Sameer Hasija

Professor of Technology and Operations Management
Understanding the drivers of value is key to a technological transformation initiative. In the context of ‘Durian Widgets’ there is need for detailed analysis of business processes –contrary to initial intuition.

Published 01 Jul 2020

Reference 6589

Topic Operations

Region Asia

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This case showcases how access- and ownership-based business models segment the market based on useage heterogeneity, and how pricing equilibrium emerges from the resulting duopoly.

Published 28 Jun 2019

Reference 6288

Topic Operations

Industry Consumer Services

Region Asia

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The case focuses on the challenges facing Arenga Rainforest Sugar, a non-profit organization in Indonesia, as it re-thinks its business model. The product (rainforest sugar) supports sustainable agriculture, unlike traditional plantation-driven models (for palm oil and rubber).

Published 28 Jun 2019

Reference 6485

Topic Operations

Industry Food and Beverages Production

Region Asia

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The case shows how concepts from operations management can be applied to a service setting (as opposed to manufacturing). With private equity as the setting, it aims to help students understand how to use systematic process and queuing analysis to design a professional service operation.

Published 29 Mar 2017

Reference 6173

Topic Operations

Industry Private Equity Consulting

Region Asia

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This is a supplement to the case “Durian Capital Inc.”.

Published 29 Mar 2017

Reference 6173

Topic Operations

Industry Private Equity Consulting

Region Asia

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This case illustrates different growth strategies in the pharmaceutical industry. R&D management is a critical component of growth strategies, and the case demonstrates the importance of using a holistic framework for R&D when expanding the firm's business footprint.

Published 29 Aug 2016

Reference 6074

Topic Operations

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This case illustrates different growth strategies in the pharmaceutical industry. R&D management is a critical component of growth strategies, and the case demonstrates the importance of using a holistic framework for R&D when expanding the firm's business footprint.

Published 21 Aug 2015

Reference 6074

Topic Operations

Industry Pharmaceuticals

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This case illustrates different growth strategies in the pharmaceutical industry. R&D management is a critical component of growth strategies, and the case demonstrates the importance of using a holistic framework for R&D when expanding the firm's business footprint.

Published 21 Aug 2015

Reference 6074

Topic Operations

Industry Pharmaceuticals

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The case examines the impact of variability in demand and the supply chain on the operations of an oil refinery. The impact of external financial metrics by other stakeholders in the refinery is discussed, and policy measures for the improvement of the operations of the oil refinery are proposed.

Published 27 Feb 2012

Reference 5813

Topic Operations

Industry Oil & Energy

Region Global

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The case focuses on the challenges facing Arenga Rainforest Sugar, a non-profit organization in Indonesia, as it re-thinks its business model. The product (rainforest sugar) supports sustainable agriculture, unlike traditional plantation-driven models (for palm oil and rubber).

Published 28 Jun 2019

Reference 6485

Topic Operations

Industry Food and Beverages Production

Region Asia

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Incentive Design, Sourcing, Service System Design