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1) Guajilote appears to be doing pretty well. They are not depleting the mahogany?a national treasure?by only taking downed trees and cooperative members appear to be satisfied with wages, working conditions and management. The co-op has had an increase in sales and appears to be financially stable?although no financial statement is available. Also, Santos Mungula seems to be enjoying his rewards?a new house. But, how long can it continue? Other opinions are also creditworthy.
2) SWOT analysis:
Strengths:
a. Mungula's capable leadership?political connections, negotiating skills
b. Monopoly position of Guajilote's permit
c. The taking of fallen trees is environmentally friendly?which may be their only
real competitive advantage.
d. the workforce is capable for the task at hand
Weaknesses:
a. No transportation system for products
b. Members have little schooling
c. Dependence on one distributor
d. No good replacement for Mungula
e. Only a single product
f. Little growth potential
Opportunities:
a. Scarcity of mahogany ensures price increases
b. Direct sales to furniture makers
c. Design and build it own furniture
d. The worldwide environmental movement may favor their "natural" process of harvesting only downed trees
e. If done right, perhaps permits for other areas of Honduras will come or permits to harvest certain standing trees if more than a 1 for 1 replanti ...