In: Operations Management
i) Mohawk Industries Inc. is the largest designer, maker, and seller of carpets in the U.S. In a separate division, the firm’s product line also includes floor tile, pillows, and bed linens. Mohawk has a strong emphasis on cost reduction. If the firm wishes to sell more products overseas, what strategy would you recommend, and why?
ii) Consider the information given in the previous question, and your answer to that question, then recommend an organizational structure for Mohawk to use as it globalizes. Explain why the structure you recommend is the most appropriate one for Mohawk.
iii) Consider the information given in the two previous questions, and your answers to those questions. If Mohawk wishes to sell carpets inEurope, recommend an appropriate entry mode, and explain why your choice is the most appropriate one for Mohawk. What entry mode would you recommend if Mohawk wishes to manufacture its carpets in Asia? Explain your answer