Archer Daniels Midland SWOT & PESTLE Analysis
COMPANY PROFILE -Archer Daniels Midland
Business Sector :Food Processing
Operating Geography :United States, North America, Global
About Archer Daniels Midland :
The Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is an American global food processing company and commodities trading corporation. The headquarters of the company is in Chicago, Illinois. More than 270 plants and 420 crop procurement facilities are operated by the company worldwide as of 2019. The main products of ADM are oils and meal from soybean, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, feed, ethanol and bioenergy food. Livestock, additives for fuel, and consumption by people are its end uses. Cereals grains and oilseeds are processed into products here which are used in food, beverage, nutraceutical, industrial and animal feed markets around the world. Archer Daniels Midland is ranked no. 48 in the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States by its total revenue. The company also provides agricultural storage and transportation services. The subsidiaries of ADM include American River Transportation Company together with ADM trucking, Inc. ADM has over 31,000 employees as of 2019.The company’s vision is “To be the most admired global agribusiness and nutrition company while creating value and growing responsibility.”
Archer Daniels Midland Revenue :
US $64,341 million – FY ended Dec 2018 (year-on-year growth of 5.77%)
US $60,828 million – FY ended Dec 2017
Competitive Analysis of Archer Daniels Midland
1. Core competency & competitive advantage - reliable transportation and distribution network 2. Excellent positioning in an evergreen business sector – food and food ingredients 3. Strong brand recognition and partnerships 4. Online services - The e-ADM platform 5. Customer satisfaction with a self-service nature 6. Low cost-efficient structure | 1. Volatility in commodity prices |
1. Decreasing cost of transportation 2. Rising population and resulting increase in food demand 3. Increasing demand of non-GMO products | 1. Highly competitive market 2. Fluctuations in fuel prices and energy products 3. Impact of trade war and anti-dumping measures |
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Detailed SWOT Analysis of Archer Daniels Midland
Strength
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Weakness
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Opportunity
1. Decreasing cost of transportation: Cost of transportation will decrease because of lower shipping prices, thus providing an opportunity to the company. The decreasing cost of transportation will bring down the cost of Archer Daniels Midland’s products thus giving an opportunity to the company. ADM can leverage its ADM Logistics division to boost its profitability or else pass the benefits to the customers to gain market share. The transport industry is flourishing and shows growth potential in the future. Therefore, reducing in transport costs will reduce the overall costs of the company.
2. Rising population and resulting increase in food demand: The global population is expected to rise to 10 billion by 2050 as per an UN FAO report. This will boost agricultural demand by 50 percent compared to 2013. This will result in an increase in demand for fruits, proteins and vegetables. Additionally, about one-third of all food produced – which is approximately 1.3 billion metric tons – are lost or wasted, whereas 795 million of people go hungry. To address these challenges, Archer Daniels Midland can collaborate along the supply chain for precision farming and technological advancements which can help meet the rising global food demand, driving the next wave of agricultural revolution.
3. Increasing demand of non-GMO products: Recent times are seeing a surge in the manufacture of non GMO products due to an ever increasing demand for GMO-free products. GMOs are harmful to both human health as well as the environment according to studies conducted by various scientists and consumer and environmental groups. The potential negative impact that GMOs could have on the planet are also seen to be a deterrent for the more environmentally conscious as these crops require greater herbicide use than traditional crops. GMO crops thus contribute to environmental pollution. Archer Daniels Midland is working towards the creation of more high-protein soymeal free of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) at its Straubing crushing plant in Germany.
Threat
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Major Competitors :
- Bunge
- Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC)
- Cargill
Key Business Segments / Diversification :
Recent Acquisition / Mergers / Alliance / Joint Ventures / Divestitures :
Open Table PreviewFlorida Chemical Company (FCC) | Flavor | 2019 | Acquisition | The acquisition will place ADM in a leadership position for citrus flavors. |
Neovia | Animal Nutrition | 2019 | Acquisition | The acquisition will help Archer Daniels Midland become a global leader in animal nutrition |
Probiotics International Limited | Probiotic Supplements | 2018 | Acquisition | The acquisition will enhance ADM’s health and wellness capabilities |
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References used in Archer Daniels Midland Analysis Report
1. ADM 2018 Annual Report: https://assets.adm.com/Investors/Shareholder-Reports/2018/ADM-Annual-Report-Letter-to-Stockholders-2019-Proxy-Statement-and-2018-Form-10-K-final-.pdf.PDF
2. ADM expanding output of GMO-free soymeal in Germany: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-soybeans/adm-expanding-output-of-gmo-free-soymeal-in-germany-idUSKBN1CF1IJ
3. Sales of Non- GMO Foods Push Market: https://www.planetnatural.com/gmo-free-foods/
4. ADM Investor Overview Presentation, May, 2019: https://assets.adm.com/Investors/Presentations/Accelerating-at-ADM-May-2019.pdf
5. ADM profit plunges as floods, US-China trade war batter grain handler: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/adm-profit-plunges-more-than-40-on-us-weather-trade-war-woes-11773158
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