Subsequent to a massive earthquake that destroyed many buildings in Haiti, reconstruction is now a source of competition and probability for non-governmental organizations, international business and local companies. The Haitian chairman and CEO of an extremely successful, multi-million dollar information technology business wants to supply affordable quality home, especially for the deprived poor, using steel framework technology from his startup, KayTek.
KayTek Manufacturing Housing and Livelihoods in Haiti Case Study Solution
What he has not yet discovered is the best way to get his product to market. He has three options: to keep sales and construction in house, to outsource, in order to create opportunities for young Haitian engineers to become entrepreneurs, or to franchise. Each option has costs attached, in terms of funds and time along with control of brand quality and availability.
PUBLICATION DATE: March 26, 2013 PRODUCT #: W13082-PDF-ENG
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