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Vivace Logística S.A. (II): Preparando pedidos a la carta
Fité, Rosa María; Nueno, PedroCase E-95Entrepreneurship, Service and Operations ManagementDos emprendedores fundan una empresa de logística con servicios innovadores que les permiten aportar valor añadido a los clientes. El crecimiento de la empresa es grande y les obliga a afrontar más rápido de lo esperado nuevas inversiones que permitan para absorberlo. A pesar de que no disponen de fondos los emprendedores van siendo capaces de conseguirlo.Starting at €8.20
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Käthe Kruse: Una marca para el niño
Fité, Rosa María; Nueno, PedroCase E-60EntrepreneurshipEn 1989 dos empresarios compraron Käthe Kruse GmbH, una compañía conocida por sus muñecas de colección. Su objetivo era incrementar al máximo el valor de la compañía. Desde entonces la hicieron crecer potenciando las muñecas de juego e introduciendo, a lo largo de los años, nuevas líneas de producto. En 2003, Käthe Kruse comercializaba casi 2.000 referencias. Todos los productos se ajustaban a la filosofía original de Käthe Kruse, que se utilizab...Starting at €8.20
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Jackson Automotive Systems (Spanish version)
Fruhan, William E.; Wang, WeiCase HBS-914S07FinanceJackson Automotive Systems produces automotive parts for advanced heating and air conditioning systems, engine cooling systems, fuel injection and transfer systems, and various other engine parts, and it supplies them to the automotive industry primarily in Michigan. Like many OEM suppliers for the automotive industry, Jackson cut back production following the financial crisis in 2008. By 2013, the firm is back to operating at capacity. The compa...Starting at €8.20
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Paramount Equipment (Spanish version)
Baldwin, Carliss Y.; Wang, WeiCase HBS-916S14FinanceParamount Equipment, Inc., based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large manufacturer of cranes and compact construction equipment, aerial work platforms, and food service equipment. Founded in 1987, Paramount now had manufacturing operations in 24 countries. However, it lost its competitive position because it took on too much debt in the form of bank borrowings relative to the risk level of its business. Now the company must seek funding and guarant...Starting at €8.20
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New Earth Mining, Inc. (Spanish version)
Fruhan, William E.; Wang, WeiCase HBS-917S19FinanceNew Earth Mining is one of the largest producers of precious metals in the U.S. While the firm operates mines primarily in the U.S. and Canada, it has also made substantial investments in gold exploration projects in Australia and Chile. New Earth has been very successful and has a large amount of cash on the balance sheet, a simple debt structure, and a reasonable leverage ratio with liquidity risk. With a strong financial position, the firm con...Starting at €8.20
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Vivace Logística S.A. (II): Preparing Orders a la Carte
Fité, Rosa María; Nueno, PedroCase E-95-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations ManagementTwo businessmen found a logistics company with innovative services that allow them to offer their clients added value. The company grows fast, obliging them to take on new investments more quickly than they had foreseen, in order to absorb the growing demand. Despite not having funds available, the businessmen are able to pull it off.Starting at €8.20
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Mormedi S.A.
Fité, Rosa María; Nueno, PedroCase E-74-EEntrepreneurshipIn June 2004, Mormedi, a Spanish company modeled on the northern European design studios, was back in profit thanks to its aggressive pricing policy in Spain, although it had also directed its commercial plan towards the international market, which paid up to 50% more for design services. The company's priorities were to get more business, and develop a higher profile. It was earning more than they had the year before, but its margins were too lo...Starting at €8.20
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Käthe Kruse: An all-inclusive brand for kids
Fité, Rosa María; Nueno, PedroCase E-60-EEntrepreneurshipIn 1989 two entrepreneurs acquired Käthe Kruse GmbH, a company best known for its collectible dolls. Their concern was how to create the maximum possible value for the company. Since then they had grown the company by focusing more on play dolls and gradually introducing new product lines. As of 2003 Käthe Kruse sold almost 2000 references. All the products conformed to the original Käthe Kruse philosophy, which was used to differentiate the comp...Starting at €8.20
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Polar Sports, Inc., Teaching Note
Kester, W. Carl; Wang, WeiTeaching Note HBS-913514-EFinanceTeaching Note for Product #913513Starting at €0.00
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New Earth Mining, Inc., Teaching Note
Fruhan, William E.; Wang, WeiTeaching Note HBS-913549-EFinanceTeaching Note for Product #913548.Starting at €0.00