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CMR Enterprises

By: Das Narayandas and Mary N. Caravella
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Abstract

Sam Marcus recently purchased a small cabinet-making company, and is looking for dramatic growth. The company competes in commercial and residential construction markets; shortly after the acquisition, the company gains a large new residential customer. The case traces the changes made at the company and how the relationship with this customer begins to deteriorate. At the end of the case, Marcus must decide whether to fix or end the relationship.

Keywords

Acquisition; Customer Relationship Management; Entrepreneurship; Leadership; Marketing Strategy; Performance Evaluation; Relationships; Segmentation; Construction Industry

Citation

Narayandas, Das, and Mary N. Caravella. "CMR Enterprises." Harvard Business School Case 501-012, November 2000. (Revised April 2001.)
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