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Mercedes-Benz and 'Swatch': Inventing the Smart and the Networked Organization

By  Ben M. Bensaou,  Eric Pfaffmann
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Mercedes-Benz and Swatch create a new company, MCC, to build a revolutionary car for cities: the Smart. They also have to invent a new form of organization in the process.

    Published 01 Jan 1998

    Reference 4765

    Topic Strategy

    Region Europe

    Industry Automotive,  Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing,  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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    Mercedes-Benz and 'Swatch': Inventing the Smart and the Networked Organization

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    Mercedes-Benz and Swatch create a new company, MCC, to build a revolutionary car for cities: the Smart. They also have to invent a new form of organization in the process.
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      Groupe Schneider: Economic Value Added and The Measurement of Financial Performance

      By  S. David Young
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      Groupe Schneider is a world leader in electrical distribution, industrial engineering equipment, and industrial control and automation. To promote a stronger value creating culture, Schneider implemented a performance measurement system based on Economic Value Added.

        Published 01 Oct 1998

        Reference 4721

        Topic Economics & Finance

        Region Global

        Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

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        Groupe Schneider: Economic Value Added and The Measurement of Financial Performance

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        Groupe Schneider is a world leader in electrical distribution, industrial engineering equipment, and industrial control and automation. To promote a stronger value creating culture, Schneider implemented a performance measurement system based on Economic Value Added.
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          Merton Electronics Corporation

          By  Lee Remmers
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          In February 1996, Merton Electronics was reviewing its currency risk position. Its principal foreign suppliers were Japanese and fluctuations of the dollar/yen exchange rate during the past 2-3 years seemed to have had a serious impact on costs and earnings.

            Published 01 Jan 1996

            Reference 4569

            Topic Economics & Finance

            Region North America

            Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

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            Merton Electronics Corporation

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            In February 1996, Merton Electronics was reviewing its currency risk position. Its principal foreign suppliers were Japanese and fluctuations of the dollar/yen exchange rate during the past 2-3 years seemed to have had a serious impact on costs and earnings.
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              Merrill Electronics Corporation (A)

              By  Lee Remmers
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              Merrill Electronics was a medium sized distributor of personal computers, related peripheral equipment and software, and various other consumer electronics and domestic appliances. In July 1991, sales turnover and profits had improved over the past 18 months since the arrival of a new general manager, but the company's needs for financing were also growing rapidly.

                Published 01 Jan 1992

                Reference 4266

                Topic Economics & Finance

                Region North America

                Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

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                Merrill Electronics Corporation (A)

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                Merrill Electronics was a medium sized distributor of personal computers, related peripheral equipment and software, and various other consumer electronics and domestic appliances. In July 1991, sales turnover and profits had improved over the past 18 months since the arrival of a new general manager, but the company's needs for financing were also growing rapidly.
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                  Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Ltd (MEI)

                  By  Sumantra Ghoshal,  Christopher Bartlett,  Raymond Ouellet
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                  Describes some of the organisational and administrative challenges of Matsushita - one of Japan's most successful multinationals - as it tries to respond to changes in the strategic requirements of its different businesses.

                    Published 01 Jan 1987

                    Reference 2041

                    Topic Strategy

                    Region Asia

                    Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing,  Consumer Electronics

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                    Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Ltd (MEI)

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                    Describes some of the organisational and administrative challenges of Matsushita - one of Japan's most successful multinationals - as it tries to respond to changes in the strategic requirements of its different businesses.
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