AppliChem produces the same chemical in the four plants, each of which is located in another country. The company has completed a major study to compare the performance and efficiency of these plants. Using data from the study, the students have to decide which, if any, plants to close. The case requires students to think about the appropriate metrics to compare the performance of plants that work in very different ways and in different countries. An important issue is the distinction between physical performance and financial performance. Finally, the case allows students to think about what management can do to ensure that the increase in productivity are common to all plants network. "Hide
applichem case solution
by Janice H. Hammond, Gary P. Pisano Source: Harvard Business School 13 pages. Publication Date: August 18, 1993. Prod. #: 694030-PDF-ENG
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