The following report assesses the strategic performance of 3M in 2006 by evaluating its core competence, its competitive advantage and its strategy used to reach 3M’s mission which is defined as “Solving and delivering unique solutions for original equipment manufacturers and mass channel customers”. This analysis brings forward a set of recommendations, consisting of an integrated set of actions which will exploit the company’s competences more efficiently and therefore maximize value and enhance the company’s strategic competitiveness in the future.

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Title: 3M Case Analysis: Cultivating Core Competences
College: Stockholm University (School of Business)
Course: Global Strategic Management
Grade: A
Author: Anita Theis (Author)
Publication Year: 2012
Pages: 11
Catalog Number: V205966
ISBN (eBook): 9783656351801
ISBN (Book): 9783656351924
Language: English
Tags: 3M core competences competitive advantage culture innovation bottom-up top-down synergies barney

3M Case Analysis: Cultivating Core Competences

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