Some of the examples given in the article make more business sense than others. For example, mass manufacturers of ceramic home articles probably have science a

Some of the examples given in the article make more business sense than others. For example, mass manufacturers of ceramic home articles probably have science and technology expertise that cuts across product categories and markets. Sometimes the logic of focus hasn't focused enough on the expertise it takes to sustain, for example, both toilets and semiconductor manufacturing tooling. The spreadsheet might say you are unlocking shareholder value by spinning off one or the other business, but when it comes time to make the next generation products, it would be to your advantage to have knowledge of both products in house.