Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Financial Risk and Investment Management (ICFRIM 2025)

A Value Chain Analysis on Coca-Cola Company

Authors
Yikang Shao1, *
1School of Management, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 1120210766@bit.edu.cn
Corresponding Author
Yikang Shao
Available Online 3 July 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-748-9_96How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Value Chain Analysis; Competitive Advantage; Cost Reduction
Abstract

This paper explores The Coca-Cola Company as a case study to evaluate how value chain analysis can drive cost reduction and value creation to secure a competitive advantage. To accomplish this, a combination of qualitative exploration and quantitative comparisons is conducted through an in-depth analysis of both the internal and external value chain. The study integrates value chain theory with the operational strategies and performance of The Coca-Cola Company to provide a comprehensive understanding of its success. The internal value chain analysis identifies key processes that enable cost reduction and value creation, focusing on how the company leverages innovation, resource optimization, and operational efficiency. This section highlights how Coca-Cola's robust product portfolio and streamlined production systems contribute to achieving sustainable competitive advantages. The external value chain analysis examines Coca-Cola's relationships with upstream suppliers and downstream distributors, emphasizing its collaborative strategies. The study also explores the role of innovation and sustainability in fostering trust and strengthening partnerships. By analyzing these factors, the essay illustrates how Coca-Cola's comprehensive value chain strategies maintain its leadership position in the global beverage industry while driving long-term growth.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Financial Risk and Investment Management (ICFRIM 2025)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
3 July 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-748-9
ISSN
2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-748-9_96How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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