Xylem Inc. SWOT and PESTLE Analysis

Strength

1. Strong Brand Portfolio consisting well-established market leading brands: Xylem’s world-renowned global brands have served the water marketplace for decades with products sold in as many as 150 countries. Xylem understands, learns and applies the local working environments in real partnership with its clients. Their brands target a variety of markets including agriculture, construction, environment, food and beverage, government agencies, public utilities, residential and commercial building services. With deep application expertise in the water industry, Xylem focuses on developing more efficient water technology that consumes less energy, reduces maintenance costs and provides environmental benefits to consumers and communities in which they work. Xylem provides service and products which cater to water demands and hurdles in wastewater treatment. Using Xylem’s expertise in the field, it leverages the technology at hand to find solutions to customer problems varying in intensity and depth. Xylem has strong and trusted brands under its umbrella with some dated 100 years from now. Its wide diversity in brand portfolio helps to give a comprehensive and integrated solution to develop a well-equipped product or service to the customers. The most trusted brands are aanderaa, AC fire, Bell & Gossett, Bellingham + Stanley, CentriPro, eBro, EmNet, Essence of life, Flotjet, Global water, godwin, leopold, etc.

2. Robust and well-connected global distribution channel consisting independent channel partners: Various leaders in distribution and channel partners, which have specialized in water, gas and electricity market, have deep rooted connections with the company. They contribute greatly to the company sales in United States. Generally on an international level where distribution channels are not very well established, direct sales are preferred. For large utilities and government programs, a more direct sales approach is adopted with key account management. The water infrastructure is sold primarily through direct channels, with the remainder sold through indirect channels and service opportunities. In the applied water segment, end markets vary greatly and as a result, dedicated distribution partners are often preferred. As such, the Applied Water segment generates the majority of its sales through strong indirect channels, with the remainder coming from their global direct sales channels. Xylem has well-knit relationships with most of the market leaders in independent distribution and offer incentives to distributors, such as specialized loyalty and training programs. A variety of distribution channels and partners help Xylem create a network that reaches every corner of the world and caters to its customers’ needs on time.

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Technological

1. Built a platform of decision intelligence digital solutions: Technology is widely being employed to effectively manage water and reduce wastage. Digital tools and data are used to monitor outflows and collect real time data. The new Xylem platform with innovative technology helps water operators significantly reduce the capital and operating costs associated with managing water and sewerage or catchment networks. Utilities can use data collection tools, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to optimize and monitor network health and performance. Their solution is economical by allowing utilities and infrastructure owners to significantly reduce non-profit water and sewage overflows, comply with regulations and avoid costly system upgrades and generate social benefits. Using predictive analytics and design optimization customers can reduce operational risk, increase productivity and efficiency, and maximize their capital budget. Using the power of data to evaluate better system-level decisions today while planning future outcomes and projections for operations, maintenance, and capital planning. Digital solutions provide an affordable and simple option for significant financial and operational improvements through improved system control, more efficient monitoring and diagnostics, more targeted investment, and a transition to an overall systems management model.

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