Spin Cycle

profitability

What this case is about

Your client is a washing machine manufacturer and market leader who is seeing a decline in profits. The company targets middle class consumers and sells primarily through distributors and retailers in Western India. Profits have fallen over the last two years and the client wants you to find out why and advise on a way forward.

Objective

Identify the root cause of the profit decline and recommend strategies to improve profitability while maintaining or growing sales volumes.

Skills this case tests

Structuring the problem
Working the numbers
Judgement and recommendation