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Abstract
This case study describes the developments in Kanpur Confectioneries Private Limited (KCPL) after the Gupta family decided to sign a contract with A-One Confectioneries Private Limited (APL) in December 1987.
The case explains the technical and managerial processes that KCPL and APL adopted for learning, teaching and innovating in the company after signing the agreement. It also describes the diversification initiatives of the company and the new challenges it faced. Finally, the case also provides an opportunity for students in management education programs to analyse the linkages among the developments, evaluate the consequences and recommend directions for the future.
This case was prepared for inclusion in SAGE Business Cases primarily as a basis for classroom discussion or self-study, and is not meant to illustrate either effective or ineffective management styles. Nothing herein shall be deemed to be an endorsement of any kind. This case is for scholarly, educational, or personal use only within your university, and cannot be forwarded outside the university or used for other commercial purposes.
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Exhibit 1: What is 5S?
Source: Company records.
This case was prepared for inclusion in SAGE Business Cases primarily as a basis for classroom discussion or self-study, and is not meant to illustrate either effective or ineffective management styles. Nothing herein shall be deemed to be an endorsement of any kind. This case is for scholarly, educational, or personal use only within your university, and cannot be forwarded outside the university or used for other commercial purposes.
2023 Sage Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
