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The Case
• Tape Drive Business Unit
HP
Storage Division
Mechanism Distribution
Reseller
& Head Center (HP)
FAST Config. Consumer
OEM
PCA
• History
Mechanism Distribution
Reseller
& Head Center (HP)
OEM
PCA
Alternative 2
• The Ultimate Supply Chain
– Whole supply chain fulfilled by Mitsumi
Mechanism Distribution
Reseller
& Head Center (HP)
FAST Config. Consumer
OEM
PCA
Alternative 3
• Consolidation
– Collaborating with a competitor in all steps of
the production
Mechanism Distribution
Reseller
& Head Center (HP)
FAST Config. Consumer
OEM
PCA
Evaluation
Criteria Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3
Path of Least The Ultimate Consolidation
Resistance Supply Chain
Criteria Alternative 2
Flexibility high
Investment medium