52 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Nestlé, with roots tracing back to 1866 in Cham, Switzerland, has evolved from its humble beginnings as the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company into a global leader in the food and beverage industry. Henri Nestlé's creation of a life-saving infant formula, a blend of cow's milk, wheat flour, and sugar, laid the foundation for the company's enduring commitment to nutrition. Nestlé has gradually expanded its portfolio to include a wide range of food and beverage items, with a focus on affordability and nutritional value to improve consumers' quality of life throughout the world. Nestlé combines this devotion with a commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. Currently, Nestlé faces significant challenges, including evolving consumer preferences towards healthier options, rising costs of raw materials, intensifying competition, and internal pressures related to declining revenues in certain product lines and sustainability concerns. Addressing these challenges requires a strategic approach to maintain market relevance and consumer trust. This paper provides critical areas to explore, such as a SWOT analysis, recommendations for organizational reorganization, and increased R&D initiatives. Key recommendations include developing healthier product offers, reformulating existing goods to reduce sugar, salt, and fat content, and adopting a comprehensive five-year Developmental Action Plan. This DAP aims for a 25% growth in sales in one year, gradually increasing to a 50% proportion of plant-based products by 2028, and a 30% reduction in environmental impact through waste management activities by 2028. Nestlé's strategic objectives aim to strengthen its position as a trusted food provider while adapting to changing consumer tastes and market circumstances. I. Vision and Mission Existing Vision: We strive to produce the healthiest and tastiest food with the aim to improve life for everyone on earth, now and for future generations. Existing Mission: Our philosophy at Nestlé is to hire the most talented scientists and most devoted employees as we strive to provide the most nutritious foods, drinks, and pet foods to our customers. Quality, healthy, affordable foods should be available to everyone around the world. We are committed to controlling costs and conducting business in an ethical way that has a neutral impact on the environment. Propose Vision: To be the world's most trusted nutrition, health, and wellness company, enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future for individuals and families globally. Propose Mission: We nourish lives by offering a diverse portfolio of science-backed, delicious, and sustainable food and beverage choices that meet the evolving needs of consumers at every stage of life. We are committed to: ⚫ Science-based Nutrition: Continuously innovating and improving our products based on the latest scientific research to deliver optimal nutrition and promote well-being. • Consumer Focus: Understanding and anticipating the diverse needs of our consumers, providing them with choices that empower them to make informed decisions about their health and well- being. ⚫ Sustainability: Operating responsibly and sustainably, minimizing our environmental impact, and contributing to a healthier planet. Integrity and Transparency: Maintaining the highest ethical standards in all our operations, building trust and transparency with our consumers, partners, and stakeholders. Employee Empowerment: Investing in our employees, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and empowering them to contribute to our shared success. IV. Statement of the Problem Nestlé's Journey Towards a Healthier Future for the New Generation and Realigning Nestlé's Path to Becoming a Well-Trusted Food Provider A. Major Problem/Challenge How Nestle engages their products in the growing market, and to maintain their market positioning by creating and offering new and improved products in the market and play a significant role in the intense competition with other companies in the industry. B. Minor Problems/Challenges. Undesirable new products: Nestlé focuses on R&D that they introduce new products that are less desirable to the consumer. Increased Costs of Sourcing Healthier Ingredients: As Nestle tries to focus on offering healthier products, the increase of healthy ingredients can impact the profitability and pricing competitiveness. High Goodwill on balance sheet: Due to numerous acquisitions, Nestlé has substantial goodwill and tangible assets, which could affect financial stability if these assets become impaired Problems with Sustainable Practices - Challenges in Nestlé's sustainability practices may impede the company's ability to satisfy diverse consumer expectations for sustainable products. Nestlé's Vague Apprehension over Launching Organic Food Products: As Nestle's hesitance towards producing organic food products, they have missed out on a potential opportunity in the market. Packaging and Waste: The packaging used for Nestlé contributes to waste and environmental concerns. Some of materials are difficult to recycle that add to waste problem Consumer Price Sensitivity: In an economic environment that is quite challenging, Nestle must offer competitive pricing while maintaining their profit margins and maneuver its balances. As consumers nowadays are becoming more price-conscious. Product competition in the FMCG industry: Nestlè provides a variety of fast-moving products in which some of the companies also provide different products that compete with Nestlè's products. How can Nestlè handle a specific product to stand out in different categories of product. IX. Conclusion: Nestlé is largely considered as a leading firm in the global food and beverage industry, distinguished by a focus on nutrition, health, and wellbeing. Developing a strategic plan for a global and notable corporation like Nestlé is a hard task that involves a thorough understanding of the organization and its changing consumer preferences, market dynamics, and environmental sustainability. Balancing short- term profitability with long-term growth necessitates precision, adaptability, and a willingness to innovate. Finally, the worth of a strategy is determined by its effectiveness and the influence it has in the real world.
52 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Nestlé, with roots tracing back to 1866 in Cham, Switzerland, has evolved from its humble beginnings as the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company into a global leader in the food and beverage industry. Henri Nestlé's creation of a life-saving infant formula, a blend of cow's milk, wheat flour, and sugar, laid the foundation for the company's enduring commitment to nutrition. Nestlé has gradually expanded its portfolio to include a wide range of food and beverage items, with a focus on affordability and nutritional value to improve consumers' quality of life throughout the world. Nestlé combines this devotion with a commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. Currently, Nestlé faces significant challenges, including evolving consumer preferences towards healthier options, rising costs of raw materials, intensifying competition, and internal pressures related to declining revenues in certain product lines and sustainability concerns. Addressing these challenges requires a strategic approach to maintain market relevance and consumer trust. This paper provides critical areas to explore, such as a SWOT analysis, recommendations for organizational reorganization, and increased R&D initiatives. Key recommendations include developing healthier product offers, reformulating existing goods to reduce sugar, salt, and fat content, and adopting a comprehensive five-year Developmental Action Plan. This DAP aims for a 25% growth in sales in one year, gradually increasing to a 50% proportion of plant-based products by 2028, and a 30% reduction in environmental impact through waste management activities by 2028. Nestlé's strategic objectives aim to strengthen its position as a trusted food provider while adapting to changing consumer tastes and market circumstances. I. Vision and Mission Existing Vision: We strive to produce the healthiest and tastiest food with the aim to improve life for everyone on earth, now and for future generations. Existing Mission: Our philosophy at Nestlé is to hire the most talented scientists and most devoted employees as we strive to provide the most nutritious foods, drinks, and pet foods to our customers. Quality, healthy, affordable foods should be available to everyone around the world. We are committed to controlling costs and conducting business in an ethical way that has a neutral impact on the environment. Propose Vision: To be the world's most trusted nutrition, health, and wellness company, enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future for individuals and families globally. Propose Mission: We nourish lives by offering a diverse portfolio of science-backed, delicious, and sustainable food and beverage choices that meet the evolving needs of consumers at every stage of life. We are committed to: ⚫ Science-based Nutrition: Continuously innovating and improving our products based on the latest scientific research to deliver optimal nutrition and promote well-being. • Consumer Focus: Understanding and anticipating the diverse needs of our consumers, providing them with choices that empower them to make informed decisions about their health and well- being. ⚫ Sustainability: Operating responsibly and sustainably, minimizing our environmental impact, and contributing to a healthier planet. Integrity and Transparency: Maintaining the highest ethical standards in all our operations, building trust and transparency with our consumers, partners, and stakeholders. Employee Empowerment: Investing in our employees, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and empowering them to contribute to our shared success. IV. Statement of the Problem Nestlé's Journey Towards a Healthier Future for the New Generation and Realigning Nestlé's Path to Becoming a Well-Trusted Food Provider A. Major Problem/Challenge How Nestle engages their products in the growing market, and to maintain their market positioning by creating and offering new and improved products in the market and play a significant role in the intense competition with other companies in the industry. B. Minor Problems/Challenges. Undesirable new products: Nestlé focuses on R&D that they introduce new products that are less desirable to the consumer. Increased Costs of Sourcing Healthier Ingredients: As Nestle tries to focus on offering healthier products, the increase of healthy ingredients can impact the profitability and pricing competitiveness. High Goodwill on balance sheet: Due to numerous acquisitions, Nestlé has substantial goodwill and tangible assets, which could affect financial stability if these assets become impaired Problems with Sustainable Practices - Challenges in Nestlé's sustainability practices may impede the company's ability to satisfy diverse consumer expectations for sustainable products. Nestlé's Vague Apprehension over Launching Organic Food Products: As Nestle's hesitance towards producing organic food products, they have missed out on a potential opportunity in the market. Packaging and Waste: The packaging used for Nestlé contributes to waste and environmental concerns. Some of materials are difficult to recycle that add to waste problem Consumer Price Sensitivity: In an economic environment that is quite challenging, Nestle must offer competitive pricing while maintaining their profit margins and maneuver its balances. As consumers nowadays are becoming more price-conscious. Product competition in the FMCG industry: Nestlè provides a variety of fast-moving products in which some of the companies also provide different products that compete with Nestlè's products. How can Nestlè handle a specific product to stand out in different categories of product. IX. Conclusion: Nestlé is largely considered as a leading firm in the global food and beverage industry, distinguished by a focus on nutrition, health, and wellbeing. Developing a strategic plan for a global and notable corporation like Nestlé is a hard task that involves a thorough understanding of the organization and its changing consumer preferences, market dynamics, and environmental sustainability. Balancing short- term profitability with long-term growth necessitates precision, adaptability, and a willingness to innovate. Finally, the worth of a strategy is determined by its effectiveness and the influence it has in the real world.
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