Subject category:
Production and Operations Management
Published by:
IE Business School
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Abstract
The case presents the problems that the Al-Kadi Truck & Trailer Parts Division was facing related to its operations and stock management. In addition, in Saudi Arabia where the case takes place, the auto parts sector was also changing. The student has to re-plan the logistics strategy of the company choosing from a centralized or a decentralized strategy. To be able to plan the new strategy, the case provides information about the company's current strategy, the problems it is facing, the sector, the country and the market. Interviews with one of the executives, animations of the company's distribution model and detailed informative maps of Saudi Arabia will help students to make their decision about the future logistic and operations strategy.
Time period
The events covered by this multimedia took place in 2005-2006.Geographical setting
Region:
Asia
Country:
Saudi Arabia
Featured company
Al-Kadi Truck &Trailer Parts Division
Employees:
501-1000
Industry:
Automotive
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Abstract
The case presents the problems that the Al-Kadi Truck & Trailer Parts Division was facing related to its operations and stock management. In addition, in Saudi Arabia where the case takes place, the auto parts sector was also changing. The student has to re-plan the logistics strategy of the company choosing from a centralized or a decentralized strategy. To be able to plan the new strategy, the case provides information about the company's current strategy, the problems it is facing, the sector, the country and the market. Interviews with one of the executives, animations of the company's distribution model and detailed informative maps of Saudi Arabia will help students to make their decision about the future logistic and operations strategy.
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Time period
The events covered by this multimedia took place in 2005-2006.Geographical setting
Region:
Asia
Country:
Saudi Arabia
Featured company
Al-Kadi Truck &Trailer Parts Division
Employees:
501-1000
Industry:
Automotive