Producer Mattel was one of the first to utilize independent monitoring of its manufacturing facilities and make findings available to the public. Informationweek.com stated that "Mattel can meet demand because it spent the last few years paying a lot of attention to software and processes that simplify its supply chain‚ cut costs‚ shorten cycle times‚ and bring more science to the art of meeting customer demand." With headquarters in El Segundo‚ California‚ Mattel has offices and facilities
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Case Study: Mattel and Toy Safety 1. Introduction 1. Situational Analysis Mattel Inc.‚ headquartered in El Segundo‚ California was the global leader in design‚ manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. Mattel toy lines included such best selling brands as Barbie‚ Hot Wheels‚ Matchbox‚ American Girl‚ Radica and Tyco as well as Fisher-Price brands including Little People‚ Power Wheels and a wide range of entertainment-inspired toys. In 2007‚ Mattel manufactured about
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Introduction to the case; On Sept 12‚ 2007‚ members of Congress‚ their staff‚ reporters‚ and the general public were all gathered in a U.S. Senate hearing room to discuss the issue of toy safety‚ how to make it better and improve it (Anne T Lawrence‚ 2008). What brought about the hearing was the Mattel Company‚ who is known as one of the “world’s premier toy companies” and was the Global leader in the design‚ manufacture‚ and marketing of toys along with other family products had ordered a series
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Caltagirone OPMG 486 November 18‚ 2014 MATTEL TOY RECALLS SUMMARY Mattel Incorporated is now the second largest global toy manufacturing company after being the largest toy manufacturer for years (Soloman). Mattel Inc.‚ headquartered in El Segundo‚ California‚ produces well-known toys such as Barbie‚ Hot Wheels‚ and Fisher-Price toys for children. Mattel is not only a leader in the toy industry with over $6 Billion in sales in 2013 (Soloman)‚ Mattel also leads the industry in corporate responsibility
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outsourcing at Mattel Abstract This study addresses the ethical issues related to Mattel Corporation. This study presents a chronological dateline highlighting the illegal and unethical activities that took place by suppliers for Mattel as well as Mattel’s reaction to the crisis. In addition‚ this article will address how corporate culture played a role in the decision to outsource the manufacturing process to facilities‚ which were not following legal standards. Keywords: Mattel‚ corporate culture
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Mattel‚ Inc. is the largest toy company in the world. This largest toy company in the world was founded by Harold Matson and Elliot Handler in 1945‚ as they started to produce picture frames. However it was Elliott Handler who had a visionary of a side business in dollhouse furniture out of the converted garage (Mattel). As a top company‚ the primary activities of Mattel are to design‚ manufacture‚ and market the toys. As the company’s sales growing slowly‚ Mattel started to produce varieties of
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Case Memo:Mattel And The The Toy Recalls Summary: Mattel‚ a global leader in toy manufacturing is currently faced with a tough challenge of restoring their consumer confidence following the increased recalls of their toys made in China. At present the most important goal for Mattel is to reassure their customers that kids’ safety is their highest priority and they are committed to provide good quality toys that are safe to play with. The main impediment in achieving their goal is not having an
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Unethical Research Arnuang Bullie RES/351 Jeff Duncan November 9‚ 2012 In this paper I will try and discuss the unethical business research conduct that has resulted in individuals or a firm being convicted‚ or at least tried for‚ this conduct. Some questions will be what were the inappropriate questions‚ what were the research results‚ and who was involved in the maintaining of the participants’ confidential information‚ and were there any acts involving the use of participant information
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REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE PRACTICE PROBLEMS and CASES Title of the Case REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE PRACTICE PROBLEMS and CASES Sales Agents and Commission Time Context Current RESA GM E.g. If Percentage
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Guide for Mattel Licensees GLOBAL MANUFACTURING PRINCIPLES QUALITY &SAFETY PRODUCT INTEGRITY “Create and sustain competitive advantage through safety and quality from concept to consumer” GLOBAL MANUFACTURING PRINCIPLES PRODUCT QUALITY AND SAFETY NEXT STEPS for LICENSEE ACTION Mattel is committed to providing fair and safe working conditions and quality and safe merchandise to our customers. As a Licensee of Mattel-branded product‚ you have an important role in ensuring that working
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