Executive summary
Fletcher building has opened in 1909 in Dunedin, New Zealand and they made a timber weatherboard house. It works in 40 countries and in New Zealand it is one of the biggest company.
(http://www.fletcherbuilding.com/about-us/our-history/)
Fletcher Building Limited,
810 Great South road,
Penrose, Auckland 1061,
New Zealand.
The company has workforce more the 18000 people across the 40 countries. These all are included external requirements who based on skills.
The company is not make changes in core business as an integrated manufacturer and distributor of infrastructure and building products, as well as a construction company.
However:
−The Company is moving from total decentralisation to a hybrid model, with a bog cooperate and support of other companies
−They will leverage group scale to drive efficiencies and best practice
Company’s returns being delivered to shareholders through:
• Earnings growth over time through operating efficiency
• Making businesses more sustainable long term
• Growing management capability
• Increased focus on cash returns
(http://www.fletcherbuilding.com/media/1305/220513mark-adamson-and-gerry-bollman-fbl-strategy-day-presentation.pdf)
External and Internal environment of the company:-
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Market (customers):
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