The LPQ Builders Company case analysis

Read the training material “A case study on the LPQ Builders Company” and solve the following points:

• Determine the overall objective of the LPQ Builders Company, defining what is intended to do with the proposal of the case.

The overall objective of the LPQ Builders Company for this case is to get the internationalization of its products, which is intended to carry through strategies that integrate its six business units: administration, internationalization, human resource management, production, marketing and finance.

• Make a detailed analysis of the case and establish what would be the solution to the raised issues for each business unit. It is important to note that these ones should be assessed by: administration, internationalization, human resource management, marketing, production and finances.

Solutions raised for the case according to each business unit:

1.    Administration

In the administrative area it is suggested to review the information being sent with bills, because some customers have complained about receiving incomplete documentation, and this situation generates 1% of returns.

2.    Internationalization

In this business unit it is recommended to verify that hired suppliers not only have free trade and geographical approach to the country but also competitive advantages in terms of price and quality of their products.

3.    Human Resource Management

It is recommendable to continue the training processes that were suspended for hiring new administrative staff, which were headed to encourage the promotion of 20 operational positions in different business units of the company.

4.    Marketing

It is advisable to change the decision about the selected type of packaging for the shipment of goods, using a material that be equally appropriate for labels and economical at the same time, instead of low density polyethylene which causes 4% of returns for damages during international transportation.

5.    Production

For this area would be useful to get a software that allows a proper control of inventory, by this way is possible to eliminate some unnecessary manual processes and optimize the productivity of the company.

6.    Finances

To avoid losses caused by delays in the delivery of finished products, it is recommended to look for new suppliers that offer better quality conditions in the raw material and thus reduce merchandise returns.