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...n advantage over the competition. Kerry achieves this technological advantage through research and development and acquisitions. Weaknesses One weakness of Kerry Group is the firm infrastructure. The Group’s debt-to-equity ratio is extremely high for a company of Kerry’s size. Another weakness is in Kerry’s HRM division. Management encourages the employees to think “Kerry” or in sense be “Kerryized,” and employees who do not follow this style of thinking are let go. This type of HRM does not promote creativity. Opportunities Kerry Group has an opportunity in terms of rivalry and suppliers. Rivalry is low for the company, that is, Kerry Group does not compete with one particular firm head-to-head across their entire product line. Also, Kerry owns most of their suppliers, meaning the company can control cost and production, which in turn creates a huge opportunity for Kerry. Threats The threats for Kerry Group also include rivalry, as well as new entrants and substitution. Rivalry is also a threat for the Ker...