71 case(s) found.
Founded in 578 AD, Kongo Gumi was a family-owned business until 2006, when the firm went into liquidation to pay its creditors. While its demise is briefly covered, the case study is focused on its longevity. A renowned builder of traditional temples, in a country where these are major tourist attractions, Kongo Gumi has left an indelible mark on Japanese culture and history.
Reference 6833
Published 18 Sep 2023
Length 9 page(s)
Topic Family Business
Region Asia
Industry Real Estate, Construction
Founded in 578 AD, Kongo Gumi was a family-owned business until 2006, when the firm went into liquidation to pay its creditors. While its demise is briefly covered, the case study is focused on its longevity. A renowned builder of traditional temples, in a country where these are major tourist attractions, Kongo Gumi has left an indelible mark on Japanese culture and history.
The case is about the Hoshi Ryokan, a hot springs hotel in Japan established more than 1,300
years ago, that is among the world’s oldest family enterprises. Owned and managed by a
descendant (or adopted son) of the founder for 46 generations, it is a popular with domestic
and international tourists alike.
Reference 6831
Published 06 Jul 2023
Length 8 page(s)
Topic Family Business
Region Asia
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
The case is about the Hoshi Ryokan, a hot springs hotel in Japan established more than 1,300
years ago, that is among the world’s oldest family enterprises. Owned and managed by a
descendant (or adopted son) of the founder for 46 generations, it is a popular with domestic
and international tourists alike.
The case focuses on Haier Europe, a branch of Haier Smart Home and part of the Chinese Haier Group, and how it applies RenDanHeYi, a unique management model that explains the group’s extraordinary rate of growth amidst fierce competition, with an intense focus on the local customer and keeping costs low.
The case focuses on Haier Europe, a branch of Haier Smart Home and part of the Chinese Haier Group, and how it applies RenDanHeYi, a unique management model that explains the group’s extraordinary rate of growth amidst fierce competition, with an intense focus on the local customer and keeping costs low.
Over her career as a business executive, Norwegian Anita Krohn Traaseth became a seasoned mentor for emerging professionals, guiding them through the complexities of navigating promotions, salary negotiations, and leadership development.
Over her career as a business executive, Norwegian Anita Krohn Traaseth became a seasoned mentor for emerging professionals, guiding them through the complexities of navigating promotions, salary negotiations, and leadership development.
Crurated, a start-up founded in 2019, combines various technologies to address previously
unmet needs in the fine wine market through a bold marketing approach. The innovative ecommerce
marketplace enables high-end consumers to connect with and purchase wine
from renowned producers.
Reference 6822
Published 22 Jun 2023
Length 12 page(s)
Topic Marketing
Region Global
Industry Luxury Goods and Jewelry
Crurated, a start-up founded in 2019, combines various technologies to address previously
unmet needs in the fine wine market through a bold marketing approach. The innovative ecommerce
marketplace enables high-end consumers to connect with and purchase wine
from renowned producers.
In 2006, Blake Mycoskie founded TOMS (originally called TOMS Shoes), pioneering a “buy-one-give-one” model that integrated philanthropy into the business strategy. His innovative approach was an instant hit among consumers and received wide recognition as a promising way for companies to achieve social impact.
Reference 6820
Published 03 Jul 2023
Length 2 page(s)
Topic Entrepreneurship
Region Global
Industry Apparel and Fashion
In 2006, Blake Mycoskie founded TOMS (originally called TOMS Shoes), pioneering a “buy-one-give-one” model that integrated philanthropy into the business strategy. His innovative approach was an instant hit among consumers and received wide recognition as a promising way for companies to achieve social impact.
Schneider Electric was an industry pioneer in its twin transition to a digital and sustainable
solution provider. After announcing its EcoStruxure platform in 2012, the transformation got
off to a slow start.
Reference 6818
Published 11 Apr 2023
Length 4 page(s)
Region Global
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Schneider Electric was an industry pioneer in its twin transition to a digital and sustainable
solution provider. After announcing its EcoStruxure platform in 2012, the transformation got
off to a slow start.
How to implement blue ocean strategy? What are the organizational and management risks and how can a leader attenuate those risks to build execution into strategy successfully?
How to implement blue ocean strategy? What are the organizational and management risks and how can a leader attenuate those risks to build execution into strategy successfully?
Microsoft offers a rare example of an incumbent that has survived the era of digital transformation – reclaiming a place among the undisputable tech giants (GAFA). Its performance is all the more remarkable given the challenges it faced at the end of the Ballmer era, when Satya was appointed the turn-around CEO in 2014.
Reference 6816
Published 11 Apr 2023
Length 5 page(s)
Region Global
Industry Human Resources
Microsoft offers a rare example of an incumbent that has survived the era of digital transformation – reclaiming a place among the undisputable tech giants (GAFA). Its performance is all the more remarkable given the challenges it faced at the end of the Ballmer era, when Satya was appointed the turn-around CEO in 2014.
The case is about Birkenstock, the renowned German shoemaker, and two turning points in
its 248-year history: the owner’s decision to bring in a professional CEO in 2012, and the sale
of a majority stake to a French-American investment firm in 2021.
Reference 6814
Published 19 May 2023
Length 7 page(s)
Topic Family Business
Region Global
Industry Textiles
The case is about Birkenstock, the renowned German shoemaker, and two turning points in
its 248-year history: the owner’s decision to bring in a professional CEO in 2012, and the sale
of a majority stake to a French-American investment firm in 2021.
The great carbon arbitrage, going short (retiring) on coal and going long (investing) on renewables (also known as an “asset for fuel swap”) is positive NPV. The present value of the social benefits of avoided emissions is higher than the sum of the present value of the foregone cash flows of phasing out coal and the PV of the costs of replacing coal by renewable generation.
Reference 6812
Published 24 Mar 2023
Length 21 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region North America
Industry Utilities
The great carbon arbitrage, going short (retiring) on coal and going long (investing) on renewables (also known as an “asset for fuel swap”) is positive NPV. The present value of the social benefits of avoided emissions is higher than the sum of the present value of the foregone cash flows of phasing out coal and the PV of the costs of replacing coal by renewable generation.
This case describes how Tongwei Group, a China-based global leader in both aquafeeds and photovoltaics, created a fast-growing new market for green energy and a model for sustainable economic development by integrating high-yield aquacultural ponds with water-based PV plants in eastern and central China, regions where utilizable land resources were scarce and demand for electricity was high and ev
Reference 6811
Published 23 May 2023
Length 12 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Asia
Industry Renewables & Environment
This case describes how Tongwei Group, a China-based global leader in both aquafeeds and photovoltaics, created a fast-growing new market for green energy and a model for sustainable economic development by integrating high-yield aquacultural ponds with water-based PV plants in eastern and central China, regions where utilizable land resources were scarce and demand for electricity was high and ev