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InterfaceRAISE: Sustainability Consulting, Teaching Note
Toffel, Michael W.; Eccles, Robert G.Teaching Note HBS-612049-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for 611-069.Starting at €0.00
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Global Sourcing at Nike
Hsieh, Nien-he; Toffel, Michael W.; Hull, OliviaCase HBS-619008-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). This case explores the evolution of Nike's global product sourcing strategy, in particular ongoing efforts to improve working conditions at its suppliers' factories. When the case opens in July 2018, Vice President of Sourcing Amanda Tucker and her colleagues in Nike's Global Sourcing and Manufacturing...Starting at €8.20
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Cambio cultural en Nissan Motors
Kotter, John P.; Rothbard, NancyCase HBS-418S20Leadership and People ManagementRepresenta la reforma de la cultura corporativa de Nissan Motor Co. y la posterior respuesta de la empresa en participación de mercado y beneficios. En 1985, Yutaka Kume se convirtió en presidente de Nissan y después, se hizo hincapié continuamente la necesidad de un cambio interno en toda la organización. A pesar de la dificultad de efectuar un cambio generalizado en una organización tan grande, directivos y empleados de Nissan se puso detrás de...Starting at €8.20
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InterfaceRAISE: Sustainability Consulting
Toffel, Michael W.; Eccles, Robert G.; Taylor, CaseyCase HBS-611069-EService and Operations ManagementInterfaceRAISE is a sustainability management consulting firm created to leverage the capabilities of its parent company Interface Inc., a carpet manufacturer recognized as a global leader in corporate environmental sustainability. This case illustrates the challenges of turning an internal capability into a client facing revenue stream. This is made especially difficult by the fact that the parent company is a manufacturing firm and InterfaceR...Starting at €8.20
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edaixi (eWash): Digital Transformation of Laundry Services (A)
Zhu, Feng; Chen, Weiru; Chen, Chuang; Lin, CiwuCase HBS-617034-EService and Operations ManagementFounded in 2013 as a laundry service featuring online ordering for home pickup and delivery, China's edaixi (eWash) illustrated the online-to-offline (O2O) business model. As yet unclear in 2016 was the optimal way to organize third-party laundry service providers, locally sourced teams of freelancers, and in-house operations.Starting at €8.20
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edaixi (eWash): Digital Transformation of Laundry Services (B)
Zhu, Feng; Chen, Weiru; Chen, Chuang; Lin, CiwuCase HBS-617038-EService and Operations ManagementFounded in 2013 as a laundry service featuring online ordering for home pickup and delivery, China's edaixi (eWash) illustrated the online-to-offline (O2O) business model. As yet unclear in 2016 was the optimal way to organize third-party laundry service providers, locally sourced teams of freelancers, and in-house operations.Starting at €5.74
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Intenseye: Powering Workplace Health and Safety with AI
Toffel, Michael W.; Abdel Aal, YoussefCase HBS-622037-EService and Operations ManagementIntenseye was a Turkey-based technology startup that deployed machine learning algorithms to workplace camera feeds in order to identify unsafe worker actions and unsafe working conditions, in order to help improve worker safety. The case describes how Intenseye's technology solution was developed, how it works, and their target clients. The case highlights the tradeoffs associated with facial recognition and privacy, and the challenges measuring...Starting at €8.20
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Genzyme Center (B)
Toffel, Michael W.; Sesia, AldoCase HBS-610009-EService and Operations ManagementGenzyme Corporation is in the midst of planning its new corporate headquarters, which incorporates many innovative green building features. After learning that the building as planned would likely earn a LEED Silver rating, an intermediate score in the LEED green building rating scheme, the CEO charged the building team with exploring opportunities that would enable the building to earn the highest rating, LEED Platinum. Five additional green bui...Starting at €5.74
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The Hybrid Vehicle Market
Toffel, Michael W.; Uludere Aragon, Nazli Z.Case HBS-612084-EThis note describes the hybrid electic vehicle market, the results of different automaker strategies, and the environmental regulatory issues that can promote or inhibit market growth in the United States. Introduces students to the technologies and regulatory aspects of vehicles using alternative powertrains and fuels including hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, electic vehicles, and deisel engines. Enable students to evaluate the succes...Starting at €8.20
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Global Sourcing at Nike, Teaching Note
Hsieh, Nien-he; Toffel, Michael W.; Hull, OliviaTeaching Note HBS-619061-ETeaching note to support "Global Sourcing at Nike," HBS No. 619008.Starting at €0.00