Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics: Lean Supply Chain Management
Wei Lyu; Jianfeng Chai; Kenny HangCase IVEY-9B19M068-EStrategyIn September 2017, the chairman and the president of Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics Co. Ltd. were considering their company’s future. The company was established in May 2001. After more than 16 years of rapid development, it became a leadingStarting at €8.20
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Foxconn Technology Group: Acquiring Sharp to Move Up the Value Chain
Wiboon Kittilaksanawong; Teeta ErikateCase IVEY-9B19M058-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn August 2016, Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) acquired a majority stake for US$3.8 billion in Sharp Corporation (Sharp), which was on the verge of bankruptcy. In addition to gaining more liquid crystal display (LCD) capacity, Foxconn was combining Sharp’s advanced technology and marketing resources with its own to expand and move up the value chain in both research and development and brand building. However, the post-acquisition integration...Starting at €8.20