Incos is a global manufacturer of writing products with divisions in North America, Europe and South-East Asia. Their global sales are $60 m and their profits amounted to around $30 m. Their European division who manufactures and sells disposable pens is experiencing flattening sales and a decreasing profit.
The client hired you to help him come up with suggestions to get profits back on track.
This case is made to be interviewer-led. Therefore the interviewer should guide the interviewee through the interview.
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