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Florida Ice and Farm: sustainability champion from an emerging economy (B)
Ickis, John Cather; Prado Barboza, Andrea; García-Rada, XimenaCase INCAE-30794B_E-EService and Operations ManagementCase B describes the implementation of the strategy to use in FIFCO triple between 2009-2011, showing positive results as well as savings in several areas. Additionally, the case focuses on three of the twelve triple objectives of utility: responsible consumption, the volunteer program and neutral water. At the close of the case, Ramón Mendiola facing the following challenge: should consolidate triple useful strategy in the organization or expand...Starting at €5.74
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Nokia: From In-house to Joint R&D
Marcus Moller Larsen; Torben PedersenCase IVEY-9B11M114-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations Management, StrategyThis case describes the organizational and strategic challenges of outsourcing research and development (R&D) activities from Denmark to China. Nokia Denmark was founded in 1996 as a subsidiary of the Nokia Corporation and contained the largest Nokia R&D unit, concentrating on the development of mobile phones, outside Finland. In 2007, Nokia Denmark received instructions from corporate headquarters to drastically increase the number of mobile pho...Starting at €8.20
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Carlsberg in Emerging Markets
Michael W. Hansen; Torben Pedersen; Marcus Moller LarsenCase IVEY-9B11M009-EService and Operations Management, StrategyRisking becoming the target of a hostile takeover or being cornered as a small regional player in the global beer industry, the Danish brewery Carlsberg decided in the early 2000s to expand into rapidly growing emerging markets to pursue new arenas of growth. By 2008, this strategy had paid off, and Carlsberg was positioned among the five largest breweries in the world. In the Russian market — one of the fastest-growing markets in the world — Car...Starting at €8.20
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Vestas Wind Systems A/S - Exploiting Global R&D Synergies
Torben Pedersen; Marcus Moller LarsenCase IVEY-9B09M079-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations Management, StrategyWith a change in management in 2005 came a radical reorganization and the announcement of several new strategic initiatives. Among the initiatives was the establishment of the Vestas Technology research and development (R&D) business unit with an aim of achieving global leadership in all core technology areas and, consequently, strengthening the core competence for the company. By 2008, Vestas had succeeded in setting up a global R&D network with...Starting at €8.20
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Florida Ice and Farm: campeón de sostenibilidad en una economía emergente (A)
Ickis, John Cather; Prado Barboza, Andrea; García-Rada, XimenaCase INCAE-30794_SService and Operations ManagementEl caso A se centra en la historia de la compañía líder en cerveza y bebidas no alcohólicas en el mercado costarricense, Florida Ice & Farm, desde que Ramón Mendiola asume la posición de director general en el 2003. Tras implementar una serie de cambios de estructura, personal y cultura en la organización, en el 2008 Ramón establece un nuevo reto: la triple utilidad pues quería medir resultados no sólo en terminos económicos, sino también en valo...Starting at €8.20
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Florida Ice and Farm: sustainability champion from an emerging economy (A)
Ickis, John Cather; Prado Barboza, Andrea; García-Rada, XimenaCase INCAE-30794_E-EService and Operations ManagementThe case A focuses on the history of the world's leading beer and soft drinks in the Costa Rican market, Florida Ice & Farm, since Ramon Mendiola assumes the position of CEO in 2003. After implementing a series of changes in structure, personnel and culture in the organization, in 2008 Ramon sets a new challenge for the triple utility wanted to measure results not only in economic terms but also in social and environmental value. This case descri...Starting at €8.20
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Lego Group: An Outsourcing Journey - Teaching Note
Marcus M. Larsen; Torben Pedersen; Soren Gantov FrolundeTeaching Note IVEY-8B10M94-EService and Operations Management, StrategyTeaching note for product 9B10M094.Starting at €0.00
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Danfoss — Global Manufacturing Footprint
Torben Pedersen; Jacob PyndtCase IVEY-9B11M049-EService and Operations Management, StrategyAWARD WINNING CASE - Supply Chain Management Award, 2012 European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Case Writing Competition. The case examines the supply chain, managerial, and organizational challenges facing a large European industrial company competing in a mature industry with strong price pressure. Established in the 1930s in Denmark, Danfoss initially produced automatic valves for refrigeration plants. The company has since grow...Starting at €8.20
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ISS & Nordea: Facility Management in the Nordic Region
Torben Pedersen; Bent PetersenCase IVEY-9B12D005-ELeadership and People Management, Service and Operations Management, StrategyNordea Bank had emerged as the largest financial group in the Nordic region. As part of its consolidated approach, Nordea’s top management had made the strategic decision to outsource a number of the company’s peripheral activities, such as catering, security, and cleaning, in order to focus on the core business of banking. In Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, some services had been outsourced to one of the leaders in the facility management (FM) mar...Starting at €8.20
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Florida Ice and Farm: campeón de sostenibilidad en una economía emergente (B)
Ickis, John Cather; Prado Barboza, Andrea; García-Rada, XimenaCase INCAE-30794B_SService and Operations ManagementEl caso B describe la implementación de la estrategia de triple utilidad en FIFCO entre el período 2009-2011, mostrando los resultados positivos así como ahorros en diversas áreas. Adicionalmente, el caso se enfoca en tres de los doce objetivos de la triple utilidad: consumo responsable, el programa de voluntariado y agua neutral. Al cierre del caso, Ramón Mendiola enfrenta el siguiente desafío: deberá consolidar la estrategia de triple utilidad ...Starting at €5.74