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Case
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Reference no. 9B02M033
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Paul W Beamish (Ivey Business School, Western University); Jae C Jung (Ivey Business School, Western University); Joyce Miller (Ivey Publishing, Western University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 2002-10-10
Length: 17 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
Topics: Subsidiaries; Plant location; Third world; Corporate strategy
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Abstract

A senior manager in a US manufacturing firm must make a recommendation about whether 57 labour intensive jobs should be moved from the existing California plant to a new facility in a Mexican maquiladora. If the Mexican opportunity is pursued, decisions are also required regarding the entry mode (subcontracting, shelter operator or wholly-owned subsidiary) and location (border or interior).
Location:
Mexico, USA
Industry:
Machinery except electrical
Size:
Large
Other setting(s):
2002
Teaching note
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Reference no. 8B02M33
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Paul W Beamish (Ivey Business School, Western University); Jae C Jung (Ivey Business School, Western University); Joyce Miller (Ivey Publishing, Western University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 2002-11-27
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
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Abstract

A senior manager in a US manufacturing firm must make a recommendation about whether 57 labour intensive jobs should be moved from the existing California plant to a new facility in a Mexican maquiladora. If the Mexican opportunity is pursued, decisions are also required regarding the entry mode (subcontracting, shelter operator or wholly-owned subsidiary) and location (border or interior).

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Location:
Mexico, USA
Industry:
Machinery except electrical
Size:
Large
Other setting(s):
2002

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. 8B02M33
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Paul W Beamish (Ivey Business School, Western University); Jae C Jung (Ivey Business School, Western University); Joyce Miller (Ivey Publishing, Western University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 2002-11-27
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
View full details