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Pirelli: Investing in Reifen Ritter
De Agostin, Luca; Liechtenstein, HeinrichCase F-793-EFinanceThe case describes the decision of the newly appointed Marketing and Sales Director in Germany for a tire producer regarding a loan request from an independent retailer. The case shows how suppliers can use credit lines and loans as instruments to "invest" in their clients, and the various potential benefits for the supplier in terms of growth (e.g. higher sales volumes, higher customer penetration, stronger customer loyalty, increased profitabil...Starting at €8.20
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Building a Winning Culture (Spanish version)
Simons, Robert L.; Kindred, NatalieCase HBS-114S05Accounting and ControlThis case illustrates a CEO-led organizational transformation driven by stretch goals, performance measurement, and accountability. When Kasper Rorsted became CEO of Henkel, a Germany-based producer of personal care, laundry, and adhesives products, in 2008, he was determined to transform a corporate culture of "good enough" into one singularly focused on winning in a competitive marketplace. Historically, Henkel was a comfortable, stable place t...Starting at €8.20
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Pirelli: Invertir en Reifen Ritter
De Agostin, Luca; Liechtenstein, HeinrichCase F-793FinanceEste caso describe la decisión que debe tomar el nuevo director de marketing y ventas de un fabricante de neumáticos de Alemania con respecto a la solicitud de préstamo de un distribuidor independiente. A lo largo del caso se describe el uso que los proveedores hacen de las líneas de crédito y los préstamos, que utilizan como instrumentos para "invertir" en sus clientes, y los distintos beneficios que obtienen en términos de crecimiento (por ejem...Starting at €8.20
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Bayer Crop Science
Bell, David E.; McLoughlin, Damien P.; Kindred, Natalie; Barnett, JamesCase HBS-520055-EStrategyIn mid-2019, a year after German conglomerate Bayer Group closed its acquisition of U.S.-based seeds giant Monsanto, the leadership of Bayer's Crop Science division (which absorbed Monsanto) is reflecting on the opportunities ahead. Some observers have questioned Bayer's decision to buy Monsanto, citing potential reputational and financial liabilities; in the last year, Bayer's stock price has suffered. However, the leadership team expects the co...Starting at €8.20
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Asian Agri and the Future of Palm Oil
Bell, David E.; Kindred, NatalieCase HBS-511015-EMarketingFor Asian Agri and other Indonesian palm oil producers, the future promised rising demand from fast-growing Asian populations, but also intensifying criticism from environmental groups. With the highest yield and lowest production cost of any edible oil, palm oil constituted an abundant, inexpensive source of food for Asian and, to a lesser extent, international markets. Its production had soared from 1970 to 2010, sparking concern from environme...Starting at €8.20