Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF DOW CHEMICAL
Dow Chemical
Parent Company
The Dow Chemical Company
Category
Diversified Chemical
Sector
Industrial products
Tagline/ Slogan
Better living through chemistry
USP
Innovative solutionism
STP
Segment
Health and nutrition and consumer segments
Agricultural needs, energy sector needs, personal care, home needs Target Group and personal electronics
Positioning
Building Value Through Cost Rigor and Discipline
SWOT Analysis
1. Dow has diversified portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agro sciences and plastics businesses 2. A broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries 3. Vertically integrated manufacturing operations across the globe 4. Strategic joint ventures helping Dow in enhancing its product portfolio 5. Its wide product portfolio includes Chemicals, plastics, performance chemicals, catalysts, coatings, crop technology, crude oil and natural gas 6. Over 40,000 people worldwide form its workforce 7. Major collaborations like Lab Safety Academy, Nature Conservacy etc Strength add to CSR activities
1. Increased risk due to over reliance on suppliers 2. Legal issues and lawsuits resulted in tarnishing brand image and had financial implications Weakness 3. Credibility tarnished due to espionage allegations
1. Expansion of polyolefin encapsulate films capacity 2. Can leverage on their Global Leadership in Innovation Performance 3. Increased demand of renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity 4. Divesting non-core assets likely to help the company accelerate its Opportunity value creation
1. Revenue decline along with high sensitivity to weakening economic conditions 2. Environment compliance costs could affect margins 3. Intense competition may have a negative impact on the company's Threats results of operations
Competition
1. Bayer AG 2. ExxonMobil Corporation Competitors 3. Chevron Corporation
doc_643137378.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF DOW CHEMICAL
Dow Chemical
Parent Company
The Dow Chemical Company
Category
Diversified Chemical
Sector
Industrial products
Tagline/ Slogan
Better living through chemistry
USP
Innovative solutionism
STP
Segment
Health and nutrition and consumer segments
Agricultural needs, energy sector needs, personal care, home needs Target Group and personal electronics
Positioning
Building Value Through Cost Rigor and Discipline
SWOT Analysis
1. Dow has diversified portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agro sciences and plastics businesses 2. A broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries 3. Vertically integrated manufacturing operations across the globe 4. Strategic joint ventures helping Dow in enhancing its product portfolio 5. Its wide product portfolio includes Chemicals, plastics, performance chemicals, catalysts, coatings, crop technology, crude oil and natural gas 6. Over 40,000 people worldwide form its workforce 7. Major collaborations like Lab Safety Academy, Nature Conservacy etc Strength add to CSR activities
1. Increased risk due to over reliance on suppliers 2. Legal issues and lawsuits resulted in tarnishing brand image and had financial implications Weakness 3. Credibility tarnished due to espionage allegations
1. Expansion of polyolefin encapsulate films capacity 2. Can leverage on their Global Leadership in Innovation Performance 3. Increased demand of renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity 4. Divesting non-core assets likely to help the company accelerate its Opportunity value creation
1. Revenue decline along with high sensitivity to weakening economic conditions 2. Environment compliance costs could affect margins 3. Intense competition may have a negative impact on the company's Threats results of operations
Competition
1. Bayer AG 2. ExxonMobil Corporation Competitors 3. Chevron Corporation
doc_643137378.docx