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The case describes the organizational, operational, and financial challenges faced by BeefChain, a blockchain implementation in the cattle industry, following the successful completion of pilot projects and certification by the US Dept of Agriculture.
Reference 6596
Published 14 Jan 2021
Length 21 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region North America
Industry Agriculture
The case describes the organizational, operational, and financial challenges faced by BeefChain, a blockchain implementation in the cattle industry, following the successful completion of pilot projects and certification by the US Dept of Agriculture.
The case discusses supply chain risk management: how to leverage the structure of a supply network to assess its resilience, focusing on the consequences of disruption rather than the causes, as is traditionally done.
Reference 6394
Published 23 Jan 2019
Length 11 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region North America
Industry Telecommunications
The case discusses supply chain risk management: how to leverage the structure of a supply network to assess its resilience, focusing on the consequences of disruption rather than the causes, as is traditionally done.
On 15 May 2001, the first Apple retail store was opened to the public at Tysons Corner, Virginia, and the same day a second store was opened in Glendale, California. With retail branded experiences virtually unknown in the industry at the time, the decision to launch the Apple retail programme was greeted with scepticism.
Reference 6303
Published 31 Aug 2017
Length 16 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region North America
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
On 15 May 2001, the first Apple retail store was opened to the public at Tysons Corner, Virginia, and the same day a second store was opened in Glendale, California. With retail branded experiences virtually unknown in the industry at the time, the decision to launch the Apple retail programme was greeted with scepticism.
PatientsLikeMe, an online health community formed to provide value for patients in exchange for sharing their health data, had grown substantially since its founding in 2004. By 2016 it had over 130 employees. However, convincing investors of the viability of the business model proves more challenging.
Reference 6248
Published 30 Jan 2017
Length 18 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region North America
Industry Biotechnology
PatientsLikeMe, an online health community formed to provide value for patients in exchange for sharing their health data, had grown substantially since its founding in 2004. By 2016 it had over 130 employees. However, convincing investors of the viability of the business model proves more challenging.
The case is about a new type of contact center – the virtual contact center – that employs a geographically dispersed workforce in the cloud.
Reference 6097
Published 27 Oct 2014
Length 14 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region North America
Industry E-Commerce
The case is about a new type of contact center – the virtual contact center – that employs a geographically dispersed workforce in the cloud.
The case study focuses on risk management practices at Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, in particular the organization’s crisis preparedness to ensure business continuity. The case provides detailed information on the dairy industry as well as the specific operations of Maryland & Virginia.
Reference 5921
Published 28 Jan 2013
Length 10 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region North America
Industry Dairy, Food and Beverages Production
The case study focuses on risk management practices at Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, in particular the organization’s crisis preparedness to ensure business continuity. The case provides detailed information on the dairy industry as well as the specific operations of Maryland & Virginia.
