Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF KEYENCE
Keyence
Parent Company
Keyence Corporation
Category
Electronics
Sector
IT and Technology
Tagline/ Slogan
The complete source for sensing solutions
USP
One-stop shop for industry automation tools
STP
Segment
Industry automation
Target Group
Retail chains, stores, corporate houses
Positioning
Innovative sensing
SWOT Analysis
1. Strong focus on new product development - Keyence incurred a substantial capital expenditure on new product development 2. Strong R&D focus - R&D costs constituted substantial part of the total operating costs of the company 3. Strong network capabilities - own network of warehouse centers spread around 40 countries that ship orders on the same day they are received 4. Strong employee base of about 3500 employees 5. Its product portfolio includes sensors, barcode readers, vision Strength systems, measuring equipment and digital microscopes.
1. Strong dependence on Japanese econom is a concern 2. Networks focussed mainly in western Japan Weakness 3. Relatively low global presence in comparison to competitors
1. Strong growth of the global control systems market 2. Keyence’s products are used widely in global automation and process control industry to make industrial processes faster and efficient 3. Keyence laser markers utilize 3-Axis technology to mark product numbers, logos and barcodes Opportunity – this industry is growing at a rapid pace
1. Disruptions due to natural disasters are a big threat as the company is primarily based out of Japan - The direct costs of the damage from the earthquake are huge 2. Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are an innovative substitute for bar code and are fast eating up the market share of Threats Keyence’s products
Competition
1. Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 2. Nabtesco Corporation 3. ARRK CORPORATION 4. Spectris plc Competitors 5. HORIBA, Ltd.
doc_164368006.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF KEYENCE
Keyence
Parent Company
Keyence Corporation
Category
Electronics
Sector
IT and Technology
Tagline/ Slogan
The complete source for sensing solutions
USP
One-stop shop for industry automation tools
STP
Segment
Industry automation
Target Group
Retail chains, stores, corporate houses
Positioning
Innovative sensing
SWOT Analysis
1. Strong focus on new product development - Keyence incurred a substantial capital expenditure on new product development 2. Strong R&D focus - R&D costs constituted substantial part of the total operating costs of the company 3. Strong network capabilities - own network of warehouse centers spread around 40 countries that ship orders on the same day they are received 4. Strong employee base of about 3500 employees 5. Its product portfolio includes sensors, barcode readers, vision Strength systems, measuring equipment and digital microscopes.
1. Strong dependence on Japanese econom is a concern 2. Networks focussed mainly in western Japan Weakness 3. Relatively low global presence in comparison to competitors
1. Strong growth of the global control systems market 2. Keyence’s products are used widely in global automation and process control industry to make industrial processes faster and efficient 3. Keyence laser markers utilize 3-Axis technology to mark product numbers, logos and barcodes Opportunity – this industry is growing at a rapid pace
1. Disruptions due to natural disasters are a big threat as the company is primarily based out of Japan - The direct costs of the damage from the earthquake are huge 2. Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are an innovative substitute for bar code and are fast eating up the market share of Threats Keyence’s products
Competition
1. Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 2. Nabtesco Corporation 3. ARRK CORPORATION 4. Spectris plc Competitors 5. HORIBA, Ltd.
doc_164368006.docx