Ivey Business School (Canada)
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P.N. Gadgil Jewellers: Managing a Family Brand
Sonia Mehrotra; Uday SalunkheCase IVEY-9B20M008-EStrategyP. N. Gadgil Jewellers Private Limited, based in India, was formed from the most recent separation of the original Gadgil family business, whose origins dated back to the 18th century. The company's gold, silver, and diamond jewellery were all sold under the P. N. Gadgil (PNG) brand. The company expanded from six stores and revenue of ₹13 billion in 2012 to 26 stores and revenue of ₹21 billion in 2016. Although the company focused on professional...Starting at €8.20
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The Goli Vada Pav — Fast Food of India (A)
Sonia Mehrotra; S. Ramakrishna VelamuriCase IVEY-9B12M005-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyGoli Vada Pav Pvt. Limited (GVPPL) identified an opportunity to brand one of Mumbai’s favourite fast foods — the vada pav. GVPPL’s founders saw a huge opportunity in the Indian fast food industry, which was highly unorganized and largely serviced by small-time local vendors. There was a need in the market for a hygienic, branded product and Goli Vada Pav was created to fill this void. GVPPL broke the stereotype of unhygienic, manhandled vada pav....Starting at €8.20
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The Art of Social Entrepreneurship: Dakshina Chitra and Madras Crafts Foundation (MFC) in India
Oana Branzei; Sonia MehrotraCase IVEY-9B12C005-EEntrepreneurship, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThe case traces the milestones of a 26-year history of a social entrepreneur creating a social enterprise, Madras Craft Foundation (MCF). The story leads up to a three-decade retrospective on the role social ventures play in our lives. Based on the entrepreneur’s critical reflection, the case shows how the paths of the social entrepreneur and the social enterprise became closely interwoven. After MCF had been self-sufficient for three years, the ...Starting at €8.20
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JKUAT-Nakuru CBD Campus: Managing Growth in the Kenyan Public Sector
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Juma Wagoki; Pamela Odhiambo; Eric Richmond; Marc Soberano; Adam LevineCase IVEY-9B13M021-EStrategyIn 2012, the director of a subsidiary campus of a national university was faced with many problems: he was personally overworked as both manager of the new campus and as a lecturer; there were too many part-time lecturers on staff, leading to a loss of commitment and morale; a decision had to be made about buying or leasing the newly renovated campus building; and, most importantly, all of his decisions were subject to approval by the main admini...Starting at €8.20
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Robert Bosch Engineering India: Plotting a Growth Strategy
Sonia Mehrotra; U. Srinivasa RanganCase IVEY-9B14M099-EStrategyThe general manager of an engineering solutions department at Robert Bosch Engineering India, a subsidiary of a major German supplier of automotive components, must expand his department from captive to non-captive (i.e., non-Bosch) business and grow rapidly. He believes that non-linear growth is feasible if he leverages competencies and talent built over the years within his division. He faces complex strategy execution challenges, including cha...Starting at €8.20
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Cool Pastures Dairy: Kenya's Changing Milk Market (C)
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Pamela Odhiambo; Tom Collins; Robert Freele; Andrea LeungCase IVEY-9B13M046-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyPart C of a three-part series. See 9B13M044 and 9B13M045.Starting at €5.74
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Cool Pastures Dairy: Kenya's Changing Milk Market (B)
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Pamela Odhiambo; Tom Collins; Robert Freele; Andrea LeungCase IVEY-9B13M045-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyPart B of a three-part series. See 9B13M044 and 9B13M046.Starting at €5.74
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SEWA (B): Ela Bhatt
Sonia Mehrotra; Oana BranzeiCase IVEY-9B14C019-EEntrepreneurship, Leadership and People Management, StrategySupplment to 9B14C018.Starting at €5.74
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Enhancing Competitive Strategy at Darling Kenya
Pamela Odhiambo; Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Ali Kanji; Brandon SwartzCase IVEY-9B15A012-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategyIn September 2013, the managing director of Darling Kenya, a hair care product company headquartered in Nairobi, was pondering his next move. As a leader in the beauty hair care industry in Africa, the company needed to stay a step ahead of increasing competition from both local and multinational firms. With limited room to grow in the industry, he was looking at a set of alternatives to protect Darling’s brand from losing market share. Which opt...Starting at €8.20
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Enhancing Competitive Strategy at Darling Kenya - Teaching Note
Pamela Odhiambo; Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Ali Kanji; Brandon SwartzTeaching Note IVEY-8B15A012-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategyTeaching note for product 9B15A012.Starting at €0.00