Ivey Business School (Canada)
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City of London Water: Predicting Electricity Prices and Optimizing Operations
Ernesto Arandia; Joe Naoum-Sawaya; Kira Wembo XueCase IVEY-9B19E004-EDecision AnalysisThe manager of Water Operations at the City of London wanted to reduce the cost of pumping water by optimizing energy use. Water Operations had been consistently experiencing higher operational costs, and electricity bills accounted for up to 30 per cent of its direct costs. If the manager could predict the future cost of energy, she could schedule the operation of the water pumps to benefit from periods of low energy prices, potentially saving u...Starting at €8.20
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Filter Innovations Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jessica JohnCase IVEY-9B10B008-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipThe president of a small water filtration company is considering expanding his operations to include membrane biological reactors (MBRs). The topic of future-oriented decision-making using the differential cash flow is introduced. Students are asked to (1) qualitatively evaluate the filtration industry and decide whether this is the right time for the company to expand to MBRs; (2) perform a business size-up of the company and its competitors and...Starting at €8.20
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Arts and Communications Counselors Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jessica JohnCase IVEY-9B10N005-EAccounting and Control, FinanceThe president of a small Toronto, Ontario consulting firm specializing in sponsorship and experimental marketing looks at adding a public relations division to the firm. Students are required to analyze the external environment, identify corporate strengths and weaknesses, identify qualitative pros and cons, prepare projected statements, look at the timeliness of the option, and evaluate the business plan before arriving at a final decision.Starting at €8.20
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Warehousing Enhancements for E-Commerce Growth
Juri Zguri; Fatma Gzara; Joe Naoum-SawayaCase IVEY-9B20E006-EDecision AnalysisAs an e-commerce logistics manager at the national grocery store chain TrixMag, Jim Vector was continually seeking efficiency improvements in the company’s supply chain. Following positive trends in the online grocery segment, Vector was specifically explStarting at €8.20