Task: Using "Palliser Furniture; The China question" case study:
Problem 1. What are the key global factors influencing the “competitive landscape” for furniture in North America at the end of the case?
Problem 2. How important is “supply chain reliability” in the furniture industry as compared with other industries that you understand?
Problem 3. What “negotiation challenges” might Palliser face if the company decides to expand its sourcing activities in China? What opportunities might such negotiations create?
Problem 4. What recommendations would you make to the CEO of Palliser at the end of the case to help the Company improve its performance over the next 5 years?