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Philips - An Analysis Into The Company (MBA Interim Project)
Philips - An Analysis Into The Company (MBA Interim Project)
Type Public
Traded as Euronext: PHIA, NYSE: PHG
Industry Conglomerate
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Lighting
Audio system
Medical equipment
VISION - MISSION
Philips Internationally early 19th
century
In May 1990 when company posted losses of $2.6 billion, top management
launched a major initiative known as "Operation Centurion”.
In 1999,Philips embarked on a worldwide marketing campaign and changed
their company’s image to a technology-oriented company rather than a
market – oriented one.
In 2001,Philips launched a company wide restructuring program called
“Towards One Philips’(TOP) under CEO Gerard Kleisterlee to foster
greater co-operation.
The program helped not only in lowering costs but also promoted a spirit of
collaboration.
In January 2011 Philips agreed to acquire the assets of Preethi, a leading India-
based kitchen appliances company.
In March 2012 Philips announced its intention to sell or demerge its television
manufacturing operations to TPV Technology.
April 2013, Philips announced a collaboration with Paradox Engineering for the
realization and implementation of a “pilot project” on network-connected
street-lighting management solutions. This project was endorsed by the San
Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).
Philips Electrical Co. (India) Pvt
Ltd