Pims profit impact of market strategy competitive strategy paradigm

Description:

The image displays a PowerPoint slide outlining the PIMS (Profit Impact of Market Strategy) Competitive Strategy Paradigm which is a framework used to guide companies in making strategic decisions that affect their market performance. The slide is divided into three sections: Market Structure, Strategy and Tactics, and Performance, with each section including editable bullet points for customization.

1. Market Structure:

a). Market Differentiation: Identifying the unique qualities that distinguish a company's products or services from the competition.

b). Market Growth Rate: The rate at which a market is expanding or contracting.

c). Entry Conditions: Barriers or facilitators for new competitors entering the market.

d). Unionization: The extent to which a workforce is organized into unions.

e). Capital Intensity: The amount of capital required relative to labor in the production process.

f). Test Here: An editable bullet point to add additional information about market structure.

2. Strategy and Tactics:

a). Pricing: Setting prices for products or services.

b). R&D Spending: Allocation of resources to research and development.

c). New Product Introduction: The introduction of new products to the market.

d). Marketing Expenses: The funds spent on marketing and advertising efforts.

e). Distribution Channels: Pathways through which products are delivered to customers.

f). Relative Vertical Integration: The degree to which a company controls its upstream suppliers and downstream buyers.

g). Workforce Productivity: The efficiency and effectiveness of the company's employees.

h). Text Here: An editable point for other strategies and tactics.

3. Performance:

a). Profitability (ROS, ROI, etc.): Measures of financial performance like Return on Sales or Return on Investment.

b). Growth: Expansion of the company's business.

c). Cash Flow: The net amount of cash and cash-equivalents being transferred in and out of the company.

d). Value Enhancement: Increasing the company's value to shareholders.

e). Stock (Share) Price: The price of the company's shares on the stock market.

f). Text Here: An editable bullet point to add additional performance metrics.

Use Cases:

This strategic framework is applicable across various industries:

1. Healthcare:

Use: Strategic planning and market positioning for healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies.

Presenter: Senior Strategy Officer

Audience: Board of Directors

2. Technology:

Use: Guiding product development and competitive strategy for tech firms.

Presenter: Chief Technology Officer

Audience: Marketing and R&D teams

3. Manufacturing:

Use: Optimizing production and assessing market opportunities.

Presenter: Operations Manager

Audience: Management and Operational Staff

4. Finance:

Use: Financial services market expansion and investment strategy formulation.

Presenter: Financial Analyst

Audience: Investors and Stakeholders

5. Retail:

Use: Development of retail strategies including pricing, product placement, and market differentiation.

Presenter: Marketing Director

Audience: Sales and Merchandising teams

6. Automotive:

Use: Evaluating market conditions and competition for automotive manufacturers.

Presenter: Strategic Planning Executive

Audience: Product Development and Marketing teams

7. Energy:

Use: Planning investment and operational strategy in the energy sector.

Presenter: Business Development Manager

Audience: Shareholders and Investment Analysts