Michigan pontiac case

THE MICHIGAN CASE Evaluate the different alternatives regarding the future of the Pontiac Plant- what are the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative? 1.<Tab/>How should Michigan Manufacturing Corporation deal with the problem of low volume product? The alternatives: a.<Tab/>Close the plant as soon as possible and transfer its products to another plant. Disadvantages: *<Tab/>Products with growth potential would be …

…re-deploy the employees at the Pontiac plant if they decide to close the plant? *<Tab/>MM could train its employees in different areas in order to provide them with the necessary knowledge to start their own businesses. *<Tab/>MM could take its best employees and re-locate them in other divisions or other facilities. *<Tab/>MM could negotiate good terms of retirement with employees.