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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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The Northwest Passage
Leonard, Herman B.; Brannen, PeterCase HBS-309067-EFollowing dozens of failed expeditions to "discover" the NW passage, a Norwegian adventurer employs a new approach that emphasizes rigorous preparation, a lighter, quicker style, and a willingness to adapt to the inhospitable Arctic environment and its people. The case summarizes the bleak history of the exploration of the Northwest passage over several centuries, examining expeditions that employed a broad spectrum of strategies, leadership styl...Starting at €8.20
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The Northwest Passage (Epilogue)
Brannen, Peter; Leonard, Herman B.Case HBS-309068-ESupplement to 309067Starting at €8.20