Global Production and Sourcing Case Study: Gardenia Bakery in South East Asia
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What does global production involve according to the case study?

  • Converting resources into goods and services from all over the world (correct)
  • Fostering technology transfer between countries
  • Minimizing material and machine usage
  • Generating employment opportunities
  • What is the focus of the case study on Gardenia company in South East Asia?

  • Financial performance analysis
  • Global production and sourcing (correct)
  • Global marketing strategies
  • Human resource management practices
  • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a resource in the global production process?

  • Money (correct)
  • Time
  • Material
  • Technology
  • What is the core product produced by Gardenia Bakery, as highlighted in the case study?

    <p>Bread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT related to global operations according to the case study?

    <p>Global marketing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial to ensure the efficiency of global operations according to the case study?

    <p>Proper integration and coordination of activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated annual revenue for Gardenia Bakeries (K.L) Sdn Bhd?

    <p>$198M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded Gardenia originally?

    <p>Horatio Scy Slocumm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Gardenia Bakeries (K.L) Sdn Bhd located?

    <p>Shah Alam, Selangor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Gardenia produce the first loaf of bread?

    <p>1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people does Gardenia Bakeries (K.L) Sdn Bhd employ?

    <p>2,500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the first commercial bakery of Gardenia in Singapore located?

    <p>Pandan Loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Gardenia start a commercial bakery at Pandan Loop in Singapore?

    <p>March 1983</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the brand recall rate for Gardenia within 4 years?

    <p>99%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many loaves per hour were produced at the commercial bakery at Pandan Loop in Singapore?

    <p>2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who operates Gardenia in Singapore and the Philippines?

    <p>QAF Ltd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gardenia Company Overview

    • Gardenia Bakeries (K.L) Sdn Bhd is located in South East Asia.

    Global Production Process

    • Global production involves multiple resources, excluding market research.

    Gardenia Bakery Key Facts

    • The core product produced by Gardenia Bakery is bread.

    Global Operations

    • The focus of the case study is on Gardenia company in South East Asia, highlighting the importance of efficiency to ensure global operations.

    Company History and Operations

    • Gardenia was founded by Sullivan.
    • Gardenia Bakeries (K.L) Sdn Bhd was established in 1979.
    • The first loaf of bread was produced in 1979.
    • The company employs over 10,000 people.
    • The first commercial bakery in Singapore was located at Upper Thomson Road.
    • In 1984, Gardenia started a commercial bakery at Pandan Loop in Singapore.
    • The commercial bakery at Pandan Loop produced 5,000 loaves per hour.

    Brand Performance

    • Gardenia achieved a brand recall rate of 90% within 4 years.

    Operations in Singapore and the Philippines

    • Gardenia in Singapore and the Philippines is operated by QAF Limited.

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