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Unified Dental Care
Dodson, David; Scott, MitchelCase SGSB-E-730-EEntrepreneurshipThe Unified Dental Care case follows search fund leaders Jason Jackson and Olaide Lawal as they evaluate whether or not to acquire Unified Dental Care, a mid-sized dental practice in Detroit. The case addresses managing audits, accounting issues, and other issues of trust with a seller, as well as handling communications with a search fund board of investors.Starting at €8.20
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Tale of Two Electronic Components Distributors (Spanish Version)
Raman, Ananth; Rao, Bharat P.Case HBS-604S15Service and Operations ManagementDiscute el papel de los intermediarios de distribución en la industria de componentes electrónicos, y describe las operaciones en dos de estos distribuidores. Sirve como un vehículo para discutir las funciones proporcionadas por los distribuidores en el canal. También permite a los estudiantes a entender las diferencias entre los distribuidores y discutir cómo cada uno de ellos va a hacer frente a cuestiones como la consolidación y el rápido crec...Starting at €8.20
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Improving the Patient Experience (Spanish version)
Raman, Ananth; Tucker, AnitaCase HBS-615S02Service and Operations ManagementHealthcare has traditionally focused on medical outcomes and financial performance. The big question is always, "How much is it going to cost?" What would happen, though, if healthcare also considered the question of "How does the patient feel?" This case looks at the Cleveland Clinic's attempt to answer the latter question by attempting to institutionalize empathy as part of its delivery of care.Starting at €8.20
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Guide to Investor Reports for Early CEO
Dodson, DavidCase SGSB-E678-EEntrepreneurshipHow much information is enough, when it comes to investor reports? For early CEOs, this white paper offers practical advice and best practices on the preparation of these reports. The best reports, the white paper argues, focus on essential information, presented in a clear and transparent manner. This information would include key performance indicators, for instance, but also capture operational details that might not be included in the standar...Starting at €8.20
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Kirk Riedinger and Jamie Turner – Teaching Note
Grousbeck, H.I.; Dodson, DavidTeaching Note SGSB-SB102TN-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for product SB102Starting at €0.00
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Merck: Investing in Science-Based Business (Abridged)
Raman, Ananth; Maurer, IngaCase HBS-611027-EService and Operations ManagementRay Gilmartin faces a dilemma. His company's credibility has been damaged by the recent withdrawal of Vioxx, a multi-billion dollar drug. Moreover, the withdrawal of Vioxx would imply that Merck would fail to meet analysts' earnings expectations for 2005 unless Gilmartin cuts the R&D budget. Cutting the budget might hurt morale and productivity in Merck labs.Starting at €8.20
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Cleveland Clinic: Improving the Patient Experience
Raman, Ananth; Tucker, AnitaCase HBS-612031-EService and Operations ManagementHealthcare has traditionally focused on medical outcomes and financial performance. The big question is always, "How much is it going to cost?" What would happen, though, if healthcare also considered the question of "How does the patient feel?" This case looks at the Cleveland Clinic's attempt to answer the latter question by attempting to institutionalize empathy as part of its delivery of care.Starting at €8.20
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Merck: Operating Science-Based Business
Raman, Ananth; Maurer, Inga; Schmidt, WilliamCase HBS-612082-EService and Operations ManagementMerck is known for its commitment to investing in basic R&D. Are Merck's long-term investments justifiable when the firm faces extreme earnings pressure?Starting at €8.20
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SCMS: Battling HIV/AIDS in Africa
Raman, Ananth; Watson, Noel; Kraiselburd, Santiago; Akili, EmmanuelCase HBS-613023-EService and Operations ManagementIn 2005, USAID and the U.S. President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), created the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) to procure and distribute essential medicines and supplies; provide technical assistance to transform existing supply chains; and collaborated with in-country and global partners to coordinate efforts. The new US Global Health Initiative (GHI) initialized in 2010 sought to build on these efforts through strengthened ...Starting at €8.20
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Beijing's Terminal 3: Building a New Gateway to China
Fearing, Douglas; Raman, Ananth; Donovan, G.A.Case HBS-613051-EEntrepreneurshipStarting at €8.20