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  • February 2023 (Revised April 2023)
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Kvadrat: Focus, Execute, and Grow

By: Boris Groysberg and Sarah L. Abbott
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:27
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Abstract

Kvadrat was a family-owned global textiles company. The company had enjoyed impressive top-line growth and was shifting gears to emphasize profitability via a shorter strategic agenda. Agenda items included: U.S. expansion, generating improved margins in its consumer business, supply chain rationalization, and strengthening its culture and organization.

Keywords

Growth; Culture; International Expansion; Organization; Family Business; Leadership; Growth and Development; Strategy; Organizations; Supply Chain; Family Ownership; Profit; Organizational Culture; Denmark

Citation

Groysberg, Boris, and Sarah L. Abbott. "Kvadrat: Focus, Execute, and Grow." Harvard Business School Case 423-071, February 2023. (Revised April 2023.)
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Boris Groysberg

Organizational Behavior
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