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Innovation at Caterpillar: The D7E Tractor
Carroll, G; Hoyt, DCase SGSB-SM223-EStrategyIn 2009, Caterpillar shipped its first D7E tractor, an “electric drive” machine in which electric motors moved the tracks and blade, using electricity from a generator powered by a diesel engine. In an industry where new products provided performance gains of just a few percent, the D7E moved 10 percent more material per hour, using 10-30 percent less fuel that its predecessor. It was also easier to operate, had 40 percent fewer moving parts, a...Starting at €8.20
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A Day in the Life of a Centure Capitalist
Strebulaev, I; Gouw-Ranzetta, T; Hoyt, DCase SGSB-E444-EEntrepreneurshipThis note describes the tasks that fill the working day of a venture capitalist. Those functions involved in investing (deal sourcing, due diligence, and related tasks) often receive the most attention from students. However, interviews with experienced venture capitalists found that as much or more time is spent working with existing portfolio companies. This note provides insight into each aspect of a venture capitalist’s job: making investm...Starting at €8.20
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Evaluating Venture Capital Term Sheets
Strebulaev, I; Gouw-Ranzetta, T; Hoyt, DCase SGSB-E460-EEntrepreneurshipWhen entrepreneurs are successful in convincing venture capital firms that they are an attractive potential investment, they are presented with offers detailing many terms of the investment agreement. These are described in term sheets. Sorting through the myriad terms can be a daunting proposition for an entrepreneur. Yet, it is important for entrepreneurs to understand the terms of a proposed financing. These determine the payout the entrep...Starting at €8.20
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Launching the Credit Card in Romania (Brief Case) (Spanish version)
Rangan, V. Kasturi; Yong, SunruCase HBS-414S12StrategyWinner of the 2014 Case Centre Award in the category of "Economics, Politics and Business Environment." When students have the English-language PDF of this Brief Case in a coursepack, they will also have the option to purchase an audio version. In 2006, the country manager for Alpen Bank in Romania, Gregory Carle, considers whether to recommend the launch of a credit card business. The firm rejected the idea several years earlier because of poor ...Starting at €8.20
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Andrew Ryan at VC Brakes (Spanish version)
Cespedes, Frank V.; Yong, SunruCase HBS-915S01Leadership and People ManagementAn aftermarket brake component manufacturer, VC Brakes, is bought out by a global automotive parts corporation after the 2008 financial crisis. Unlike its previous parent company, the new owner attempts to change VC Brakes' autocratic management style and finger-pointing culture with a Total Quality Management (TQM) program. Andrew Ryan is a senior manager at VC Brakes. With the guidance of a strong mentor and a reputation as a successful change ...Starting at €8.20
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Meli Marine (Spanish version)
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Yong, SunruCase HBS-414S03StrategyMeli Marina, una empresa de transporte de contenedores, se enfrenta a una decisión estratégica importante después de una oportunidad de adquisición en sí misma ofrece interesantes. Fundada en 1974 por la familia Chang, la empresa con sede en Singapur ha hecho un hueco en el mercado del transporte intra-Asia. Después de años de éxito, la erosión de las condiciones de negocio causaron una crisis financiera y un nuevo CEO, David Tian, se trajeron....Starting at €8.20
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Bella Healthcare India, Teaching Note
Leonard, Dorothy; Yong, SunruTeaching Note HBS-4441-ETeaching Note for Product #4440Starting at €0.00
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Ethiopia: An Emerging Market Opportunity, Teaching Note
Quelch, John A.; Yong, SunruTeaching Note HBS-915502-EMarketingTeaching note for case 915501.Starting at €0.00
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Rosslyn Resource: Monetization and Sales Strategy
Dolan, Robert J.; Yong, SunruCase HBS-918509-EMarketingRosslyn Resource identifies exploration targets (potential mineral deposits) in the mining industry and advances them until the project can be monetized, usually through sale to a larger mining company, in return for an upfront fee and a royalty on future revenues. Rosslyn has invested heavily in developing proprietary, innovative equipment and geological data sets that would make exploration cheaper and faster. Rosslyn must decide what to do wi...Starting at €8.20
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Conflict and Communication on Project Aerial (Spanish version)
Beer, Michael; Yong, SunruCase HBS-210S18Leadership and People ManagementWhen students have the English-language PDF of this Brief Case in a coursepack, they will also have the option to purchase an audio version. TerraCog, a successful privately held high-tech firm that develops GPS (global positioning system) and similar products for consumer markets, has recently been caught off-guard by a competitor's new product that makes novel use of satellite imagery. When TerraCog pursues development of a directly competing p...Starting at €8.20