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This case describes ten years of supply chain evolution at Hewlett Packard's European Business Desktop division. It takes the perspective of Xavier de Montgros, Supply Chain Strategy Director PC Group of Hewlett Packard. It shows the evolution from a "Push" system to a "Pull" system, deals with outsourcing decisions, and considers HP's move to direct sales.
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Reference 5240
Published 03 Jan 2005
Topic Operations
Region Europe
Industry Computer Software
This case describes ten years of supply chain evolution at Hewlett Packard's European Business Desktop division. It takes the perspective of Xavier de Montgros, Supply Chain Strategy Director PC Group of Hewlett Packard. It shows the evolution from a "Push" system to a "Pull" system, deals with outsourcing decisions, and considers HP's move to direct sales.
This case depicts the situation of a relatively large startup in Singapore that writes "back office" software for the banking industry. They have been quite successful in their niche, providing low-cost solutions to an international client base. The case deals with their latest software product (Symbols) that offers customer relationship management tools and capabilities to their clients.
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Reference 5204
Published 01 Apr 2004
Topic Operations
Region Asia
Industry Computer Software, Banking
This case depicts the situation of a relatively large startup in Singapore that writes "back office" software for the banking industry. They have been quite successful in their niche, providing low-cost solutions to an international client base. The case deals with their latest software product (Symbols) that offers customer relationship management tools and capabilities to their clients.
The case describes how the HP plant in Herrenberg (Germany) has evolved from a lean and mean production plant to a plant central to the services offered to customers and integrating the different partners involved in providing that service.
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Reference 5147
Published 01 Jan 2003
Topic Operations
Region Europe
Industry Computer Software
The case describes how the HP plant in Herrenberg (Germany) has evolved from a lean and mean production plant to a plant central to the services offered to customers and integrating the different partners involved in providing that service.
Xerox has been developing and implementing knowledge management (KM) systems since 1996 and has continued to do so despite the company's hard times and KM's tarnished image following the dotcom bust. Xerox wagered that 'knowledge' was the natural, higher role for 'the document' in the workplace, and the bet is paying off.
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Reference 5133
Published 01 Jan 2003
Topic Operations
Region North America
Industry Computer Software
Xerox has been developing and implementing knowledge management (KM) systems since 1996 and has continued to do so despite the company's hard times and KM's tarnished image following the dotcom bust. Xerox wagered that 'knowledge' was the natural, higher role for 'the document' in the workplace, and the bet is paying off.
The cases (A) & (B) describe the evolution of HP supply chain for its PC business in Europe between years 1992 and 1999 and the different initiatives: build-to-order, vendor-managed inventory, supply hubs, top value, channel assembly program, etc. What should be the next step in this highly competitive environment?
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Reference 4947
Published 15 Mar 2002
Topic Operations
Region Europe
Industry Computer Software
The cases (A) & (B) describe the evolution of HP supply chain for its PC business in Europe between years 1992 and 1999 and the different initiatives: build-to-order, vendor-managed inventory, supply hubs, top value, channel assembly program, etc. What should be the next step in this highly competitive environment?
The cases (A) & (B) describe the evolution of HP supply chain for its PC business in Europe between years 1992 and 1999 and the different initiatives: build-to-order, vendor-managed inventory, supply hubs, top value, channel assembly program, etc. What should be the next step in this highly competitive environment.
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Reference 4947
Published 15 Mar 2002
Topic Operations
Region Europe
Industry Computer Software
The cases (A) & (B) describe the evolution of HP supply chain for its PC business in Europe between years 1992 and 1999 and the different initiatives: build-to-order, vendor-managed inventory, supply hubs, top value, channel assembly program, etc. What should be the next step in this highly competitive environment.
Case (C) deals with HP strategy of outsourcing production to SCI, a contract manufacturer.
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Reference 4947
Published 15 Mar 2002
Topic Operations
Region Europe
Industry Computer Software
Case (C) deals with HP strategy of outsourcing production to SCI, a contract manufacturer.
The cases (A) & (B) describe the evolution of HP supply chain for its PC business in Europe between years 1992 and 1999 and the different initiatives: build-to-order, vendor-managed inventory, supply hubs, top value, channel assembly program, etc. What should be the next step in this highly competitive environment.
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Reference 4947
Published 30 Oct 2004
Topic Operations
Region Europe
Industry Computer Software
The cases (A) & (B) describe the evolution of HP supply chain for its PC business in Europe between years 1992 and 1999 and the different initiatives: build-to-order, vendor-managed inventory, supply hubs, top value, channel assembly program, etc. What should be the next step in this highly competitive environment.
Managers now know that knowledge is an organization's most vital competitive asset. But most are still struggling with practicalities. How can knowledge be leveraged into marketplace success in any organization? A new economy is emerging built on knowledge and innovation.
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Reference 4891
Published 08 Jan 2000
Topic Operations
Region North America
Industry Computer Software
Managers now know that knowledge is an organization's most vital competitive asset. But most are still struggling with practicalities. How can knowledge be leveraged into marketplace success in any organization? A new economy is emerging built on knowledge and innovation.
This case describes how Motorola has created a center of software excellence in an Indian offshore site. A proper blend of software process management and organizational leadership lies at the heart of this success story.
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Reference 4800
Published 01 Jan 1999
Topic Operations
Region Asia
Industry Computer Software
This case describes how Motorola has created a center of software excellence in an Indian offshore site. A proper blend of software process management and organizational leadership lies at the heart of this success story.
This case series describes Rank Xerox's efforts to meet the challenges of the 90s with an ambitious logistics strategy to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and market share, while enabling the Rank Xerox organization to operate productively to maintain its competitive edge.
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Reference 4560
Published 01 Aug 1995
Topic Operations
Region Europe
Industry Computer Software, Computer Hardware
This case series describes Rank Xerox's efforts to meet the challenges of the 90s with an ambitious logistics strategy to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and market share, while enabling the Rank Xerox organization to operate productively to maintain its competitive edge.
This case series describes Rank Xerox's efforts to meet the challenges of the 90s with an ambitious logistics strategy to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and market share, while enabling the Rank Xerox organization to operate productively to maintain its competitive edge.
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Reference 4560
Published 01 Aug 1996
Topic Operations
Region Europe
Industry Computer Software, Computer Hardware
This case series describes Rank Xerox's efforts to meet the challenges of the 90s with an ambitious logistics strategy to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and market share, while enabling the Rank Xerox organization to operate productively to maintain its competitive edge.