IESE (España)
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Exportflowers BV
Zantinga J.Case P-653-EService and Operations ManagementA small export company in the Dutch cut flower industry finds itself confronted with a series of demands from a large UK supermarket. Issues include channel integration and control, the types of risks encountered in this type of industry, as well as purchasing policies at an auction center and large company. The case includes a description of the Dutch Auction System as used in the flower trade. A video can be supplied through the Flower Bureau i...Starting at €8.20
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Industrias Palex (B)
Ribera, Jaume; Zantinga J.Case P-807-EService and Operations ManagementFor abstract see Industrias Palex (A) for the posing of the problems. This case describes the application of a just-in-time (JIT) system to a line of medical products. In addition, it discusses the application of KIT and the reduction of time spent outside of the production line, especially buying and production planning.Starting at €5.74
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Industrias Palex (A)
Ribera, Jaume; Zantinga J.Case P-805Service and Operations ManagementEvalúa la aplicación de un sistema just-in-time (JIT) a una línea de productos médicos. Temas a discutir incluyen: Lay-out, Kan-Ban's, Nivelación de la producción, Polivalencia de operarios y la aplicación de técnicas SMED.Starting at €8.20
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Unions and the Automotive Cluster in Catalonia
Blázquez, María Luisa; Ballarín Fredes, Eduardo; Subirà, AntoniCase DG-1465-EStrategyThis case presents the situation of the automotive cluster in Catalonia in 2003, and analyzes the role played by each of the cluster's agents, paying special attention to the unions. It describes how the unions evolved from a historical position of confrontation to much higher levels of cooperation. The case also analyzes the functioning of the automotive industry, the evolution of its competitive bases and the challenges posed for the Catalonia...Starting at €8.20
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The Long Process Toward Specialization in the Catalan Leather Industry (A)
Subirà, Antoni; Blázquez, María Luisa; Diego, Enrique deCase SM-1593-EInnovation and Change, StrategyThe leather industry had had more than five centuries of history in Catalonia.Spain was incurring the risk of being sanctioned by the European Union if it didn't adhere to strict environmental standards. However, industry representatives claimed to be at a disadvantage with respect to developing countries. The case explains the technical solution implemented in the 1990s. The answer Subirá found to the environmental dilemma was to develop a joint...Starting at €8.20
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Iceland: From Financial Meltdown to Geothermal Energy
Subirà, Antoni; Blázquez, María Luisa; Diego, Enrique deCase SM-1591-EEconomics, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThis case describes the origins of a cluster initiative in the geothermal energy industry in Iceland and its initial steps in 2010. The case examines the specific characteristics of the country and recent events in its history, and it describes the geothermal industry and the traditional "cluster approach" up to 2010. It then describes the actions undertaken by Gekon, the company that is leading the cluster initiative, the steps in the process, ...Starting at €8.20
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Struggling with Competition in the Catalan Leather Industry (B)
Subirà, Antoni; Blázquez, María Luisa; Diego, Enrique deCase SM-1594-EInnovation and Change, StrategyFrom 2005 on, tanners from Igualada made a successful move from the traditional production of shoe soles to a new market of high-quality leather products sold to clients on the luxury market. However, the number of Chinese tanners had been growing at an increased rate during the previous years, and the Catalan companies knew that their shift to high-quality products would not provide long-term protection against their Chinese rivals.Starting at €5.74
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Industrias Palex (B)
Ribera, Jaume; Zantinga J.Case P-807Service and Operations ManagementDescribe la aplicación de un sistema just-in-time (JIT) en una línea de productos médicos. [Véase el caso A (P-805) para el planteamiento de los problemas]. Además, discute la aplicación JIT y reducción del tiempo fuera de la línea de producción, especialmente en compras y planificación de la producción.Starting at €5.74
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Euroflowers Holding BV
Zantinga J.Case P-695-EService and Operations ManagementThis is an intermediary in the cut flowers and plants industry in Holland. The company is vertically integrated with wholesale and retail subsidiaries. Two UK based supermarket chains offer possibilities for expansion. The case analyses the influence of pricing, transport and logistics issues in an international setting.Starting at €8.20
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Industrias Palex (A)
Ribera, Jaume; Zantinga J.Case P-805-EService and Operations ManagementThe application of a just-in-time (JIT) system to a line of medical products is evaluated. Themes to discuss include: lay-out, Kan-ban's, production level, diversification of operators and the application of SMED techniques. There is a follow-on (B) case.Starting at €8.20