Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Jiuzhai Valley National Park: Data-Driven Economic Growth and Ecological Preservation
H. Brian Hwarng; Jianhua RanCase IVEY-9B18D002-EInformation Technologies, Service and Operations Management, StrategySince 2000, China’s Jiuzhai Valley National Park (Jiuzhai Valley) had been experiencing a sharp increase in the volume of tourists it received. The park contributed significantly to the surrounding area’s economy: in 2015 and 2016, it contributed more than 60 per cent of the total admission income received from the four major scenic parks within the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. However, pollution and noise due ...Starting at €8.20
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Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation
H. Brian Hwarng; Xuchuan YuanCase IVEY-9B12D021-EService and Operations Management, StrategyThe president of a Chinese auto parts manufacturer is facing a crisis. For nearly 10 years the company's production lines have not been able to keep up with the orders. Deliveries are due, but the in-house stock is in short supply despite the production lines operating under extended hours. Quality issues have resulted in recent recalls in the United States, making the company's prospects worrisome. Faced with worsening international trade condit...Starting at €8.20
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Yamato Transport Co. Ltd.: TA-Q-BIN
H. Brian Hwarng; Motoka MouriCase IVEY-9B13D021-EService and Operations Management, StrategySince 1976, Yamato had enjoyed steady growth in the Japanese domestic parcel delivery market. Yamato had maintained its leading position in Japan through its highly acclaimed TA-Q-BIN service. However, with changing demographics and market conditions, the business landscape had been changing. Overdependence on the domestic delivery business limited the overall growth of Yamato. Furthermore, the growth of the TA-Q-BIN business in Japan was limited...Starting at €8.20
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Alumni Action Foundation: Currency Hedging Strategy
Walid Busaba; Zeigham Khokher; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B10N030-EFinanceThe executive director of an independent charitable foundation is thinking about whether to hedge his foundation's U.S. dollar exposure given the large swings in the Canadian dollar-U.S. dollar exchange rate. For the past four years, the weakening U.S. dollar has contributed to underperformance in the foundation's portfolio relative to its peers.Starting at €8.20
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Din Tai Fung: The Art of the Dumpling
H. Brian Hwarng; Xuchuan YuanCase IVEY-9B16D007-EService and Operations Management, StrategyAWARD WINNING CASE – This case won the Best Teaching Case Studies Award at the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI), 2015. In 2014, as one of the most well-known Taiwanese cuisine brands, Din Tai Fung operated more than 100 restaurants around the world. Attracted by its signature xialongbao (soup dumpling), long queues of customers at Din Tai Fung’s storefront were a common sight. Requests for partnerships for global expansion were constantly arrivi...Starting at €8.20
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Corporate Governance Standards: Qatar Telecom Acquires Wataniya Telecom
Assem Safieddine; Zeigham Khokher; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B09M048-EFinance, StrategyThis case focuses on the issue of corporate governance in the Middle East. A senior official at the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) is looking at a recent transaction in which Qatar Telecom (Qtel) acquired National Mobile Telecommunications Company KSC (Wataniya). The KSE official wondered whether, at the company level, inadequate corporate governance measures had allowed this alleged unequal treatment to pass unchallenged. More importantly, at the e...Starting at €8.20
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Gulf Bank: Re-Building a Bank
Walid Busaba; Zeigham Khokher; Assem Safieddine; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B11N008-EFinance, StrategyIn December 2009, about a year after it suffered a crisis when clients walked away from massive derivative losses, Gulf Bank’s new CEO is trying to change the governance and operation of Gulf Bank. This case focuses on a turnaround situation and provides students with insight into evolving corporate governance standards in Kuwait. After assessing the situation that the CEO faces, students have to decide what change he should pursue and how he sho...Starting at €8.20
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Din Tai Fung: The Art of the Dumpling - Teaching Note
H. Brian Hwarng; Xuchuan YuanTeaching Note IVEY-8B16D007-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product 9B16D007.Starting at €0.00
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Jiuzhai Valley National Park: Data-Driven Economic Growth and Ecological Preservation - Teaching Note
H. Brian HwarngTeaching Note IVEY-8B18D002-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product 9B18D002.Starting at €0.00
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Carmanah Technologies Corporation
Walid Busaba; Zeigham Khokher; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B09N013-EFinanceAn analyst at an investment firm is considering an investment in Carmanah Technologies Corporation (Carmanah). Carmanah is a fast-growing player in the high-powered alternative energy products. Since 2007, when the new chief executive officer (CEO) took over, a turnaround effort has been in place at Carmanah. At $0.91 per share, Carmanah's shares were trading at just 23 per cent of their value in mid-2007. The analyst is scheduled to make a recom...Starting at €8.20