Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Innovation at Caterpillar: The D7E Tractor
Carroll, G; Hoyt, DCase SGSB-SM223-EStrategyIn 2009, Caterpillar shipped its first D7E tractor, an “electric drive” machine in which electric motors moved the tracks and blade, using electricity from a generator powered by a diesel engine. In an industry where new products provided performance gains of just a few percent, the D7E moved 10 percent more material per hour, using 10-30 percent less fuel that its predecessor. It was also easier to operate, had 40 percent fewer moving parts, a...Starting at €8.20
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Intuit's Health Business Health Insurance Solutions
Levav J; Kiessig A; Sigelman RLCase SGSB-E474-EEntrepreneurshipThe Intuit’s Small Business Health Insurance Solutions case details a failed product launch experiment by Intuit, an innovative software company. The case first delves into Intuit’s history and competitive position. Then, the case discusses Intuit’s “customer development” and product launch processes. The company diligently researched its most promising potential product opportunities, and ultimately held a very successful trial for a health i...Starting at €8.20
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Intuit's Health Business Health Insurance Solutions - Teaching note
Levav J; Kiessig A; Sigelman RLTeaching Note SGSB-E474TN-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for case E478Starting at €0.00
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JetBlue and the New Revenue recognition Standard
Blankespoor, B; Booth, E; Foroughi, JCase SGSB-A231-EAccounting and ControlIn May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued a converged standard on revenue recognition (ASC Topic 606 and IFRS 15, respectively) aimed at ameliorating difficulties associated with determining when to recognize revenue and at what amount. Prior revenue recognition standards applied broad concepts together with a variety of requirements for specific industries or type...Starting at €8.20