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Global Sourcing at Nike
Hsieh, Nien-he; Toffel, Michael W.; Hull, OliviaCase HBS-619008-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). This case explores the evolution of Nike's global product sourcing strategy, in particular ongoing efforts to improve working conditions at its suppliers' factories. When the case opens in July 2018, Vice President of Sourcing Amanda Tucker and her colleagues in Nike's Global Sourcing and Manufacturing...Starting at €8.20
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Sigfox: Building a Global IoT Network
Lal, Rajiv; Hjortshoej, Mette Fuglsang; Billaud, EmilieCase HBS-519032-EEntrepreneurshipIn 2018, Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, co-founders of the French tech startup Sigfox, reflected on the evolution of their venture and the way forward. Founded in 2009, Sigfox was a company that provided a global connectivity network for devices connected to the internet. As the startup was scaling rapidly, the founders made the strategic decision to target fewer industry verticals and to focus on asset tracking as the common denominator...Starting at €8.20
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Eve Hall: The African American Investment Fund in Milwaukee, Teaching Note
Rogers, Steven S.; Mills, AlterrellTeaching Note HBS-318008-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for case 317076.Starting at €0.00
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John Rogers and Ariel Investments, Teaching Note
Rogers, Steven S.; White, GregTeaching Note HBS-318016-ETeaching note for case 318015.Starting at €0.00
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John Rogers, Jr. - Ariel Investments Co., Teaching Note
Rogers, Steven S.; White, GregTeaching Note HBS-318100-ETeaching note for case 318099.Starting at €0.00
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Fairview Capital
Rogers, Steven S.; Collins, DerrickCase HBS-319050-EEntrepreneurshipFairview Capital is a pioneering alternative assets investment manager, as it is the first U.S. private equity fund of funds that focused on investing in private equity and venture capital funds managed by African-Americans and other minority investment managers. This case study focuses on Fairview's strategic decisions that ultimately led to the growth and expansion of its investment portfolio to over $3 billion.Starting at €8.20
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Actera Group: Investing in Mars Cinema Group (B)
Ivashina, Victoria; Kuzucu, ErenCase HBS-218021-EFinanceIn summer of 2010, Murat avu o lu (HBS MBA 1994) led private equity firm Actera Group's investment in Mars Cinema Group (Mars), the leading movie exhibitor in Turkey. Immediately after acquiring Mars and merging it with the second larger player in the market, AFM, avu o lu focused on institutionalizing and implementing value creation work streams in Mars. While transforming an entrepreneurial company into an institutionalized firm, avu ...Starting at €5.74
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PFA Pension: Expansion of Alternatives Portfolio
Ivashina, Victoria; Gabrieli, Federica; Lenhardt, JeromeCase HBS-218025-EFinancePFA Pension was the biggest commercial pension provider in Denmark. At the end of 2015, the company had decided to boost its investments into the alternative asset class, an area where it was lagging behind its competitors. The aim was to privilege direct investments and co-investments rather than allocations through funds. One year later, PFA could count on an expert alternative investment team, a defined investment process and a number of succe...Starting at €8.20
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Attijariwafa Bank: Egypt Expansion
Ivashina, Victoria; Thapar, AlpanaCase HBS-219008-EFinanceThis case follows Attijariwafa Bank, a leading Morocco-based commercial bank, giving insight into its risk management practices and its international expansion over time. In particular, the case focuses on its planned acquisition of Barclays Bank Egypt in 2017. At this time, Mohamed El Kettani, Chairman, and Ismail Douiri (MBA 1999), General Manager for finance, technology and operations of Attijariwafa Bank, have to decide whether or not to purs...Starting at €8.20
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Granite Equity Partners
Ivashina, Victoria; Boyar, JeffreyCase HBS-219040-EFinanceStarting at €8.20