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Netflix: del "clicks and bricks" a la distribución digital de películas
Lago, Alejandro; Moscoso, Philip; Sieber, SandraExercise PE-75Information Technologies, Innovation and Change, Service and Operations ManagementNetflix es un proveedor estadounidense de servicios de streaming a la carta y de alquiler de DVD por correo y con cuota fija. La compañía ha experimentado un éxito increíble desde sus comienzos en 1997. Durante 2010, sus ingresos aumentaron un 29% hasta los 2.160 millones de dólares y el precio de sus acciones subió un 219% hasta los 175,70 dólares. Eso también supuso una subida de 8 millones de suscriptores, llegando a un total de más de 20 mill...Starting at €8.20
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Process Control at Polaroid (A) (Spanish version)
Wheelwright, Steven C.; Bowen, H. Kent; Elliott, BrianCase HBS-606S22Service and Operations ManagementDescribes the initial efforts at a film production plant to shift from a traditional QC inspection mentality to a worker-based process control mentality. Students can prepare SPC charts, propose actions needed, and combine steps into an overall action plan.Starting at €8.20
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Netflix: From "Clicks and Bricks" to Digital Movie Delivery (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Lago, Alejandro; Moscoso, Philip; Sieber, SandraExercise PE-75-PBInformation Technologies, Innovation and Change, Service and Operations ManagementNetflix is a U.S. provider of on-demand Internet streaming media and flat rate DVD-by-mail services. The company experienced incredible success since its beginnings in 1997. During 2010, revenue jumped 29% to $2.16 billion, and stock price increased 219% to $175.70. It also added 8 million subscribers, bringing its total to over 20 million. In the summer of 2011 the company first announced the spin-off of its traditional DVD rental operations fro...Starting at €8.20
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New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. (Abridged)
Bowen, H. Kent; Huckman, Robert S.; Knoop, Carin-Isabel; Preble, MatthewCase HBS-613006-EService and Operations ManagementConsiders whether New Balance, one of the world's five largest manufacturers of athletic footwear, should respond to Adidas' planned acquisition of Reebok-a transaction that would join the second- and third-largest companies in the industry. Highlights the unique aspects of New Balance's strategy-focusing on fit and performance by offering long-lived shoes in a wide variety of widths and eschewing celebrity endorsement of its products-and discuss...Starting at €8.20
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M-Pesa - Mobile Banking in Kenya (Chinese Version)
Sieber, Sandra; Lago, Alejandro; GO, TimothyCase SI-192-ZHInformation Technologies, Innovation and Change, Service and Operations ManagementM-Pesa is an innovative mobile-phone-based money transfer service from Safaricom, the largest mobile network operator in Kenya. M-Pesa allows users with a national ID card or passport to deposit, withdraw and transfer money to other users easily via SMS. Originating from the idea of using mobile technology to help customers make payments to microfinance institutions, M-Pesa had transformed itself into a nationwide money transfer service used by m...Starting at €8.20
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Leading with an Enterprise Perspective: The 9 Cs Model
Weiss; Elliott N.; Yemen; Gerry; Maiden; Stephen E.Technical Note DARDEN-OM-1601-EService and Operations ManagementWhile managers of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations often focus on their area of specific expertise; true success comes only from taking a complete enterprise perspective. Organizations must focus on global; not local; optimization across all functional areas; not just one. In this note; we present a model based on nine interrelated areas that when jointly considered will increase the likelihood of enterprise success. This note pre...Starting at €8.20
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FreshDirect: Forget Delivery. Our Business Is All About Food
Sieber, Sandra; Codrean, CatalinCase SI-194-EInformation Technologies, Innovation and Change, Service and Operations ManagementIn early 2016, with more than 600,000 customers and an estimated revenue of $500 million, FreshDirect was among the top three companies in the U.S. online grocery sector. It employed more than 3,000 people, 30% of whom drove trucks and delivered food to the doorsteps of its customers in five states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Jason Ackerman, CEO of FreshDirect, wondered if the company's current success could be ...Starting at €8.20
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"El orfanato". La creación de un éxito cinematográfico
Ruscalleda, Lluís; Ribera, Jaume; Sieber, SandraCase P-1086Service and Operations ManagementEl caso estudia el proceso de producción de la película "El Orfanato", la más taquillera del año 2007 en España. Se analizan todas las fases que constituyen el proceso de producción cinematográfico: desarrollo del proyecto, pre-producción, producción, post-producción, distribución y promoción. También se da una visión global del sector de la producción cinematográfica en España.Starting at €8.20
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Project Management Manual (Spanish version)
Bowen, H. KentCase HBS-603S11Service and Operations Management1) define and organize the project, 2) plan the project, and 3) track and manage the project. 12 processes are described in detail.Starting at €8.20
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Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston and Dr. Bradford J. Shingleton (2004)
Bowen, H. Kent; Pancotto, MarceloCase HBS-608151-EService and Operations ManagementDr. Bradford Shingleton has developed some of the highest quality eye surgery techniques in the industry. He involves his nurses and technicians in creating a surgical service that is constantly improving. The case has many details about how Dr. Shingleton works with his staff and patients, and how the provider team focuses on patient care. A key measure of productivity for the surgery center is the time required in the operating room. Shingleton...Starting at €8.20