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Courtaulds Fibres Ltd: ACN Sourcing Strategy

By Karel Cool
Published 01 Jan 1992
Reference 4496
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Length 7 page(s)
Inspection copy
6.00
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Summary

- ACN Sourcing Strategy The case documents the situation faced by Courtaulds in acrylic fibre in 1987: a fast increase in the price of its key raw material, ACN. The case poses the question what should Courtaulds do?

Teaching objectives

This mini case is a very focused case on vertical integration. It allows a thorough analysis of the key issues. It has been used several times as an exam case.

Keywords
  • Vertical integration
  • Sourcing
About the author
Cool

Karel Cool

Professor of Strategic Management

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