Portakabin
Learn about Portakabin with real-life examples within their case studies constructed around the key elements of the business curriculum.
The importance of excellent customer service
With a proven track record in supplying the highest quality accommodation, Portakabin hires and sells permanent and...
The importance of quality in creating a competitive advantage
Most businesses operate in competitive markets: they have to 'take on' and 'see off' rivals. Each organisation...
Lean production at Portakabin
Portakabin is an international company. It produces some of the most advanced building systems available. The company is...
Adding value through health and safety
Adding value to a product involves making it more desirable and better for the final consumer. Ways...
Promoting the brand
Entrepreneurship happens when someone sees a market need and has an idea that will satisfy that need....
Achieving growth through product development
A main source of business growth is through product innovation. New products often come from ideas. These...
Product development innovation and the product life cycle
Profitable and innovative commercial businesses are ones which provide customers with exactly what they need and want. Portakabin is...
Developing products and services to meet market demand
Intelligent business organisations understand the 'fit' between their products and their markets. Over time, companies develop strengths...
Responding to an emerging market
'The industry as a whole is under-achieving.' This was the verdict of the Construction Task Force, led...
How the role of marketing drives business forwards
Portakabin designs and delivers modular buildings. It provides clients with inspiring buildings of outstanding quality. Its original market...
How market research helps Portakabin to remain at the...
For over 45 years, Portakabin has been producing modular buildings that can be constructed quickly and simply. The business...
Meeting customer needs for competitive advantage
Sectors of the economyEconomic activity is usually divided into 3 sectors:1. Primary industry - involves extracting raw...