The case study concerned can be seen as a lesson in the mistakes and risks of this type of expansion. Moving away from core competencies is always a risky proposition, BMD, a lumber yard company attempted forward integration without the necessary changes required. This paper is a demonstration that a perceived synergy is not always real, and considers the other changes needed to make vertical integration a successful and profitable exercise. A 5 page paper on this novel by Eli Goldratt. A 15 page paper reviewing The Goal, by Eliyahu M. Goldratt.
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The paper outlines the fundamental practices that make up exemplary leadership. Bibliography lists three sources in addition to the actual book being discussed. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources. A 6 page review of Joiner's book Fourth Generation Management. No additional sources cited.