Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Hewlett-Packard Company: DeskJet Printer Supply Chain (A)
Hau Lee, Laura KopczakCase SGSB-GS3A-EService and Operations ManagementThis case describes a challenge faced by HP’s Vancouver Division in 1990. Although its new inkjet printers were selling well, inventory levels worldwide were rising as sales rose. In Europe, high product variety was making inventory levels especially high. HP considered several ways to address the inventory issue: air-freighting printers to Europe, developing more formalized inventory planning processes, or building a factory in Europe. The case ...Starting at €8.20
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Beautycounter
Grousbeck I; Rosenthal SCase SGSB-E456-EEntrepreneurshipThe case profiles Gregg Renfrew, the CEO and founder of Beautycounter, a non-toxic cosmetics company set to launch in January 2013. After developing a personal passion for the non-toxic goods space, Gregg decides in 2010 to launch her own company. She recruits Tim Mitchell, a long-time friend and mentor, as a board member and brand strategy consultant. Tim proves his value at the get go, but a series of inappropriate blowups at the office comb...Starting at €8.20