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For the Love of Good Food: The pLateTrace Project (B)
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Andrea Jang; Rebecca LiuCase IVEY-9B09E007-EEntrepreneurship, Information Technologies, Marketing, StrategyThis (B) case to For the Love of Good Food: The pLateTrace Project (A), product #9B09E006, allows students to synthesize their findings and assessments from the (A) case to recommend a viable, financially sustainable technology-based solution that generates long-term benefits for the multiple parties who would be involved. Given the current focus on local food and environmental responsibility, pLateTrace is a very relevant case that raises awaren...Starting at €5.74
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Textbooks for Change
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Shannon WrightCase IVEY-9B16B004-EAccounting and ControlIn May 2015, the chief executive officer (CEO) of a small social enterprise was trying to decide how to expand its business. Textbooks for Change collected used texts from universities and supported African entrepreneurs and universities by donating text sales proceeds or through the distribution of donated materials to deserving schools. The CEO was considering expanding the business to collect textbooks from universities outside its region, and...Starting at €8.20
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For the Love of Good Food: The pLateTrace Project (A)
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Andrea Jang; Rebecca LiuCase IVEY-9B09E006-EEntrepreneurship, Information Technologies, Marketing, StrategyVineland Research and Innovation Center, a not-for-profit organization looking to work with the Ontario local food industry, has requested two researchers to analyze the local food business landscape and propose a technology-driven solution that connects farmers in the Niagara region with buyers in Toronto. The case illustrates the challenges faced by each stakeholder in the local food supply chain, and allows students to analyze the farming and ...Starting at €8.20
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Red Spruce Resort
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Shannon WrightCase IVEY-9B15B013-EAccounting and ControlThe general manager of a resort was considering completely renovating the resort’s suites for the upcoming season. He would need to submit a proposal to the resort owners for funding approval. Although he knew the renovation would increase customer satisfaction, he would need to justify the significant upfront investment from a financial perspective.Starting at €8.20