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In 2001 Veropoulos Spar, a 770 million Euro retailer in Greece and the Balkan region, intiated the implementation of a new Internet enabled collaborative ordering IT system with 3 suppliers: P&G, Unilever, and Elgeka. Two years later the project failed and had to stop. The CEO is now evaluating a new proposal for re-starting the initiative.
Reference 5306
Published 09 Jan 2005
Length 19 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region Europe
Industry Retail
In 2001 Veropoulos Spar, a 770 million Euro retailer in Greece and the Balkan region, intiated the implementation of a new Internet enabled collaborative ordering IT system with 3 suppliers: P&G, Unilever, and Elgeka. Two years later the project failed and had to stop. The CEO is now evaluating a new proposal for re-starting the initiative.
In 2000, under increasing competitive pressure from other major UK retailers J. Sainsbury’s Supermarkets embarked on a radical transformation of its supply chain. The case study describes the challenges involved in rejuvenating the firm’s supply chain infrastructure, systems, processes, and skill sets as part of an “all-or-nothing” strategy to regain a leadership position in the marketplace.
Reference 5166
Published 10 Jan 2003
Length 11 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region Europe
Industry Retail, Consumer Goods
In 2000, under increasing competitive pressure from other major UK retailers J. Sainsbury’s Supermarkets embarked on a radical transformation of its supply chain. The case study describes the challenges involved in rejuvenating the firm’s supply chain infrastructure, systems, processes, and skill sets as part of an “all-or-nothing” strategy to regain a leadership position in the marketplace.
The case describes the rapid development of BCP into one of the largest banks in Portugal with 6 distinct networks and hundreds of branches. Its growth was based largely on a strategy of customer responsiveness, rooted in a sophisticated approach to market segmentation and in a bold use of information technology and innovation to gain competitive advantage.
The case describes the rapid development of BCP into one of the largest banks in Portugal with 6 distinct networks and hundreds of branches. Its growth was based largely on a strategy of customer responsiveness, rooted in a sophisticated approach to market segmentation and in a bold use of information technology and innovation to gain competitive advantage.