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Principles of World-Class Execution: Winning in China
Hexter, Jimmy; Woetzel, JonathanBook Chapter HBS-4492BC-EFor multinational companies in China, the rapid evolution of markets and competition overwhelmingly demands an exacting focus on world-class execution. This chapter highlights the principles that should guide the efforts MNCs make as they ratchet up their ability to execute in China. This chapter is excerpted from "Operation China: From Strategy to Execution."Starting at €8.20
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The Next Advantage for Manufacturing: Winning in China
Hexter, Jimmy; Woetzel, JonathanBook Chapter HBS-4495BC-EAs competition intensifies in China's new markets, pressures will mount on companies to improve their execution in every aspect of manufacturing. This chapter looks at how some companies have successfully tailored operations to the local realities of China. This chapter is excerpted from "Operation China: From Strategy to Execution."Starting at €8.20
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Talent Holds the Key: Winning in China
Hexter, Jimmy; Woetzel, JonathanBook Chapter HBS-4498BC-EInside multinational companies that are playing to win in China, there is growing recognition that having a balance of global and local staff for important positions is effective for achieving the kind of creative insights needed to make fast, competitive judgments. This chapter is excerpted from "Operation China: From Strategy to Execution."Starting at €8.20
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Sarvajal: Water for All
Macomber, John D.; Sinha, MonaCase HBS-211028-EFinanceEntrepreneur wrestles with business model using SMS and RFID technology, franchising, and leasing to rapidly grow off-the-grid water purification business without subsidies. The company seeks to provide potable water services to rural and urban India wherStarting at €8.20
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eHealthpoint: Healthcare for Rural India
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Sinha, Mona; Vrolyk, ElizabethCase HBS-812020-EEntrepreneurshipTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Healthpoint Services sought to address rural India's shortage of quality and affordable healthcare with a multi-service platform that comprised telemedical health clinics called eHealthpoints, clean drinking water, a diagnostic lab, and a pharmacy. Could they convince rural Indians to leapfrog from local healers to telemedicine? And could they convince Investors that their c...Starting at €8.20
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On-Time Delivery, Every Time (Spanish version)
Thomke, Stefan; Sinha, MonaCase HBS-612S03Service and Operations ManagementThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). Describes the Mumbai-based Dabbawala organization, which achieves very high service performance (6 Sigma equivalent or better) with a low-cost and very simple operating system. The case explores all aspects of their system (mission, information management, material flows, human resource system, process...Starting at €8.20
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Changing Rules for Business Success: The Rising Bar for Execution in China
Hexter, Jimmy; Woetzel, JonathanBook Chapter HBS-4491BC-EThe business landscape in China has changed drastically within the last few years, and it continues to evolve at a rapid pace. This chapter shows how this changing landscape requires multinational companies operating here to urgently apply more managerial attention to execution. This chapter is excerpted from "Operation China: From Strategy to Execution."Starting at €8.20
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Learning to Win in China's Many Markets
Hexter, Jimmy; Woetzel, JonathanBook Chapter HBS-4493BC-EToday and tomorrow, marketers in China must be able to monitor changes in their product areas and adapt to them more quickly than in most markets around the world, against fierce competition, and in an atmosphere of flux and uncertainty. The best of them will proactively shape emerging markets and customer segments, leveraging marketing capabilities by learning and adapting quickly. This chapter is excerpted from "Operation China: From Strategy ...Starting at €8.20
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Win in China-or Lose Everywhere
Hexter, Jimmy; Woetzel, JonathanBook Chapter HBS-4501BC-EMultinational companies are bringing global standards and practices to China and adapting them to the tough realities of local markets. This chapter looks at how companies might use the adaptations forged here to succeed in other emerging markets, and in developed ones. This chapter is excerpted from "Operation China: From Strategy to Execution."Starting at €8.20
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The Dabbawala System: On-Time Delivery, Every Time
Thomke, Stefan; Sinha, MonaCase HBS-610059-EService and Operations ManagementThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). Describes the Mumbai-based Dabbawala organization, which achieves very high service performance (6 Sigma equivalent or better) with a low-cost and very simple operating system. The case explores all aspects of their system (mission, information management, material flows, human resource system, process...Starting at €8.20