VALMONT INDUSTRIES’
SWOT ANALYSIS
First and Last Name
16th September 2022
Executive Summary
Key Recommendations
Apply
Invest
Product Differentiation strategy
in market research and development
activities.
Background of Valmont Industries
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History of Valmont Industries
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Mission statement
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Major products and services offered
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Markets that Valmont Industries serve
Internal Strengths
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Strong dealer community
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High quality products
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Reliable suppliers
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Workplace diversity
Internal Weaknesses
Improper and inefficient financial planning
 Not good at forecasting product demand that results
to a lot missed opportunities as compared to its
competitors.
 Inability to meet client’s needs and expectations
 Poor customer service
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External Opportunities
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Social media marketing and e-commerce trends
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Advancement of technology
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Population growth
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Reduced interest rates
External Threats
Shortage of skilled labor in the global market
 Lack of regular supply of innovative products
 Stiff competition
 Globalization
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Macro Environment Analysis: PESTEL
Political
Economic
Sociocultural
Technological
Environmental
Legal
Micro Industry Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces
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Competitive rivalry
Threats of new entrants
Threats of substitute
Bargaining power of suppliers
Bargaining power of customers
Generic Strategy Recommendations
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Product Differentiation strategy :Valmont Industries need
to continuously make its products and services more
attractive and different from its competitors.
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Invest in market research and development activities.
Organization Design Recommendations
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Fit between strategy and structure
Ethical Considerations
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Sustainability practices
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Support for Diversity
References
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Bruijl, D., & Gerard, H. T. (2018). The relevance of Porter's five forces in today's innovative and changing business
environment. Available at SSRN 3192207.
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Eades, K. M., Caver, J., & HEades, K. M., Caver, J., & Hill, J. (2017). Valmont Industries, Inc. Darden Business Publishing
Cases.ill, J. (2017). Valmont Industries, Inc. Darden Business Publishing Cases.
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Omer, S. K. (2019). SWOT ANALYSIS IMPLEMENTATION’S SIGNIFICANCE ON STRATEGY PLANNING. Journal of
process management and new technologies, 7(1).
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Samusenko, A. S., Plaskova, N. S., & Prodanova, N. A. (2020). The analysis of the external environment to determine the
practical focus of applied research and development in the framework of innovation. In Complex Systems: Innovation and
Sustainability in the Digital Age (pp. 245-255). Springer, Cham.