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User Generated >> CATERPILLAR, INC. SWOT Analysis:
Strengths
  • Innovation
  • Loyal customers
  • Global market leader
  • Strong network of dealers
Weaknesses
  • High debt to equity ratio
  • Slow US housing market
  • Falling sales in Africa and the Middle East
  • Poor corporate incentive system
  • Does not hire women
Opportunities
  • Far East growth
  • Increase in construction due to population growth
  • Joint initiatives and acquisition
Threats
  • Increase in raw material costs
  • Strong competition in the global market (Kamatsu, Hitachi)
  • Mining operations dependent upon material prices and political stability

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