The recent scandal with Tesco’s burgers has reignited a discussion about who, along the value chain, should bear the brunt of responsibility for a product. Much has been said about the moral dimension; there’s been quite a bit of discussion about the legal issues of liabilities and representations; but much less has been said about the underlying strategic issues, where the burden of the certification and the liability that comes with it is a major blessing in disguise.
Tesco’s Horseburger Debacle Is a Strategic Blessing
Too often, executives fail to see the potential for strategic control in the face of a legal liability.
February 15, 2013
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