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Conglomerates >> 3M Company SWOT Analysis:
Strengths
  • Diversified businesses - industrial and transportation, healthcare, display and graphics, consumer and office, safety, security and protection services, and electro and communications.
  • Strong research and development capability
  • Diversified geographic presence
  • Solid revenue & profit growth
Weaknesses
  • Low inventory turnover which impacts inventories and margins
  • Weaker than expected performance in key segments
  • Not as nimble as smaller, more focused competitors
  • Lack of synergy between business units
Opportunities
  • Acquisitions in key operating areas
  • Continued global expansion
  • Rising healthcare spending in the US
  • Security concerns with weaker economy in the US could present opportunities for 3M's security business
Threats
  • Rising commodity and energy prices
  • Exchange rates fluctuations
  • Environmental regulations

History: Version 20 (Newest), Version 19, Version 18, Version 17, Version 16, Version 15, Version 14, Version 13, Version 12, Version 11, Version 10, Version 9, Version 8, Version 7, Version 6, Version 5, Version 4, Version 3, Version 2, Version 1 (Oldest)



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