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Fagor Electrodomésticos
Nueno, Pedro; Pallàs C.Case P-943Service and Operations ManagementAntonio Cancelo, Director de Marketing de Fagor Electrodomésticos de la Unidad Frío, se plantea si debe seguir manteniendo en la gama de productos el frigorífico Zerogrado. Este frigorífico se caracteriza por tener tres puertas, una de ellas es de la unidad cero grado, donde los alimentos se mantenienen entre 0 y 5 grados celsius. El caso se inicia situando a Fagor Electrodomésticos dentro de Mondragón Corporación Cooperativa para pasar a hablar ...Starting at €8.20
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Segur Lock
Nueno, Pedro; Pallàs C.Case P-945Service and Operations ManagementSegur Lock es un nuevo producto de Laboratorios Inibsa que se utiliza para prevenir infecciones que se producen en los hospitales en enfermos que tienen conectado un catéter. La introducción de este producto en España y Portugal ha sido muy difícil porque el Segur Lock es un producto preventivo cuyos beneficios tangibles no son inmediatos. Inibsa no tiene capacidad suficiente para comercializar el Segur Lock a nivel internacional. Contacta con la...Starting at €8.20
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Electrodomésticos Solac, S.A.
Nueno, Pedro; Pallàs C.Case P-939Service and Operations ManagementSolac decide lanzar una nueva plancha para posicionarse en el sector de gama alta y pasar a competir directamente con Rowenta. El caso se incia con un repaso a la evolución de Electrodomésticos Solac para pasar seguidamente a hablar del mercado de las planchas y acabar con el proceso de desarrollo seguido para la nueva plancha ""Profesional Lux"".Starting at €8.20
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The Internet of Things
Laseter, Timothy M.; Frazer, Anne; Boatright, BenjaminTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1792-EService and Operations ManagementThe Internet of Things (IoT) can be generally explained as a network of objects that collect data regarding their surroundings and transfer it across the internet to various systems. While the addition of more information can improve a business’s data-driven decision-making, should all businesses invest in IoT? This technical note explores IoT technologies, discusses how it is being used in industry, brings up some advantages and disadvantages, o...Starting at €8.20
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Artificial Intelligence in Business: Machines and Management
Laseter, Timothy M.; Frazer, Anne; Boatright, BenjaminTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1778Service and Operations ManagementThis technical note offers an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and some ways in which machine learning is leveraged to build this type of intelligence. The note also explores two schools of thought around AI’s potential, discusses the possible rolStarting at €8.20
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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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Guggenheim Museum (C)
Pallàs C.; Nueno, PedroCase P-966-EService and Operations ManagementOn opening day, IDOM could finally celebrate its success in managing the construction of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao since the company had been able to meet the client's demands. In the wake of this enriching experience, IDOM had launched a number of new projects. Felipe Prósper was reflecting on what they had learned from the experience that could be applied to their future projects. Likewise, the Board of Directors was concerned about the dire...Starting at €5.74
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Guggenheim Museum (A)
Pallàs C.; Nueno, PedroCase P-964-EService and Operations ManagementAt the end of 1992, IDOM was waiting to find out if the company would be selected to manage the construction of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The commission would have international repercussions, since it involved collaborating with the most important institution in modern and contemporary art worldwide, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, and with one of the most prestigious international architects, Frank O. Gehry. The executives at IDOM, le...Starting at €8.20
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Museo Guggenheim (C)
Pallàs C.; Nueno, PedroCase P-966Service and Operations ManagementIDOM pudo celebrar su éxito en la gestión del proyecto del Museo Guggenheim Bilbao el mismo día en que se inauguró pues había cumplido con los requisitos de su cliente. Tras esta enriquecedora experiencia, IDOM había puesto en marcha nuevos proyectos. Felipe Prósper se preguntaba qué habían aprendido de esta experiencia para poder aplicarlo en los proyectos futuros. Además, al Consejo de Administración le preocupaba hacia dónde debía dirigir los ...Starting at €5.74