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Case
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Reference no. 395-017-1
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Karel Cool (INSEAD)
Published by: INSEAD
Originally published in: 1992
Version: 03.2015
Revision date: 7-Apr-2015
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Vertical integration; Sourcing
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Abstract

ACN Sourcing Strategy The case documents the situation faced by Courtaulds in acrylic fibre in 1987: a fast increase in the price of its key raw material, ACN. The case poses the question what should Courtaulds do? This mini case is a very focused case on vertical integration. It allows a thorough analysis of the key issues. It has been used several times as an exam case.
Location:
UK, Europe
Industry:
Synthetic fibres
Other setting(s):
1987
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Abstract

ACN Sourcing Strategy The case documents the situation faced by Courtaulds in acrylic fibre in 1987: a fast increase in the price of its key raw material, ACN. The case poses the question what should Courtaulds do? This mini case is a very focused case on vertical integration. It allows a thorough analysis of the key issues. It has been used several times as an exam case.

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Location:
UK, Europe
Industry:
Synthetic fibres
Other setting(s):
1987

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