Zibo,known as the "Ceramic Capital of Jiangbei",is an important agglomeration area for the architectural ceramics industry in China,and also an important production base for architectural ceramics in China after Foshan.The architectural ceramics industry is a traditional advantageous industry in Zibo City,with a long history of development.It is gradually developing from raw material preparation,production and processing,ceramiccolor glaze,ceramic machinery and accessories to a relatively complete industrial system such as scientific research and development,quality testing,and logistics.During the booming development of the architectural ceramics industry in Zibo,various products of architectural ceramics are readily available,which can meet customer needs in a one-stop manner.Nowadays,the architectural ceramic industry in Zibo mainly consists of floor tiles,with a single product type and high degree of homogenization.Price competition is very fierce,and the enterprise lacks influence throughout the industry.There is still a considerable gap between becoming a well-known domestic brand.XFLT Ceramics Co.,Ltd.is located in Zichuan District,Zibo City,Shandong Province,and is a medium-sized building ceramics production enterprise.In recent years,the development of enterprises has faced enormous challenges from both internal and external environments,and there is an urgent need to find new business growth points and breakthroughs.This article adopts methods such as literature research,on-site investigation,and comparative analysis to conduct in-depth research on the competitive strategy of XFLT Ceramics Co.,Ltd.Firstly,elaborate on the relevant theories of competitive strategy and conduct a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the strategic environment of XFLT Ceramics Co.,Ltd.In terms of external environment,the PEST analysis method was used to comprehensively analyze the macro environment of XFLT Ceramics Co.,Ltd.,and the Porter Five Forces model was used to evaluate the environment of the building ceramics industry.In terms of internal environment,summarize and summarize the company’s resources and capabilities.Then,SWOT analysis was conducted using the EFE matrix and IFE matrix from four aspects: advantages,disadvantages,opportunities,and threats,in order to determine that XFLT Ceramics Co.,Ltd.has more advantages than disadvantages,and opportunities than threats.Through feasibility analysis and the application of QSPM matrix,XFLT Ceramics Co.,Ltd.has developed a differentiated competitive strategy,and proposed specific measures for brand differentiation,product differentiation,service differentiation,and sales differentiation,promoting its products to become more diverse and market share to gradually expand.Finally,in order to smoothly implement the differentiation strategy of XFLT Ceramics Co.,Ltd.,strategic measures such as improving organizational system,strengthening human resource management,emphasizing cultural construction,and highlighting green production have been proposed to provide guarantees for the strategic implementation of XFLT Ceramics Co.,Ltd. |