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Case
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Reference no. 9A98M038
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 1998
Version: 2006-04-28
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

A young entrepreneur has recently taken over control of the company, a subsidiary of Try Recycling. Try Aggregates (Try) mines grade-A gravel, grade-B gravel and sand from its pit in Ontario. The entrepreneur is faced with several decisions related to product/markets, business systems, and in bound and out bound phases of the value chain which will shape the company''s financial future. The key strategic and operational decisions included: (1) Should the company continue to pursue large government projects?; (2) What should be done with excess sand?; (3) Should Try purchase or lease equipment?; (4) Should Try pursue selling gravel in 50 pound bags?
Location:
Size:
Small
Other setting(s):
1997

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Abstract

A young entrepreneur has recently taken over control of the company, a subsidiary of Try Recycling. Try Aggregates (Try) mines grade-A gravel, grade-B gravel and sand from its pit in Ontario. The entrepreneur is faced with several decisions related to product/markets, business systems, and in bound and out bound phases of the value chain which will shape the company''s financial future. The key strategic and operational decisions included: (1) Should the company continue to pursue large government projects?; (2) What should be done with excess sand?; (3) Should Try purchase or lease equipment?; (4) Should Try pursue selling gravel in 50 pound bags?

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Location:
Size:
Small
Other setting(s):
1997

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