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This case investigates how Philips became a globally integrated enterprise - how it “de-risked” its business and internationalized its supply chain (moving most production from Europe to Asia). The objective is to highlight the factors and analysis involved in “location cost economics.” (The case is developed around the leadership of INSEAD alumna and board member Barbara Kux.)
Reference 5859
Published 27 Feb 2012
Length 6 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Asia
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Medical Devices
This case investigates how Philips became a globally integrated enterprise - how it “de-risked” its business and internationalized its supply chain (moving most production from Europe to Asia). The objective is to highlight the factors and analysis involved in “location cost economics.” (The case is developed around the leadership of INSEAD alumna and board member Barbara Kux.)
The main case describes the design, implementation and operational implementation of a focused clinic in the Middle East. The ICLDC provides team-based care for managing diabetes with clear processes that have benefitted from lean Six Sigma tools. A supplement describes how the ICLDC fits into the broader context of the rapidly changing health system in the United Arab Emirates.
Reference 5676
Published 25 Mar 2010
Length 17 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region Middle-East
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness, Medical Devices
The main case describes the design, implementation and operational implementation of a focused clinic in the Middle East. The ICLDC provides team-based care for managing diabetes with clear processes that have benefitted from lean Six Sigma tools. A supplement describes how the ICLDC fits into the broader context of the rapidly changing health system in the United Arab Emirates.