Luiz Alberto Campos Filho

JBS Friboi: Building a Global Company

By  Luiz Alberto Campos Filho ,  Lourdes Casanova,  Marcus Verol
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JBS is a Brazil-based producer and exporter of fresh and processed meat. The case presents the company's production chain, the competitive landscape of the global beef industry, and the challenges of international expansion. Should JBS continue expanding or be satisfied with “digesting” acquisitions made and take time to reduce its debt burden?

    Published 25 Jan 2016

    Reference 5758

    Topic Strategy

    Region Global

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    JBS Friboi: Building a Global Company

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    JBS is a Brazil-based producer and exporter of fresh and processed meat. The case presents the company's production chain, the competitive landscape of the global beef industry, and the challenges of international expansion. Should JBS continue expanding or be satisfied with “digesting” acquisitions made and take time to reduce its debt burden?
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      Weg (A): The Making of a Global Brazilian

      By  Luiz Alberto Campos Filho ,  Lourdes Casanova,  Marcus Verol
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      The case analyses Weg's internationalization strategy and its knowledge management process following a series of acquisitions in 2010 and 2011. The company, which started out in the electric motor segment in Brazil and then aggressively internationalized, faces new challenges in industrial and commercial automation, uninterrupted power supply systems and wind power.

        Published 27 Feb 2012

        Reference 5857

        Topic Strategy

        Region Global

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        Weg (A): The Making of a Global Brazilian

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        The case analyses Weg's internationalization strategy and its knowledge management process following a series of acquisitions in 2010 and 2011. The company, which started out in the electric motor segment in Brazil and then aggressively internationalized, faces new challenges in industrial and commercial automation, uninterrupted power supply systems and wind power.
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          Weg (B): Knowledge Management as Key Success Factor for Internationalization

          By  Luiz Alberto Campos Filho ,  Lourdes Casanova,  Marcus Verol
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          The case analyses Weg's internationalization strategy and its knowledge management process following a series of acquisitions in 2010 and 2011. The company, which started out in the electric motor segment in Brazil and then aggressively internationalized, faces new challenges in industrial and commercial automation, uninterrupted power supply systems and wind power.

            Published 27 Feb 2012

            Reference 5857

            Topic Strategy

            Region Global

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            Weg (B): Knowledge Management as Key Success Factor for Internationalization

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            The case analyses Weg's internationalization strategy and its knowledge management process following a series of acquisitions in 2010 and 2011. The company, which started out in the electric motor segment in Brazil and then aggressively internationalized, faces new challenges in industrial and commercial automation, uninterrupted power supply systems and wind power.
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              The Brazilian Sugar/Ethanol Sector

              By  Luiz Alberto Campos Filho ,  Lourdes Casanova,  Nami Takahashi
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              This industry note analyses the sugar and ethanol industry in Brazil and in the world. The note analyses the birth and expansion of this industry between 1975 and 2011. It also looks at the impact of biofuels in the oil and the car industry and the role of public research institutions like Embrapa in Brazil in fostering innovation and increase in productivity in the agricultural sector in Brazil.

                Published 16 Dec 2011

                Reference 5856

                Topic Strategy

                Region South America

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                The Brazilian Sugar/Ethanol Sector

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                This industry note analyses the sugar and ethanol industry in Brazil and in the world. The note analyses the birth and expansion of this industry between 1975 and 2011. It also looks at the impact of biofuels in the oil and the car industry and the role of public research institutions like Embrapa in Brazil in fostering innovation and increase in productivity in the agricultural sector in Brazil.
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                  The Brazilian Market for Replacement Tyres: Combining Environmental Issues with Free Trade

                  By  Luiz Alberto Campos Filho ,  Lourdes Casanova,  Paula Esteban Jardim
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                  The ‘Brazilian Market for Replacement Tyres’ is an evaluation case. The study discusses the impact of new environmental legislation adopted by the Brazilian government on the various companies that participate in this market (importers, exporters and retailers). Those that suffered most were importers of used tyres, who had to stop doing so because of the regulatory changes.

                    Published 16 Dec 2011

                    Reference 5855

                    Topic Strategy

                    Region South America

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                    The Brazilian Market for Replacement Tyres: Combining Environmental Issues with Free Trade

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                    The ‘Brazilian Market for Replacement Tyres’ is an evaluation case. The study discusses the impact of new environmental legislation adopted by the Brazilian government on the various companies that participate in this market (importers, exporters and retailers). Those that suffered most were importers of used tyres, who had to stop doing so because of the regulatory changes.
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                      Cosan: The Making of a Global Leader

                      By  Luiz Alberto Campos Filho ,  Lourdes Casanova,  Nami Takahashi
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                      This case analyses the internationalization process of Cosan, the Brazilian leader in the ethanol industry. It analyses Cosan's international development and its approach to global growth through joint ventures and acquisitions.

                        Published 16 Dec 2011

                        Reference 5854

                        Topic Strategy

                        Region South America

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                        Cosan: The Making of a Global Leader

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                        This case analyses the internationalization process of Cosan, the Brazilian leader in the ethanol industry. It analyses Cosan's international development and its approach to global growth through joint ventures and acquisitions.
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                          Marcopolo: The Making of a Global Latina

                          By  Lourdes Casanova,  Luiz Alberto Campos Filho ,  Marcus Verol
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                          This case analyzes the internationalization process of Marcopolo, the leading manufacturer of buses in Brazil, tracking the company's international development and its approach to global growth. In the process it signs various strategic alliances with local partners in the different countries it tries to enter.

                            Published 28 Sep 2011

                            Reference 5826

                            Topic Strategy

                            Region South America

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                            Marcopolo: The Making of a Global Latina

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                            This case analyzes the internationalization process of Marcopolo, the leading manufacturer of buses in Brazil, tracking the company's international development and its approach to global growth. In the process it signs various strategic alliances with local partners in the different countries it tries to enter.
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                              The Global Oil Industry and Latin America

                              By  Lourdes Casanova,  Luiz Alberto Campos Filho ,  André Machado
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                              This industry note analyzes the global oil and gas industry with a particular focus on Brazil and Latin America. It analyzes the expansion of this industry between 1997 and 2010, when oil prices and production expanded tremendously. It also looks at the petroleum industry value chain as well as the market for chemical treatment products and services for the industry.

                                Published 28 Sep 2011

                                Reference 5835

                                Topic Economics & Finance

                                Region South America

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                                The Global Oil Industry and Latin America

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                                This industry note analyzes the global oil and gas industry with a particular focus on Brazil and Latin America. It analyzes the expansion of this industry between 1997 and 2010, when oil prices and production expanded tremendously. It also looks at the petroleum industry value chain as well as the market for chemical treatment products and services for the industry.
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                                  Poland Quimica: David Among International Goliaths

                                  By  Lourdes Casanova,  Luiz Alberto Campos Filho ,  André Machado
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                                  This case analyzes the internationalization of Poland Química, a Brazilian medium-size supplier to the oil industry which competes with the big multinationals in the sector. It analyzes Poland's international development and its approach to global growth. In the process the company tries to move away from relying on a single customer, Petrobras.

                                    Published 28 Sep 2011

                                    Reference 5780

                                    Topic Strategy

                                    Region South America

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                                    Poland Quimica: David Among International Goliaths

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                                    This case analyzes the internationalization of Poland Química, a Brazilian medium-size supplier to the oil industry which competes with the big multinationals in the sector. It analyzes Poland's international development and its approach to global growth. In the process the company tries to move away from relying on a single customer, Petrobras.
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