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Garmin at the Crossroads (Case A) reviews the history of Garmin from its founding in 1991 until 2008. After 17 consecutive years of profitable growth in the personal navigation devices (PND) industry, Garmin was a top player with a strong cash position.
Reference 6356
Published 29 Jan 2018
Length 29 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Consumer Electronics, Information Services
Garmin at the Crossroads (Case A) reviews the history of Garmin from its founding in 1991 until 2008. After 17 consecutive years of profitable growth in the personal navigation devices (PND) industry, Garmin was a top player with a strong cash position.
Garmin 2019 is the second in a two-part case. Case A reviews the history of Garmin from 1991 to 2008, when the personal navigation device (PND) industry is disrupted by the entry of smartphones with mapping applications.
Reference 6356
Published 28 Jun 2019
Length 30 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Consumer Electronics, Information Services
Garmin 2019 is the second in a two-part case. Case A reviews the history of Garmin from 1991 to 2008, when the personal navigation device (PND) industry is disrupted by the entry of smartphones with mapping applications.
The mobile industry in Finland in 2005 was facing a price war, which hurt not only the profitability of operators but also their incentives to adopt new technologies (3G). In 2005, the Finnish mobile telecom regulator decided to allow handset bundling and subscription plans for 3G services. This was an opportunity for incumbents to reshape the competitive context in the industry.
Reference 5484
Published 30 Jan 2012
Length 25 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Information Services
The mobile industry in Finland in 2005 was facing a price war, which hurt not only the profitability of operators but also their incentives to adopt new technologies (3G). In 2005, the Finnish mobile telecom regulator decided to allow handset bundling and subscription plans for 3G services. This was an opportunity for incumbents to reshape the competitive context in the industry.
Case Writers: Joris BEERENS and Gijs de ROOIJ
The case describes the introduction of smart cards in the Netherlands from 1995 till 2002. It discusses the early stage when there were two rival platforms, Chipper and Chipknip, the migration to the Chipknip platform, the relaunch in 2001, and the early take-off in 2002.
Reference 5134
Published 01 Jan 2003
Length 20 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Information Services
Case Writers: Joris BEERENS and Gijs de ROOIJ
The case describes the introduction of smart cards in the Netherlands from 1995 till 2002. It discusses the early stage when there were two rival platforms, Chipper and Chipknip, the migration to the Chipknip platform, the relaunch in 2001, and the early take-off in 2002.
This last document in the ADP-GSI series describes the outcome of the acquisition through interviews with ADP and former GSI managers. ADP management is very pleased with the results. ADP Europe management, particularly Philippe Gluntz, has played a key role as leader and buffer between the ADP and GSI culture and operations.
Reference 5118
Published 01 Jul 2003
Length 20 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Information Services
This last document in the ADP-GSI series describes the outcome of the acquisition through interviews with ADP and former GSI managers. ADP management is very pleased with the results. ADP Europe management, particularly Philippe Gluntz, has played a key role as leader and buffer between the ADP and GSI culture and operations.
ADP signs its largest acquisition deal in history, to purchase GSI in August 1995. If the divergence of cultures in both companies isn’t enough -- ADP management being used to tight controls and double-digit growth and GSI management groomed to run their own show in spite of recent poor financial results -- there are tremendous differences in operations across functional areas to resolve.
Reference 5118
Published 01 Jul 2003
Length 10 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Information Services
ADP signs its largest acquisition deal in history, to purchase GSI in August 1995. If the divergence of cultures in both companies isn’t enough -- ADP management being used to tight controls and double-digit growth and GSI management groomed to run their own show in spite of recent poor financial results -- there are tremendous differences in operations across functional areas to resolve.
ADP signs its largest acquisition deal in history, to purchase GSI in August 1995. If the divergence of cultures in both companies isn’t enough -- ADP management being used to tight controls and double-digit growth and GSI management groomed to run their own show in spite of recent poor financial results -- there are tremendous differences in operations across functional areas to resolve.
Reference 5118
Published 01 Jul 2003
Length 26 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Information Services
ADP signs its largest acquisition deal in history, to purchase GSI in August 1995. If the divergence of cultures in both companies isn’t enough -- ADP management being used to tight controls and double-digit growth and GSI management groomed to run their own show in spite of recent poor financial results -- there are tremendous differences in operations across functional areas to resolve.
ADP is an American success story. The founder, with modest beginnings and a good idea, turns a company that does the payroll for a few companies in New Jersey, to a successful company that can boast 136 consecutive quarters of revenue and income growth since going public in 1961.
Reference 5118
Published 01 Jul 2003
Length 15 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region North America
Industry Information Services
ADP is an American success story. The founder, with modest beginnings and a good idea, turns a company that does the payroll for a few companies in New Jersey, to a successful company that can boast 136 consecutive quarters of revenue and income growth since going public in 1961.
GSI is a computer services company, the leader in payroll outsourcing in France. The company founder sees the value in selling computer services to create a recurring revenue stream. His years in the French public administration prompt him to create a decentralized and non-bureaucratic company, taking to an extreme the values of empowerment, trust and respect for the individual.
Reference 5118
Published 01 Jul 2003
Length 23 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Information Services
GSI is a computer services company, the leader in payroll outsourcing in France. The company founder sees the value in selling computer services to create a recurring revenue stream. His years in the French public administration prompt him to create a decentralized and non-bureaucratic company, taking to an extreme the values of empowerment, trust and respect for the individual.
The follow-on to the GSI A case presents the alternatives available to GSI in the summer of 1995. Former senior manager Gluntz has returned in February after a 10 year hiatus and created a plan to turnaround the company. By summer, it’s obvious that the option of selling GSI to an appropriate acquirer must be evaluated, given the mounting pressure of financial investors.
Reference 5118
Published 01 Jul 2003
Length 7 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Information Services
The follow-on to the GSI A case presents the alternatives available to GSI in the summer of 1995. Former senior manager Gluntz has returned in February after a 10 year hiatus and created a plan to turnaround the company. By summer, it’s obvious that the option of selling GSI to an appropriate acquirer must be evaluated, given the mounting pressure of financial investors.
GSI is a computer services company, the leader in payroll outsourcing in France. The company founder sees the value in selling computer services to create a recurring revenue stream. His years in the French public administration prompt him to create a decentralized and non-bureaucratic company, taking to an extreme the values of empowerment, trust and respect for the individual.
Reference 5118
Published 01 Jul 2003
Length 13 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Information Services
GSI is a computer services company, the leader in payroll outsourcing in France. The company founder sees the value in selling computer services to create a recurring revenue stream. His years in the French public administration prompt him to create a decentralized and non-bureaucratic company, taking to an extreme the values of empowerment, trust and respect for the individual.
By 1990, BIS Banking Systems had been climbing to the number one position in the world of the specialized financial (banking) software industry. Its flagship software package, MIDAS, had been installed worldwide in more than 400 banks. In April 1990, the company did not seem to meet its expectations in terms of profit. The banking industry went through dramatic changes.
Reference 4829
Published 01 Jan 1999
Length 17 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Banking, Information Services
By 1990, BIS Banking Systems had been climbing to the number one position in the world of the specialized financial (banking) software industry. Its flagship software package, MIDAS, had been installed worldwide in more than 400 banks. In April 1990, the company did not seem to meet its expectations in terms of profit. The banking industry went through dramatic changes.
