The case centers around a start-up, The Grommet, which views itself as an intermediary between independent and small makers of high quality products, and refined buyers that worth the uniqueness of the merchandise. The Grommet, initially called Daily Grommet but renamed in 2011, was set up to generate a more equitable link between merchandise creators and product consumers. The creators trademarked the duration Citizen Commerce(TMark) as the manifestation of the fair foundation for merchandising.
The two co-founders, Jules Pieri and Joanne Domeniconi, have been serving as Chief Discovery Official and the company's CEO, respectively. The business grew steadily but slowly during its first years. The main protagonist of the case is Ray Hallare, who finds himself responsible for ordering conclusions for the approaching December holiday selling season. As preparation, students are requested to develop an ordering and inventory strategy for Ray. The discussion in course subsequently commences as an inventory case, and successively grows to a more comprehensive and more comprehensive perspective of the business model itself, and also the challenges and opportunities that growth creates for this particular start-up.
The Grommet Managing Operations at a Fast-Paced Start-Up case study solution
PUBLICATION DATE: March 14, 2016 PRODUCT #: BAB224-PDF-ENG
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