Broad review of interface, its micro-and macro-environment, issues for development and potential mechanisms for improving outcomes

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business strategy

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date published 07/07/2008

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In recent years advancements in technology have revolutionized a number of industries, even those that have been widely established for a number decades. Interface, Inc. has been no exception to this reality. The largest soft floor covering manufacturer and marketer for more than 30 years, Interface has rapidly evolved its business in recent years to keep pace with competition, demand and substantial changes in technology. Although Interface has faced a number of formidable challenges in its evolution and development at the present time the organization continues to remain a leader in its field. In an effort to better understand Interface, Inc. this investigation considers a broad review of the organization, its micro-and macro-environment, issues for development and potential mechanisms for improving outcomes. Through a careful consideration of this organization it will be possible to provide more integral understanding of both interface and the larger floor covering industry.
History of the Organization
In order to begin this investigation, in his first helpful to consider some general background on the Interface organization. A review of the company's web site demonstrates that Interface, was founded in 1973 by Ray Anderson who is currently the chairman of the Interface board. Anderson initially began Interface as a joint venture with Carpets International PLC.