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Niagara Falls Construction Project: Scheduling, Resources, Costs and Bureaucracy
Kenneth J. Klassen; Barry RiddellCase IVEY-9B15D007-EService and Operations ManagementA homeowner and his family finally have an offer on their residence. The terms negotiated with the buyers require the homeowner to build a detached garage on the property before the closing date on August 30, 2013, which is in 16 weeks. The homeowner’s family has also made a conditional offer on another home, and the condition must be removed in two days if they would like to finalize that purchase. Although proficient at construction, the homeow...Starting at €8.20
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Integrated Project Delivery at Autodesk, Inc. (A)
Edmondson, Amy C.; Rashid, FaaizaCase HBS-610016-EService and Operations ManagementTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Describes Autodesk's engagement in Integrated Project Delivery-a new model of risk management, inter-firm teamwork, and multi-objective (aesthetic, cost, and sustainability) optimization in building projects. In 2008, Autodesk, Inc. the world's largest design software company, decided to engage in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for the design and construction of its new A...Starting at €8.20
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Ricoh Company, Ltd.
Eccles, Robert G.; Edmondson, Amy C.; Iansiti, Marco; Kanno, AkikoCase HBS-610053-EService and Operations ManagementRicoh, the Japanese copier manufacturer, is committed to reducing its environmental impact to one-eighth of its 2000 levels by 2050. It has already introduced three stages of environmental awareness to its operations, and its recycled copier business broke even in 2006. The company developed environmental accounting methods and produces annual environmental and sustainability reports, but Ricoh is concerned that investors may not take these effor...Starting at €8.20
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Leading Change at Simmons (E)
Edmondson, Amy C.; Thyne, SusanCase HBS-610061-EService and Operations ManagementThis case updates the Leading Change at Simmons series by examining Simmons' increasing debt under the ownership of Thomas H. Lee, a private equity firm. Charlie Eitel, the former CEO, wonders what the company's, and his, legacy will be after declaring bankruptcy despite a cultural turnaround and successful operations.Starting at €5.74
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Global Knowledge Management at Danone (A) (Abridged)
Edmondson, Amy C.; Lane, DavidCase HBS-613003-EService and Operations ManagementThis case explores French consumer goods company Danone's novel approach to knowledge management. In 2007, Human Resource Chief (Executive Vice President) Franck Mougin assessed the company's knowledge-sharing tools and considers his options going forward. Through informal knowledge marketplaces and sharing networks, Danone had helped managers connect with each other and share good practices peer-to-peer, rather than relying on traditional hierar...Starting at €8.20
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Open Innovation at Fujitsu (A)
Edmondson, Amy C.; Harvey, Jean-FrancoisCase HBS-616034-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis case study examines the open innovation journey at Fujitsu, a global information and communication technology company. The case ends with the location decision between Tokyo, Japan, downtown San Francisco or Sunnyvale, California, regarding establishing a small unit for the purpose of institutionalizing Fujitsu's open innovation journey. Mohi Ahmed, together with Mikito Kiname and Tango Matsumoto, embarked on the journey to strengthen Fujits...Starting at €8.20
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Turnaround at the Veterans Health Administration (B)
Edmondson, Amy C.; Golden, Brian R.Case HBS-608062-EService and Operations ManagementSupplements the (A) case. An abstract is not available for this product.Starting at €5.74
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Cooper Construction Ltd.: Goodman School of Business Expansion Project - Teaching Note
Kenneth J. KlassenTeaching Note IVEY-8B20D012-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product no. 9B20D012.Starting at €0.00
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Patient Care Delivery Model at the Massachusetts General Hospital (Spanish Version)
Edmondson, Amy C.; Bohmer, Richard; Heaphy, Emily D.Case HBS-605S21Service and Operations ManagementExamina la implementación de un nuevo modelo de prestación de atención de los pacientes en el Hospital General de Massachusetts. Usos clínicos y datos financieros para examinar diferentes opciones para la dotación de personal de profesionales de la salud no médicos y para comprender los desafíos de la gestión del cambio a través de múltiples profesiones en el ámbito hospitalario. Recientemente ascendido a vicepresidente senior de Servicios de Ate...Starting at €8.20
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Group Process in the Challenger Launch Decision (B) (Spanish version)
Edmondson, Amy C.; Feldman, Laura R.Case HBS-609S17Service and Operations ManagementSupplements the (A) case.Starting at €5.74