Subject category:
Production and Operations Management
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 30 January 1987
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
Describes the decision faced by a rapidly growing firm in the merchandise security systems business on whether it should integrate backward into the injection molding of plastic parts. Financial analysis, comparative economics, and manufacturing strategy in an industry with rapid technological change are all important elements in the analysis.
Location:
Industries:
Size:
USD27 million sales
Other setting(s):
1979-1980
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Abstract
Describes the decision faced by a rapidly growing firm in the merchandise security systems business on whether it should integrate backward into the injection molding of plastic parts. Financial analysis, comparative economics, and manufacturing strategy in an industry with rapid technological change are all important elements in the analysis.
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Location:
Industries:
Size:
USD27 million sales
Other setting(s):
1979-1980