Case study questions:

$1.$ What risks and uncertainties should Baby Dolls consider when making the decision to move

production to China?

$2.$ What are the core strengths of Baby Dolls as a company operating in the premium doll market?

$3.$ What ethical considerations should Baby Dolls consider when deciding whether to outsource

production to China?

$4.$ How does Baby Dolls manage its supply chain to meet the highly seasonal demand for its

products?

$5.$ What financial factors contributed to Baby Dolls' declining profits after $2005,$ and how did the

company respond to these challenges?

$6.$ What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of moving production to China from

Spain?

$7.$ How would the shift to China impact Baby Dolls' competitive position in the doll market?

Support your answer with dat.

$8.$ What financial metrics should Baby Dolls' CEO focus on when evaluating the move to China?

Support your answer with data.

$9.$ How does the highly seasonal nature of Baby Dolls' sales impact its working capital and financing

needs? Support your answer with data.

$10.$ How might Baby Dolls' stakeholders, including shareholders and employees, react to the

proposed strategic move?