Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Kaps Ice Cream: Should It Enter the Premium Segment - Teaching Note
T. Sai Vijay; Sanjeev Prashar; Vinita SahayTeaching Note IVEY-8B16A041-EMarketingTeaching note for product 9B16A041.Starting at €0.00
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Immuno-Genetics Inc.: Technology for Predicting Immune Response
Thomas FunkCase IVEY-9B16A061-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingResearchers at the Ontario Veterinary College had formed a company, Immuno-Genetics Inc., to develop new technologies to measure the immune response of dairy cows by using a blood test and skin thickness test on individual cows. Cows who showed a high immune response were unlikely to contract a number of common diseases. The test results thus allowed dairy producers to determine the likelihood of cows having health problems over their lifetimes. ...Starting at €8.20
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K9FuelBar: An Energy Treat for Dogs
Thomas Funk; Carol HutchinsonCase IVEY-9B17A017-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingIn 2015, a nutritionist and dog lover developed a new canine energy bar called K9FuelBar. This product was made of all-natural, non-genetically modified, organic ingredients. In doing some investigation, the product's developer realized there could be a small, but sufficient, market to make her product commercially viable. At this point, she needed to evaluate and decide on the best method of distribution for her product. She identified multiple ...Starting at €8.20
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Jaypee Cement: Amalgamation of Two Brands
Sanjeev Prashar; Soumil VinayakCase IVEY-9B12A006-EMarketing, StrategyIn 2009, when the Indian cement market was strong, major Indian players were preparing to move from a regional emphasis to pan-India penetration. To become a national player, Jaiprakash Associates Limited grew through acquisitions and setting up new plants. To strengthen its position, the company decided to move from a multiple-brand cement portfolio to a single-brand entity. It merged its two existing brands of cement, Buniyad Jaypee Cement and ...Starting at €8.20
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Maruti Suzuki India Limited: Marketing
Sanjeev Prashar; Harvinder Singh; Anshu KatiyarCase IVEY-9B13A001-EMarketing, StrategyMaruti Suzuki India Limited, India’s largest car manufacturer and the only company in that country to have crossed the 10 million sales mark, was struggling with labour problems in one of its manufacturing units. As a result, it was rapidly losing its market share to competitors and its position as market leader was at stake. The strike not only damaged property at the plant and caused one death and hundreds of injuries, it also heavily impacted ...Starting at €8.20
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Kaps Ice Cream: Should It Enter the Premium Segment
T. Sai Vijay; Sanjeev Prashar; Vinita SahayCase IVEY-9B16A041-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategyOn November 1, 2015, the four founders of Kaps Foods India Private Limited (Kaps) invited external business consultants to a business strategy meeting. The ice cream industry was moving toward the premium segment of the market, and Kaps was eager to move out of its stagnant phase. However, two of the four founders were skeptical about the acceptance of the Kaps brand in the higher-end market. They believed that the market would always consider Ka...Starting at €8.20
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Le Cerf de Tremblant
Thomas Funk; Wendy Lange-FariaCase IVEY-9B13A037-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingAn owner was concerned about the condo she bought in Mont Tremblant, Quebec in 2006 as an investment property and for occasional use by her family. A beautiful, five-bedroom unit with a panoramic view over the La Bête golf course, it was close to the ski area, the village of Tremblant, shopping, spas, restaurants and a casino. It was fully furnished with many upgrades. However, by 2010, the number of rentals was disappointing, and the unit was op...Starting at €8.20
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Apple iPad in India: Was There a Way Out
Sanjeev Prashar; Adeshwar Raja Balaji Prasad; Parasaran VS; Vijay Kumar VennaCase IVEY-9B12A009-EMarketing, StrategyThis case considers Apple’s entry into the Indian tablet PC market. In spite of stiff competition, Apple’s iPad had invariably become the market leader in many countries across the world. However, Samsung and RIM had surpassed its market share in India. This case offers students a unique opportunity to understand the reality of entering a new market and losing the coveted market leader position.Starting at €8.20
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Flipkart: Grappling with Product Returns - Teaching Note
Sanjeev Prashar; Mukesh Kumar; Amit Kumar MukulTeaching Note IVEY-8B18A045-EMarketingTeaching note for product 9B18A045.Starting at €0.00
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Harley-Davidson India
Sanjeev Prashar; Jagadeesh Kumar V; Lokesh HaridossCase IVEY-9B12A052-EMarketing, StrategyThe case examines Harley-Davidson’s decision to enter the Indian market. Due to India’s rapidly growing economy and its swelling base of high-net-worth consumers, numerous luxury product companies lined up to enter India. The case enumerates the factors that such firms should take into account when selecting new markets to enter. Also discussed are the various post-marketing issues Harley-Davidson faced in India after its entry and the resolution...Starting at €8.20