Case Study Report.pdf

g. Naseem and Tom present different vision plans fbr the company whichenhances instability in the workplace.h. Inexperienced new staff are not as productive or efficient as olderemployees and may be seen as more of a liability than an asset.i. Due to retiring workers. Gladrags must flnd temporary replacements tosubstitute older workers. which are leading to increased costs for the firm.3. Opporlunities:a. Entry of China into WTO will lead to expansion of trade between Chinaand Europe.b. Immigrant populations has been rising. They also bring in additionaldisposable income. much of which is spent on luxurious items such asclothing.c. Developments in computing have lead to much improved designpackages that can be linked to textile and new production equipment.d. The average age of consumers entering thc shops has been increasingbecause young consumers prefbr more western clothing of the Indian styleclothing off-ered by Gladrags. The "Sassy" line of clothing could help pullthese young consumers further into the shops.e. Contact with Indian celebrities could prcsent many opportunities lorGladrags in terms o1-pror.nolional advertising. ancl would help them largeta younger demographic.1. The 2012 Olympics. said to be hcld in [.ondon, will bring about funherdevelopments, along with an influx of people as the city gets ready for thegames. This large inflow of people could pose as a high gain in profit, anda morc popr"rlar brand name.g. Significant investments in the clothing industry have hclped reduce thecost of prodLrction equipment. Production technology has developedconsiderably over the years and this ofl'ers increased potential forproduction.h. A property developer has made a flnancially attractive offer fbrGladrags two production facilities which could pull them out of financialinstability.i. Could sell business to Indian Multi-national Corporation who seeks toexpand to the UK.j. Distribution chain further developed throughout London departmentstores promotes higher brand awareness.k. Overseas production is discussed in order to reduce costs and lead thefirm to become more competitive.4. Threats:a. Decline in manufacturing and reduction in the number of opporlunitiesfor apprenticeship has led to a shortage of skilled labour in UK clothingindustry.