The Catalan Textile Industry (B)
Between 1990 and 1996, more than a quarter of textile-related jobs had been lost in the European Union. European governments faced the daunting task of promoting adequate policies to smooth the transformation that was taking place in the sector and improve its competitiveness. The case explains some of the measures taken by the Catalan government in response to the increasing callenges faced by companies in the textile industry. It also explains the results in the industry.
Collection: IESE (España)
Ref: SM-1596-E
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 3
Publication Date: Sep 10, 2013
Language: English, Spanish
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Description
Between 1990 and 1996, more than a quarter of textile-related jobs had been lost in the European Union. European governments faced the daunting task of promoting adequate policies to smooth the transformation that was taking place in the sector and improve its competitiveness. The case explains some of the measures taken by the Catalan government in response to the increasing callenges faced by companies in the textile industry. It also explains the results in the industry.
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Year: 2013
Geographic Setting: España
Learning Objective
The case can be used:
1. To show participants the importance of understanding the industry and company value chain.
2. To illustrate how the design of the Zara value chain and the relations among different activities allow them to achieve and maintain a competitive advantage.
3. To compare different value chain conceptions in the same industry.
4. To highlight the importance of focusing on clients.
5. To explain how different businesses require different value chains and how their five forces differ.
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