This case deals with the important issue of defining an appropriate set of metrics for measuring IT performance. A balance score-card approach forms the core thrust of the new measurement system set up within Friends Provident for measuring IT performance.
This case deals with the important issue of defining an appropriate set of metrics for measuring IT performance. A balance score-card approach forms the core thrust of the new measurement system set up within Friends Provident for measuring IT performance.
This case describes how Motorola has created a center of software excellence in an Indian offshore site. A proper blend of software process management and organizational leadership lies at the heart of this success story.
This case describes how Motorola has created a center of software excellence in an Indian offshore site. A proper blend of software process management and organizational leadership lies at the heart of this success story.
The case is one in a series of seven cases on the practice of operational research. It describes the process of carrying out a project for a client (as opposed to the tools and techniques used as is customary for OR cases). A subset of the seven cases will give students a good feel for the intricacies of being an OR consultant/professional.
The case is one in a series of seven cases on the practice of operational research. It describes the process of carrying out a project for a client (as opposed to the tools and techniques used as is customary for OR cases). A subset of the seven cases will give students a good feel for the intricacies of being an OR consultant/professional.
The case is one in a series of seven cases on the practice of operational research. It describes the process of carrying out a project for a client (as opposed to the tools and techniques used as is customary for OR cases). A subset of the seven cases will give students a good feel for the intricacies of being an OR consultant/professional.
The case is one in a series of seven cases on the practice of operational research. It describes the process of carrying out a project for a client (as opposed to the tools and techniques used as is customary for OR cases). A subset of the seven cases will give students a good feel for the intricacies of being an OR consultant/professional.
The package consists of 3 cases and a teaching note. As part of a business process re-engineering effort, Pellton has performed two joint supply chain improvement projects with customers (described in parts A and B), and logistics manager Peter Jackman must decide how to capitalize on these experiences for future projects within Pellton world-wide.
The package consists of 3 cases and a teaching note. As part of a business process re-engineering effort, Pellton has performed two joint supply chain improvement projects with customers (described in parts A and B), and logistics manager Peter Jackman must decide how to capitalize on these experiences for future projects within Pellton world-wide.
The package consists of 3 cases and a teaching note. As part of a business process re-engineering effort, Pellton has performed two joint supply chain improvement projects with customers (described in parts A and B), and logistics manager Peter Jackman must decide how to capitalize on these experiences for future projects within Pellton world-wide.
The package consists of 3 cases and a teaching note. As part of a business process re-engineering effort, Pellton has performed two joint supply chain improvement projects with customers (described in parts A and B), and logistics manager Peter Jackman must decide how to capitalize on these experiences for future projects within Pellton world-wide.
The package consists of 3 cases and a teaching note. As part of a business process re-engineering effort, Pellton has performed two joint supply chain improvement projects with customers (described in parts A and B), and logistics manager Peter Jackman must decide how to capitalize on these experiences for future projects within Pellton world-wide.
The package consists of 3 cases and a teaching note. As part of a business process re-engineering effort, Pellton has performed two joint supply chain improvement projects with customers (described in parts A and B), and logistics manager Peter Jackman must decide how to capitalize on these experiences for future projects within Pellton world-wide.
This case outlines a large scale systems migration project in a major Finnish bank. Starting in 1982, Kansallis Bank succeeded in migrating its entire banking systems to a new platform only in 1995. While such large and never-ending IT projects are painfully common, few organizations can afford them today when business planning cycles are increasingly measured in months.
This case outlines a large scale systems migration project in a major Finnish bank. Starting in 1982, Kansallis Bank succeeded in migrating its entire banking systems to a new platform only in 1995. While such large and never-ending IT projects are painfully common, few organizations can afford them today when business planning cycles are increasingly measured in months.
The case is one in a series of seven cases on the practice of operational research. It describes the process of carrying out a project for a client (as opposed to the tools and techniques used as is customary for OR cases). A subset of the seven cases will give students a good feel for the intricacies of being an OR consultant/professional.
The case is one in a series of seven cases on the practice of operational research. It describes the process of carrying out a project for a client (as opposed to the tools and techniques used as is customary for OR cases). A subset of the seven cases will give students a good feel for the intricacies of being an OR consultant/professional.
The case is one in a series of seven cases on the practice of operational research. It describes the process of carrying out a project for a client (as opposed to the tools and techniques used as is customary for OR cases). A subset of the seven cases will give students a good feel for the intricacies of being an OR consultant/professional.
The case is one in a series of seven cases on the practice of operational research. It describes the process of carrying out a project for a client (as opposed to the tools and techniques used as is customary for OR cases). A subset of the seven cases will give students a good feel for the intricacies of being an OR consultant/professional.
As late as 2020, the supply chain of the global chocolate industry was characterized by modern slavery and child labour, poverty, dire living conditions and deforestation. While players in the cocoa industry had launched certification and in-house sustainability programmes, experts claimed that these have had limited impact.
As late as 2020, the supply chain of the global chocolate industry was characterized by modern slavery and child labour, poverty, dire living conditions and deforestation. While players in the cocoa industry had launched certification and in-house sustainability programmes, experts claimed that these have had limited impact.
Since its inception in 2015, the 2030 Agenda for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has provided a blueprint for shared prosperity in a sustainable world — a world where all people live productive, vibrant, and peaceful lives on a healthy planet. With less than a decade to go, we need to ask if we are laying the right foundation to achieve the SDGs. How “SDG-smart” are we?
Since its inception in 2015, the 2030 Agenda for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has provided a blueprint for shared prosperity in a sustainable world — a world where all people live productive, vibrant, and peaceful lives on a healthy planet. With less than a decade to go, we need to ask if we are laying the right foundation to achieve the SDGs. How “SDG-smart” are we?
Tom Hermans, CEO of EMMA Safety Footwear, is excited about the idea of developing the world’s first circular safety shoe – one that adheres to the cradle-to-cradle design principles. This could be a transformational strategy, differentiating EMMA from the crowded safety shoe market in Europe and extending a long tradition of social responsibility since its establishment in 1931.
Tom Hermans, CEO of EMMA Safety Footwear, is excited about the idea of developing the world’s first circular safety shoe – one that adheres to the cradle-to-cradle design principles. This could be a transformational strategy, differentiating EMMA from the crowded safety shoe market in Europe and extending a long tradition of social responsibility since its establishment in 1931.
Agility is often mentioned but seldom defined or clearly illustrated. This case discusses UNICEF’s response to the sudden disruption of its aid supply chain to Yemen after the bombing started in 2015. It illustrates how a forwarding hub was quickly established in Djibouti and dhow vessels were used to reach small Yemeni ports from there.
Agility is often mentioned but seldom defined or clearly illustrated. This case discusses UNICEF’s response to the sudden disruption of its aid supply chain to Yemen after the bombing started in 2015. It illustrates how a forwarding hub was quickly established in Djibouti and dhow vessels were used to reach small Yemeni ports from there.
Case A describes how a couple who lost a child create a social venture - the Max Foundation - by applying sound business principles to maximize the impact per-euro-spent. Case B discusses the growth challenges facing the organisation today.
Case A describes how a couple who lost a child create a social venture - the Max Foundation - by applying sound business principles to maximize the impact per-euro-spent. Case B discusses the growth challenges facing the organisation today.
The Fleet Safety project was developed in response to the needs of the members of the Fleet Forum, an informal collaborating body and independent knowledge centre for fleet management in the humanitarian sector.
The Fleet Safety project was developed in response to the needs of the members of the Fleet Forum, an informal collaborating body and independent knowledge centre for fleet management in the humanitarian sector.
Circular Economy and Closed-loop Supply Chains, Business Models for Sustainable Operations, Humanitarian and Health Supply Chains, Corporate Social Alliances
