This case shows the production and management practices - including planning, production and distribution - by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, the world leader in genetically engineered hybrid seed crop industry. Set in the context of the proposal of the planning meeting, it reveals conflicting considerations in setting policies for (what, how much, and where to plant) and distribution. Since the issues are considered from three separate perspectives - planning, production and distribution - it lends itself to role-play "Hide
. by Francis J. Aguilar, He Xin X, Paul Clark Source: Harvard Business School 15 pages. Publication Date: April 16, 1998. Prod. #: 898238-PDF-ENG