5 case(s) found.
The case provides a strategic overview of one of the UK’s fastest-growing household goods companies, Dyson Ltd. Starting out in the early 1990s as sole vendor of bagless vacuum cleaners in the UK market, Dyson would ultimately become the market leader before its competitors finally woke up.
Reference 6455
Published 13 Feb 2019
Length 19 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Consumer Goods, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
The case provides a strategic overview of one of the UK’s fastest-growing household goods companies, Dyson Ltd. Starting out in the early 1990s as sole vendor of bagless vacuum cleaners in the UK market, Dyson would ultimately become the market leader before its competitors finally woke up.
In 2007, Shai Agassi raised $200 million to launch Better Place. By deploying a network of charge spots, switch stations and systems that optimised the use of electric vehicles (EV), the company had the potential to become a major player in the transport industry.
Reference 5630
Published 30 Sep 2009
Length 12 page(s)
Topic Entrepreneurship
Region Global
In 2007, Shai Agassi raised $200 million to launch Better Place. By deploying a network of charge spots, switch stations and systems that optimised the use of electric vehicles (EV), the company had the potential to become a major player in the transport industry.
In 1995, at a turning point in the history of the bearings industry, the Timken Company acquires a high-volume bearings plant in Poland. Minor differences from Timken's traditional technology and products assume major importance as the acquisition is integrated, leading to fundamental shifts in the company's value proposition and organization.
Reference 5139
Published 01 Jan 2003
Length 19 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
In 1995, at a turning point in the history of the bearings industry, the Timken Company acquires a high-volume bearings plant in Poland. Minor differences from Timken's traditional technology and products assume major importance as the acquisition is integrated, leading to fundamental shifts in the company's value proposition and organization.
In 1995, at a turning point in the history of the bearings industry, the Timken Company acquires a high-volume bearings plant in Poland. Minor differences from Timken's traditional technology and products assume major importance as the acquisition is integrated, leading to fundamental shifts in the company's value proposition and organization.
Reference 5139
Published 01 Jan 2003
Length 6 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
In 1995, at a turning point in the history of the bearings industry, the Timken Company acquires a high-volume bearings plant in Poland. Minor differences from Timken's traditional technology and products assume major importance as the acquisition is integrated, leading to fundamental shifts in the company's value proposition and organization.
In 1995, at a turning point in the history of the bearings industry, the Timken Company acquires a high-volume bearings plant in Poland. Minor differences from Timken's traditional technology and products assume major importance as the acquisition is integrated, leading to fundamental shifts in the company's value proposition and organization.
Reference 5139
Published 01 Jan 2003
Length 15 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
In 1995, at a turning point in the history of the bearings industry, the Timken Company acquires a high-volume bearings plant in Poland. Minor differences from Timken's traditional technology and products assume major importance as the acquisition is integrated, leading to fundamental shifts in the company's value proposition and organization.
