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Case
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Reference no. 9-688-056
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1988
Version: 11 February 1991
Length: 22 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

Describes the many international sourcing initiatives in a multinational connector manufacturing company from the standpoint of an independent and very successful subsidiary in Japan. Students can explore the conflicts inherent in the situation and thus the more general motives for centralization and decentralization in international manufacturing companies. Japanese purchasing methods and vendor relations are also presented in great detail.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
Mid-size, USD60 million sales
Other setting(s):
1987

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Abstract

Describes the many international sourcing initiatives in a multinational connector manufacturing company from the standpoint of an independent and very successful subsidiary in Japan. Students can explore the conflicts inherent in the situation and thus the more general motives for centralization and decentralization in international manufacturing companies. Japanese purchasing methods and vendor relations are also presented in great detail.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
Mid-size, USD60 million sales
Other setting(s):
1987

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