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Swot Analysis of Isuzu

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SWOT ANALYSIS

Weaknesses in the SWOT analysis of Isuzu :

1) Limited market share due to intense competition

The competitors like Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and much more makes it difficult to expand
the market share drastically. Isuzu will have to work in this area as continuous growth is what every
business needs, they just can’t become stagnant.

2) Failure in passenger car business

They failed in the passenger car business which was a set back to their image in the industry.
They need to understand their strengths and weaknesses before stepping in new avenues to ensure
these steps do not harm the current businesses.

3) High investments in R&D

Isuzu is making heavy investments in research and development but still selling their traditional
products. This kind of investment sometimes become a sunk cost and affects the cash flow of the
company.

4) Could not sustain the SUV business even with the diesel engine which is their strength

There may be some organization level problem that they were unable to sustain the SUV
business as well. These failures often seem like the weakness of a company to enter new businesses.

Opportunities in the SWOT analysis of Isuzu :

1) The revival of car segment

They can look for reviving the car business with the help of their shareholders like Toyota who are
already strongly present in the industry.

2) Look for new acquisitions for expansion

Given the past experiences, they can also look out for new acquisitions in new geographies to
expand the business.
3) New products

It has been long that they are dependent on their traditional products of commercial vehicles
and diesel engines. It will definitely be a plus if they can further increase their product portfolio and
deep dive in existing segments like buses.

Threats in the SWOT analysis of Isuzu :

1) The world is shifting to electric and hybrid

There has been a huge shift in the way automobile industry works. Companies are innovating and
moving the entire industry in the direction away from traditional fuels. This may be a big threat to
Isuzu given its product portfolio.

2) Growing competition is lowering down the profitability –

The competition is ever increasing which is directly proportional to the decrease in profitability.
There has been a huge need for continuous innovation in products to make sure Isuzu is right there
in the market.

3) The brand is not famous in all geographies

Isuzu is not a famous brand all over the world. This makes it vulnerable when thinking of expanding
in new geographies.

4) Established Japanese and Korean brands

Many other Japanese and Korean brands have established themselves in the market very well. In
such times, it becomes difficult to revive an old brand.

Key Indicator Performance

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