Marico – competing with an innovative business model
Publication date: 26 June 2018
Abstract
Subject area
Strategic Management.
Study level/applicability
MBA, Executive MBA.
Case overview
This case deals with Harsh Mariwalla’s struggle to develop an innovative company from scratch. The journey of innovation is not an easy one. Marico was forced to compete with multinationals in many markets where it operated. Constant pressure from rivals has made the company develop a new innovative business model, which is expected to generate profitability and sustainable competitive advantage.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will be able to appreciate the business models, understand the competitive moves by rivals, understand strategy formulation and implementation, understand product innovation and competitive advantage and understand the ability to tackle competition with innovation.
Supplementary materials
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Subject code
CSS 11: Strategy.
Keywords
Acknowledgements
Disclaimer. This case is written entirely based upon secondary sources, It is meant for class discussion and does not in any way serve to endorse, be a sources of primary data, or illustrate effective or ineffective management. The views expressed here are not that of the organization or anyone related to it.
Citation
Mitra, S. and V.K., R. (2018), "Marico – competing with an innovative business model", , Vol. 8 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-05-2017-0093
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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