Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Daimler: Motoring at the Speed of China
Saul Estrin; Christine Cote; Daniel Shapiro; Katherine NunnerCase IVEY-9B20M023-EStrategyThis case is set in 2018 in China and follows Daimler’s efforts to compete in the Chinese automotive market amidst fast paced changes which are underpinned by state driven efforts at fostering innovation. Testing its leverage as the world’s largest and most profitable auto market, China is aggressively pushing foreign and domestic auto manufacturers towards new and ambitious targets for electrification. At the same time, Daimler has to be respons...Starting at €8.20
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7-Eleven in Thailand
Sundaravaradhan Venkatesh; Sandhya BhatiaCase IVEY-9B13B021-EAccounting and Control, StrategyCP 7-Eleven is a prominent retail chain in Thailand. The analysis of the financial statements for the year 2011 revealed that while the earnings per share increased, the return on equity (ROE) declined. The company had negative working capital. It exerted strong bargaining power over its suppliers and customers and had efficient inventory management. It had been accumulating cash and other liquid assets over the last few years and it expanded in ...Starting at €8.20