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Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 1991

Abstract

Chronicles three decades of a forklift truck company''s industrial design strategy. Having grown rapidly from a small, pioneering niche- company to a leading, full-range, global producer, Crown is reevaluating its design services strategy. Discusses the company''s long-term relationship with its design consultants and the pros and cons of establishing an in-house design department at this point in its history. Students need to decide whether Crown should opt for in-house design services, stay with its former design consultants, or look for new consultants.

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Abstract

Chronicles three decades of a forklift truck company''s industrial design strategy. Having grown rapidly from a small, pioneering niche- company to a leading, full-range, global producer, Crown is reevaluating its design services strategy. Discusses the company''s long-term relationship with its design consultants and the pros and cons of establishing an in-house design department at this point in its history. Students need to decide whether Crown should opt for in-house design services, stay with its former design consultants, or look for new consultants.

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