Discussion:
1. Given that there are risks (challenges) and benefits to off-shoring, detail the challenges faced by Mattel in taking their production facilities offshore.
2. Comment on the global marketing strategy of Mattel that led Mattel to persist despite the decline of its market share.
3. To what extend was Mattel responsible for issues related to its production of toys in China? How might Mattel have avoided these issues?
Link to case study #7 Mattel Overcoming Marketing & Manufacturing Challenges
https://menaxhim.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/marketing-strategy-5th-ed-g-ferrell-m-hartline-cengage-2011-bbs.pdf