Strengths and weakness are internal to the organization, while opportunities and threats are in the external environment. A SWOT analysis is a useful instrument in strategic development since it highlights important factors relating to both the “as is” and the “to be” situations of the organization. Study guide M2 page (264) Bidvest Group Limited SWOT Analysis) Strengths Below is the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) Analysis of Bidvest Group Limited : 1.
Has a strong employee base of more than 100,000+ people operating in Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa markets 2. Largest private sector freight management business in sub-Saharan Africa 3. Increasing net profit and operating profit over the years 4. Diversified product portfolio 5. Goodwill generation by supporting Black Economic Empowerment 6. Lean corporate principle – effective management process Weaknesses 1.
Decentralized management model – inefficiency in operation integration 2.Heavy dependence on South African market 3. Majority of the revenue generated from few operating domains like transportation and catering Opportunities 1. Expansion in developing Asian market 2. Positive outlook for packages food and water in global Arena 3. Vertical integration of operations like logistics, food processing and retailing Threats 1.
Environmental norms and marine life conservation norms 2. Intense competition from local companies
