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Ferrofluidics Case Study Systems Equipment Division Problem Statement Of the many issues faced by Ferrofluidics, the most pressing is whether or not to continue with its puller product segment which was recently acquired by the company's Systems Equipment Division (SED). Other issues emerge from this core including: management's inexperience in the puller fabrication and assembly process, decisions to pursue continuous product upgrades instead of addressing present issues with the puller, and, finally, the acquisition of a company with out-dated plant to fulfill their goals. Summary of the Facts Ferrofluidics, in the early 1970's, was a pioneer in the development of the magnetic fluid technology. Ferro fluids became an essential component in many technical processes, such as the production of silicon chips. In the 1980's, management at Ferrofluidics saw an immense opportunities for growth with its fluids products and searched for possible acquisitions that would leverage those opportunities and increase the company's overall profitability. Ferrofluidics made the d......

Ferrofluidics Case Study Systems Equipment Division Problem Statement Of the many issues faced by Ferrofluidics, the most pressing is whether or not to continue with its puller product segment which was recently acquired by the company's Systems Equipment Division (SED). Other issues emerge from this core including: management's inexperience in the puller fabrication and assembly process, decisions to pursue continuous product upgrades instead of addressing present issues with the puller, and, finally, the acquisition of a company with out-dated plant to fulfill their goals. Summary of the Facts Ferrofluidics, in the early 1970's, was a pioneer in the development of the magnetic fluid technology. Ferro fluids became an essential component in many technical processes, such as the production of silicon chips. In the 1980's, management at Ferrofluidics saw an immense opportunities for growth with its fluids products and searched for possible acquisitions that would leverage those opportunities and increase the company's overall profitability. Ferrofluidics made the d......

Ferrofluidics Case Study Systems Equipment Division Problem Statement Of the many issues faced by Ferrofluidics, the most pressing is whether or not to continue with its puller product segment which was recently acquired by the company's Systems Equipment Division (SED). Other issues emerge from this core including: management's inexperience in the puller fabrication and assembly process, decisions to pursue continuous product upgrades instead

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