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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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Technology Transfer at U.S. Universities
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Lerner, Josh; Kiron, DavidCase HBS-807124-EService and Operations ManagementTechnology transfer from U.S. universities to industry has increased dramatically in the last 25 years. Reviews the history of technology transfer with particular emphasis on the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980. It then examines how universities responded to Bayh-Dole, the growth of technology transfer offices, and compares how three different universities (MIT, Stanford, and Harvard) approach technology transfer. Provides an overview of the technology tra...Starting at €8.20
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Actis: January 2008
Hardymon, G. Felda; Lerner, Josh; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-808130-EService and Operations ManagementPaul Fletcher, the CEO of Actis, a leading private equity investor in emerging markets, is preparing for an executive retreat at which the management team will consider how best to position the firm for the future. Actis could move in a number of different directions, by expanding into new geographies, asset classes, or deal sizes. Choices made along these dimensions all have different implications for the degree of cohesion between the regions a...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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AIC Netbooks: Optimizing Product Assembly (Spanish Version)
Wheelwright, Steven C.; Yong, SunruCase HBS-412S08Service and Operations ManagementSistemas AIC, que se encuentra en Taichung, Taiwán, es un fabricante de placas de circuito impreso, sobre todo para las placas base y tarjetas de vídeo para ordenadores personales. La firma se considera un fabricante de diseños originales (ODM) y toma un papel activo en la innovación y el diseño de cada nueva generación de componentes. Al hacer de la casa de diseño y desarrollo, la compañía ha sido capaz de fomentar las relaciones exclusiva, a la...Starting at €8.20
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Bergerac Systems: The Challenge of Backward Integration, Teaching Note
Garvin, David A.; Yong, SunruTeaching Note HBS-4382-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for Product # 4381Starting at €0.00
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AIC Netbooks: Optimizing Product Assembly
Wheelwright, Steven C.; Yong, SunruCase HBS-4245-EService and Operations ManagementAIC Systems, located in Taichung, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of printed circuit boards, primarily for motherboards and video cards for personal computers. The firm is considered an original design manufacturer (ODM) and takes an active role in innovating and designing each new generation of components. By doing in-house design and development, the company has been able to foster exclusive, long-term relationships with its customers. The firm decid...Starting at €8.20
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Bergerac Systems: The Challenge of Backward Integration
Garvin, David A.; Yong, SunruCase HBS-4381-EService and Operations ManagementBergerac Systems is a small, rapidly growing manufacturer of diagnostic instruments used in veterinary practices. The company introduced the OmniVue chemistry analyzer, which enables veterinarians to run a wide range of blood and blood chemistry tests on their animal patients in the office instead of sending them to outside laboratories. OmniVue is easy to operate and produces highly reliable results using a proprietary cartridge for holding the ...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