Compaq Computer Corp., like many manufacturers, faces operational choices that strongly influence the cost of capital engaged in inventory, customer response time, and potential product obsolescence. This case describes some key operations strategy choices regarding two types of inventory: operation inventory (e.g., flow) and tactical inventory (e.g., finished goods).
Compaq Computer Corp., like many manufacturers, faces operational choices that strongly influence the cost of capital engaged in inventory, customer response time, and potential product obsolescence. This case describes some key operations strategy choices regarding two types of inventory: operation inventory (e.g., flow) and tactical inventory (e.g., finished goods).
Trouble begins in this Tuscany family business as repercussions of traumas suffered by first and second generation family members affect the third generation. The Baldinis had always worked together in their olive groves to produce the finest quality olive oil, but now, old wounds of which younger family members were barely aware, threatened the future of the business.
Trouble begins in this Tuscany family business as repercussions of traumas suffered by first and second generation family members affect the third generation. The Baldinis had always worked together in their olive groves to produce the finest quality olive oil, but now, old wounds of which younger family members were barely aware, threatened the future of the business.
This case was written to illustrate the importance of business process design as a basis for competition in the textile industry. The case illustrates the impressive performance of Zara, the new fashion player from Spain, which has innovated in process design so as to deliver new collections in its stores with a lead-time of 5 to 7 days.
This case was written to illustrate the importance of business process design as a basis for competition in the textile industry. The case illustrates the impressive performance of Zara, the new fashion player from Spain, which has innovated in process design so as to deliver new collections in its stores with a lead-time of 5 to 7 days.
The case describes the dilemma faced by a young MBA participant, Niraj, regarding the decision to join his familys business in India. Niraj already spent a few years abroad, and feels some pressure to join the business, while uncertain of his wishes. The case also describes foundation and evolution of business and family relationships.
The case describes the dilemma faced by a young MBA participant, Niraj, regarding the decision to join his familys business in India. Niraj already spent a few years abroad, and feels some pressure to join the business, while uncertain of his wishes. The case also describes foundation and evolution of business and family relationships.
The case was written to illustrate the importance of business process design as a basis for competition in the textile industry. The case illustrates the impressive performance of Zara, the new fashion player from Spain, which has innovated in process design so as to deliver new collections in its stores with a lead-time of 5 to 7 days.
The case was written to illustrate the importance of business process design as a basis for competition in the textile industry. The case illustrates the impressive performance of Zara, the new fashion player from Spain, which has innovated in process design so as to deliver new collections in its stores with a lead-time of 5 to 7 days.
This exercise is designed to introduce students to (Q,R) inventory reorder policies, where Q is the order size and R the reorder point. The exercise is motivated by the issues faced by Caterpillar (CAT) in managing its parts warehouse in Europe.
This exercise is designed to introduce students to (Q,R) inventory reorder policies, where Q is the order size and R the reorder point. The exercise is motivated by the issues faced by Caterpillar (CAT) in managing its parts warehouse in Europe.
Laurence & Ralph (L&R) is not a case, per se, but a note on the classical Newsboy Problem. This type of problem is exemplary in capacity or inventory economics. It occurs every time a product needs to be ordered or service capacity needs to be set when demand in the forthcoming sales or service period is uncertain.
Laurence & Ralph (L&R) is not a case, per se, but a note on the classical Newsboy Problem. This type of problem is exemplary in capacity or inventory economics. It occurs every time a product needs to be ordered or service capacity needs to be set when demand in the forthcoming sales or service period is uncertain.
El caso fue redactado para mostrar la importancia del diseño de los procesos de negocio como base para la competencia en el sector textil. El caso muestra los magníficos resultados de Zara, el nuevo actor de la moda en España, que ha innovado de tal forma el diseño de procesos que llega a exponer nuevas colecciones en sus tiendas en un tiempo máximo de 5 a 7 días.
El caso fue redactado para mostrar la importancia del diseño de los procesos de negocio como base para la competencia en el sector textil. El caso muestra los magníficos resultados de Zara, el nuevo actor de la moda en España, que ha innovado de tal forma el diseño de procesos que llega a exponer nuevas colecciones en sus tiendas en un tiempo máximo de 5 a 7 días.
The Wendel and CGIP cases tell the story of a business family, the Wendel, over a period of nearly three centuries. The Wendel case (A) describes how the company, founded in 1704, developed over 270 years under the stewardship of the Wendel family, as a major player in the iron and steel industry. It also shows how it overcame a revolution, three wars, and several technical challenges.
The Wendel and CGIP cases tell the story of a business family, the Wendel, over a period of nearly three centuries. The Wendel case (A) describes how the company, founded in 1704, developed over 270 years under the stewardship of the Wendel family, as a major player in the iron and steel industry. It also shows how it overcame a revolution, three wars, and several technical challenges.
The Wendel and CGIP cases tell the story of a business family, the Wendel, over a period of nearly three centuries.
The CGIP case (B) shows how Ernest-Antoine Seillière, succeeded in building a strong holding company out of the family’s non-core businesses, left after the steel nationalisation. The case describes several key business decisions and deals, including with other family firms.
The Wendel and CGIP cases tell the story of a business family, the Wendel, over a period of nearly three centuries.
The CGIP case (B) shows how Ernest-Antoine Seillière, succeeded in building a strong holding company out of the family’s non-core businesses, left after the steel nationalisation. The case describes several key business decisions and deals, including with other family firms.
Fair Process Leadership, Business Model, Communication
