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Cargill Hybrid Seeds Mexico: A Case Study

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  • Trejo-Pech, Carlos Omar
  • House, Lisa
  • Lopez-Reyna, Carmen

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This case study focuses on the history of Cargill Hybrid Seeds Mexico, its position in the industry and the manner in which it had grown throughout time. Details on product, facility and personnel decisions give a feel for how the company was managed and how it succeeded in growing rapidly in the 1990s. The purpose of this case study is to provide an in-depth look into the Mexican Seed industry, with a particular focus on Cargill Seeds Mexico prior to its takeover by Monsanto. Additionally, the case study allows for the discussion of how to successfully merge similar companies, in this case, three companies that are accustomed to being competitors in the market. A discussion focusing on unique human resource difficulties that come from such a merger a setup.

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  • Trejo-Pech, Carlos Omar & House, Lisa & Lopez-Reyna, Carmen, 2003. "Cargill Hybrid Seeds Mexico: A Case Study," International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, vol. 5(3), pages 1-23.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ifaamr:34341
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.34341
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