 Financial problem:.................................................................................................................18
17.2.2 Lack of product range:...........................................................................................................18
17.2.3 High prices:............................................................................................................................18
17.2.4 System variation:....................................................................................................................18
18. EFE MATRIX....................................................................................................................................19
18.1 OPPORTUNITIES:.....................................................................................................................19
18.1.1 Expansion of Energy Sector:...................................................................................................19
18.1.2 Increase in population:...........................................................................................................20
18.1.3 Large product range:..............................................................................................................20
18.1.4 Joint ventures, merger, acquisition or take over:....................................................................20
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18.2 THREATS:...................................................................................................................................20
18.2.1 Strong Competition:................................................................................................................20
18.2.2 Chinese products:...................................................................................................................20
18.2.3 Rapid changes in government policies:...................................................................................21
19. COMPETITORS OF PEL................................................................................................................21
19.1 Dawlance......................................................................................................................................21
19.2 Orient............................................................................................................................................22
20. CPM MATRIX..................................................................................................................................22
21. BCG Matrix.......................................................................................................................................24
21. IE Matrix............................................................................................................................................26
22. QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIC POSITION MATRIX (QSPM).................................................27
23. SPACE MATRIX..............................................................................................................................28
24. FINANCIAL RATIOS WITH GRAPHS.........................................................................................29
25.1 Net Profit Margin / Net profit to sales:......................................................................................29
25.2 Asset Turnover:...........................................................................................................................29
25.3 Financial Leverage:.....................................................................................................................30
25.4 Return on Equity:........................................................................................................................30
25.5 Earnings per Share:.....................................................................................................................31
25.6 Current Ratio:.............................................................................................................................31
25.7 Quick/Acid Test Ratio:................................................................................................................32
25.8 Sales in Inventory:.......................................................................................................................32
25.9 Inventory Turnover:....................................................................................................................33
25.10 Revenue:.....................................................................................................................................33
26. RECOMMENDATIONS..................................................................................................................34
27. CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................................34
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
1.1 Board of Directors:
o Mr. M. Naseem Saigol Director/Chairman - Non Executive
o Mr. M. Murad Saigol Director/Chief Executive Officer - Executive/Certifed
(DTP)
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o Mr. M. Zeid Yousuf Saigol Director - Executive/Certifed (DTP)
o Syed Manzar Hassan Director - Executive/Certifed (DTP)
o Sheikh Muhammad Shakeel Director - Non Executive/Certifed (DTP)
o Syed Haroon Rashid Director - Non Executive/Certited (DTP)
o Mr. Asad Ullah Khawaja Director - NIT Nominee/Independent
o Mr. Usman Shahid Director - NBP Nominee U/S 182 of the Ordinance/ Non
Executive
o Mr. Jamal Baquar Director - NBP Nominee U/S 182 of the Ordinance/ Non
Executive
o Ms. Azra Shoaib Director - NBP Nominee U/S 182 of the Ordinance/ Non
Executive
1.3 Bankers:
o Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited
o Askari Bank Limited
o Bank Alfalah Limited
o The Bank of Khyber
o The Bank of Punjab
o Sindh Bank Limited
o Faysal Bank Limited
o Bank Islami (Pakistan) Limited
o MCB Bank Limited
o National Bank of Pakistan
o Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited
o Pak Libya Holding Company (Private) Limited
o Pak Oman Investment Company Limited
o Samba Bank Limited
o Silk Bank Limited
o Soneri Bank Limited
o Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited
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o Summit Bank Limited
o Saudi Pak Industrial and Agriculture
o Investment Company Limited
o United Bank Limited
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2. HISTORY
Pak electron limited (PEL) is pioneer manufacturer of electrical goods in Pakistan. it was
established in 1956 in technical collaboration with AEG Germany. In October 1978 the company
has taken over by Siagol Group of Companies. Company has always been contributing toward
achievement and development of engineering sector in Pakistan by introducing quality of
electrical equipment and home appliance by producing hundreds engineer and skill workers,
technician through its apprenticeship scheme and training program.
3. INTRODUCTION
Pak Elektron was setup in 1956 as a Public Limited Company with the object of
initially producing transformers, switchgears, and electric motors.
The company floated its shares to the general public and was listed on Karachi Stock Exchange
(KSE) and Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE)
In 1980, Appliances Division was established
In 1981 it started the production of Window Type Air Conditioners with the technical
collaboration of General Corporation of Japan.
4. VISION
To excel in providing engineering goods and services through continuous improvement.
5. MISSION
To provide quality products & services to the complete satisfaction of our customers and
maximize returns for all stakeholders through optimal use of resources.
Our philosophy is to give people energy efficient and reliable products in home
appliances.
Our all across distribution network make us dominant over our competitors.
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The main objective of firm to give customer’s satisfaction with high
customer satisfaction.
SLOGAN:
6. DIVISION OF PEL
The company comprises of two divisions:
Appliance division
Power division
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7. COMPANY BELIEFS
Excellence in all we do.
Ethical and moral conduct at all times and in all our relationships.
Innovations in all areas of our Designs as a mean of attaining.
Pursuit of relevant knowledge.
8. STRATEGIES
8.1 Increase of Advertising Budget:
PEL more focus should be on electronic media to get competitive advantage over the
competitors. They have to increase their advertising budget more.
9. CURRENT POSITION
9.1 Product:
Product is a thing that satisfies customer demands. PEL Company is very much conscious to
make the products which satisfy the customer needs. company makes the product: according to
the needs of the customer. What kind of size and model they want? What kind of features and
functions they want? What kind of packaging they want.
9.2 Price
Price is very much important because its attracts the customer in first look. PEL company is very
much conscious about price. Company sets the prices of the products by analyzing the market
situation. Actual cost of the product. Marketing expenses of the product. Profit margin of the
company. Comparison to other home appliances. Setting deal with dealers.
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9.3 Place
Place plays a very important role for any company’s product. If the product is not rightly placed,
company will suffer from loss. Company gives product to dealers and then places its product:
9.4 Promotion
Once company makes the product, it needs promotion for the awareness of the customers. Unless
o Bill boards
o Internet
o News paper
o Broshers
o Television
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10. PORTER’S FIVE PROCESS MODEL
Low
bargainin
g power
of
suppliers
Low Low
High Rivalry
threats of threats of
amongst industry
new substitute
rivals
entrants s
High
bargainin
g power
of buyers
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11. PEST ANALYSIS
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The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of PEL are discussed below:
12.1 Strengths
PEL has the following strengths and is in more competitive position in these areas than its
competitors. Following are the main strong points of PEL:
Strong Management
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12.2 Weaknesses
Like other companies PEL has some weaknesses in operating the business. If PEL overcomes on
these weaknesses, then it can become a market leader in the home appliance. PEL lose some
competitive edge in the following points:
12.3 Opportunities
For the PEL there are more opportunities for expansion the business. If PEL realize that
opportunities, then it will be more fruitful and profitable for the company. Even if company does
not take advantage of these opportunities then it will lose its competitive position and high profit.
Its competitors will give PEL tough time to pursuing the opportunities that are adopted by them.
Following are the opportunities for the PEL.
Exploration of market in Pakistan
Export opportunity
12.4 Threats
PEL Company in such a competitive era has many threats as well. These threats are for the
present situations and future. Company should make its policies and strategies according to these
threats. So following are the main threats for the PEL:
Strong competition
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China’s product introduction in the market
Price war
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14. DISTRIBUTION
Manufacturer
Retailers
Consumers
Middle Level
Management
Lower Level
Management
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16. MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Power
Manufacturing
Division
EPC Contracting
QA&QC
HRD/IR&A
Internal Audit
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17. IFE MATRIX
17.1 STRENGTHS:
17.1.1 Strong brand image:
The Company represent a good brand image in market. Pel products quality is best other than
companies. The educated class and individual who belong to upper class societies trust in this
company. The list also comprises of people who are brand conscious and quality conscious. They
use Pel so that’s why this company’s customers are numerous.
17.1.2 Strong dealer network:
Pel has been interacting with the dealers directly and gained a good repute. This company
created a good bonding in between. They directly communicate with the dealers and listen to
their opinions as well as their problems. It helps to create a long term relationship with the
dealers from whom they receive the refrigerators. It is an advantage for the company as there
will be no shortage in the supply.
17.1.3 Numerous super brand award:
This Company participate in hum awards and any other awards by investing and sponsor for the
purpose of advertisement. Pel won the 5th hum awards in April, 2017.
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17.1.4 Free customer services:
Customer always buy Pel products due to its free service. In this way, they become trust worthy
customers for Pel. Pel provide services to their customers for repairing refrigerators or other
items.
17.1.5 One of the largest manufacturer:
Pel product quality is best and this company rapidly variation in the products and people
purchase it more.
17.1.6 Strong R&D department:
Every company research before innovation. At the first has to do some research to know the
perception of people towards a specific product type. And to analyze the need of customers.
After the collection of research data, the company does something innovative and creative in
order to compete with its competitors and grab customers by adapting to the needs and
requirements of customers.
17.1.7 Strong after sales services:
Pel has strong customer services. They provide services beyond their customer’s expectations
and provide good quality in sale items. Customer’s loyalty enhances the good services of this
company.
17.1.8 Strong management:
Pel has strong management its workers are skilled and knowledgeable they always meet the
goals of a company t by top management.
17.2 WEAKNESS:
17.2.1 Financial problem:
Its material is not available in market due to the condition of the country so company’s account
is going in deficit. It gains less profit than its competitors.
17.2.2 Lack of product range:
Pel lacks of product range its needs to develop new items like washing machine, vacuum
cleaners etc.
17.2.3 High prices:
High cost always result in higher prices because the quoted price is dependent on the cost of
production. Consumers then shift towards substitutes or alternatives because of the price
difference to fulfill their requirements.
17.2.4 System variation:
Pel is making innovation in its same products but not producing in any new product. It’s
important for company to innovate the products but new items must be produce.
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18. EFE MATRIX
Key External Factors Weight Rating Weighted Score
OPPORTUNITIES
Expansion of Energy Sector 0.10 3 0.30
Increase in Population 0.05 2 0.10
Large Product Range 0.10 3 0.30
Globalization 0.04 3 0.12
Joint ventures, merger, acquisition or take over 0.05 2 0.10
THREATS
Strong Competition 0.16 4 0.64
Chinese Products 0.10 3 0.30
Grey Market 0.04 1 0.04
Devaluation of Currency 0.10 3 0.30
Obsoletion of Technology 0.06 2 0.12
18.1 OPPORTUNITIES:
18.1.1 Expansion of Energy Sector:
PEL contributes in your lives every day, by providing you not just appliances for a better
lifestyle, but with Power products like transformers, switch gears and energy meters. They are
the pioneers of electrical manufacturing in Pakistan. It is one of the biggest opportunity for PEL
that the company is operating in two different divisions. PEL is mostly known as the home
appliances company but the company has expanded its operation in power sector as well. They
are also a manufacturer of Generators, Transformers, Heavy Industry Electric Panels, Electric
Meters and they also get opportunity to be the vendor of Government (WAPDA) and they
contract with the Government for the manufacturing and supplying of generators and
transformers.
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18.1.2 Increase in population:
The other great opportunity for PEL is the increasing population of the country. As, they have
direct sale concern with the increase in population. Increase in the population means increase in
the demand. As, PEL is superior in making home appliances so it has a better opportunity to
compete with its competitor and meet the increasing demand.
Red Communication Arts (Private) Limited is PEL’s associated company by virtue of common
directorship.
Saritow Spinning Mills Limited is PEL’s associated company by virtue of common directorship.
WAPDA is the sole customer of KEL. Kohinoor Energy Limited is PEL’s associated company
by virtue of common directorship.
18.2 THREATS:
18.2.1 Strong Competition:
PEL holds a considerable market share and has continued focus on sustaining and maintaining its
market share through offering new and improved products and Risk Source Likelihood /
Magnitude Capital affected Mitigation strategy effective marketing strategies.
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18.2.3 Rapid changes in government policies:
Laws and regulations, and other factors controlled by the Government affect PEL and its
activities. Sudden changes in taxes and policies by the government.
19.1 Dawlance
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19.2 Orient:
o Orient is a consumer goods company who over the past decade has evolved as a
brand by completely revolutionizing the lifestyles of thousands of people across the
country. Being one of the fastest growing enterprises, they have emerged as a symbol
of innovation in Pakistan.
o By maintaining the brand’s true innovative essence in terms of technology, research,
& development, they address pain points of consumers by working on ideas and
concepts that have the aptitude of bringing a positive change. Understanding the
dynamics of the digital space, Orient strives to achieve success in this ecosystem by
delivering innovation along with service excellence.
Advertisement:
To achieve the sales objectives to increase recall to restore the message in the customer mind
PEL has different Advertising messages for different products.
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In the electronic media, there are many entertainments, business channels where PEL Company
do advertisement. Some of the channels are
• PTV
• ARY
• Geo TV
• STN
• PTV World
Out-Door Media
• Normal Boarding
• Neo-sign
Market Share:
The Company has been able to maintain its market shares despite tough competition and has
nation-wide sales, service center and dealer network. Parallel to product development initiatives,
continuous marketing campaigns and tireless sales activities lead to maintain the market share.
Customer Services:
PEL state of the art service centers are spread across the country to assist you with products.
Success and performance depends upon the loyalty of customers with the PEL brand and
effective supply chain management.
Management:
The Company is committed to provide every opportunity to every employee for re-dress of any
valid grievances arising from work related matters. The management does not discriminate
against any employee who elects to use the grievance procedure. The purpose of this policy is to
encourage healthy relationship between employees in order to ensure smooth running of the
business.
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21. BCG Matrix
Microwave Oven
Market
Growth
Energy Meters Deer Freezers
Rate
Split Air Conditioners Generators
LOW
HIGH Market Share LOW
Star Products:
o Refrigerators
o Microwave oven
Cash Cows:
o Energy meters
o Split air conditioners
Dogs:
o Deep freezers
o Generators
Question Marks:
o Water dispensers
o Washing machines
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STAR:
Star is a business unit that has large market share in fast growing industry. Such unit requires
more investment to generate more cash. If due to more investment, it will become successful and
become cash cow and it will reach at maturity stage. For star product the strategy is called
harvest
o Refrigerator of PEL is the product having high market share and high annual growth rate.
Cash Cow:
It is the business unit sometimes known as problem child. It has a large market share and low
annual growth. Each cash cow requires little investment and it generates more cash that can be
used for investment purpose in other business units. For cash cow the strategy is called HOLD,
you must preserve market
o Split air conditioners is the product of PEL having high market share and low annual
growth rate.
Question Mark:
It is the business unit that has a low market share and high annual growth. These business unit
requires resources to grow market share but if they succeeded that will become STAR. For
question mark the strategy is called BUILD, you try to make up the market share.
o Washing machine and microwave oven are the products of PEL having low market share
but high annual growth
Dog:
Dog is the business unit that has small market share as well as low annual market growth rate. A
company normally would be unwise to invest substantial funds in SBUs in this category.
Marketing strategies for dogs are intended to maximize any potential profits by minimizing
expenditures or to promote a differential advantage to build market share and the company can
divert or liquidate the dog product
o Deep freezer is the product of PEL having low market share plus low annual growth
share.
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21. IE Matrix
Dawlance lies in Quadrant V which means that they fall in the “Average” range in the IE Matrix.
The strategies associated with this quadrant are “hold and maintain”. The company has no need
to develop a new strategy neither an amendment is required. The major concern is to focus on the
current strategy and maintain existing stability.
o Market penetration: Focus on the current target market.
o Product development: Focus on the existing product to enhance its sales.
Orient lies in quadrant VIII which means that they fall in the “Average” range in the IE Matrix.
The strategies associated with this quadrant are “Harvest and Divest”. Harvest the expenditures
on the product if the product is outdated and divest the assets that don’t contribute to welfare.
o Retrenchment: Increase this product is not progressing, discontinue the sales.
o Divestiture: Outsource the sales and of the product for better performance and growth.
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22. QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIC POSITION MATRIX
(QSPM)
Threats
Tough 0.02 2 0.04 1 0.02
competition
Slow growth 0.03 2 0.06 2 0.06
1 2.87 2.52
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It is concluded from the above analysis that TAS for the strategy “Marketing Development” is
higher (2.87) than the TAS for the strategy “Marketing Penetration” i.e. (2.52). So, as a result the
strategy with the greater TAS will be preferred.
Space Matrix
Ratings
Financial Positions (FP)
Return on investment 4
High working capital 5
Profitability 4/3
4.25
Industry Positions (IP)
Growth rate 5
Increase in demand 5/2
5
Stability Positions (SP)
Unemployment -2
Advance Technology -5/2
-3.5
Competitive Positions (CP)
Quality Product -4
Market share 30% -3/2
-3.5
X= CP + IP 5 + (-3.5) = 1.5
Y= FP + SP 4.25 + (-3.5) = 0.75
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24. FINANCIAL RATIOS WITH GRAPHS
Asset Turnover
Company Industry
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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25.3 Financial Leverage:
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Compan
2.23 1.93 1.68 1.6 1.68
y
Industry 2.55 2.25 1.96 1.81 1.85
Financial Leverage
Company Industry
6
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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25.5 Earnings per Share:
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Compan
5.06 6.5 6.76 6.1 2.53
y
Industry 3.12 4.42 9.47 8.06 4.05
5
4
3
2
1
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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25.7 Quick/Acid Test Ratio:
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Company 1.49 1.61 1.73 1.55 1.04
Industry 2.71 2.89 3.12 2.21 2.43
Quick/Acid Test Ratio
Company Industry
6
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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Sales in Inventory
Company Industry
100,000,000
90,000,000
80,000,000
70,000,000
60,000,000
50,000,000
40,000,000
30,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
25.10 Revenue:
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Compan
y 27.94 21.54 16.37 24.10 7.93
Industry 29.89 24.80 19.89 25.03 11.67
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Revenue
Company Industry
70.00
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
26. RECOMMENDATIONS
o Adopt a true decentralized organization setup which gives all employee to take part in
decision making.
o The company should have a strong marketing information system to make proper
forecasts.
o The company should announce two holidays in week.
o Make sure proper function of HR department.
o More allocate budget to its marketing department
o More focus on the pull strategy in its promotion mix
o Shorten its cash conversion cycle.
o Should also focus on direct selling of it product to its customers.
o Should constantly add technology in its products and system.
o Should speed up its delivery process by establishing expand its stores in areas of high
demand.
27. CONCLUSION
o PEL has great strengths and opportunity.
o Should take risk and go to other markets.
o Management philosophy I the hurdle in the progress of the company.
o Take advantage of today media power to capture market.
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o Future of PEL is very bright as it is grabbing opportunities and has the potential to
compete with challenges.
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