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Strategy and General Management
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HEC Montreal Centre for Case Studies
Version: September 2017
Length: 7 pages
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Abstract
Supplement to the A case. In the early 1990s, the company now known as Gildan Activewear was a small children's wear firm with revenues of CAD40 million. Its competition, legendary companies such as Russell, Fruit of the Loom, and Hanes, had sales in the billions of dollars. From its small beginnings and through unparalleled growth, Gildan went on to dominate most segments of the world's activewear market. This case presents the history of both the company and the industry, with an overview of major competitors. It systematically outlines Gildan's march toward domination, explaining not only how it built its position but also the in-house development of all its functions to strengthen that position. Finally, the case describes the strategic focus of the company as well as the values that motivate its managers. 2010 (Case A) The 2010 Gildan case (A) shows how a single company can influence industry leaders and dynamics and provides a classic example of the importance of the three pillars of strategic management: environment, internal management, and leadership. 2016 (Case B) The 2016 Gildan case (B) describes the situation in 2016. It can be used as a conclusion to the 2010 case for an interesting discussion of the social responsibility of a large company, or as a standalone case.
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Strategy and General Management
Published by:
HEC Montreal Centre for Case Studies
Version: September 2017
Length: 11 pages
Data source: Published sources
Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
HEC Montreal Centre for Case Studies
Version: September 2017
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Published sources
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Supplement to the A case. In the early 1990s, the company now known as Gildan Activewear was a small children's wear firm with revenues of CAD40 million. Its competition, legendary companies such as Russell, Fruit of the Loom, and Hanes, had sales in the billions of dollars. From its small beginnings and through unparalleled growth, Gildan went on to dominate most segments of the world's activewear market. This case presents the history of both the company and the industry, with an overview of major competitors. It systematically outlines Gildan's march toward domination, explaining not only how it built its position but also the in-house development of all its functions to strengthen that position. Finally, the case describes the strategic focus of the company as well as the values that motivate its managers. 2010 (Case A) The 2010 Gildan case (A) shows how a single company can influence industry leaders and dynamics and provides a classic example of the importance of the three pillars of strategic management: environment, internal management, and leadership. 2016 (Case B) The 2016 Gildan case (B) describes the situation in 2016. It can be used as a conclusion to the 2010 case for an interesting discussion of the social responsibility of a large company, or as a standalone case.
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Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
HEC Montreal Centre for Case Studies
Version: September 2017
Length: 11 pages
Data source: Published sources
Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
HEC Montreal Centre for Case Studies
Version: September 2017
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Published sources