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  • October 1996 (Revised April 1997)
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Northco (A)

By: Ananth Raman and Bowon Kim
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:11
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Abstract

A small school-uniform manufacturer wrestles with seasonal demand. The company is saddled with excess inventory when it is bought by a leveraged buyout firm. Students are required to identify ways to analyze and solve the problem.

Keywords

Demand and Consumers; Leveraged Buyouts; Supply Chain Management; Corporate Finance; Manufacturing Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry; United States

Citation

Raman, Ananth, and Bowon Kim. "Northco (A)." Harvard Business School Case 697-017, October 1996. (Revised April 1997.)

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Ananth Raman

Technology and Operations Management
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