A leading developer of low-income housing in Mexico decides which new promising local partner extends its best advantage in the management of twin production lines of houses and clients. URBI has created a significant competitive advantage in technology and culture, which corresponds to a yield of the two production systems. The company has also created a vast experience in the field of access to many mortgage and financing sources in Mexico. To grow, the company is interested in entering other Mexican regions, but has the choice to do it with his staff and the purchase of land for cash, or partnerships with local businesses and local landowners. In assessing the elections, students have to think more deeply about making two production lines are working and how to balance the two lines. The debate may end comparison of Mexican political and state the circumstances contributing to this process for workforce housing in comparison with the U.S., China, India and other markets.
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by John D. Macomber, Regina Garcia-Cuellar Source: Harvard Business School 27 pages. Publication Date: April 3, 2009. Prod. #: 209144-PDF-ENG
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