Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF 3M

3M

Parent Company

3M

Category

Conglomerates

Sector

Manufacturing and Technology

Tagline/ Slogan

Innovative technology for a changing world

USP

Innovation and fast organic growth STP

Industrial and transportation, Health care, Consumer and office, Safety, security, and healthcare services, Display and graphics and Segment Electro and communications

Customers using industrial packaging, Industrial users of polymer and adhesives; Users of interior designing components, pharmaceuticals; orthodontic practitioners, users of stationeries and homecare products; computers and TV manufacturers; enterprise, military, Target Group aerospace markets

Positioning

Creativity and process Innovation in various fields SWOT Analysis

1. Strong research and development capability with over 80,000 employees worldwide 2. Diversified business with over 55000 products in its portfolio 3. It has operations in over 65 countries and commands a strong brand name 4. Robust cash position and financially improving performance over the years 5. Its product reach through retailers and distributors is in nearly 200 countries Strength 6. CSR activities for environmental benefits is a good way to enhance

market position

1. Environmental issues and litigations have sometime affected the image 2. Being a market leader, any mistake hurts the brand image world Weakness over

1. Acquisitions to strengthen existing businesses 2. Automotive industry on road to recovery would mean more business 3. More global presence through tie-ups and diversification in Opportunity businesses can lead to more growth

1. Unfriendly environmental regulations and strct govt policies can affect position 2. Intense competition can lead to loss of market share Threats 3. Risks associated with conducting business outside the US Competition

1. Avery Dennison Corporation 2. Balchem Corporation 3. Cardinal Health, Inc. 4. CONMED Corporation 5. Honeywell International Inc. 6. ITT Corporation 7. Johnson & Johnson 8. Textron Inc. Competitors 9. Tyco International Ltd.



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