Asahi Breweries, Case Study - Group 7

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ASAHI BREWERIES EXPANSION PLAN

A Case Study by Group 7:

Yogesh Rajadhyax

Dinesh PatelB.P. Sharma

Kosuru Ramesh

Sajesh T.VGanesh. R

20 th October 2012


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CASE FACTSASAHI BREWERIES had a very conservative market, depended too much on

personal relationships, malfunctioning of their management control system,

retrenchments and distrust among employees. All these changed when Mr. Murai

and his successor, Mr. Higuchi came in as President.

Mr. Murai has Administrative style followed more of the corporate strategy. He

formulated an explicit company credo and created functional task forces, which are

Corporate Identity Introduction Team and Total Quality Control Introduction Team.

During his tenure, the company was able to think of a new image and a new taste

Asahi draft.

Mr.Higuchi has Entrepreneur style followed more of the economic strategy. Sales

was his responsibility. He involved in the launching of the Asahi draft and the super

dry with Focussed cost leadership ( i.e. Innovation & volume )


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CASE FACTSASAHI BREWERIES, being an innovator in the beer industry, has introduced and

captured a very large segment of the dry beer market resulting in sales growth of

71.9% in 1988 while the industry grew only 7.6%. Asahi cannot supply further the

requirements of its distributors resulting in shortages.

In order to expand its production capacity, the company should invest more on

manufacturing equipment and systems to maintain its quality, construct buildings,hire more employees and provide them with training programs depending on the

companys market research.

The characteristics of the beer industry were divided into 2 kinds lager beer & draft

beer.The lager beer is more traditional and richer in taste while the draft beer was

gradually growing and lighter in taste. The two were quite similar in their production

processes, except that lager beer was heat pasteurized and draft was not.

Asahis dry beer was classified under draft beer.


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Growth Strategies - 3 options

First, to maintain the present capacity at 880,000 kilolitres.

Second, to expand from 880,000 kilolitres to 2,100,000 kilolitres.

Third, to expand from 880,000 kilolitres to less than 2,100,000 kilolitres depending

on the market.

It is recommended that the company expand its production capacity from

880,000 to 2,100,000 kilolitres


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FINANCIAL RATIOS

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MARKETING STRATEGYValue based marking

Business to Consumer (B2C)

UnderstandingValue of

CustomerCreating Value Delivering Value

1. Tapping theuntapped area

2 Strengthening alldistributions channels /suppliers3 Launching newinnovative products

1 Changing corporateimage

2 Promotions andfocus onadvertisements (11%)3 Improvement inefficiency of dealers &supply chain.

1 Introduction of newtaste - SUPER DRY 2 Reputation.3Continous qyalityimprovement to fulfillcustomers need.


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ATTRIBUTE MAPPING

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SWOT Analysis

Strength Weakness

Dominant Market Position Poor Liquidity Position

Wide Product Portfolio Limited Geographical Location

Opportunities Threats

Partnerships & Acquisitions Trends in Control of AlcoholicBeveragesGrowth in Global Spirits

Market Stringent Govt. Regulations


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THREAT FROM COMPETITORS1 KIRIN called board meeting to decide to launch of new beer

to retain the leadership in the market2 To strengthen the Distribution and retailer channels3 Sapporo launched new draft beer FUYU MONOGATARI

with new sensational taste


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CASH FLOW ANALYSIS

1987 1988 1989 1990

1 Fixed Assets 89.324 150.924 238.924 353.324

2 Net Working Capital 12.346 20.746 32.746 48.346

3 Revenues 345.1 545 780 1000

4 Depreciation 5 8 15 305 Profit before tax 9.4

6 tax

7 Profit after tax 2.5 4.8 6 7

8 Initial outlay 101.67 70 100 130

9 Operating cash flow 7.5 12.8 21 3710 terminal cash flow 0

11 net cash flow 94.17 57.2 79 93

12 Share holder equity 79.85 103.18 136.52 179.85


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NET PRESENT VALUE

YearCashFlow

DiscountFactor

PresentValue

Investment Equity Debt

8.0% 5.2%

1987 -94.17 1.00 -94.17 103.55 79.85 23.7

1988 -151.37 0.94 -142.62 70 23.33 46.67

1989 -230.37 0.89 -204.51 100 33.33 66.67

1990 -323.37 0.84 -270.49 130 43.33 86.67

DEBT EQUITY RATIO Considered as 2:1, since 100bntaken as equity from market.


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FINANCIAL RATIO

Year Cash Flow Return onEquity

Return on CapitalEmployed

1987 -94.17 3.1 0.91988 -151.37 4.7 2.8

1989 -230.37 4.4 2.2

1990 -323.37 3.9 2.1


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FUTURE SUGGESTED STRATEGIES COUNTER PLAN1. Product Punch

2. Sufficient stock availability to be maintained and makemore solid supply & distribution chain

3. Reduction in overhead and contingencies4. Add new flavors to the market taste The Super Dry within

6 months5. Different sizes of packings of same brand6. Shopping Happy Hours 7. Appointment of semi dealer chain who will work on

commission basis. (Till product stabilization)8. Min stock balance status ( at central godown ) to supply to

shortage zone.


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