Subject category:
Marketing
Published by:
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Version: 25.05.2023
Revision date: 6-Jun-2023
Length: 15 pages
Data source: Field research
Abstract
This is part of a case series. The (A) case of this series describes a failed attempt to sell new packaging machinery to a key Italian customer facing declining sales and profits in its milk business. Tetra Pak's analysis leads them to propose a new product strategy that is summarily rejected by the customer. The case raises the issue of Tetra Pak's strategy in the Italian milk market and the wisdom of its proposed customer strategy. The broader question is whether the company is serving the best interest of its key accounts.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2000-2002.Geographical setting
Region:
World/global
Country:
Italy
Featured company
Tetra Pak
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
EUR 7 billion
Industry:
Packaging systems
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Abstract
This is part of a case series. The (A) case of this series describes a failed attempt to sell new packaging machinery to a key Italian customer facing declining sales and profits in its milk business. Tetra Pak's analysis leads them to propose a new product strategy that is summarily rejected by the customer. The case raises the issue of Tetra Pak's strategy in the Italian milk market and the wisdom of its proposed customer strategy. The broader question is whether the company is serving the best interest of its key accounts.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2000-2002.Geographical setting
Region:
World/global
Country:
Italy
Featured company
Tetra Pak
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
EUR 7 billion
Industry:
Packaging systems