Case Study: Radical Radiators
Test out your strategic cost optimization thinking on this case study.
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The following is a fictional scenario based loosely on real-world organizations. The details have been changed, but the issues and challenges mirror the problems being faced by many organizations as they weigh their options.
At the end, there are some questions. Based on what you’ve learned so far, think about how you might respond if you were in the same situation. There are no right or wrong answers. We have supplied our response for you to reference here, but you may have different ideas and that’s ok! The objective is to get you used to applying what you’re learning to the real world.
Gerald's dilemma
“What a mess,” Gerald Buckner muttered as he flipped through spreadsheets of his next year’s budget. Budget submissions were due by the end of the day, and Gerald felt less confident in his proposal than he did three weeks ago when the process started.
Gerald is the long-time chief information officer (CIO) of Radical Radiators, an automotive aftermarket manufacturer of air filters, alternators, and, of course, radiators. Founded by a retired racing legend in 1997, Radical Radiators grew rapidly in the 2000s through acquisitions and partnerships with other high-performance automotive parts manufacturers. ...