This case continues the story from the revised 2006 case study “CEMEX’s Patrimonio Hoy: At the Tipping Point?” This case describes CEMEX’s Patrimonio Hoy in 2012, which is a startup initiative designed to help low-income customers construct their own homes. Israel Moreno, Director of Patrimonio Hoy, must present his recommendations to CEMEX’s top management that outline a growth strategy for the initiative and its expansion into new markets.
Constructing a Base-of-the-Pyramid Business in a Multinational Corporation: CEMEX’s Patrimonio Hoy Looks to Grow
by: Ted London
Publication Date: March 22, 2012
Length: 22 pages
Product ID#: 1-429-202
Core Disciplines: Base of the Pyramid, International Business, Strategy & Management
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Teaching Objectives
After reading and discussing the material, students should:
- Explore the key venture development principles related to designing, piloting, and scaling.
- Discuss how to enhance venture success.
- Assess the importance of hearing the voices of the BoP.