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Global Strategy Development and Implementation
Global Strategy Development and Implementation
1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….3
1.1. Rationale for internationalization…………………………………………….5
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6.4. Bargaining power of suppliers…………………………………………….20
6.5. Competitive rivalry…………………………………………………………..21
8. Recommendation………………………………………………………………….24
9. Reference
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1. Introduction
The purpose and aim of this study is to dissect the strategic administration
and management of the organization involved in international business. The
company selected for this study is DoorDash Company. DoorDash is a retail
multinational company which is based in the US and incorporated in 2013
(DoorDash, 2023).
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Figure 5 (Source: Statista, 2024)
The porter’s diamond model, porter’s five forces model. Bartlett & Ghoshal
framework and PESL is being used to analyze its opportunity in expanding its
business.
DoorDash understood and realizes that India has a huge online business
consumer base and a growing economy and thereby decides to increase its
success by expanding its business in India (Bain, 2022).
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Figure 3 (Source: Motschwiller, 2020)
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The COVID-19 pandemic mobility restriction leads to an increase in incredible
demand for the DoorDash food delivery platform, thereby increasing its
efficiency over its competitors (Similarweb, 2024). DoorDash pulled ahead of
the competition in 2020 and currently have a market share of 65% in the US.
The data below shows that consumers are more loyal to DoorDash than its
competitiors like GrubHub, Uber Eats and Postmates, as there was a
significant increase of 8% in DoorDash operation, from 57% in 2021 to 65% in
2023, when compare to its competitors.
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Figure 7 (Source: Beyrouthy, 2024)
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Figure 8 (Source: Knowlegebase: 2024)
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hubs and transportation networks to ensure timely food delivery and efficiency
in the competitive market (DoorDash, 2023).
DoorDash Company has been able to maintain continual growth and increase
in revenue over the years. The existence of supporting industries in
developed and developing countries all over the globe has led to its growth
and expansion (DoorDash, 2023). The accessibility of high level business
intelligence and effective payment processing services, including data server
platform provided by Amazon services and third party services has enhances
its supply chains (Dean, 2023). In addition, Google map navigation system
has enhanced its delivery services, leading to the further internationalization
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and development of DoorDash Company (Snowflake, 2022). However, the
presence of industries, such as online payment processors and digital
marketing agencies, supports DoorDash’s operations by facilitating
transactions for its customers (DoorDash, 2023).
DoorDash works by partnering with restaurants and stores to offer their food
and groceries to customers, when they place order online (DoorDash, 2023).
DoorDash uses customer segmentation to offer premium subscription called
“Dash Pass” to young professionals who have limited time for shopping; this
strategy enables it to target different class of people in the country where they
operate (Hopper, 2023). DoorDash also Partner with major food chains like
McDonald’s and Burger King, this collaboration makes its convenience for
customer to access their favorite fast food brand with their Smartphone
(Hopper, 2023). The company also uses promotions and discounts like buy-
one-get-one-free and percentage off in other to attract customers (Schroder,
2022).
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Figure 9 (Source: Brant, 2024)
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company also uses advanced technology to track its customers across the
globe. DoorDash select its international market based on competition,
consumer behavior and population density, thereby prioritizing markets with
high demand for food delivery services and favorable conditions for
expansion (Appscrip, 2023).
DoorDash customizes its mobile app and website to cater for specific needs
in each domestic market (Startio, 2022). The company complies with laws
and regulations governing food delivery and labor in the each domestic
market (Kedia, B.L., Nordtvedt, R. and Perez, L.M., 2002). Moreover, the
company partner with grocery stores in domestic markets in other to provide
different range of products to customers (Dale, 2024). They also offer
competitive price to their customers in the domestic market based on
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consumer behavior and market dynamics (Coschedule, 2023). For example
DoorDash partner with McDonalds’s who offers menu that includes local
tastes to customers in the domestic market (Fastcompany, 2022).
The United State of America has developed different regulations for food
delivery company, for example in the New York State a law has been
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introduced mandating companies to compensate delivery drivers with the
prevailing minimum wage rate starting from 2023 (Miller, 2022). The country
likewise has international alliances and a good trade relationship across the
globe (CBIC, 2021). Compliance to government laws and regulations to
environmental sustainability in various countries, such as restrictions on
packaging materials and vehicle emissions standards can influence
DoorDash operation (Miller, 2022). Health sanitation and food safety policies,
like food safety and regulations is essential to maintain consumer trust.
Changes in tax policies for online e-commerce and transactions influences
DoorDash pricing policy (College, 2021).
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Supporting communities and local businesses can through corporate social
responsibility strengthen DoorDash relationship with its customers
(Ritstenhouse, 2022). DoorDash will have to implement environmental
responsible delivery methods and packaging that are appealing to consumers
(Weissberger, 2018). Moreover, consumers of age bracket 16-24 order food
from online platforms the most (Miller, 2022). However, DoorDash can also
leverage on social media marketing with the use of 5G technology to enhance
brand visibility and target audience effectively across the globe (Carolan,
2022). The Company can offer wide range of goods to consumers; this can
be achieved by understanding cultural diversity that appeal to local tastes and
preferences (Miller, 2022).
DoorDash could face legal liabilities to food safety issues, compliance with
product laws and mitigating risks through terms of service is relevant for
DoorDash legal protection (Eidelson, 2023). For example among these, is the
Australian consumer law, which dictates that food delivery firms are prohibited
from using deceptive images of food items to entice consumers (Miller, 2022).
Misleading advertisement and unfair pricing practices could lead to
reputational damage; therefore DoorDash should ensure total compliance to
consumer protection law in the countries where it operates (Lyon, 2021).
Unfavorable tax rulings from the government in the country where it operate
can affect DoorDash’s financial performance (Hill, 2020). DoorDash should
endeavor to keep user’s data by complying with the general data protection
regulation, in other to avoid legal liabilities (Roy, 2020).
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The porter’s five forces is a framework used for analyzing the competitive
dynamics of an organization. The model was propounded by Michael E.
porter in 1980 (Karagiannopoulos et al, 2005). The five keys are explained
below;
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Regulatory barriers: Industries with significant regulatory hurdles pose
great challenges for new entrants seeking to navigate laws requirements
(Baker, 2022).
Distribution channels: Limited access to distribution channels with
suppliers can restrict new entrants’ ability to gain customers (Baker,
2022).
Threat of substitutes
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Volume of purchase: Large buyers with relevant purchasing volume
have more bargaining power to negotiate lower prices of goods in the
market (Dan, 2020)
Availability of information: Buyers who have access to relevant market
information can make more informed purchasing decision (Octopus,
2020).
Product differentiation: organizations with similar products give buyers
more options and bargaining power (Decter, 2024).
Integration: Buyers can increase their bargaining power if they integrate
vertical supply chain without depending on suppliers (Decter, 2024).
Switching costs: High switching costs for buyers to change suppliers can
increase supplier power (Barbara, 2023).
Number of suppliers: Few suppliers with specific products or services
may have greater bargaining power in the market (Barbara, 2023).
Availability of substitutes: Limited availability of substitutes for suppliers’
products can increase their bargaining power (Team, 2022).
Uniqueness of product: suppliers who offer unique products have more
leverage in negotiations (Barbara, 2023)
Supplier’s concentration: Industries dominated by few suppliers may
face high prices and unfavorable terms of buyers (Badgujar, 2024)
Competitive rivalry
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Number of competitors: High number of competitors intensifies rivalry
among companies (JL, 2023)
Strategic stakes: High strategic stakes like technological dominance
increases rivalry among competitors (JL, 2023).
Growth rate: Slow organization growth rate intensify competition as
companies bid for large market share (Baker, 2022).
Brand identity: Strong brand identities can mitigate competitive rivalry to
some extent by fostering customer loyalty and reducing price sensitivity
(Badgujar, 2024).
As DoorDash company develop its operation in food and delivery industry, the
threat of new entrants has increased (Momin, 2022). The barrier to entry in
the food delivery industry in India is relatively high which make it difficult for
newly established firms to enter into the market (Statista, 2022). New firms
can enter the market with low switching costs, but will be faced with the
problem of high start-up costs, because the Indian market is occupied by local
key players like Swiggy, Eatsure and Zomato which take more than 70% of
the user base (Statista, 2022). Established companies like DoorDash benefit
from economies of scale and brand recognition making it challenging for
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new entrants to enter the market and compete effectively, this is because it
takes time to build a good brand and market reputation (Bloomington, 2020).
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incentives and excellent services can make DoorDash Company remain
competitive in the market (Mogharabi, 2021).
During the pandemic in 2019, all restaurant were forced to close down and
this lead to an increase in online food delivery (Statistic, 2022). The
bargaining power of suppliers is low in this market, because there are large
numbers of suppliers offering the same delivery online services (Flow,
2023). The Company provides data analytics and marketing support which
strengthen its relationship with the local restaurants (Shetty, 2023). In addition
the greater the number of suppliers, the less bargaining power for each
suppliers (Zhang, 2021). Suppliers with unique products have greater
bargaining power in the market, therefore DoorDash should maintain a strong
relationship with this dynamic suppliers for it continually provision quality
products and services in Indian market.
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6. CSR and UN sustainable Development goals
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and equal opportunities to all its delivery merchants irrespective of gender,
age or race (Brown, 2023). The company uses eco-friendly packaging while
reducing plastic and rubber waste in the environment (Gillam, 2023).
DoorDash continues to work hard in improving consumer’s health by offering
variety of food options and redirecting surplus food to those in need.
7. Recommendation
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legislators to advocate for policies and laws that will support sustainability,
good business practices and social equity.
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