Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Distribution Management at World Peace Industrial Group
Chris J. Piper; Shwu-Min HorngCase IVEY-9B16D024-EService and Operations Management, StrategyIn November 2005, World Peace Industrial Group was at an important milestone as it prepared to join two other major electronics components distributors to form the WPG Holdings and become a dominant player in its industry. As its chief executive officer prepared for the merger, it became apparent that the company’s financial position was threatened by inventory management and forecasting problems. Although sales and market share were increasing, ...Starting at €8.20
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Apex Technology Co. Ltd.: Financing an Acquisition
Xiangyang Ma; Hongchuan Zhao; Tieshan LiCase IVEY-9B18N016-EEntrepreneurship, Finance, StrategyOn April 20, 2016, printer and ink maker Lexmark International, Inc. (Lexmark) announced that it was being acquired and taken private by a consortium comprising China-based computer hardware company Apex Technology Co., Ltd. (Apex), as well as private equity firms PAG Asia Capital (PAG) and Legend Capital (Legend). On the same day, Apex formally announced its acquisition of Lexmark for the Chinese capital market. The announcement caused a huge se...Starting at €8.20
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Alara Agri: Fresh Cherry Production
Chris J. Piper; Jordan MitchellCase IVEY-9B09D004-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations Management, StrategyAlara Agri, based in Bursa, Turkey, is one of the world's foremost cherry and fig producers. The president and chief executive officer (CEO) was concerned about a recurring capacity problem at the end of the process where cherries were packed. On some of the plant's conveyor belts, piles of cherries of one size waited to be packed while other belts had too few cherries to keep workers busy, and thus delayed order fulfillment. Diverting excess che...Starting at €8.20
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Real Labour-management Teamwork: An Idea whose Time is due
Chris J. PiperArticle IVEY-9B09TC01-ELeadership and People ManagementIf the participation of labour in management decisions leads to a more responsive, better-run GM and Chrysler, then this economic recession will have yielded a proud legacy, proof that management-labour cooperation really does work. This author believes that the time has come for such cooperation to roll down the assembly line. He also suggests tried and true work practices that will create efficiencies, and in the end, build an enduring trust.Starting at €8.20
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NIO: Developing a Business Model in China
Xiangyang Ma; Zeng Wang; Tieshan Li; Xianyi Li; Xiaomei LiCase IVEY-9B19M109-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyBy 2018, NIO Inc. was more than just a car company. By providing high-performance smart electric vehicles and the ultimate user experience, NIO had shown its commitment to creating a pleasant lifestyle for its users and creating a worldwide “user brand.”Starting at €8.20
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Ucommune: Creating a Business Model for the Co-working Space Industry in China - Teaching Note
Xiangyang Ma; Yaorong Zhu; Yixin Xue; Yiting Han; Tieshan LiTeaching Note IVEY-8B21M061-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyTeaching note for product 9B21M061.Starting at €0.00
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Ucommune: Creating a Business Model for the Co-working Space Industry in China
Xiangyang Ma; Yaorong Zhu; Yixin Xue; Yiting Han; Tieshan LiCase IVEY-9B21M061-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyUcommune was the first co-working space operator in China to submit a prospectus to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. As its basic business, Ucommune provided co-working spaces for members and customers, and gradually formed two specific space operation models: the self-operated model and the asset-light model. Ucommune also offered members comprehensive value-added services and promoted the development of a service business by establish...Starting at €8.20
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So-Young: Innovating the Business Model in China - Teaching Note
Xiangyang Ma; Xinyu Shao; Tieshan Li; Xiuhong WangTeaching Note IVEY-8B20M112-EStrategyTeaching note for product 9B20M112.Starting at €0.00
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NIO: Developing a Business Model in China - Teaching Note
Xiangyang Ma; Zeng Wang; Tieshan Li; Xianyi Li; Xiaomei LiTeaching Note IVEY-8B19M109-EStrategyTeaching note for product 9B19M109.Starting at €0.00
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So-Young: Innovating the Business Model in China
Xiangyang Ma; Xinyu Shao; Tieshan Li; Xiuhong WangCase IVEY-9B20M112-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyOn May 2, 2019, So-Young International Inc. (So-Young) became the first Chinese Internet-based company in the cosmetic surgery sector to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. With effective use of the Internet and mobile devices, So-Young provided a one-sStarting at €8.20