Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Panda Base: Digital Transformation for Wildlife Conservation
Man Zhao; Yang Chen; Carol Hsu; Ning Su; Guiyao TangCase IVEY-9B20E012-EInformation Technologies, StrategyThe Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Panda Base), located in Chengdu, China, was the world’s most popular scenic spot for giant panda tourism. Panda Base was founded in 1987 with a mission that included the protection and breeding of the endangered giant panda, scientific research, public education, and cultural tourism. In 2002, the director of Panda Base began to build panda culture and the panda brand in an effort to resolve low ...Starting at €8.20
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Eikon Device Inc.: Creating an International Strategy
Anthony GoerzenCase IVEY-9B13M089-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyEikon Device Ltd, a tattoo equipment and supplies firm, has to choose between several alternatives. Their core business is the production of tattoo needles and the power supply that makes tattoo machines operate, selling primarily into the United States and Canada. With increasing international demand however, should they consider establishing a distribution facility abroad? Alternatively, since much of their success is derived from catering to t...Starting at €8.20
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Able Translations: International Strategy at the Crossroads
Anthony GoerzenCase IVEY-9B15M009-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe founder of Toronto-based Able Translations has grown the company since 1990 from a single-man operation that did on-site interpreting to a firm of 100 staff in 2014. The firm provides a range of interpreting and translation services on three continents by more than 3,500 qualified language professionals in more than 100 languages. Although an industry leader, the company faces both strong global competitors and a myriad of microbusinesses and...Starting at €8.20
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Lyonbiopôle: The Challenge of Becoming a World-class Biotechnology Cluster
Anthony Goerzen; Ana ColovicCase IVEY-9B09M075-EStrategyIn December 2007, the Economics & International Affairs director of the competitiveness cluster, Lyonbiopôle, was responsible for the international development of the cluster. Lyonbiopôle was one of seven biotechnology clusters in France. Although Lyonbiopôle performed very well at the national level, its visibility as an international cluster in the biotechnology field was uncertain. Yet, for its member firms to thrive in the globalized world of...Starting at €8.20
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Fair Trade Jewellery Co.: Establishing an Ethical Global Value Chain
Anthony Goerzen; Luke FiskeCase IVEY-9B20M139-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn August 2019, Fair Trade Jewellery Co., a mid-size jewellery retailer based in Toronto, Canada, was wondering how to ensure that its customers received responsibly sourced gold and diamond jewellery. The company had already devoted considerable amountsStarting at €8.20
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Panda Base: Digital Transformation for Wildlife Conservation - Teaching Note
Man Zhao; Yang Chen; Carol Hsu; Ning Su; Guiyao TangTeaching Note IVEY-8B20E012-EInformation TechnologiesTeaching note for product 9B20E012.Starting at €0.00
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Sobey's Inc: A Strategic Approach to Sustainable Seafood Supply
Anthony GoerzenCase IVEY-9B13M118-EStrategyBy 2013, Sobey’s Inc., one of Canada`s largest food retailers, had initiated a number of programs in order to reduce its environmental footprint and to try to meet the public’s expectations that business would address such sustainability issues as waste management, genetically modified products and food safety. At the top of Sobey’s agenda was to develop a sustainable seafood strategy. While data collection, metric selection, employee incentives ...Starting at €8.20
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United Way: Taking a Public Stance on a Controversial Issue
Anthony Goerzen; Luke FiskeCase IVEY-9B16M065-EStrategyIn June 2012, the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington chapter of the United Way had the opportunity to present its views at an upcoming public forum on a proposal to build a casino in Kingston, Ontario. The possibility of a casino in Kingston was a controversial and emotional topic; it was supported by influential business and government leaders but also had many detractors. Pro-casino advocates said a casino would create jobs, spur local ...Starting at €8.20
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Huaxi Hospital: Digital Transformation of Healthcare - Teaching Note
Yang Chen; Man Zhao; Hui Lv; Carol Hsu; Ning SuTeaching Note IVEY-W29511-EInformation Technologies, StrategyTeaching note for product W29510.Starting at €0.00
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Mencotti Wine Co. (T) (Spanish version)
T. Ross ArchibaldCase IVEY-9A94BS24Accounting and ControlGina Mencotti, vicepresidente de Mencotti Wine Co. Ltd., se dio cuenta que no entendía las consecuencias que el Acta de Impuestos a las Ganancias tenía sobre la Asignación del Costo de Capital (CCA, por sus siglas en inglés) que ella podía reclamar por los activos de su compañía. La contralor de la compañía tiene preparado un ejemplo para mostrarle a Gina como funciona el sistema.Starting at €8.20