Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media (811) SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / MBA Resources

Introduction to SWOT Analysis

SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix for Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media (Hong Kong)

Based on various researches at Oak Spring University , Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is operating in a macro-environment that has been destablized by – talent flight as more people leaving formal jobs, there is backlash against globalization, wage bills are increasing, increasing energy prices, increasing transportation and logistics costs, competitive advantages are harder to sustain because of technology dispersion, technology disruption, customer relationship management is fast transforming because of increasing concerns over data privacy, challanges to central banks by blockchain based private currencies, etc

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Introduction to SWOT Analysis of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media

SWOT stands for an organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats . At Oak Spring University, we believe that Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media can use SWOT analysis as a strategic management tool to assess the current internal strengths and weaknesses of the Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media, and to figure out the opportunities and threats in the macro environment – technological, environmental, political, economic, social, demographic, etc in which Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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.

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SWOT Objectives / Importance of SWOT Analysis and SWOT Matrix

SWOT analysis of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media can be done for the following purposes –
1. Strategic planning of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media
2. Improving business portfolio management of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media
3. Assessing feasibility of the new initiative in Hong Kong
4. Making a Printing & Publishing sector specific business decision
5. Set goals for the organization
6. Organizational restructuring of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media

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Strengths of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Strengths in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis

The strengths of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media are -

Organizational Resilience of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media

– The covid-19 pandemic has put organizational resilience at the centre of everthing Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media does. Organizational resilience comprises - Financial Resilience, Operational Resilience, Technological Resilience, Organizational Resilience, Business Model Resilience, and Reputation Resilience.

High brand equity

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media has strong brand awareness and brand recognition among both - the exiting customers and potential new customers. Strong brand equity has enabled Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media to keep acquiring new customers and building profitable relationship with both the new and loyal customers.

Ability to lead change in Printing & Publishing

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is one of the leading players in the Printing & Publishing industry in Hong Kong. Over the years it has not only transformed the business landscape in the Printing & Publishing industry in Hong Kong but also across the existing markets. The ability to lead change has enabled Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media has launched numerous new products in last few years, keeping in mind evolving customer preferences and competitive pressures. Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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.

Innovation driven organization

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is one of the most innovative firm in Printing & Publishing sector.

Analytics focus

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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 Printing & Publishing industry. The technology infrastructure of Hong Kong is also helping it to harness the power of analytics for – marketing optimization, demand forecasting, customer relationship management, inventory management, information sharing across the value chain etc.

Ability to recruit top talent

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is one of the leading players in the Printing & Publishing industry in Hong Kong. It is in a position to attract the best talent available in Hong Kong. The firm has a robust talent identification program that helps in identifying the brightest.

Effective Research and Development (R&D)

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media has innovation driven culture where significant part of the revenues are spent on the research and development activities. This has resulted in – Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media staying ahead in the Printing & Publishing industry in terms of – new product launches, superior customer experience, highly competitive pricing strategies, and great returns to the shareholders.

Operational resilience

– The operational resilience strategy of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media comprises – understanding the underlying the factors in the Printing & Publishing 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.

Diverse revenue streams

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is present in almost all the verticals within the Printing & Publishing industry. This has provided Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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.

Strong track record of project management in the Printing & Publishing industry

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is known for sticking to its project targets. This enables the firm to manage – time, project costs, and have sustainable margins on the projects.

Low bargaining power of suppliers

– Suppliers of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media in the Services sector have low bargaining power. Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media has further diversified its suppliers portfolio by building a robust supply chain across various countries. This helps Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media to manage not only supply disruptions but also source products at highly competitive prices.

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Weaknesses of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis

The weaknesses of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media are -

High bargaining power of channel partners in Printing & Publishing industry

– because of the regulatory requirements in Hong Kong, Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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 Printing & Publishing industry.

Compensation and incentives

– The revenue per employee of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is just above the Printing & Publishing industry average. It 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 Printing & Publishing industry, Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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.

High dependence on existing supply chain

– The disruption in the global supply chains because of the Covid-19 pandemic and blockage of the Suez Canal illustrated the fragile nature of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media supply chain. Even after few cautionary changes, Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is still heavily dependent upon the existing supply chain. The existing supply chain though brings in cost efficiencies but it has left Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media vulnerable to further global disruptions in South East Asia.

Capital Spending Reduction

– Even during the low interest decade, Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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 Printing & Publishing industry using digital technology.

High dependence on Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media ‘s star products

– The top 2 products and services of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media still accounts for major business revenue. This dependence on star products in Printing & Publishing industry has resulted into insufficient focus on developing new products, even though Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media has relatively successful track record of launching new products.

Employees’ less understanding of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media strategy

– From the outside it seems that the employees of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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.

No frontier risks strategy

– From the 10K / annual statement of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media, it seems that company is thinking out the frontier risks that can impact Printing & Publishing industry. 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.

Increasing silos among functional specialists

– The organizational structure of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is dominated by functional specialists. It is not different from other players in the Printing & Publishing industry, but Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media needs to de-silo the office environment to harness the true potential of its workforce. Secondly the de-silo will also help Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media to focus more on services in the Printing & Publishing industry rather than just following the product oriented approach.

High operating costs

– Compare to the competitors, Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media has high operating costs in the Printing & Publishing industry. This can be harder to sustain given the new emerging competition from nimble players who are using technology to attract Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media lucrative customers.

Aligning sales with marketing

– From the outside it seems that Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media needs to have more collaboration between its sales team and marketing team. Sales professionals in the Printing & Publishing industry have deep experience in developing customer relationships. Marketing department at Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media can leverage the sales team experience to cultivate customer relationships as Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is planning to shift buying processes online.

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Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media Opportunities | External Strategic Factors
What are Opportunities in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis

The opportunities of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media are -

Harnessing reconfiguration of the global supply chains

– As the trade war between US and China heats up in the coming years, Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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 Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media to buy more products closer to the markets, and it can leverage its size and influence to get better deal from the local markets.

Using analytics as competitive advantage

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media has spent a significant amount of money and effort to integrate analytics and machine learning into its operations in Printing & Publishing sector. This continuous investment in analytics has enabled Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media to build a competitive advantage using analytics. The analytics driven competitive advantage can help Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media to build faster Go To Market strategies, better consumer insights, developing relevant product features, and building a highly efficient supply chain.

Developing new processes and practices

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media can develop new processes and procedures in Printing & Publishing 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.

Lowering marketing communication costs

– 5G expansion will open new opportunities for Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media in the field of marketing communication. It will bring down the cost of doing business, provide technology platform to build new products in the Printing & Publishing industry, and it will provide faster access to the consumers.

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. Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media can explore opportunities that can attract volunteers and are consistent with its mission and vision.

Increase in government spending

– As the United States and other governments are increasing social spending and infrastructure spending to build economies post Covid-19, Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media can use these opportunities to build new business models that can help the communities that Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media operates in. Secondly it can use opportunities from government spending in Printing & Publishing sector.

Finding new ways to collaborate

– Covid-19 has not only transformed business models of companies in Printing & Publishing industry, but it has also influenced the consumer preferences. Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media can tie-up with other value chain partners to explore new opportunities regarding meeting customer demands and building a rewarding and engaging relationship.

Creating value in data economy

– The success of analytics program of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media has opened avenues for new revenue streams for the organization in Printing & Publishing industry. This can help Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media to build a more holistic ecosystem for Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media products in the Printing & Publishing industry by providing – data insight services, data privacy related products, data based consulting services, etc.

Loyalty marketing

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media has focused on building a highly responsive customer relationship management platform. This platform is built on in-house data and driven by analytics and artificial intelligence. The customer analytics can help the organization to fine tune its loyalty marketing efforts, increase the wallet share of the organization, reduce wastage on mainstream advertising spending, build better pricing strategies using personalization, etc.

Manufacturing automation

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media can use the latest technology developments to improve its manufacturing and designing process in Printing & Publishing sector. 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.

Redefining models of collaboration and team work

– As explained in the weaknesses section, Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is facing challenges because of the dominance of functional experts in the organization. Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media can utilize new technology in the field of Printing & Publishing industry to build more coordinated teams and streamline operations and communications using tools such as CAD, Zoom, etc.

Leveraging digital technologies

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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.

Changes in consumer behavior post Covid-19

– consumer behavior has changed in the Printing & Publishing industry because of Covid-19 restrictions. Some of this behavior will stay once things get back to normal. Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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. Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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.

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Threats Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media External Strategic Factors
What are Threats in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis

The threats of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media are -

High dependence on third party suppliers

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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.

Stagnating economy with rate increase

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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 Printing & Publishing industry.

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. Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media needs to understand the core reasons impacting the Printing & Publishing industry. This will help it in building a better workplace.

Environmental challenges

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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. Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media can take advantage of this fund but it will also bring new competitors in the Printing & Publishing industry.

Learning curve for new practices

– As the technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning platform is getting complex, Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media may face longer learning curve for training and development of existing employees. This can open space for more nimble competitors in the field of Printing & Publishing sector.

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.

Shortening product life cycle

– it is one of the major threat that Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media is facing in Printing & Publishing sector. It can lead to higher research and development costs, higher marketing expenses, lower customer loyalty, etc.

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.

Consumer confidence and its impact on Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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 Printing & Publishing industry and other sectors.

Trade war between China and United States

– The trade war between two of the biggest economies can hugely impact the opportunities for Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media in Printing & Publishing industry. The Printing & Publishing 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.

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. Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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.

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 Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media in the Printing & Publishing sector and impact the bottomline of the organization.

Technology acceleration in Forth Industrial Revolution

– Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media has witnessed rapid integration of technology during Covid-19 in the Printing & Publishing industry. As one of the leading players in the industry, Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media needs to keep up with the evolution of technology in the Printing & Publishing 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.

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Weighted SWOT Analysis of Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media Template, Example

Not all factors mentioned under the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats quadrants in the SWOT Analysis are equal. Managers at Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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 Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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 Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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 Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media 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 Xinhua Winshare Publishing Media needs to make to build a sustainable competitive advantage.

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