Described the decision facing the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation in June 1985: whether to continue to compete in the business of silicon steel in the highly competitive with imports. Includes a full description of the company's performance to improve systems and procedures (its main competitive advantage), and shows how they have become a tool for sustainable and continuous improvement. "Hide
by Steven C. Wheelwright Source: Harvard Business School 21 pages. Publication Date: October 17, 1994. Prod. #: 695023-PDF-ENG
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