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Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation

Title: Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation

Term Paper , 2004 , 16 Pages

Autor:in: Kimberly Wylie (Author)

Business economics - Miscellaneous
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Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is the leader in the paper packaging industry. Formed by a merger, in 1998, the company has recently had financial difficulties, in their inability to show a modest profit. This paper will analyze Smurfit-Stone utilizing various methods in order to fully understand the company and the environment it operates in. From there, an amended corporate strategy will be offered, along with the anticipated responses from its major competitor.

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Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Mission Statement
  • Corporate Strategies
  • Business Level Strategies
  • Michael Porter's 5 Forces Model
  • S.W.O.T. Analysis
  • Current Financial Weaknesses
  • Balanced Scorecard
  • Soundness Analysis
  • Scenario Analysis
  • Conclusion
  • References

Objectives and Key Themes

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, a leading player in the paper packaging industry. By utilizing various analytical methods, the paper delves into the company's operations, its competitive environment, and identifies potential areas for improvement. It also explores the implications of the company's chosen corporate strategies and assesses the potential responses from its major competitors.

  • Competitive Landscape of the Paper Packaging Industry
  • Smurfit-Stone's Corporate and Business Strategies
  • Financial Performance and Challenges
  • Impact of Industry Cycles and Market Fluctuations
  • Strategic Considerations for Growth and Sustainability

Chapter Summaries

  • Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, tracing its history and highlighting its current position as a leading integrated manufacturer of paperboard, packaging, and related products. It also outlines the company's key business segments and its global reach.
  • Mission Statement: This section focuses on the company's mission statement, outlining its core objective of providing high-quality paperboard and packaging solutions to customers in North America. It also emphasizes Smurfit-Stone's commitment to customer service and its strategy of concentrating its operations in North America.
  • Corporate Strategies: This chapter delves into the corporate strategies adopted by Smurfit-Stone in response to the highly competitive nature of the paper packaging industry. It explores strategies such as market related downtime, restructuring operations, and expanding core capabilities to maintain a competitive edge. It also discusses the company's use of concentration and vertical integration strategies.
  • Business Level Strategies: This section examines Smurfit-Stone's business level strategies, specifically highlighting its "analyzer" strategy. It discusses the company's focus on new product development, market growth, and defending its existing market share. It also highlights the role of the company's research and development center in driving innovation and maintaining product quality.

Keywords

The paper focuses on key concepts such as paper packaging industry, corporate strategy, business level strategy, competitive analysis, financial performance, market fluctuations, industry cycles, concentration strategy, vertical integration, and customer service.

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Title
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation
College
University of Phoenix
Author
Kimberly Wylie (Author)
Publication Year
2004
Pages
16
Catalog Number
V57785
ISBN (eBook)
9783638521222
ISBN (Book)
9783640338030
Language
English
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Kimberly Wylie (Author), 2004, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/57785
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