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Sandvik Coromant Recycling Concept - Teaching Note
Raz, Gal; Schlosser, MichelTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1407TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product OM-1407Starting at €0.00
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Dhahran Roads (A) (Spanish Version)
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.; Schlosser, MichelCase DARDEN-QA-0830Decision AnalysisEsta es una traducción al español de la versión del 1 de febrero de 1994 de UVA-QA-0296. Cummins, Epley y Mayo, una empresa de construcción con sede en EE. UU., Han sido seleccionados como el principal contratista para un proyecto de reconstrucción de carreteras en Arabia Saudita. Según las los costes estimados de la compañía, el proyecto proporcionará un rendimiento del 15% sobre los costos, muy por debajo del 18% requerido. Debido a un pago ant...Starting at €8.20
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The NBA, China, and Social Media: What Are the Rules of the Game?
Wicks, Andrew C.; Becerra, Spencer L.; Schwarz, Margaret A.; Botha, Helet; Mead, JennyCase DARDEN-E-0459Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe protagonist of this case, the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, an NBA dynasty, must contend with the recent controversy between China (the People's Republic of China, or PRC) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) over a pro–Hong Kong tweet, "Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong," from the Houston Rockets general manager. Chinese retaliation to this tweet had been swift, with key Rockets marketing partners cutting ties ...Starting at €8.20
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A Rock and a Hard Place: The Conundrum of Online Grocery after COVID
Laseter, Timothy M.; Lert, DevinCase DARDEN-OM-1733-EService and Operations ManagementIn the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, US retailers were scrambling to develop a sustainable business model for e-commerce grocery (e-Grocery). By 2021, many grocers were experimenting with different omnichannel strategies, but none had proven succStarting at €8.20
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Dhahran Roads (B) (Spanish version)
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.; Schlosser, MichelCase DARDEN-QA-0933-EDecision AnalysisThis is the Spanish translation of the April 1, 1994 version of UVA-QA-0426. This case complements the A case by providing the decision-maker's view on the key sources of risk and his probability assessment of the uncertainties that give rise to them. The case can be used as an introduction to simulation modeling.Starting at €5.74
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The NBA, China, and Social Media: What Are the Rules of the Game?
Wicks, Andrew C.; Becerra, Spencer L.; Schwarz, Margaret A.; Botha, Helet; Mead, JennyCase DARDEN-E-0459-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe protagonist of this case, the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, an NBA dynasty, must contend with the recent controversy between China (the People´s Republic of China, or PRC) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) over a pro–Hong Kong tweet, "Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong," from the Houston Rockets general manager. Chinese retaliation to this tweet had been swift, with key Rockets marketing partners cutting ties ...Starting at €8.20
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A Rock and a Hard Place: The Conundrum of Online Grocery after COVID
Laseter, Timothy M.; Lert, DevinCase DARDEN-OM-1733Service and Operations ManagementIn the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, US retailers were scrambling to develop a sustainable business model for e-commerce grocery (e-Grocery). By 2021, many grocers were experimenting with different omnichannel strategies, but none had proven successful. e-Grocery presented significant challenges for brick-and-mortar retailers, and in an industry characterized by thin margins and price-conscious consumers, grocers were struggling to achie...Starting at €8.20
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The Conundrum of Contingent Free Shipping
Baucells, Manel; Lert, DevinCase DARDEN-QA-0939-EDecision AnalysisThis case uses the intent to make an online purchase of a clothing item to explore the role intuition may play in shopping decisions. Two criteria, price and quality, are identified as being important, and the protagonist is presented with another attribute: shipping cost. Because consumers may not expect to pay for shipping, they may be willing to buy an item that otherwise would not be attractive when doing so is rewarded with free shipping.Starting at €8.20
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Sandvik Coromant Recycling Concept
Raz, Gal; Schlosser, MichelCase DARDEN-OM-1407-EService and Operations ManagementLars Hallberg is preparing for a meeting with the executive management of Sandvik Tooling, a world leader in metal cutting tools. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Coromant Recycling Concept (CRC), a global recycling program for Coromant, the leading brand of Sandvik Tooling. The case is an opportunity to evaluate a global recycling program, including its value to the company from business and environmental perspective, the match betwee...Starting at €8.20