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Global Value Chain Logistics Case Analysis: Case 8-3: ISOL
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August 11, 2014
Bruce Betts
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Global Value Chain Logistics Case Analysis: Case 8-3: ISOL
The intent of this paper is to identify, analyze, explain, and recommend the most appropriate solutions to the issues raised in the Case 8-3: ISOL+ from the perspective of global value chain strategies.
ISOL+ Group is an organization that produce and sell a number of items, such as "building industry, tough boards blanket padding, and sheathing for pipes" (Burt, Dobler, & Starling, 2003, p.300). Its part ISOL+ France produces as well as sells items to organizations in Europe including France, Italy, and Spain. Logistics problems the ISOL+ Company face is an increase in service quality and product.
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English: Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Osnabrueck D...Particularly, the ISOL+ France's French facility is not operating at its maximum capacity and requires logistical modifications too (Burt, Dobler, and Starling, 2003).
The ISOL+ Group must develop or buy a new manufacturing facility in France, specifically so it is nearer to the southern European market (i.e., Italy). A new factory in one of France's manufacturing lines will be strategically convenient for the growing markets of ISOL+ products in Italy and Spain. A nearer factory will allow for easier entry to the southern European markets. In addition to, this additional factory will assist boost the product volume of 1,000,000 cubic meters each year if by chance the market rise from the European countries reaches to a point where the demand is not satisfied by the existing factories.
The logistics of the ISOL+ Group is what causes its incapability for satiating the markets and achieving optimal and highest...