Ecolab, a maker of cleaning supplies, commercial laundry detergents, and pest elimination chemicals, with 2012 revenue of more than 40 billion USD and a 2011 Fortune 500 ranking of 365, is a major global company, but little known to the average consumer. It is seeking to change that by expanding into ecological and natural personal care consumer-facing products. Students are asked to assess the attractiveness of the market by practicing market sizing and scoping.
Ecolab: Is Green the New Black?
by: John Branch
Core Disciplines: Entrepreneurship & Innovation, International Business, Marketing/Sales, Strategy & Management
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