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Tale of Two Electronic Components Distributors (Spanish Version)
Raman, Ananth; Rao, Bharat P.Case HBS-604S15Service and Operations ManagementDiscute el papel de los intermediarios de distribución en la industria de componentes electrónicos, y describe las operaciones en dos de estos distribuidores. Sirve como un vehículo para discutir las funciones proporcionadas por los distribuidores en el canal. También permite a los estudiantes a entender las diferencias entre los distribuidores y discutir cómo cada uno de ellos va a hacer frente a cuestiones como la consolidación y el rápido crec...Starting at €8.20
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Supply Chain Optimization at Hugo Boss (B) - The M-Ratio (Spanish Version)
Raman, Ananth; Kanji, Zahra; DeHoratius, NicoleCase HBS-610S09Service and Operations ManagementEvaluamos el impacto de un piloto de la cadena de suministro en práctica de Hugo Boss. Este piloto implicaba alterar la forma en que los pedidos de Hugo Boss de sus proveedores. Exploramos el desafío de evaluar el impacto del cambio de cadena de suministro, la relación entre el rendimiento operativo y resultados de la empresa, y la relación entre las ventas, el inventario, y la disponibilidad de los productos.Starting at €5.74
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Improving the Patient Experience (Spanish version)
Raman, Ananth; Tucker, AnitaCase HBS-615S02Service and Operations ManagementHealthcare has traditionally focused on medical outcomes and financial performance. The big question is always, "How much is it going to cost?" What would happen, though, if healthcare also considered the question of "How does the patient feel?" This case looks at the Cleveland Clinic's attempt to answer the latter question by attempting to institutionalize empathy as part of its delivery of care.Starting at €8.20
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ClearEyes Cataracts Clinic (Spanish version)
Shapiro, Roy D.; Morrison, Paul E.Case HBS-916S10Service and Operations Managementkeeping her physical facility as it is and extending office hours, or renting additional space within her current building. The first appears to be less disruptive to operations but risks alienating her workforce. The second is more disruptive to current operations during construction and will require more capital investment. This case is designed to be taught in a single class session with students who have practiced process analysis.Starting at €8.20
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Bayonne Packaging, Inc. (Spanish version)
Shapiro, Roy D.; Morrison, Paul E.Case HBS-417S03Service and Operations ManagementA printer and paper converter produces customized packaging used by industrial customers to deliver promotional materials, software, luxury beverages, and gift food and candy. The company specializes in creating innovative packaging solutions for its customers and providing full service from design through final delivery. Even though revenue has tripled, performance has been declining and the firm posted its first loss in over 10 years. The new V...Starting at €8.20
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Lean Knowledge Work
Staats, Bradley R.; Upton, David M.Article HBS-R1110G-EService and Operations ManagementMany manufacturing companies and some service firms have reaped considerable benefits by applying variations of the Toyota Production System, a method for making operations "lean" through relentless efforts to increase quality and efficiency and eliminate waste. But conventional wisdom holds that lean principles don't lend themselves to knowledge work, which involves judgment and expertise, not the sorts of repetitive, easily specified tasks foun...Starting at €8.20
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Merck: Investing in Science-Based Business (Abridged)
Raman, Ananth; Maurer, IngaCase HBS-611027-EService and Operations ManagementRay Gilmartin faces a dilemma. His company's credibility has been damaged by the recent withdrawal of Vioxx, a multi-billion dollar drug. Moreover, the withdrawal of Vioxx would imply that Merck would fail to meet analysts' earnings expectations for 2005 unless Gilmartin cuts the R&D budget. Cutting the budget might hurt morale and productivity in Merck labs.Starting at €8.20
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Cleveland Clinic: Improving the Patient Experience
Raman, Ananth; Tucker, AnitaCase HBS-612031-EService and Operations ManagementHealthcare has traditionally focused on medical outcomes and financial performance. The big question is always, "How much is it going to cost?" What would happen, though, if healthcare also considered the question of "How does the patient feel?" This case looks at the Cleveland Clinic's attempt to answer the latter question by attempting to institutionalize empathy as part of its delivery of care.Starting at €8.20
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Inventory-Based Lending Industry Note
Foley, C. Fritz; Raman, Ananth; Craig, Nathan C.Case HBS-612057-EService and Operations ManagementInventory-based lending is a form of asset-based lending used by retailers and wholesalers. This note describes the development and the current state of the inventory-based lending industry.Starting at €8.20
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Merck: Operating Science-Based Business
Raman, Ananth; Maurer, Inga; Schmidt, WilliamCase HBS-612082-EService and Operations ManagementMerck is known for its commitment to investing in basic R&D. Are Merck's long-term investments justifiable when the firm faces extreme earnings pressure?Starting at €8.20