Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Hewlett-Packard Company: DeskJet Printer Supply Chain (A)
Hau Lee, Laura KopczakCase SGSB-GS3A-EService and Operations ManagementThis case describes a challenge faced by HP’s Vancouver Division in 1990. Although its new inkjet printers were selling well, inventory levels worldwide were rising as sales rose. In Europe, high product variety was making inventory levels especially high. HP considered several ways to address the inventory issue: air-freighting printers to Europe, developing more formalized inventory planning processes, or building a factory in Europe. The case ...Starting at €8.20
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La Boulange: Exiting to a Large Strategic Buyer (A)
Siegel R; Kiessig ACase SGSB-E478A-EEntrepreneurshipThis case is taught in a course called Formation of New Ventures and is intended to help students evaluate the pros and cons of a buyout from a strategic acquirer. Students are asked to first critically examine the working dynamic and governance structure between Rigo, Lepinard, and other leaders in the company. Then they are asked to evaluate the attractiveness of a buyout offer at a time when the company is fruitfully growing. Students are u...Starting at €8.20
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La Boulange: Exiting to a Large Strategic Buyer (B)
Siegel R; Kiessig ACase SGSB-E478B-EEntrepreneurshipThis case is taught in a course called Formation of New Ventures and is intended to help students evaluate the pros and cons of a buyout from a strategic acquirer. Students are asked to first critically examine the working dynamic and governance structure between Rigo, Lepinard, and other leaders in the company. Then they are asked to evaluate the attractiveness of a buyout offer at a time when the company is fruitfully growing. Students are u...Starting at €5.74