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Gotong Royong: Toward Sustainable Palm Oil
Henderson, Rebecca M.; Yew, Hann-Shuin; Baraldi, MonicaCase HBS-316124-EKnowledge and CommunicationIn late 2015, Jeff Seabright, Chief Sustainability Officer at Unilever, had to report to Unilever CEO Paul Polman on the effort to transform the cultivation of oil palm. Historically, palm oil was produced using unsustainable methods that included burningStarting at €8.20
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Mahindra Lifespace Developers' Venture into Affordable Housing, Teaching Note
Fuller, Joseph B.; Baraldi, MonicaTeaching Note HBS-317029-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for case 315082.Starting at €0.00
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Transformation of COFCO in a Changing Environment
Goldberg, Ray A.; Yang, KefeiCase HBS-909403-EChina's COFCO, the country's leading edible oil and food importer and exporter and its largest food manufacturer, had in its 50-plus years of operation undergone four stages of transformation and was about to embark on a fifth. The global agriculture system was undergoing major changes and the standard of living in China was increasing, changing the food consumption and dietary habits of the nation's 1.3 billion people. COFCO's management needed ...Starting at €8.20
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Jain Irrigation Systems Limited: Inclusive Growth for India's Farmers
Goldberg, Ray A.; Knoop, Carin-Isabel; Preble, MatthewCase HBS-912403-EDr. Bhavarlal Jain and his son Anil Jain are engaged in a discussion about long-term planning for Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL)-a company engaged in micro-irrigation, processed foods and a range of other agronomical activities-with an emphasis on how the company will meet the challenges that the food system of the future presents: a changing climate; booming global population; the need for increased production of nutritious foods; and sc...Starting at €8.20
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Jain Irrigation Systems Limited: Inclusive Growth for India's Farmers, Teaching Note
Goldberg, Ray A.Teaching Note HBS-912409-ETeaching Note for 912403.Starting at €0.00
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Beidahuang, Teaching Plan
Goldberg, Ray A.; Lane, DavidTeaching Note HBS-914415-ETeaching Note for 914412. This teaching plan is designed to support the teaching of Beidahuang, HBS No. 914-412, rev. March 2014. Beidahuang is a major new Chinese player in global grain trading that in 2013 is seeking access to grain both to help assure China's food security and in pursuit of its own commercial goals. Focusing on potential trade in Brazilian soybeans, the case asks students to re-evaluate the role of agricultural cooperatives in...Starting at €0.00
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Mekelle Farms: Poultry Entrepreneurship in Ethiopia
Lee, H; Kennedy, M; Elist, JCase SGSB-IDE05-EInnovation and ChangeAfter deciding to transform a former government-owned poultry farm in Ethiopia, two American business partners encounter challenges related to input costs, inventory management, delivery, government relations, and other key challenges that are common to entrepreneurs operating in an emerging market context. The partners identify Ethiopia as a country in which to build their business because of its favorable investment climate, and they decide to ...Starting at €8.20
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Crocs (B): Hitting the Skids
Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57B-EService and Operations ManagementThrough 2007, Crocs grew rapidly, and its stock soared. In early 2008, the stock plunged, as analysts cited excess inventory. During 2008, revenues decreased, and the company restructured. The B case summarizes these developments, and asks what the company should do now.Starting at €5.74
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Viterra
Goldberg, Ray A.; Preble, MatthewCase HBS-913401-EService and Operations ManagementAs Mayo Schmidt's tenure as CEO of the Canadian-based agribusiness Viterra wound down before its sale to the Swiss-based commodity company Glencore, he reflected on his tenure, which had seen the firm grow from a Canadian-focused agricultural cooperative to an international agribusiness with operations across the globe, including significant operations in Australia. Now he wondered: What would the future hold for agriculture?Starting at €8.20
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Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite): Plus ca change...
Goldberg, Ray A.; Segel, Arthur I; Ofek, Elie; Knoop, Carin-IsabelCase HBS-913402-EFor centuries Lafite has been the most admired wine Estate in the world. How does Baron Eric de Rothschild protect this crown jewel in a conservative manner while DBR develops other Chateaux blending wine programs,and reaches out to new areas such as China and begins to take a more active interest in the world's number one market- the United States.Starting at €8.20