A large global automobile manufacturer recently conducted a strategic analysis of the company and its environment. The following SWOT analysis reflects a portion of the output the team generated.

Strengths:Has been a market leader $($in top three for market share$)$ for past $20$ years. Has deep relationships with its suppliers.

Weaknesses:Has long history of slow, bureaucratic decision$-$making process. Brand is seen as stale and somewhat boring.

Opportunities:Global and local sales opportunities are increasing $($market is expanding$).$ Potential to improve employee relations and generate efficiencies.

Threats:Foreign competition has been entering local markets. Unstable local economy; high inflation. What does the SWOT analysis reveal about the competitive landscape in which this company is operating? Frame your answer in terms of Porter$$s Five Forces to the extent possible.

If information is lacking in regard to any of the forces, identify which forces have not been addressed, and suggest a plausible response for that factor based on your knowledge of large automobile manufacturing companies $($and the transportation industry in general$).$

Are any of Porter$$s Five Forces more important than the others for a manufacturing company such as this? Or are they all equally important? Explain.