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TEKCOM Corporation: Driving Future Growth
Vinh Quang Le; Chee Chuong Sum; Quang Huy Vu; Ich Tuan HoangCase IVEY-9B18D019-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations Management, StrategyTEKCOM Corporation (TEKCOM) was one of the largest exporters of film-faced plywood (FFP) in Vietnam. The company experienced double-digit growth in its FFP trading business from 2005 to 2011. In 2012, TEKCOM ventured into FFP manufacturing. However, after building strong brand equity in both local and foreign markets as a mid-range FFP producer, TEKCOM faced a major constraint to its growth ambition. Veneer, a key raw material for making FFP, was...Starting at €8.20
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Whole Foods: The Path to 1,000 Stores
Drake, David; Buell, Ryan W.; Barton, Melissa; Jones, Taylor; Keverian, Katrina; Stock, JeffreyCase HBS-615019-EService and Operations ManagementThe case examines the operations strategy of Whole Foods, one of the largest natural grocery chains in the United States. In late 2013, Whole Foods was expanding rapidly, with a publicly-stated goal of growing from 351 to 1,000 domestic stores by 2022. It was also engaged in a strategic initiative to combat "food deserts" - areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious food. In pursuit of these initiatives, the company's rapid entry into...Starting at €8.20
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Unilever: Combatting Global Food Waste
Drake, David; Hammond, Janice H.; Preble, MatthewCase HBS-615040-EService and Operations ManagementThe global consumer goods company Unilever was on pace to hit a number of aggressive targets by 2020 as part of the Unilever Sustainable Living Project, including a goal to halve the waste associated with the disposal of its products. Unilever's Chief Supply Chain Officer Pier Luigi Sigismondi and his team were working towards this goal and had chosen to first focus on three key areas-sugar, tomatoes, and tea-and had analyzed where in the 'farm t...Starting at €8.20
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Education for Rural India
Drake, David; Bhattacharya, Namrata; Godbole, Pooja; Saigal, AmritaCase HBS-617021-EService and Operations ManagementBy examining Ekal Vidyalaya (Ekal), a non-profit network of schools in India, this case focuses on the classic challenge faced by organizations that grow through replication (e.g., McDonald's, Whole Foods, Wal-Mart): how can they continue to drive growth when their well of attractive locations begins to dry? In 1986, a group of social entrepreneurs reimagined education in India, developing a low-cost, "one-teacher school" model to provide educati...Starting at €8.20
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TEKCOM Corporation: Driving Future Growth - Teaching Note
Vinh Quang Le; Chee Chuong Sum; Quang Huy Vu; Ich Tuan HoangTeaching Note IVEY-8B18D019-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product 9B19D019.Starting at €0.00
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Whole Foods: The Path to 1,000 Stores (Spanish Version)
Drake, David; Buell, Ryan W.; Barton, Melissa; Jones, Taylor; Keverian, Katrina; Stock, JeffreyCase HBS-618S01Service and Operations ManagementEl caso analiza la estrategia de operaciones de Whole Foods, una de las mayores cadenas de supermercados natural en los Estados Unidos. A finales de 2013, Whole Foods fue expandiendo rápidamente, con un gol en bolsa declarado de crecimiento de 351 a 1.000 tiendas nacionales para el año 2022. También se dedica a una iniciativa estratégica para el combate "desiertos de alimentos" - áreas con acceso limitado a servicios asequibles y nutritivos comid...Starting at €8.20
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How Do You Grow a Premium Brand? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Maruca, Regina Fazio; Campbell, William; Dolan, Robert J.; Hersh, Anita K.; Farquhar, Peter H.; Aaker, David A.; Shelman, MaryArticle HBS-95205-EService and Operations ManagementGordon Johnston has taken his elite health-club concept from the germ of an idea to the pinnacle of success. But the most difficult decision in managing his company lies ahead. Gordon must figure out how to lead Transition fitness clubs into the next phase. In each of the 15 years since Transition's flagship club opened in New York City, its sales have doubled. The company boasts fitness trainers handpicked by Olympic medalists, health-conscious ...Starting at €8.20