AWARD WINNING CASE - This case was a winner at the AIB Case Competition, Academy of International Business, 2001 and first place winner of the 2001 Indiana University Center for International Business Education and Research (IUCIBER) International Case Competition. Meridco Magnesium is an international automotive parts supplier of magnesium die-cast components with manufacturing plants in Canada, the United States and France. The company has a strong .....more

<p style="color: rgb(197, 183, 131);"><strong> AWARD WINNER - AIB Case Competition, Academy of International Business, and Indiana University Center for International Business Education and Research (IUCIBER) International Case Competition</strong></p><br>Meridco Magnesium is an international automotive parts supplier of magnesium die-cast components with manufacturing plants in Canada, the United States and .....more

The president and general plant manager of the French plant of a major magnesium die-cast auto parts manufacturer discusses with the company's vice-president their concerns with the policy on implementing new technology in the plant. This is a supplement to Meridco Magnesium: International Technology Transfer, product 9B01M006.

The vice-president of a major magnesium die-cast auto parts manufacturer is determining why two of the three company plants are not performing well. He meets with the head of each plant to discuss their views on technology innovations in the company. This is a supplement to Meridco Magnesium: International Technology Transfer, product 9B01M006.

The American plant manager of a large magnesium die-cast auto parts manufacturer has a conversation with the company's vice-president about the technology innovations within the company. This is a supplement to Meridco Magnesium: International Technology Transfer, product 9B01M006.