Costco Wholesale differentiated itself in a crowded market by offering a membership-only model to its customers. With it, customers were able to buy bulk products at an attractive discount. Some of these products remain private and you can only find it (at an attractive price) at Costco warehouses. In this SWOT analysis, you’ll learn more about Costco’s advantages, issues, … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis of Costco Wholesale
SWOT Examples
SWOT Analysis of the Banking Industry
The banking industry is one of the oldest industries still around today. It’s come along way from the old bartering and exchange system. And yet, it still has a long way to go. Even though most banks now offer online services so you can use do most of what you need from home, this industry is still lagging behind. It’s not meeting consumer demands or using updated IT … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis of the Banking Industry
SWOT Analysis of the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) means you can ask your speakers to tell you funny jokes, and it will. You can check your average heart rate for the month with your smartwatch. And if you get tired of driving on the highway, your smart car will take over for you. This is the power of IoT. It constantly collects, analyzes, and uses data before delivering an output. Some people … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis of the Internet of Things
SWOT Analysis of Germany
Germany is well-known as an economic powerhouse and beacon of political stability for the European Union. This balanced, well-developed nation has a thriving economy of its own, plenty of skilled laborers, and excellent social infrastructure. While previously covered in one of our PEST analyses, we want to take this opportunity to conduct a SWOT analysis of Germany, identifying … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis of Germany
SWOT Analysis of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t something out of sci-fi novel — it’s here, being used right this second by technology experts, businesses, and the average person like you or me. Despite moving from fantasy to everyday reality, there’s plenty of hang-ups regarding AI. For one, people fear the power of AI. What if it gets in the wrong hands? Can it be used nefariously? Others … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis of Artificial Intelligence
SWOT Analysis of Sony Unveils its Standings
Sony is a premium consumer electronics brand that we previously covered in a PESTLE analysis. Today, we're going to use the power of a SWOT analysis to unveil Sony's standings not only in the present market — in the form of Strengths and Weaknesses — but also in the future — in the form of Opportunities and Threats. Here's what we think of the billion dollar cash-flowing … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis of Sony Unveils its Standings
SWOT Analysis of Singapore
In this SWOT analysis of Singapore, you’ll discover the key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats affecting the country. Some things you’ll learn may be surprising, such as the limited way in which the country creates money. Or the major threat plaguing the minds of the government and security agencies (but not the minds of the public). Get ready to dive and … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis of Singapore
SWOT Analysis of Adidas
With billions of dollars in annual profits, Adidas is no small fish. The sporting goods giant has a cutthroat rivalry with Nike, leading to some very interesting business dynamics. We previously explored these dynamics in a PESTLE analysis of Adidas, but today we'll be learning more about the brand through the lens of SWOT analysis. By picking apart the Strengths, Weaknesses, … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis of Adidas
SWOT Analysis of France
France is filled with citizens who are proud of the history and accomplishments of their country. Within this country resides beautiful monuments, attractions, and people — which make it a hot spot for tourists all over the world. In this SWOT analysis of France, you’ll learn about the many strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats affecting the country within the … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis of France
SWOT Analysis of Xiaomi
Despite its weak branding in the Western hemisphere, Xiaomi is one of the largest tech companies in the world. Standing at rank four, Xiaomi competes against electronic manufacturing giants such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft. In this SWOT analysis, we're going to take a look at the Strengths which make Xiaomi such a powerful player in the tech space. We'll also look at … [Read more...] about SWOT Analysis of Xiaomi