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Who is? A large supplier of motors and control equipment in Canadian Market
Strength
Excellent reputation for product quality Excellent salesperson Wide range of products (motor control and panel board units) 50% of Market share in 1973 Capability of producing closer to the NEMA standard than the competitors
Weakness
The motors produced have low torque compared to the competitors Weak advertisement campaign
Environment Analysis
Competitors (Spartan, Universal, foreign companies) NEMA
Problem definition
What has led to this situation?
Hamilton test:
The ideal motor has low horsepower and high torque Dominion is recognized as the third company in the market
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Our Recommendations:
Short Term
To make the 10-hp motor still competitive we recommend to cut its price (according to alternative 1) to get a competitive positioning New price: the same of the7.5hp price, to make it competitive despite of the new energy schedule
Long term
Give the market exactly what it needs: 5-hp motor with the starting torque of a 10hp unit (alternative 3)
Analysis: Alternative 1
Alternative 1 (Short term)
Horsepower 7.5 10 Manufacturing Cost $ 663.51 $ 816.00 Reduce the price of DMC's 10-hp motor to that of the 7.5-hp motor Total Cost 714.00 $ 907.80 $ List Price Price to Large Users Sales & transp. costs 1,940.00 $ 1,203 120.28 $ 2,550.00 $ 1,581 158.10 $ Profit Margin 419.01 606.90 $ $
Dominion produces a motor which is very expensive, it costs more than the others in terms of energy and it is reconductable to a overmotoring practice; this means that the product is not convenient for the purchasers.
The only way to sell these motors again is to cut their prices at the same level of the 7.5-hp; because companies dont care about little savings on energy in the short period, and because the torque of the 10-hp is higher than the 7.5-hps. That makes these motors still convenient in the short term. Although the margin will be reduced the sales volume would grow, also considering that this period is the most prosperous ( 80% of sales) .
Analysis: Alternative 2
Alternative 2 (Mid term)
A Horsepower 7.5 7.5 Reengineer DMC's present 7.5-hp motor to mak e its starting torque at least to that of the Spartan 7.5-hp unit Manufacturing Cost Sales & transp. costs Price to Large Users $ 790 $ 120 $ 1,203 $ $ 867 $ 120 $ 1,203 $ Profit Margin 293 216 B
Just modify the existing 7.5 hp motor to obtain at least a 105 pounds-feet torque. This motor would have the same size as the existing 7.5-hp motor , but its temperature rise would be greater than NEMA standards. According to DMC personnel, safety standards will be respected by using special high temperature insulation. This alternative suggests to use a larger motor frame , again meeting or exceeding NEMAs standard performance specifications, but not NEMA mounting dimension for its rating. 3 months to reengineer the existing 7.5-hp motor Problems (missing the best period for sales) Risk of a torque war which could lead to embalanced motor design
Analysis: Alternative 3
Alternative 3 (Long Term)
Horsepower 5 Start producing a 5-hp motor with the starting torque of a 10-hp unit Manufacturing Cost Sales & transp. costs Price to Large Users $ 665 $ 125 $ 1,250 $ Break Even Point Break Even Point** Profit Margin Investment 75,000 Advertisement** $ 35,000 460 $ 163.04 units 239.13 units
This alternative represents the only way to produce exactly what market needs. This solution has the energy costs of a 5-hp motor with the performances of a 10hp, and could be priced below the 7.5-hp motor. But thanks to its attractiveness could be priced just a little bit more expensive than the 7.5-hp. This motor would still exceed NEMA specifications. DMC engineers believe this solution will give the company an important advantage over competitors , which is expected to last for a long time. The high profit margin can allow the company to improve the advertisement investments. The basic problem of this alternative is that it is not realizable before 4 or 5 months.
Analysis: Alternative 4
Many DMC managers believe that Bridges conclusions arent completely accurate : as a consequence its better to wait before considering changes in product and market strategy. DMC executives think also that high starting torque its not the most important feature : in fact an 80 pounds-feet motor is deemed capable of breaking a pump in the most extremely cold weather. If this statement its true , Spartan motor wont be anymore the first Hamiltons choice because of its highest starting torque . Problems its very difficult to approach Bridge directly nothing but ill will could be generated by any attempt to alter Bridges recommendations
Analysis: Summary
Alternative 1 (Short term)
Horsepower 7.5 10 Manufacturing Cost $ 663.51 $ 816.00 Reduce the price of DMC's 10-hp motor to that of the 7.5-hp motor Total Cost 714.00 $ 907.80 $ List Price Price to Large Users Sales & transp. costs 1,940.00 $ 1,203 120.28 $ 2,550.00 $ 1,581 158.10 $ Profit Margin Profit Margin* 419.01 606.90 $ 228.70 $ $
Reengineer DMC's present 7.5-hp motor to mak e its starting torque at least to that of the Spartan 7.5-hp unit Manufacturing Cost Sales & transp. costs Price to Large Users $ 790 $ 120 $ 1,203 $ 867 $ 120 $ 1,203 Profit Margin 292.52 215.52
Start producing a 5-hp motor with the starting torque of a 10-hp unit Manufacturing Cost Sales & transp. costs Price to Large Users $ 665 $ 125 $ 1,250 $ Break Even Point Break Even Point** Profit Margin Investment 75,000 Advertisement** $ 35,000
460 $