Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
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Case Study Description of Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography
Intel deployed a creative business model to commercialize its EUV technology in photolithography. This model assigned intellectual property and machine priority in an industry consortium.
Swot Analysis of "Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography" written by Henry W. Chesbrough includes – strengths weakness that are internal strategic factors of the organization, and opportunities and threats that Photolithography Intel facing as an external strategic factors. Some of the topics covered in Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography case study are - Strategic Management Strategies, Technology and Technology & Operations.
Some of the macro environment factors that can be used to understand the Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography casestudy better are - – competitive advantages are harder to sustain because of technology dispersion, talent flight as more people leaving formal jobs, increasing government debt because of Covid-19 spendings, cloud computing is disrupting traditional business models, there is backlash against globalization, supply chains are disrupted by pandemic , geopolitical disruptions,
technology disruption, wage bills are increasing, etc
Introduction to SWOT Analysis of Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography
SWOT stands for an organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats . At Oak Spring University , we believe that protagonist in Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography case study can use SWOT analysis as a strategic management tool to assess the current internal strengths and weaknesses of the Photolithography Intel, and to figure out the opportunities and threats in the macro environment – technological, environmental, political, economic, social, demographic, etc in which Photolithography Intel operates in.
According to Harvard Business Review, 75% of the managers use SWOT analysis for various purposes such as – evaluating current scenario, strategic planning, new venture feasibility, personal growth goals, new market entry, Go To market strategies, portfolio management and strategic trade-off assessment, organizational restructuring, etc.
SWOT Objectives / Importance of SWOT Analysis and SWOT Matrix
SWOT analysis of Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography can be done for the following purposes –
1. Strategic planning using facts provided in Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography case study
2. Improving business portfolio management of Photolithography Intel
3. Assessing feasibility of the new initiative in Technology & Operations field.
4. Making a Technology & Operations topic specific business decision
5. Set goals for the organization
6. Organizational restructuring of Photolithography Intel
Strengths Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Strengths in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The strengths of Photolithography Intel in Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography Harvard Business Review case study are -
Sustainable margins compare to other players in Technology & Operations industry
– Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography firm has clearly differentiated products in the market place. This has enabled Photolithography Intel to fetch slight price premium compare to the competitors in the Technology & Operations industry. The sustainable margins have also helped Photolithography Intel to invest into research and development (R&D) and innovation.
Cross disciplinary teams
– Horizontal connected teams at the Photolithography Intel are driving operational speed, building greater agility, and keeping the organization nimble to compete with new competitors. It helps are organization to ideate new ideas, and execute them swiftly in the marketplace.
Ability to recruit top talent
– Photolithography Intel is one of the leading recruiters in the industry. Managers in the Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography are in a position to attract the best talent available. The firm has a robust talent identification program that helps in identifying the brightest.
Effective Research and Development (R&D)
– Photolithography Intel has innovation driven culture where significant part of the revenues are spent on the research and development activities. This has resulted in, as mentioned in case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography - staying ahead in the industry in terms of – new product launches, superior customer experience, highly competitive pricing strategies, and great returns to the shareholders.
Superior customer experience
– The customer experience strategy of Photolithography Intel in the segment is based on four key concepts – personalization, simplification of complex needs, prompt response, and continuous engagement.
Diverse revenue streams
– Photolithography Intel is present in almost all the verticals within the industry. This has provided firm in Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography case study a diverse revenue stream that has helped it to survive disruptions such as global pandemic in Covid-19, financial disruption of 2008, and supply chain disruption of 2021.
Successful track record of launching new products
– Photolithography Intel has launched numerous new products in last few years, keeping in mind evolving customer preferences and competitive pressures. Photolithography Intel has effective processes in place that helps in exploring new product needs, doing quick pilot testing, and then launching the products quickly using its extensive distribution network.
Low bargaining power of suppliers
– Suppliers of Photolithography Intel in the sector have low bargaining power. Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography has further diversified its suppliers portfolio by building a robust supply chain across various countries. This helps Photolithography Intel to manage not only supply disruptions but also source products at highly competitive prices.
Ability to lead change in Technology & Operations field
– Photolithography Intel is one of the leading players in its industry. Over the years it has not only transformed the business landscape in its segment but also across the whole industry. The ability to lead change has enabled Photolithography Intel in – penetrating new markets, reaching out to new customers, and providing different value propositions to different customers in the international markets.
Learning organization
- Photolithography Intel is a learning organization. It has inculcated three key characters of learning organization in its processes and operations – exploration, creativity, and expansiveness. The work place at Photolithography Intel is open place that encourages instructiveness, ideation, open minded discussions, and creativity. Employees and leaders in Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography Harvard Business Review case study emphasize – knowledge, initiative, and innovation.
Analytics focus
– Photolithography Intel is putting a lot of focus on utilizing the power of analytics in business decision making. This has put it among the leading players in the industry. The technology infrastructure suggested by Henry W. Chesbrough can also help it to harness the power of analytics for – marketing optimization, demand forecasting, customer relationship management, inventory management, information sharing across the value chain etc.
Innovation driven organization
– Photolithography Intel is one of the most innovative firm in sector. Manager in Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography Harvard Business Review case study can use Clayton Christensen Disruptive Innovation strategies to further increase the scale of innovtions in the organization.
Weaknesses Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The weaknesses of Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography are -
Employees’ incomplete understanding of strategy
– From the instances in the HBR case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography, it seems that the employees of Photolithography Intel don’t have comprehensive understanding of the firm’s strategy. This is reflected in number of promotional campaigns over the last few years that had mixed messaging and competing priorities. Some of the strategic activities and services promoted in the promotional campaigns were not consistent with the organization’s strategy.
Lack of clear differentiation of Photolithography Intel products
– To increase the profitability and margins on the products, Photolithography Intel needs to provide more differentiated products than what it is currently offering in the marketplace.
High dependence on star products
– The top 2 products and services of the firm as mentioned in the Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography HBR case study still accounts for major business revenue. This dependence on star products in has resulted into insufficient focus on developing new products, even though Photolithography Intel has relatively successful track record of launching new products.
Slow decision making process
– As mentioned earlier in the report, Photolithography Intel has a very deliberative decision making approach. This approach has resulted in prudent decisions, but it has also resulted in missing opportunities in the industry over the last five years. Photolithography Intel even though has strong showing on digital transformation primary two stages, it has struggled to capitalize the power of digital transformation in marketing efforts and new venture efforts.
High operating costs
– Compare to the competitors, firm in the HBR case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography has high operating costs in the. This can be harder to sustain given the new emerging competition from nimble players who are using technology to attract Photolithography Intel 's lucrative customers.
Interest costs
– Compare to the competition, Photolithography Intel has borrowed money from the capital market at higher rates. It needs to restructure the interest payment and costs so that it can compete better and improve profitability.
Slow to harness new channels of communication
– Even though competitors are using new communication channels such as Instagram, Tiktok, and Snap, Photolithography Intel is slow explore the new channels of communication. These new channels of communication mentioned in marketing section of case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography can help to provide better information regarding products and services. It can also build an online community to further reach out to potential customers.
Capital Spending Reduction
– Even during the low interest decade, Photolithography Intel has not been able to do capital spending to the tune of the competition. This has resulted into fewer innovations and company facing stiff competition from both existing competitors and new entrants who are disrupting the industry using digital technology.
Products dominated business model
– Even though Photolithography Intel has some of the most successful products in the industry, this business model has made each new product launch extremely critical for continuous financial growth of the organization. firm in the HBR case study - Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography should strive to include more intangible value offerings along with its core products and services.
High bargaining power of channel partners
– Because of the regulatory requirements, Henry W. Chesbrough suggests that, Photolithography Intel is facing high bargaining power of the channel partners. So far it has not able to streamline the operations to reduce the bargaining power of the value chain partners in the industry.
Skills based hiring
– The stress on hiring functional specialists at Photolithography Intel has created an environment where the organization is dominated by functional specialists rather than management generalist. This has resulted into product oriented approach rather than marketing oriented approach or consumers oriented approach.
Opportunities Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography | External Strategic Factors
What are Opportunities in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The opportunities highlighted in the Harvard Business Review case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography are -
Building a culture of innovation
– managers at Photolithography Intel can make experimentation a productive activity and build a culture of innovation using approaches such as – mining transaction data, A/B testing of websites and selling platforms, engaging potential customers over various needs, and building on small ideas in the Technology & Operations segment.
Developing new processes and practices
– Photolithography Intel can develop new processes and procedures in Technology & Operations industry using technology such as automation using artificial intelligence, real time transportation and products tracking, 3D modeling for concept development and new products pilot testing etc.
Finding new ways to collaborate
– Covid-19 has not only transformed business models of companies in Technology & Operations industry, but it has also influenced the consumer preferences. Photolithography Intel can tie-up with other value chain partners to explore new opportunities regarding meeting customer demands and building a rewarding and engaging relationship.
Low interest rates
– Even though inflation is raising its head in most developed economies, Photolithography Intel can still utilize the low interest rates to borrow money for capital investment. Secondly it can also use the increase of government spending in infrastructure projects to get new business.
Lowering marketing communication costs
– 5G expansion will open new opportunities for Photolithography Intel in the field of marketing communication. It will bring down the cost of doing business, provide technology platform to build new products in the Technology & Operations segment, and it will provide faster access to the consumers.
Creating value in data economy
– The success of analytics program of Photolithography Intel has opened avenues for new revenue streams for the organization in the industry. This can help Photolithography Intel to build a more holistic ecosystem as suggested in the Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography case study. Photolithography Intel can build new products and services such as - data insight services, data privacy related products, data based consulting services, etc.
Buying journey improvements
– Photolithography Intel can improve the customer journey of consumers in the industry by using analytics and artificial intelligence. Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography suggest that firm can provide automated chats to help consumers solve their own problems, provide online suggestions to get maximum out of the products and services, and help consumers to build a community where they can interact with each other to develop new features and uses.
Reforming the budgeting process
- By establishing new metrics that will be used to evaluate both existing and potential projects Photolithography Intel can not only reduce the costs of the project but also help it in integrating the projects with other processes within the organization.
Use of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies for transactions
– The popularity of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies as asset class and medium of transaction has opened new opportunities for Photolithography Intel in the consumer business. Now Photolithography Intel can target international markets with far fewer capital restrictions requirements than the existing system.
Leveraging digital technologies
– Photolithography Intel can leverage digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate the production process, customer analytics to get better insights into consumer behavior, realtime digital dashboards to get better sales tracking, logistics and transportation, product tracking, etc.
Identify volunteer opportunities
– Covid-19 has impacted working population in two ways – it has led to people soul searching about their professional choices, resulting in mass resignation. Secondly it has encouraged people to do things that they are passionate about. This has opened opportunities for businesses to build volunteer oriented socially driven projects. Photolithography Intel can explore opportunities that can attract volunteers and are consistent with its mission and vision.
Better consumer reach
– The expansion of the 5G network will help Photolithography Intel to increase its market reach. Photolithography Intel will be able to reach out to new customers. Secondly 5G will also provide technology framework to build new tools and products that can help more immersive consumer experience and faster consumer journey.
Increase in government spending
– As the United States and other governments are increasing social spending and infrastructure spending to build economies post Covid-19, Photolithography Intel can use these opportunities to build new business models that can help the communities that Photolithography Intel operates in. Secondly it can use opportunities from government spending in Technology & Operations sector.
Threats Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography External Strategic Factors
What are Threats in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The threats mentioned in the HBR case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography are -
Technology acceleration in Forth Industrial Revolution
– Photolithography Intel has witnessed rapid integration of technology during Covid-19 in the Technology & Operations industry. As one of the leading players in the industry, Photolithography Intel needs to keep up with the evolution of technology in the Technology & Operations sector. According to Mckinsey study top managers believe that the adoption of technology in operations, communications is 20-25 times faster than what they planned in the beginning of 2019.
Backlash against dominant players
– US Congress and other legislative arms of the government are getting tough on big business especially technology companies. The digital arm of Photolithography Intel business can come under increasing regulations regarding data privacy, data security, etc.
High dependence on third party suppliers
– Photolithography Intel high dependence on third party suppliers can disrupt its processes and delivery mechanism. For example -the current troubles of car makers because of chip shortage is because the chip companies started producing chips for electronic companies rather than car manufacturers.
Trade war between China and United States
– The trade war between two of the biggest economies can hugely impact the opportunities for Photolithography Intel in the Technology & Operations industry. The Technology & Operations industry is already at various protected from local competition in China, with the rise of trade war the protection levels may go up. This presents a clear threat of current business model in Chinese market.
Aging population
– As the populations of most advanced economies are aging, it will lead to high social security costs, higher savings among population, and lower demand for goods and services in the economy. The household savings in US, France, UK, Germany, and Japan are growing faster than predicted because of uncertainty caused by pandemic.
Increasing wage structure of Photolithography Intel
– Post Covid-19 there is a sharp increase in the wages especially in the jobs that require interaction with people. The increasing wages can put downward pressure on the margins of Photolithography Intel.
Consumer confidence and its impact on Photolithography Intel demand
– There is a high probability of declining consumer confidence, given – high inflammation rate, rise of gig economy, lower job stability, increasing cost of living, higher interest rates, and aging demography. All the factors contribute to people saving higher rate of their income, resulting in lower consumer demand in the industry and other sectors.
Instability in the European markets
– European Union markets are facing three big challenges post Covid – expanded balance sheets, Brexit related business disruption, and aggressive Russia looking to distract the existing security mechanism. Photolithography Intel will face different problems in different parts of Europe. For example it will face inflationary pressures in UK, France, and Germany, balance sheet expansion and demand challenges in Southern European countries, and geopolitical instability in the Eastern Europe.
Shortening product life cycle
– it is one of the major threat that Photolithography Intel is facing in Technology & Operations sector. It can lead to higher research and development costs, higher marketing expenses, lower customer loyalty, etc.
Capital market disruption
– During the Covid-19, Dow Jones has touched record high. The valuations of a number of companies are way beyond their existing business model potential. This can lead to capital market correction which can put a number of suppliers, collaborators, value chain partners in great financial difficulty. It will directly impact the business of Photolithography Intel.
Environmental challenges
– Photolithography Intel needs to have a robust strategy against the disruptions arising from climate change and energy requirements. EU has identified it as key priority area and spending 30% of its 880 billion Euros European post Covid-19 recovery funds on green technology. Photolithography Intel can take advantage of this fund but it will also bring new competitors in the Technology & Operations industry.
Barriers of entry lowering
– As technology is more democratized, the barriers to entry in the industry are lowering. It can presents Photolithography Intel with greater competitive threats in the near to medium future. Secondly it will also put downward pressure on pricing throughout the sector.
New competition
– After the dotcom bust of 2001, financial crisis of 2008-09, the business formation in US economy had declined. But in 2020 alone, there are more than 1.5 million new business applications in United States. This can lead to greater competition for Photolithography Intel in the Technology & Operations sector and impact the bottomline of the organization.
Weighted SWOT Analysis of Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography Template, Example
Not all factors mentioned under the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats quadrants in the SWOT Analysis are equal. Managers in the HBR case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography needs to zero down on the relative importance of each factor mentioned in the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats quadrants.
We can provide the relative importance to each factor by assigning relative weights. Weighted SWOT analysis process is a three stage process –
First stage for doing weighted SWOT analysis of the case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography is to rank the strengths and weaknesses of the organization. This will help you to assess the most important strengths and weaknesses of the firm and which one of the strengths and weaknesses mentioned in the initial lists are marginal and can be left out.
Second stage for conducting weighted SWOT analysis of the Harvard case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography is to give probabilities to the external strategic factors thus better understanding the opportunities and threats arising out of macro environment changes and developments.
Third stage of constructing weighted SWOT analysis of Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography is to provide strategic recommendations includes – joining likelihood of external strategic factors such as opportunities and threats to the internal strategic factors – strengths and weaknesses. You should start with external factors as they will provide the direction of the overall industry. Secondly by joining probabilities with internal strategic factors can help the company not only strategic fit but also the most probably strategic trade-off that Photolithography Intel needs to make to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
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