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PENGURUSAN STRATEGIK
CHAPTER 5 : STRATEGIES IN ACTION
TYPE OF STRATEGIES
SET 3
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(8) a full services store in every U.S market that exceeds 100,00 households.
(2)Expand the doughnuts market by utilizing profitable horizontal sales channel.
Customer
Products or service
\markets
Technology
Concern for survival, profitability and growth
Philosophy
Self-concept
Concern for public image
Concern for employees
Objective (actual)
have a successful Krispy Kreme in every town in the United States
Krispy Kremes ability to align strategy and execution with the brands highest potential
defines their capacity for vision and creativity. They place having both brand value and internal
cultural values as a key priority. Using their brand as a platform, Krispy Kreme has developed
strategies such as linking everything they do by, understanding, protecting, and promoting their
brand, establishing the brand with the Hot Doughnuts Now experience, penetrating
complementary, off-premises channels of sales. They are committed to building an organization
based on common values of integrity, authenticity, passion, learning, sharing, and positive
expectations. Their commitment to value serves as a stage for all policies and programs that
affect internal and external relationships. Developing a successful strategy in standard cycle
market proves to be
relatively simple for Krispy Kreme. However, if looked at too simply, a company
will choose a strategy that is too narrow or too broad based on the other factors of
choosing a strategy. Determining which customer needs to satisfy is an area where choosing the
incorrect strategy can result in a decreased competitive advantage.
Currently Krispy Kreme implements a differentiation strategy, attempting to distinguish
their doughnuts based on taste, quality, and simplicity.This seems to be the norm for the
doughnut industry. Companies in this industry choose to compete based on their unique tastes or
variety of flavors as potential competitive advantages, rather than cost. Krispy Kreme chooses to
emphasize its secret yeast raised doughnut recipe. However, doughnut companies have also
succeeded their cost position through vertical integration, by having an automated system,
designed to create high quality, consistent doughnuts. Krispy Kreme manufactures their own
custom doughnut making equipment for all of their restaurants. Krispy Kreme chooses not to
segment its market, believing that their breadth of appeal extends across all major demographic
groups, including age and income. Concentrating on a large market seems to be the norm among
competitors as well. Where they seem to fall behind the curve is in choosing an appropriate
corporate, cooperative, or international strategy. Perhaps, Krispy Kremes most import asset is
their brand name and taste. Their Hot Doughnuts Now sign, serves as their biggest signal to
the freshest doughnuts offered. Targeting consumer tastes is one area in which they succeed.
They understand that consumers value freshness when it comes to doughnuts.
Their Doughnut Theatre Experience combined with clever marketing, creates a myth for
consumers. Krispy Kreme executives understand that relying on word of mouth is more credible
than paid advertising. Before Krispy Kreme enters a market they will flood that market with
memorabilia including T-shirts and hats, forming an unpaid loyalty base. However, their
strongest marketing focus is their charitable efforts through giveaways, and wholesale charges to
charities. By using this particular approach they continue to emphasize their small town,
southern hospitality, commitment to the community, and brand value. Through a related
diversification strategy, Krispy Kreme should choose to offer a variety of other products that
doughnut eaters tend to enjoy. They currently offer beverages and places to sit, but what they
may have slightly overlooked in the past is that frequenters of doughnut/coffee shops enjoy the
atmosphere as much as the sweetness of doughnuts.
Perhaps one of their biggest attractions is the doughnut
Making theater, allowing customers to see the actual process of cooking and glazing the
doughnuts. They have recently begun updating the look of their stores to capture the essence of
their unique brand. In 2001, Krispy Kreme acquired Digital Java, Inc to broaden their beverage
offering to customers. With this acquisition came the offering of different drip coffees, ranging
from light and smooth to deeper, more intense blends. It also now offers espresso beverages,
frozen coffee beverages, and other frozen beverages prepared with a variety of proprietary
flavors5. In addition to doughnuts, they sell snack foods, real fruit pies, cinnamon buns, and
mini-doughnuts3. Offering more morning sweets or health conscious breakfast items such as low
fat bagels should be avenues they explore. Doughnuts are generally a morning consumption
item, so means to attract more customers during the day or evening, other than freshness,
sweetness,
and the sign, should also be investigated. They could choose to diversify into fresh baked breads
for the evenings, or deli type sandwiches throughout the day.
Another strategic decision of updating their extranet to a more standardized, browseraccessible interface has proven to be a competitive advantage for the company as well. The
system lets administrators assign only those resources users require for their framework, and
protect important information from competitors. This is one of the problems of their former
extranet. With the upgrade they can now quickly and securely deliver applications and data to
employees anytime, anywhere4. This allows Krispy
Kreme to operate more efficiently and stay one step ahead of the competition. Even their cash
register is an efficient low profile, space saving design, which integrates keyboard and operating
screen into an intelligent compact terminal. By connecting reliable smart terminals to industry
standard open system components, they can avoid many of the high hidden costs of technology
ownership. Through their website, managers can log onto MyKrispyKreme to monitor
inventory levels, and consumers and investors can log on to obtain information about the
company, new and upcoming openings, newsletters, and purchase collectibles.
Their website also features a Friends of Krispy Kreme club where customers can sign
up to be emailed regular newsletters about store openings and new flavors. This alone will
remove the excessive costs of printing and distribution. Krispy Kreme has a thorough
understanding of the actions and focus needed to maintain a competitive advantage as they are in
their early stages of growth.
However as they continue to grow and enter new markets they may want to consider
alternatives in altering or expanding upon their current strategy. A potential problem looming
over Krispy Kreme executives is their low inventory turnover ratio. Krispy Kreme averages
approximately eighteen days, opposed to the industry average of nine days10. Management at
Krispy Kreme hope this problem will be solved by their new internet site, if not this flaw in
Krispy Kremes supply line will continue to cost the company money and reduce future profits.
Although Krispy Kreme has done a successful job in securing their position and
maintaining a competitive strategy, it is critical that they continually take strategic actions to stay
ahead of the competition. Already, other companies in the doughnut industry have begun to
respond to some of the successful actions by Krispy Kreme. One company has even begun to
compete head to head with what Krispy Kreme prides itself on most, taste and quality. LaMars
Doughnuts, perhaps the biggest prospective threat to Krispy Kreme has held taste tests directly
competing with a variety of Krispy Kremes products. In one such contest, held in Springfield,
Missouri, Police and sheriff department officers judged LaMars Doughnuts to be superior to
Krispy Kremes products in four of five categories: original glazed, glazed sour cream, chocolate
iced and Bavarian Crme filled, and cinnamon roll. The doughnuts were judged according to
taste and appearance. LaMars strategy is to go to its customers by operating neighborhood,
bistro-style doughnut stores with gourmet espresso bars in high traffic areas. Currently they
operate 40 franchised and company owned gourmet doughnut stores in seven states, and the goal
is to open 1200 stores nationwide by 2010.
As critics of Krispy Kremes strategy have thought, their success is in large part due to
the fact that they are the new kids on the block. They may want to slow their growth in location
to maintain the authenticity and exclusiveness associated with high quality desired products of
any kind, such as a diamonds from Tiffanys or a doughnut from Krispy Kreme. Everyone in the
bakery/sweets industry attempts to differentiate their product based on quality and taste. It is only
those with an entrepreneurial mindset and vision who can provide an innovative, competitive
advantage building idea or capability. Krispy Kreme has achieved this with their doughnut
theatre by offering customers something they dont see often, a first hand view of the frying and
glazing process. Cinnabon has realized the advantage of this unique featured and copied the idea.
They similarly represent themselves as a modern version of the traditional neighborhood bakery
where people are always welcome to stroll in, sample their unique product and delicious treats,
and linger a while to enjoy the entertaining baking process and warm, friendly atmosphere.
Cinnabon offers an experience, much like the Krispy Kreme experience. Of particular
importance to Cinnabons strategy is their Express Packs they have designed packaging made
to seal in the warmth and freshness of their products until you get them home and are ready to
eat.
weight
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.05
0.15
0.05
0.05
0.15
1
krispy kreme
rating
score
2
0.2
2
0.4
2
0.2
2
0.2
2
0.1
1
0.05
2
0.3
2
0.3
1
0.05
2
0.3
2.1
weight
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.05
0.15
0.05
0.05
0.15
1
starbuck
s
rating
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
score
0.4
0.8
0.4
0.3
0.15
0.15
0.3
0.15
0.1
0.3
3.05
tim hortons
Weight rating
score
0.1
3
0.3
0.2
4
0.8
0.1
3
0.3
0.1
4
0.4
0.05
3
0.15
0.05
2
0.1
0.15
2
0.3
0.05
2
0.1
0.05
3
0.15
0.15
2
0.3
1
2.9
= Major weakness
=Minor weakness
=Minor strength
=Major strength
We have classified for 4 class of rating which is major weakness, minor weakness, minor
strength and major strength.From these three organization starbucks have conquer the higher
rating in each critical success factors.it gets for 4 rate in employees, revenue and net income. The
other critical success factors starbucks gets for 3 and 2 rating. It show starbucks has a good
reputation. Besides that Tim Hortons has get best rating in revenue and product lines. Other than
that it only gets for 2 and 3 rating. The minor weakness for Tim Hortons are advertising, market
expansion, product qualityand P/E ratio. Krispy Kreme is the weakest among all three
organization.it only get 2 for the best rating which is advertising,market expansion, net income,
product quality, consumer loyalty, product line, revenue and employees. The total score for
Krispy Kreme is 2.1. Starbuck get the highest score that is 3.05 and Tim Hortons gets 2.9.
CPM
Critical Success
Weight
Factors
Dunkin
Donuts
Rating
Weighted
Score
Market Share
0.2
Price
0.1
Financial Position
0.2
Product Quality
0.1
Product Lines
0.2
Consumer Loyalty
0.1
Employees
0.1
Total
1.0
4
0.60
1
0.20
4
0.40
1
0.20
4
0.80
1
0.20
1
0.20
Starbucks
Corporation
Rating
Weighted
Score
4
0.80
1
0.20
4
0.60
1
0.20
2
0.30
1
0.20
1
0.20
2.60
Tim Hortons
Rating
Weighted
Score
4
0.80
1
4
0.80
2
3
4
0.60
1
0.20
0.20
0.40
0.80
2.50
3.80
Opportunities
1.New stores open systemwide is 19 store
2.Down employees to 4,759 employees
3.Share increase 400 percentage in two years
4.Total revenue increase from 2007 to 2008
Weight
0.10
0.15
0.15
0.025
Rating
3
4
4
3
Weighted Scores
0.30
0.60
0.80
0.15
0.10
0.20
0.25
0.05
4
3
0.50
0.40
Threats
1.Net decrease of 6 domestic stores
2.Franchisees closed 13 stores
3.Closing 71 domestic stores
0.025
0.05
0.10
2
2
4
0.15
0.20
0.30
Total
1.0
3.60
Strenghts
1.Franchise fees and royalties increase over 14
percent
2.The sales mixes and othr supplies increase 26
percent in equipment,furniture,fixtures,and
similar items
3. Capacity can reduce from 4000 to 10,000
dozen doughnut daily
4. Compromised to four executive officers
5. Plans to convince the British to replace the
biscuit menu to doughnut
6. Offer the tea drinking its own custom brews of
coffee
7. Can develop new doughnut that can be low
calory doughnut selection
8. Should continue to expand globally and
domestic compare with competitor
Weaknesses
Weight
0.05
Rating
3
Weighted Scores
0.15
0.05
0.20
0.07
0.25
0.02
0.15
3
4
0.10
0.30
0.15
0.30
0.20
0.45
0.05
0.15
0.02
0.04
2
2
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.30
Total
1.0
2.45
Strengths (S)
1.
2.
3.
Opportunities (O)
1.
Global Expansion.
2.
Mass Customization
3.
Upscale boutique
Stores
Commoditization
2.
Consumer concerns
about nutritional
content
1.
2.
Menu Diversification.
SO Strategies
1.
2.
3.
Threats (T)
1.
Weaknesses (W)
WO Strategies
1.
2.
3.
ST Strategies
1.
2.
3.
WT Strategies
1.
2.
3.
3.
Government Action
IFF Score
(2.70)
4.0
CFF
Score
(1.85)
4.0
Strong
4.0 - 3.0
Average
3.0 - 2.0
Strong
Average
Weak
4.0 - 3.0
3.0 - 2.0
2.0 - 1.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
3.0
Weak
2.0 - 1.0
Diversification,
retrenchment,
divestment
2.0
1.0
The above framework is a reference to specific SWOT strategies that make prudent sense in our
overall analysis. Specifically, concentric diversification is an appropriate strategy for Krispys .
Financial (FS)
Environmental (ES)
+6 best, +1 worst
-1 best, -6 worst
+_1_ Leverage
+_3_ Liquidity
+ __1.7_ average
-2.57___ average
Competitive (CA)
Industry (IS)
-1 best, -6 worst
+6 best, +1 worst
__-0.87__
y-coordinate
(FS + ES)
-2.43____ average
+3.57___ average
__1.14__
x-coordinate
(CA + IS)
___weak______(strong,
medium, weak)
FS
Aggressive
Conservative
Intensive Integration
+6
Intensive,
Diversification
+5
concentric
+4
diversification
+3
+2
+1
+6
+5
+4
+3
v = 1.44
+2 +1
-1
--2
-3
-4
-1
IS
-5
-6
CA
-2
Retrenchment,
-3
divestiture,
-4
liquidation,
-5
concentric
-6
diversification
Integration,
Intensive
Defensive
Competitive
ES
The above framework recommends that Krispys pursue an integration as well as an intensive
strategy albeit we have more confidence in the intensive strategies. The strategy that seems to make the
most sense is the product development as it will create the most economic value added, i.e. the build a
burger aisle or a healthy fare menu.
sign that's displayed while the doughnuts are being made. When the
customer enters the Krispy Kreme doughnut shop, the aroma of the fresh
doughnut hits their nose, and the anticipation from watching the fresh
doughnuts roll off the line four feet away overtakes them. When the customer
gets to the cashier, their mouth is watering and they always order too many.
This highly refined presentation through the senses has made Krispy Kreme a
cult favorite.
4) Krispy Kreme introduces healthy donut
This is a whole wheat donut with a sweet caramel flavoring covered in the
original Krispy Kreme glaze. This donut is hitting headlines because it is only
180 calories -- a great reduction from the company's "original recipe" donuts.
This product could potentially begin bringing back consumers the company
has lost during the original health and low-carb scares and accelerate the
company's coffee and drink businesses.
2008
2007
2006
2005
Revenue
Total Revenue
383.98
383.98
429.32
429.32
461.2
461.2
543.36
543.36
707.77
707.77
345.01
38.98
380.01
49.31
389.38
71.82
474.59
68.77
598.28
109.49
23.46
26.3
48.86
67.73
55.3
0.0
8.71
0.0
18.43
0.0
21.05
0.0
28.92
0.0
31.93
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.55
57.34
28.49
90.9
163.39
1.5
0.01
1.92
-1.74
0.0
4.76
-52.78
-28.5
-117.03
-141.14
Selling/General/Administrativ
e Expenses, Total
Research & Development
Depreciation/Amortization
Interest Expense (Income), Net
Operating
Unusual Expense (Income)
Other Operating Expenses,
Total
Operating Income
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Non-Operating
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets
Other, Net
Income Before Tax
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.82
-3.56
0.0
-2.97
-64.73
0.0
-0.45
-41.03
0.0
0.0
-136.54
0.0
-0.4
-147.38
0.5
-4.06
2.32
-67.05
1.21
-42.24
-0.78
-135.76
9.67
-157.05
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-4.06
-67.05
-42.24
-135.76
-157.05
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-41.29
-4.06
-67.05
-42.24
-135.76
-198.34
Minority Interest
Equity In Affiliates
U.S. GAAP Adjustment
Net Income Before Extra.
Items
Total Extraordinary Items
Accounting Change
Discontinued Operations
Net Income
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
65.94
63.81
61.87
61.81
61.63
-0.06
-1.05
-0.68
-2.2
-2.55
-0.06
-1.05
-0.68
-2.2
-3.22
65.94
63.81
61.87
61.81
61.63
-0.06
-1.05
-0.68
-2.2
-2.55
-0.06
-1.05
-0.68
-2.2
-3.22
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
10.68
9.8
20.33
20.21
6.88
8.1
17.8
20.3
27.9
30.91
Normalized EBITDA
Normalized EBIT
Normalized Income Before
Tax
Normalized Income After
Taxes
Normalized Income Available
to Common
14.02
5.31
22.99
4.56
21.04
-0.01
2.78
-26.14
54.18
22.25
-3.01
-7.39
-12.53
-45.64
16.01
-3.7
-29.78
-23.72
-76.68
-50.85
-3.7
-29.78
-23.72
-76.68
-50.85
-0.06
-0.06
0.61
-0.47
-0.47
0.63
-0.38
-0.38
0.75
-1.24
-1.24
1.02
-0.83
-0.83
1.03
Key Ratios
Growth Rate %
Krispy Kreme
Industry
-11.40
5.00
NA
34.70
59.40
30.20
-9.97
6.20
NA
14.37
average)
Dividens (5 years annual average)
NA
24.05
NA
17.3
NA
6.7
NA
3.8
Price/Sales Ratio
0.74
2.35
4.26
6.29
35.60
11.60
Gross Margin
13.9
35.3
Pre-tax Margin
0.3
5.1
-0.3
13.6
13.4
36.3
-15.6
15.1
-16.1
10.6
Debt/Equity Ratio
0.81
2.16
Current Ratio
1.5
1.0
Quick Ratio
1.2
1.0
Interest Coverage
0.9
25.6
Leverage Ratio
2.8
4.2
Book Value/Share
0.90
11.94
Return on Equity
-1.6
54.2
Return on Assets
-0.5
12.5
Price ratio
Profit Margin %
Financial Condition
Investment Return %
Return on Capital
-0.7
14.9
-55.5
27.8
-21.7
9.8
-29.7
12.2
Income/Employee
-254
10,444
Revenue /Employee
91,067
98,255
Receivable Turnover
17.1
49.5
Inventory Turnover
18.7
97.5
Assets Turnover
1.9
1.1
Average)
Management Efficiency
5 Years Summary
Date
Average P/E
Price/Sales
Price/Book
02/09
-51.30
0.24
1.62
(%)
-1.1
02/08
-6.20
0.43
3.34
-15.6
01/07
-13.10
1.73
10.22
-9.2
01/06
-3.00
0.61
3.03
-25.0
01/05
-7.60
0.75
2.22
-22.2
Date
Book Value/Share
Debt/Equit
ROE (%)
ROA (%)
Interest
02/0
$0.86
y
1.30
-7.0
-2.1
Coverage
0.4
9
02/0
$0.87
1.35
-118.5
-33.1
-5.4
8
01/0
$1.26
1.36
-53.5
-12.1
-1.4
7
01/0
$1.76
1.13
-124.9
-33.0
-5.8
6
01/0
$3.90
0.61
-65.2
-32.7
-20.5
81.62
2. Net Income
-4.06
0.24
16.20
Method Average
94