Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Toops Wholesale
Weiss, Elliott N.; McGettigan, Bill; Murphy, MichaelCase DARDEN-OM-1356-EService and Operations ManagementThe general manager of a grocery distributor in New Zealand must decide whether to consolidate its regional warehouses into one central location. The decision has been made more urgent by the recent loss of a distribution channel to a competitor. The company must weigh the cost benefits against any potential impact on the customer service for which it is known.Starting at €8.20
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Belton Semiconductors (B)
Laseter, Timothy M.; Murphy, Michael; Pederson, MattCase DARDEN-BP-0557Corporate GovernanceAfter more intense debate, Belton’s COO has acquiesced and agreed with the manager of a large management consulting firm on every major point. But a senior partner on the assessment, as well as the consultant’s mentor, thinks the results are disastrous.Starting at €5.74
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Belton Semiconductors (A)
Laseter, Timothy M.; Murphy, Michael; Pederson, MattCase DARDEN-BP-0556Corporate GovernanceThe manager of a large management consulting firm has evaluated Belton’s operating model and recommended changes to get the organization back on its historical growth trajectory. He has led a competitive assessment, conducted extensive interviews within the company and throughout the semiconductors industry, framed a highly structured issue tree, and developed a recommended operating model and five-year road map for the company. But Belton’s COO ...Starting at €8.20
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Naval Air Station Kodiak
Sack, Robert J.; McCarthy, J. D.; Pottinger, JeffCase DARDEN-C-2321-EAccounting and ControlCAPT Scott “Rattler” Smithson, weeks away from being relieved of duty at an air station that had achieved a performance record of virtual perfection, has received a surprise message from his Regional Commander that he fears will disrupt everything he’d worked so hard to achieve. The message indicates that the Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) headquarters had just issued a directive to all Regional Commanders to propose adjustments to r...Starting at €8.20
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Naval Supply Systems Command: Leading Change (B)
Cross, Tom; Pottinger, Jeff; Harris, Jared D.; McCarthy, J. D.Case DARDEN-S-0149-EStrategyThe Commanding Officer, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Jacksonville (FISC Jax) has returned from a meeting that was the latest step in NAVSUP’s effort to determine how best to meet customers’ needs and align with the NAVSUP Strategic Plan to generate savings for recapitalization. FISC Jax’s mission is to provide Navy, Marine Corps, Joint, and Allied forces with quality supplies and services on a timely basis. He reminds the NAVSUP leadership ...Starting at €5.74
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Naval Station Anchorage
Pottinger, Jeff; McCarthy, J. D.; Sack, Robert J.Case DARDEN-C-2320-EAccounting and ControlCAPT Jake Branson is beginning his first week at work after assuming command of NAVSTA Anchorage. He has received a message from his Regional Commander indicating that Commander Naval Installations Command (CNIC) headquarters has just issued a requirement for all Regional Commanders to propose adjustments that would reduce its annual operating expenses by 3% (i.e., reduce its total annual authorized funding level by 3%) without sacrificing requir...Starting at €8.20
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Belton Semiconductors (B)
Laseter, Timothy M.; Murphy, Michael; Pederson, MattCase DARDEN-BP-0557-ECorporate GovernanceAfter more intense debate, Belton’s COO has acquiesced and agreed with the manager of a large management consulting firm on every major point. But a senior partner on the assessment, as well as the consultant’s mentor, thinks the results are disastrous.Starting at €5.74
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Naval Supply Systems Command: Leading Change (A)
Cross, Tom; Pottinger, Jeff; Harris, Jared D.; McCarthy, J. D.Case DARDEN-S-0148-EStrategyThe effects of a declining resource environment were evident in the challenges facing the Commander of Naval Supply Systems Command in maintaining the readiness of Pacific Fleet forces. His superiors were calling for a significant transformation in the Navy’s business practices to overcome what was then projected as a $10 billion annual shortfall in the amount needed to recapitalize the fleet. But returning readiness levels to acceptable levels, ...Starting at €8.20