U.S. company to reconsider connector operations at its facility in Sunnyvale, a Japanese competitor announces plans to build "Ultimate" plant in the United States. The case examines issues related to the production of a comparative analysis of competitors' capabilities and performance. Allows students to compare the two companies, manufacturing strategies and their implications for performance and flexibility. "Hide
by Gary P. Pisano, Sharon Rossi Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 18 pages. Publication Date: 06 Oct 1992. Prod. #: 693035-PDF-ENG