Swot in China

intersectionhastakenabold,consistentstanceondeveloping in china. Carrefour is simply side stepping thelaws. SWOT analysis Carrefour in China Strength Operating localization strategy in both operation and perplexity 1. Human resource Decision-makers can make a variety of decisions which are suitable for the local conditions. 2. Purchasing a) Raw literalprocurementprocessfollowsstringentqualitychecksandcostreductionmethods. b) cutting the cost of the cost in theprocurementchannels c) increasing the competition among suppliers . operation Managers in each shop are authorized. Dont need to many levels of transmission, which to avoid the distortion and delay of the information. 4. Business model a) acrid the purchasing price, this adapts Chinas economic and market environs. b) Relatively large stores with broad non-food lines c) Store yieldings are progressing well d) High proportion of locally sourced products e) violatingthe indemnity of retail sector in china , like keeping open ing illegal shop in china Weakness 1. Bad relations with the Chinese government . Having an individual shop-management mode, Having notransparencyandpoorprojectmanagement, this reduces consumers loyalty to Carrefour. 3. The tense alliance with some suppliers, damaging Carrefours image. 4. The majority of the retailors are miniscule and medium-sized enterprises, which are lack of bargaining ability with the big companies. 5. Carrefours Own-brands dont sell well in china. 6. High entrance fee, which is not allowed in the countries which are well-developed in the retail market. Opportunity 1.Chinas accession to the WTO 2. The increase of senior personnel in the retail market 3. Withdraw from the Japanese market, and condense on China Threat 1. The Policy and economic environment in china 2. The biggest competitor Wal-Mart 3. The majority of Chinas local supermarkets 4. The markets(grocery markets) in china Expansion into the Asian market is now top priority, as it is believed that this region, especially in china, offers the largest opportunities for growth. However, there is a really big change in the Chinese market.After joining the WTO, The Chinese market is opening wider while the competition is also getting tougher. Foreign retailers need to blueprint and implement their strategies tightly according to market conditions and their firm-specific resources. Carrefour closed four stores last year. It is said their closure was all due to bad location choice and poor management. The Carrefour China press office says that Carrefour currently has 180 stores, therefore the closing down of unprofitable ones is normal and in accordance with its strategic adjustment.But i think Carrefour is now adjusting its strategy, choosing to open new stores in second and third-tier cities. And its a trend in china. The most Copernican issue is that Carrefour needs to attach importance on the relationship with customers and suppliers. Compared with Wal-Mart, Carrefour receive d more complaints from customers and suppliers, and warning from government. Although the prices of products in Carrefour are widely considered to be cheaper than Wal-Mart, the customer services are also vital for get going of a retailer.In addition, Carrefour always reaps great profits from suppliers, and hence suppliers can obtain a small profit margin. Therefore, it is dangerous for Carrefour if these suppliers leave and burst supplying in the future especially when Wal-Mart have a stronger buying power. In addition, Carrefour needs to focus on its long-term development and plan strategies to create values resources in order to achieve competitive advantages Empowered purchasing and distribution rights and management hinder the delivery quality of goods, which is critically important for retailers.In addition, Carrefour should develop advanced information systems on communicating with suppliers and stocking, which will save significant costs and benefit Carrefours stock managem ent in the long-term. Table1 Consumer Age Distribution in Hypermarkets in shanghai Age distribution Item RT-MART Century Mart tesco carrefour Wal-Mart Commodity(whether it isabundant and has acomplete range? ) 4. 15 3. 96 3. 93 4. 21 3. 55 price 3. 47 2. 22 3. 03 2. 82 2. 32 service 3. 53 3. 14 3 3. 07 2. 8 shopping environment 4. 04 4. 17 3. 83 4. 03 3. 62 shopping convenience 4. 01 3. 76 4. 01 3. 64 3. 69 staff mental outlook 3. 77 3. 59 3. 36 3. 49 3. 47 aggregation 22. 97 20. 84 21. 16 21. 26 19. 45