North West Company cases allow students to take inter-enterprise management approach in looking at the dilemma faced by the president and chief executive officer of the North-West (North West), food and general merchandise retailer operating primarily in Northern Canada. In early 2003, the North-West were negotiating a master agreement with the franchisor Giant Tiger Stores Limited (Giant Tiger) to open stores west of Winnipeg. In contrast to the "North-West" push "," system of replenishment product, Giant Tiger was developed successful "," pull "," System, which gave individual shop managers great freedom in ordering decisions. President and CEO asks whether it is possible to drive the best results, having to pull the system Giant Tiger in the northern limits of its stores. Growth potential may include higher sales and lower inventory levels as goods intended for each community. On the other hand, the North West could face logistical and human resource issues in an attempt to adopt the new system. This addition to the company's North-West (A). Cross-company strategy, product 907M47, discusses the human resources of the "Hide
by Mary M. Crossan, Stephen R. Foerster, Ken Mark Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 2 pages. Publication Date: 09 February 2010. Prod. #: 907C24-PDF-ENG
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