Suggested Mini-Case Questions
1)Describe the business and operational challenges facing Bergerac Systems
2)Should Bergerac Systems integrate into the manufacture of injection-molded parts for its cartridges? Yes or no? If yes, how should Bergerac Systems proceed?
3)What are the advantages and disadvantages of acquisition vs. developing in-house capabilities?
4)What type of qualitative and/or quantitative evidence supports the recommendation of either?
5)What other advice would you offer Ian Wyckoff about his manufacturing operations?
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