Sandvik SWOT Analysis, Competitors & USP

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SWOT analysis of Sandvik analyses the brand/company with its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats. In Sandvik SWOT Analysis, the strengths and weaknesses are the internal factors whereas opportunities and threats are the external factors.

SWOT Analysis is a proven management framework which enables a brand like Sandvik to benchmark its business & performance as compared to the competitors and industry. Sandvik is one of the leading brands in the heavy equipment & engineering sector. The table below also lists the top Sandvik competitors and elaborates Sandvik market segmentation, target group, positioning & Unique Selling Proposition (USP).

Sandvik Strengths
Sandvik Weaknesses
Sandvik Opportunities
Sandvik Threats
Sandvik Competitors

Sandvik SWOT, Competitors, Marketing STP & Brand analysis Table
Sandvik Brand Analysis
Parent Company	Sandvik
Category	Tools and Tooling System ( Metal cutting, Mining and construction equipment)
Sector	Heavy Equipment & Engineering
Tagline/ Slogan	High-Tech & Innovative for enhanced customer value
USP	Enhancing Customer productivity, profitability and safety
Sandvik STP
Segment	Manufacturing companies
Target Group	Aerospace, Automotive, Energy sector Mining , Oil and Gas
Positioning	Products and solutions to help competitors increase their competitiveness

Sandvik SWOT Analysis
Strengths	Below is the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) Analysis of Sandvik. Strengths are: 1. Has 47,000 employees globally and serves around in 130 countries 2. Continuous investment in R&D has helped it in achieving the position of world leader in tools and tooling systems, products in advanced stainless steel and equipment and tools for mining 3. It has around 8,000 of active patents 4. Strong cash flow 5. Employs supply chain optimization to reduce cost
Weaknesses	Here are the weaknesses in the Sandvik SWOT Analysis: 1. Less diversified portfolio 2. High lost time injury frequency rate 3. Adaptation to technology 4. High Supply chain cost and hence two units were closed

Opportunities	Following are the Opportunities in Sandvik SWOT Analysis: 1. Diversifying through mergers and acquisitions 2. New market development` 3. Leveraging rapid technological advancements
Threats	The threats in the SWOT Analysis of Sandvik are as mentioned: 1. Low bargaining power as a supplier due to huge competition 2. Lack of skilled workforce 3. High cost of capital and resources
Sandvik Competition
Competitors	Below are the top 3 Sandvik competitors: 1. General Electric 2. Siemens 3. Illinois Tool Works

The brandguide table above concludes the Sandvik SWOT analysis along with its marketing and brand parameters.

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