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Sany's Cross-Border Acquisition, Integration, and Strategic Renewal
Libo Fan; Paul W. Beamish; Bess (Huifang) GengCase IVEY-9B16M191-EStrategyIn 2012, Germany-based Putzmeister was acquired by China-based SANY, the largest concrete machinery manufacturer in the world. By early 2015, the degree and extent of integration was still incomplete, which put pressure on SANY’s management. SANY focused mainly on the Chinese domestic market, whereas Putzmeister had an established brand and good experience in international markets. Should the acquisition integration focus only on Putzmeister, or ...Starting at €8.20
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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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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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Hisense's Internationalization Dilemma: Co-Operation with Loewe
Su Liu; Paul W. BeamishCase IVEY-9B17M155-EKnowledge and Communication, StrategyHisense Co., Ltd. (Hisense) was the fourth-largest television maker in the world, but its market share and brand recognition remained low in Europe. Therefore, strengthening its branding and improving its sales there were priorities for the Chinese company. In 2013, Hisense was considering whether to establish a strategic alliance with the German high-end television manufacturer Loewe AG (Loewe). Despite having a good reputation, Loewe was suffer...Starting at €8.20
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Beiersdorf AG: Expanding Nivea's Global Reach
Paul W. Beamish; Vanessa HasseCase IVEY-9B13M016-EStrategyIn 2012, two years after a major restructuring project had begun at German skin care producer Beiersdorf, the process was still ongoing. The new chief executive officer (CEO) inherited several challenges from his predecessor, including the difficult implementation of the new transnational strategy, opposition from employees and the work council, and ineffective market-entry strategies (especially in China). Strong competitors and a slow rate of e...Starting at €8.20