This case describes the history and activities of the A-Team, the main union bike assembly companies and component suppliers in Taiwan, which was established in 2003. Strategic alliances with competitors objectives. For the A-Team, it was more difficult, as the alliance between the two competing firms bicycle assembly and between parts suppliers. By 2006, progress has been made in the establishment of the alliance work, but executives were surprised by what they can do to ensure future progress. The case can be used in a module or course strategy, alliances / joint ventures in section competition as compared with the task of co-operation. "Hide
by Paul Beamish, Chwo-Ming (Joseph) Yu Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 10 pages. Publication Date: May 19, 2009. Prod. #: 909M44-PDF-ENG
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