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SEUR: Digitalizing Express Shipping
Foncillas, Pablo; González, JorgeCase M-1309-EInformation Technologies, Marketing, StrategyThe heads of marketing at SEUR (Servicio Urgente de Transportes; "Urgent Shipping Service" in English) were ready to present in the meeting room the results of the first six months since the relaunch of the company's new website. They had recently opted for promoting a website with a clear transactional focus. The meeting had been called to examine some aspects of the new site's performance, such as how sales were evolving with respect to target...Starting at €8.20
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ArteOliva
González, Jorge; Segarra, José AntonioCase M-1132-EMarketingArteOliva has launched a new extra virgin olive oil, packaged in cartons. After the product has been on the market for a few months, management decides to launch a TV advertising campaign to make consumers more aware of its benefits.Starting at €8.20
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The Dealings Behind a Services Outsourcing Experience: The Case of SELLBYTEL Singular
Agnese, Pablo; Ricart, Joan EnricCase AD-312-EKnowledge and Communication, Service and Operations ManagementWith the advent of globalization and global communication, Spain provides an interesting location to do business offshore. A wage level that lags behind other developed countries, as well as its geographical location and culture, make the country a natural choice for firms considering an offshoring location.Starting at €8.20
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Anuntis and Anuntis.com
Segarra, José Antonio; González, JorgeCase M-1120-EInformation Technologies, MarketingThe Anuntis group published classified advertisement papers in various cities in Spain. In early 2000 the company's managers were weighing up a number of growth options. One issue was how to transfer their business model to the Internet. Another was the proposal to launch umbrella brands for the group's publications. Lastly, they had to decide on an internationalization strategy for Latin America.Starting at €8.20
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Mármoles del Sur, S.A. (A). Novamármol
González, Jorge; Segarra, José AntonioCase M-1162-EFinance, MarketingA group of businessmen, advised by a wealth manager, must decide on taking an equity stake in a marble fabrication company. The company has a patent and a productive process that could revolutionize the traditional marble sector. The factors determining the valuation of the business are under debate with the current family owners and the group of interested entrepreneurs and managers. The challenge is to assess the business opportunity of this ne...Starting at €8.20
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Europa Group Seguros, S.A.: Go-To-Market Strategy
Font, Vicente; González, JorgeCase M-1378-EMarketingEuropa Group Seguros (EGS), the Spanish subsidiary of a German insurance company, has to decide what to do with the direct salesforce launched the previous year. First results are not conclusive. This decision needs to take into account the request from headquarters to show consistent growth. Some of the members of EGS management team support that it would be better for the company to invest in the traditional agent network while others suggest t...Starting at €8.20
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The Captor Opportunity
Valentí, Albert; González, Jorge; Ernest MendozaCase M-1380-EMarketingCaptor Materials is a company founded and managed by Ernest Núñez. The main asset of Captor Materials was a patented absorbent technology for the removal of nitrogen oxides (NOx) with an unprecedented high yield, which Núñez himself had developed years earlier. An accumulated exposure to NOx causes gradual health deterioration and eventually death. Núñez and his team had identified three main markets for Captor, on which the development and com...Starting at €8.20