Brl Hardy Cace
BRL HARDY
A Written Analysis of the Case
Presented to the Faculty of School Business and Governance
Ateneo de Davao University
E. Jacinto Street, 8000 Davao City
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Subject
Management 210
KATHRIN PEARL PASCUA
HANNAH MAY GIL
BERNADETTE PEREZ
I.Executive Summary
II.Problem Statement
BRL Hardy is now facing two major files that is involving major decisions that would shape the future of the whole company. First, they’re still facing a problem in the disappointing market launch of Mapocho and now Carson is proposing to launch a new line of Italian wines developed in collaboration with Sicilian winery which is called D’istinto. Second, Carson wants to globalize the UK-based management by launching Kelly’s Revenge but the parent company was promoting Banrock Station, a product it had launched successfully in Australia which now also wants to roll out as a global brand.
III. Objectives of the Study
General: To resolve the conflict or misunderstanding between the top managers of the BRL Hardy Australia and BRL Hardy Europe and develop new strategies that will contribute to the growth of the entity.
Specific:
- To decide whether which of the two brands: Kelly’s Revenge or Banrock Station should be launched first.
- To fix the disappointing market launch in the production of Mapocho first before launching the new product which is D’istinto.
- To analyse the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that could influence the company.
Situational Analysis
- SWOT
A.1 Internal Factor Analysis summary (IFAS)
Internal Factors | Weight | Rating | Weighted Score | Comments |
Strengths | ||||
S1: Competitive top management body S2: Brand and Reputation S3: Marketing Strategies | 0.20 0.25 0.10 | 4 4 3 | 0.80 1 0.30 | Top level managers were able to handle the company well and generate good marketing strategies. Australian wines became “hot trend” throughout the international wine community. If improved, it might be a quality to success. |
Total | 0.55 | 2.1 | ||
Weaknesses | ||||
W1: Decentralized management style W2: Marketing Budget W3: Increase Debts or Losses | 0.20 0.15 0.10 | 5 4 3 | 1 0.60 0.30 | Inharmonious relationship among managers created conflict within the company. The Company previously suffered from financial struggle. Launching brands after another without knowing the risks |
Total | 0.45 | 1.9 | ||
Grand Total | 1.00 | 4 |