Strategic Information System for Woolworths: Market Analysis and Competitor Evaluation

Running head: STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
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Table of Contents
Introduction:........................................................................................................................2
Discussion:...........................................................................................................................3
Business background:......................................................................................................3
What industry is it?..........................................................................................................3
General environment analysis..........................................................................................4
Industry analysis:.............................................................................................................7
Threats of the new entrants:.............................................................................................8
Bargaining power of the suppliers:..................................................................................8
Bargaining power of the buyers:......................................................................................8
Competitive rivalry:.........................................................................................................8
Threat of the substitute products:....................................................................................9
Competitive environment:...............................................................................................9
Opportunities for Woolworths:......................................................................................10
Threats for Woolworthss:..............................................................................................10
Firms resources:.............................................................................................................10
Tangible assets:..........................................................................................................10
Intangible assets:........................................................................................................11
Core competencies:........................................................................................................11
Information system that can be implemented................................................................11

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Recommendation:..........................................................................................................12
Conclusion:........................................................................................................................12
References:........................................................................................................................13

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Introduction:
The assignments discusses about the Australian retail chain organization, Woolworths.
Woolworths is an Australian retail company. The organization operates its business in Australia
and New Zealand. Woolworths is the second largest organization in Australia in terms of
revenue. In this assignment a market analysis of Woolworths will be conducted. PESTLE
analysis will be conducted to understand the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, legal
and the Environmental factors that affect the organization. By using the Porter’s five forces we
will come to know about the industry of Woolworths. This assignment will discuss about key
competencies, tangible and intangible assets of the organization. An information system will also
be conducted to understand how the organization can be more effective in the environment.