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 - – central banks are concerned over increasing inflation, digital marketing is dominated by two big players Facebook and Google, increasing household debt because of falling income levels, supply chains are disrupted by pandemic , wage bills are increasing, talent flight as more people leaving formal jobs, customer relationship management is fast transforming because of increasing concerns over data privacy,
cloud computing is disrupting traditional business models, increasing commodity prices, 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 -
Operational resilience
– The operational resilience strategy in the Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography Harvard Business Review case study comprises – understanding the underlying the factors in the industry, building diversified operations across different geographies so that disruption in one part of the world doesn’t impact the overall performance of the firm, and integrating the various business operations and processes through its digital transformation drive.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Strong track record of project management
– Photolithography Intel is known for sticking to its project targets. This enables the firm to manage – time, project costs, and have sustainable margins on the projects.
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 -
No frontier risks strategy
– After analyzing the HBR case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography, it seems that company is thinking about the frontier risks that can impact Technology & Operations strategy. But it has very little resources allocation to manage the risks emerging from events such as natural disasters, climate change, melting of permafrost, tacking the rise of artificial intelligence, opportunities and threats emerging from commercialization of space etc.
Slow to strategic competitive environment developments
– As Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography HBR case study mentions - Photolithography Intel takes time to assess the upcoming competitions. This has led to missing out on atleast 2-3 big opportunities in the industry in last five years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High cash cycle compare to competitors
Photolithography Intel has a high cash cycle compare to other players in the industry. It needs to shorten the cash cycle by 12% to be more competitive in the marketplace, reduce inventory costs, and be more profitable.
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.
Compensation and incentives
– The revenue per employee as mentioned in the HBR case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography, is just above the industry average. Photolithography Intel needs to redesign the compensation structure and incentives to increase the revenue per employees. Some of the steps that it can take are – hiring more specialists on project basis, etc.
Workers concerns about automation
– As automation is fast increasing in the segment, Photolithography Intel needs to come up with a strategy to reduce the workers concern regarding automation. Without a clear strategy, it could lead to disruption and uncertainty within the organization.
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 -
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.
Redefining models of collaboration and team work
– As explained in the weaknesses section, Photolithography Intel is facing challenges because of the dominance of functional experts in the organization. Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography case study suggests that firm can utilize new technology to build more coordinated teams and streamline operations and communications using tools such as CAD, Zoom, etc.
Harnessing reconfiguration of the global supply chains
– As the trade war between US and China heats up in the coming years, Photolithography Intel can build a diversified supply chain model across various countries in - South East Asia, India, and other parts of the world. This reconfiguration of global supply chain can help, as suggested in case study, Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography, to buy more products closer to the markets, and it can leverage its size and influence to get better deal from the local markets.
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.
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.
Manufacturing automation
– Photolithography Intel can use the latest technology developments to improve its manufacturing and designing process in Technology & Operations segment. It can use CAD and 3D printing to build a quick prototype and pilot testing products. It can leverage automation using machine learning and artificial intelligence to do faster production at lowers costs, and it can leverage the growth in satellite and tracking technologies to improve inventory management, transportation, and shipping.
Changes in consumer behavior post Covid-19
– Consumer behavior has changed in the Technology & Operations industry because of Covid-19 restrictions. Some of this behavior will stay once things get back to normal. Photolithography Intel can take advantage of these changes in consumer behavior to build a far more efficient business model. For example consumer regular ordering of products can reduce both last mile delivery costs and market penetration costs. Photolithography Intel can further use this consumer data to build better customer loyalty, provide better products and service collection, and improve the value proposition in inflationary times.
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.
Remote work and new talent hiring opportunities
– The widespread usage of remote working technologies during Covid-19 has opened opportunities for Photolithography Intel to expand its talent hiring zone. According to McKinsey Global Institute, 20% of the high end workforce in fields such as finance, information technology, can continously work from remote local post Covid-19. This presents a really great opportunity for Photolithography Intel to hire the very best people irrespective of their geographical location.
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.
Learning at scale
– Online learning technologies has now opened space for Photolithography Intel to conduct training and development for its employees across the world. This will result in not only reducing the cost of training but also help employees in different part of the world to integrate with the headquarter work culture, ethos, and standards.
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.
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 -
Stagnating economy with rate increase
– Photolithography Intel can face lack of demand in the market place because of Fed actions to reduce inflation. This can lead to sluggish growth in the economy, lower demands, lower investments, higher borrowing costs, and consolidation in the field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Technology disruption because of hacks, piracy etc
– The colonial pipeline illustrated, how vulnerable modern organization are to international hackers, miscreants, and disruptors. The cyber security interruption, data leaks, etc can seriously jeopardize the future growth of the organization.
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.
High level of anxiety and lack of motivation
– the Great Resignation in United States is the sign of broader dissatisfaction among the workforce in United States. Photolithography Intel needs to understand the core reasons impacting the Technology & Operations industry. This will help it in building a better workplace.
Increasing international competition and downward pressure on margins
– Apart from technology driven competitive advantage dilution, Photolithography Intel can face downward pressure on margins from increasing competition from international players. The international players have stable revenue in their home market and can use those resources to penetrate prominent markets illustrated in HBR case study Intel Labs (B): A New Business Model for Commercializing Research in Photolithography .
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.
Easy access to finance
– Easy access to finance in Technology & Operations field will also reduce the barriers to entry in the industry, thus putting downward pressure on the prices because of increasing competition. Photolithography Intel can utilize it by borrowing at lower rates and invest it into research and development, capital expenditure to fortify its core competitive advantage.
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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