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The KLM Approach to Alliances
Mitchell, Jordan; Ariño, Africa; Ozcan, PinarCase SM-1530-EStrategyWhen it teamed up with Northwest Airlines of the US in 1989, KLM became Europe¿s first airline to begin a major cross-border airline alliance. What followed was a series of pan-continental alliances resulting in the formation of Star Alliance, oneworld and Skyteam. This case study highlights the main milestones in the development of KLM¿s major alliances focusing primarily on Northwest with additional details on relationships with Kenya Airways, ...Starting at €8.20
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Camping Alto Castejón
Ariño, Africa; Santomá, Javier; Vázquez- Dodero, Juan Carlos; Gallo Ll.Case ASN-21Decision Analysis, StrategyDos consultores deciden hacer una inversión en un Camping del Valle de Benasque (Alto Castejón) pensando que sería un buen negocio, las cosas empiezan a ir mal cuando el dueño del camping no hace las inversiones debidas, y pone trabas a que se estudien a fondo los números. Esto plantea decisiones que se deben tomar para mejorar la gestión.Starting at €8.20
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Zara: Managing Stores for Fast Fashion
Ton, Zeynep; Corsi, Elena; Dessain, VincentCase HBS-610042-EService and Operations ManagementPablo Isla, the CEO of Zara, wanted to improve operational efficiencies in managing its store network. In particular, he wanted to improve labor productivity at the stores. He considered outsourcing certain store operations to third parties, changing the way store managers were compensated, and creating formal operating procedures for store operations. But he knew he had to be careful. Could an emphasis on improving labor productivity hurt other ...Starting at €8.20
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Ferrari
Thomke, Stefan; Corsi, Elena; Nimgade, AshokCase HBS-618047-EKnowledge and CommunicationFerrari is among the world's most powerful brands but how the company operates has remained mysterious. The case reveals the inner workings of the company - the Ferrari Way - from the way it designs, produces, and markets its cars, to how its leadership team is driving future growth. Central to Ferrari's strategy is its response to disruptive changes in the automotive industry and their impact on the company's products and brand.Starting at €8.20
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The Rise of Populism and Italy's Electoral "Tsunami"
Abdelal, Rawi; Roscini, Dante; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-719042-EEconomicsThe case explores several reasons behind the rise of populism in Italy and ponders the long-term sustainability of populist governments. Italy's March 2018 elections led to a populist government which included the right-wing League and the anti-establishment 5 Star Movement. To respect their electoral promises, the two parties came up with a budget plan which provided for a public deficit at 2.4%, a figure higher than what the previous administra...Starting at €8.20
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Cahiers du Cinema and The French Film Industry
Khaire, Mukti; Corsi, Elena; Billaud, EmilieCase HBS-812125-EEntrepreneurshipThe French film magazine Cahiers du Cinema contributed to strengthening the characterization of film as art in France. The note provides background information on the magazine's history, on the French film industry and on French film magazinesStarting at €8.20
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PlaNet Finance: Broad Scope in Microfinance
Hagiu, Andrei; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-708441-EPlaNet Finance was a French NGO providing technical support and training services to microfinance institutions (i.e., institutions providing financial services to the poor) and other microfinance actors, rating of microfinance institutions and management, and advisory services to microfinance investors and investment funds. Furthermore, it was creating a network of microfinance banks through a microfinance holding company. However, in a context o...Starting at €8.20
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Alstom (A): En busca de un socio
Vendiola C.; Ariño, AfricaCase DG-1355StrategyEn marzo de 1999, el presidente de Alstom revisaba los resultados previstos para el primer año de funcionamiento de su empresa y tenía sobradas razones para estar orgulloso de los logros obtenidos en tan sólo un año. Alstom era un gigante francés en el sector del transporte y de la producción de energía. Aunque los resultados parecían muy esperanzadores, era necesaria una estrategia para competir en ese mercado. El asunto se complicaba debido al...Starting at €8.20
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Las alianzas de Fagor Electrodomésticos (A)
Ariño, Africa; Gallo Ll.Case DG-1301StrategyA finales de 1999 el equipo directivo de Fagor Electrodomésticos (FED) evaluaba su experiencia en la colaboración con socios a través de alianzas. Elemento clave en la expansión internacional de la empresa, estas alianzas estaban planteando problemas. Los directivos de FED debían tomar decisiones al respecto. También pretendían aprender de la experiencia para el futuro.Starting at €8.20
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Napster-Bertelsmann (A)
Evans W.; Used, Enrique; Ariño, AfricaCase DG-1353StrategyEn octubre de 2000, Bertelsmann y Napster llegaron a un acuerdo por el cual Bertelsmann prestaba a Napster 50 millones de dólares con opción de adquirir una participación mayoritaria en la empresa. Napster utilizaría este dinero para desarrollar una tecnología destinada a hacer que los usuarios pagaran la música que descargasen de la red. Ambas partes acordaron crear un modelo empresarial basado en el pago de una licencia de suscripción. Además, ...Starting at €8.20