Analysis of Crocs Inc. 2023 Case Study
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of the case, students should be able to:
- Analyze Crocs Inc. using the strategic frameworks of ESTLE, SWOT, Porter Five Forces, and VRIO and understand the company’s market position and how it can strengthen it
- Understand the broad macro-environment and how it affects the growth and performance of Crocs Inc.
- Understand how a company can use its resources and capabilities to strengthen its position in the market.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Founded in 2007, Crocs Inc. is one of the leading footwear manufacturers in the world. The company operates in the manufacturing, designing, developing, marketing, distributing, and selling of casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for children, men, and women. Crocs offers a diversified portfolio of all-season products. The Company offers clogs, sandals, slides, flip-flops, boots, sneakers, and casual footwear. With a global presence in more than 85 countries, Crocs Inc. is a leading footwear brand that offers comfortable and innovative products for its customers. The company's headquarters are located in Broomfield, Co, and it also operates regional offices in the Netherlands, Singapore, Boston, and other locations. As of 2022, Crocs Inc. had a workforce of nearly 6,680 employees worldwide. For the year ended 31 March 2023, the company saw its revenue grow to $4,065 million up from $3,554 million in 2022 and $2,313 million in 2021. (Crocs Inc. annual report)
The aim of this report is to analyze the strategic position of Crocs Inc., a leading company in the footwear industry, by examining its internal and external environment. The report will use a case study approach to provide a comprehensive and critical assessment of the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The report will apply frameworks such as PESTLE, SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, VRIO, and generic competitive strategies to evaluate the external and internal factors that affect Crocs Inc.'s performance, competitiveness, and sustainability. The report will also examine the company's financial performance, competitive microenvironment, competitive advantage, technological improvement, pricing strategy, and other aspects that are relevant to its strategic decision-making.
Key questions to answer include; What is Croc's overall strategy? What is the future strategy of Crocs? What makes Crocs so successful? What are Croc's weaknesses? Who are the main competitors for Crocs? What are Croc's strengths?