Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Microsoft Surface: Accelerating Digital Transformation
Sarah L. Y. Cheah; Nigel Koon-Leong ToeCase IVEY-9B19M002-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn December 2017, the corporate vice-president of Microsoft Corporation’s Devices division was considering two options to chart a strategic course for the next few years. Since first joining Microsoft Corporation in 2004, one of the vice-president's key roles had been to oversee the strategic direction of the personal computing hardware business. The company, which was headquartered in Washington State in the United States, had a multitude of pro...Starting at €8.20
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StarHub Ltd.: Paving the Way for Innovation
Sarah L. Y. Cheah; Maw Der FooCase IVEY-9B19M048-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn 2018, the Singapore-based telecommunication operator StarHub Ltd. (StarHub) acknowledged that in 2017 its total revenue was relatively flat and its net profit had declined. In the face of rising competition and a slowing global economy, the company needed to explore new sources of revenue growth. Two areas of growth seemed promising. The first area involved the launch of StarHub's smart retail analytics for small and medium enterprises in the ...Starting at €8.20
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Fresherry: A Market Selection Dilemma
Nikhita Tuli; Harish KumarCase IVEY-W32664-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingVikrant Kadian founded Cherrygrocer Pvt. Ltd. (Fresherry), an online app and delivery service for fruits and vegetables, in February 2021 in Gurgaon, India, and was joined in the venture by three friends. In January 2023, Kadian was still the majority shareholder. The venture promised its customers better prices, convenience, an alternative to physical inspection of the produce, and traceability. However, the company had no defined target market ...Starting at €8.20
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Fresherry: A Market Selection Dilemma - Teaching Note
Nikhita Tuli; Harish KumarTeaching Note IVEY-W32665-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingTeaching note for product W32664.Starting at €0.00
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billionBricks: Homes for the Homeless- Teaching Note
Sarah L. Y. Cheah; Nawazish ParwezTeaching Note IVEY-8B20M007-EStrategyTeaching note for product 9B20M007.Starting at €0.00
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Microsoft Surface: Accelerating Digital Transformation - Teaching Note
Sarah L. Y. Cheah; Nigel Koon-Leong ToeTeaching Note IVEY-8B19M002-EStrategyTeaching note for product 9B19M002.Starting at €0.00
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StarHub Ltd.: Paving the Way for Innovation - Teaching Note
Sarah L. Y. Cheah; Maw Der FooTeaching Note IVEY-8B19M048-EStrategyTeaching note for product 9B19M048.Starting at €0.00
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Rock Pharmacy: Rocked?
Harish KumarCase IVEY-W25507-EMarketing, StrategyDriven by a passion to develop his own brand, Sandeep Yadav started Rock Pharmacy in 2014 in a rented area of 700 square feet and with seed capital of US$6,665. His primary customers were patients who required medication regularly for conditions including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and kidney issues, and people who worked for companies in the local area. The venture dealt mainly in patented medication. However, over 2018-2020, there had b...Starting at €8.20
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Rock Pharmacy: Rocked? - Teaching Note
Harish KumarTeaching Note IVEY-W25508-EMarketing, StrategyTeaching note for product W25507.Starting at €0.00
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billionBricks: Homes for the Homeless
Sarah L. Y. Cheah; Nawazish ParwezCase IVEY-9B20M007-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyBy late 2018, a Singapore-based non-profit organization, billionBricks, had completed seven projects, rehabilitating more than a thousand homeless and disaster-stricken people in Asia. Its tent product was widely accepted and could, it was projected, meet the needs of millions of homeless people. Despite these achievements, the co-founder and chief executive officer felt that the company’s performance had not met his expectations. A key challenge...Starting at €8.20