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Wal-Mart Stores in 2003 (Abridged Version)
Cespedes, Frank V.Case HBS-709423-EStrategyExamines Wal-Mart's development over three decades and provides financial and descriptive detail of its domestic operations. In 2003, Wal-Mart's Supercenter business has surpassed its domestic business as the largest generator of revenues. Its international operation seems poised to become the next growth driver for the company as it marches toward the trillion dollar sales mark. But problems are starting to surface even as the company is winning...Starting at €8.20
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Cola Wars: Going Global
Cespedes, Frank V.Case HBS-709451-EStrategyThis case is meant to be used in conjunction with the extant "Cola Wars" case studies. It outlines the global positions of Pepsi and Coca-Cola as of 2008 in the soft drink market, and then provides an overview of their competitive situations in three markets: Mexico, China, and India. The case raises the issue of whether any or all of these markets are a) structurally attractive for soft drink firms, and b) if so, how can Pepsi best "catch-up" wi...Starting at €8.20
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Pricing, Profits and Customer Value
Cespedes, Frank V.; Shapiro, Benson P.; Ross, Elliot B.Case HBS-811016-EStrategyThis note discusses how some firms (start-ups and established companies) maximize customer value and profits via their pricing processes. It is aimed at companies that compete on the basis of performance initiatives rather than absolute cost advantages and low price. It is suitable for use in courses or modules in Pricing, Entrepreneurial Management, Strategy, or Marketing.Starting at €8.20
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Curled Metal Inc.--Engineered Products Division
Shapiro, Benson P.; Cespedes, Frank V.Case HBS-709434-EStrategyCurled Metal Incorporated has declining sales, but has developed a new product (curled metal pile driver pads) that, in field tests, deliver customer benefits that are many times CMI's manufacturing costs. Joseph Fernandez and Rajiv Sanwal of CMI's Engineered Products Division are responsible for formulating a strategy for the new product. A key issue is the price to charge for the pads. The case raises issues of analyzing market potential, align...Starting at €8.20
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Las guerras de la cola se globalizan
Cespedes, Frank V.Case HBS-709S11StrategyEste caso está destinado a ser utilizado en conjunción con los "Cola Wars" estudios de casos existentes. En él se esbozan las posiciones globales de Pepsi y Coca-Cola a partir de 2008 en el mercado de refrescos y, a continuación, proporciona una visión general de sus situaciones competitivas en tres mercados: México, China y la India. El caso plantea la cuestión de si alguno o todos estos mercados son a) estructuralmente atractiva para las empres...Starting at €8.20
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Pricing, Profits and Customer Value (Spanish version)
Cespedes, Frank V.; Shapiro, Benson P.; Ross, Elliot B.Case HBS-818S09StrategyThis note discusses how some firms (start-ups and established companies) maximize customer value and profits via their pricing processes. It is aimed at companies that compete on the basis of performance initiatives rather than absolute cost advantages and low price. It is suitable for use in courses or modules in Pricing, Entrepreneurial Management, Strategy, or Marketing.Starting at €8.20
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Curled Metal Inc.--Engineered Products Division (Spanish version)
Shapiro, Benson P.; Cespedes, Frank V.Case HBS-709S05StrategyCurled Metal Incorporated has declining sales, but has developed a new product (curled metal pile driver pads) that, in field tests, deliver customer benefits that are many times CMI's manufacturing costs. Joseph Fernandez and Rajiv Sanwal of CMI's Engineered Products Division are responsible for formulating a strategy for the new product. A key issue is the price to charge for the pads. The case raises issues of analyzing market potential, align...Starting at €8.20
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Live Nation Faces the Music
Bradley, Stephen P.; Cespedes, Frank V.; Herman, KerryCase HBS-709441-EStrategyIn 2008, concert producer and promoter Live Nation, faces a decision about its strategy in light of the tumultuous changes in the music industry and the increasing power of the major artists. As the music business once again recreates itself in response to new technologies and consumer needs, this major player is considering focusing on its principal business of concert booking and related revenue, or moving forward with its efforts to take advan...Starting at €8.20