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Komatsu in China
Palepu, Krishna G.; Kanno, Akiko; Sato, NobuoCase HBS-114004-EAccounting and ControlKomatsu built a very successful business in China over the last two decades. But it is now facing rising competition from lower cost domestic Chinese companies, which are themselves trying to become global players. Facing the same situation, Caterpillar is implementing a two-brand strategy. What should Komatsu do to retain its leadership position in China?Starting at €8.20
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Womenomics in Japan
Groysberg, Boris; Yamazaki, Mayuka; Sato, Nobuo; Lane, DavidCase HBS-417002-ELeadership and People Management"Womenomics in Japan" profiles Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's vigorous attempts to revive Japan's economy, specifically by advocating for a larger role for women in the economy--not as a matter of social policy or gender equity per se, but as an essential element of any solution to Japan's persistent low economic growth. Several decades of economic stagnation led Abe to spearhead a multi-faceted reform effort to shake off deflation and come to grips...Starting at €8.20
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Raksul
Kominers, Scott Duke; Kotosaka, Masahiro; Sato, Nobuo; Kanno, AkikoCase HBS-819115-EEntrepreneurshipRaksul, 2018 Forbes Japan "Startup of the Year," ran an e-commerce platform drawing upon thousands of individual suppliers. Launched as a business-to-business printing services marketplace, Raksul had recently expanded to operate both a logistics/delivery marketplace and a television advertising marketplace. Each marketplace faces its own growth challenges; at the same time, the CEO must consider whether and how each marketplace can enhance the o...Starting at €8.20
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Proximity Designs
Hattendorf, L; Kennedy, M; de, Clara, L; Yin, LiCase SGSB-IDE06-EInnovation and ChangeIn early 2014, Sanjay Swamy and Valerie Rozycki Wagoner, respectively chairman and CEO of ZipDial, were discussing the possibility of extending the company’s operations to Indonesia and the Philippines, two key markets in Southeast Asia. Having successfully rolled out ZipDial solutions in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka – from their primary market in India – they planned to accelerate expansion into selected markets in the region. Through its proprieta...Starting at €8.20
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Proximity Designs - Teaching Note
Hattendorf, L; Kennedy, M; de, Clara, L; Yin, LiTeaching Note SGSB-IDE06TN-EInnovation and ChangeIn early 2014, Sanjay Swamy and Valerie Rozycki Wagoner, respectively chairman and CEO of ZipDial, were discussing the possibility of extending the company’s operations to Indonesia and the Philippines, two key markets in Southeast Asia. Having successfully rolled out ZipDial solutions in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka – from their primary market in India – they planned to accelerate expansion into selected markets in the region. Through its proprieta...Starting at €0.00
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Sonrisas de Bombay: Historia de un emprendedor social
Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Lucas, PabloCase DPO-259Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and People ManagementEste caso describe la historia, el desarrollo y la consolidación de Sonrisas de Bombay, ONG fundada por el periodista Jaume Sanllorente. Desde su experiencia vital, se abordan las cuestiones estratégicas de la organización, y se intenta encontrar el equilibrio entre sus valores, su misión social y los requerimientos de eficiencia, rigor e independencia.Starting at €8.20
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Weizmann Institute - creando el futuro de la ciencia (A)
Pujol, Laia; Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Davila, AntonioCase E-156Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementDesde su fundación en 1934 el Instituto Weizmann se ha revelado como uno de los centros de investigación más prestigiosos del mundo. Su campus a 40km de Tel Aviv es un marco idóneo para que el genio y creatividad humanos luzcan todo su potencial. Desde el punto de vista de la gestión de empresas, ¿cuál son algunas de las claves de su cultura corporativa? ¿Dónde radica el secreto de su excelencia? 1-Talento: rastreando el mundo en búsqueda de cabe...Starting at €8.20
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Weizmann Institute - creando el futuro de la ciencia (B)
Pujol, Laia; Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Davila, AntonioCase E-157Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementDesde su fundación en 1934 el Instituto Weizmann se ha revelado como uno de los centros de investigación más prestigiosos del mundo. Su campus a 40 km de Tel Aviv es un marco idóneo para que el genio y creatividad humanos luzcan todo su potencial. Desde el punto de vista de la gestión de empresas, ¿cuál son algunas de las claves de su cultura corporativa? ¿Dónde radica el secreto de su excelencia? 1-Talento: rastreando el mundo en búsqueda de cab...Starting at €5.74
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Weizmann Institute - Creating the Future of Science (A)
Pujol, Laia; Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Davila, AntonioCase E-156-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementSince its founding in 1934, the Weizmann Institute has stood out as one of the world's leading research centers. Its campus, 40 km from Tel Aviv, is an ideal environment for human creative genius to shine at its full potential. From the business management standpoint, what are some of the keys to its corporate culture? Where lies the secret behind its excellence? 1) Talent: Scouring the world in search of powerful minds hungry for knowledge. 2) T...Starting at €8.20
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Managing Consumer Touchpoints at Nissan Japan
Teixeira, Thales S.; Sato, Nobuo; Kanno, AkikoCase HBS-516035-EMarketingIn 2015, Nissan was third place in the Japanese auto market, behind Toyota and Honda. The challenge of increasing market share was that 80% of car shoppers who were non-Nissan owners did not consider Nissan during their purchase process. This process involved three main consumer touchpoints: mass media advertising, internet auto websites and the physical dealerships. In the last 5 years, the importance of the dealers in influencing car sales had ...Starting at €8.20