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Artificial Intelligence: Stitch Fix - A Blue Ocean Retailer in the AI World

By  W. Chan Kim,  Renee Mauborgne,  Melanie Pipino
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Retail had always fascinated Katrina Lake, the youngest woman CEO to ever lead a US initial public offering. But she couldn’t help noticing that the age-old industry never changed. Brick-and-mortar retailers still competed on variety and touch-and-feel, while online competitors sought to differentiate through low prices and fast shipping.

    Published 17 Dec 2019

    Reference 6540

    Topic Strategy

    Region North America

    Industry Retail,  Building Materials

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    Artificial Intelligence: Stitch Fix - A Blue Ocean Retailer in the AI World

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    Retail had always fascinated Katrina Lake, the youngest woman CEO to ever lead a US initial public offering. But she couldn’t help noticing that the age-old industry never changed. Brick-and-mortar retailers still competed on variety and touch-and-feel, while online competitors sought to differentiate through low prices and fast shipping.
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      Brunata International A/S (A): Succession Challenges in a Family Business

      By  Morten Bennedsen,  Ellen M. Korsager,  Brian Henry
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      Family-owned firm Brunata, an engineering business and major player in Denmark’s heat consumption market, faces a leadership crisis after the retirement of its charismatic founder. Although his four children have worked in the company, none ultimately have the right stuff to lead, notably the eldest son who is removed by his father three years after taking over the top job.

        Published 30 Jul 2018

        Reference 6213

        Topic Family Business

        Region Europe

        Industry Building Materials,  Machinery

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        Brunata International A/S (A): Succession Challenges in a Family Business

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        Family-owned firm Brunata, an engineering business and major player in Denmark’s heat consumption market, faces a leadership crisis after the retirement of its charismatic founder. Although his four children have worked in the company, none ultimately have the right stuff to lead, notably the eldest son who is removed by his father three years after taking over the top job.
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          Brunata International A/S (B): Professionalization Challenges of Family Business

          By  Morten Bennedsen,  Ellen M. Korsager,  Brian Henry
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          Family-owned firm Brunata, an engineering business and major player in Denmark’s heat consumption market, faces a leadership crisis after the retirement of its charismatic founder. Although his four children have worked in the company, none ultimately have the right stuff to lead, notably the eldest son who is removed by his father three years after taking over the top job.

            Published 30 Jul 2018

            Reference 6213

            Topic Family Business

            Region Europe

            Industry Building Materials,  Machinery

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            Brunata International A/S (B): Professionalization Challenges of Family Business

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            Family-owned firm Brunata, an engineering business and major player in Denmark’s heat consumption market, faces a leadership crisis after the retirement of its charismatic founder. Although his four children have worked in the company, none ultimately have the right stuff to lead, notably the eldest son who is removed by his father three years after taking over the top job.
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              Cemex: Cementing a Global Strategy

              By  Philippe Lasserre,  Joao Picoto
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              From a relatively modest Mexican family-owned conglomerate, CEMEX, became the 3rd largest cement company in the world. CEMEX's strategy took place in three major steps: (1) consolidating its Mexico market, (2) internationalization, (3) global management.

                Published 18 Jun 2007

                Reference 5451

                Topic Strategy

                Region Global

                Industry Building Materials,  Construction

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                Cemex: Cementing a Global Strategy

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                From a relatively modest Mexican family-owned conglomerate, CEMEX, became the 3rd largest cement company in the world. CEMEX's strategy took place in three major steps: (1) consolidating its Mexico market, (2) internationalization, (3) global management.
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                  Siam Cement

                  By  Peter Williamson,  Charlotte Butler
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                  The case is set in the context of the restructuring of the cement industry in SE Asia, post-1997 currency crisis. Western cement giants had long had ambitions to gain a foothold in this highly profitable industry as part of their globalisation strategies.

                    Published 01 Jan 2001

                    Reference 4936

                    Topic Strategy

                    Region Asia

                    Industry Building Materials

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                    Siam Cement

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                    The case is set in the context of the restructuring of the cement industry in SE Asia, post-1997 currency crisis. Western cement giants had long had ambitions to gain a foothold in this highly profitable industry as part of their globalisation strategies.
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                      Cemex in Asia

                      By  Peter Williamson,  Charlotte Butler
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                      The case is set in the context of the restructuring of the cement industry in SE Asia, post-crisis. Western cement giants had long had ambitions to gain a foothold in this highly profitable industry as part of their globalisation strategy.

                        Published 01 Mar 2001

                        Reference 4914

                        Topic Strategy

                        Region Asia

                        Industry Building Materials,  Construction

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                        Cemex in Asia

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                        The case is set in the context of the restructuring of the cement industry in SE Asia, post-crisis. Western cement giants had long had ambitions to gain a foothold in this highly profitable industry as part of their globalisation strategy.
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