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When Should a Process Be Art, Not Science? (Spanish version)
Hall, Joseph M.; Johnson, M. EricArticle HBS-R0903DService and Operations ManagementWhat new technologies can make a science of art? Do my customers value variation? How do the costs and opportunities of art and science stack up? Art and science both have important roles to play in business processes. They need not be at odds but must be carefully harmonized.Starting at €8.20
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American Connector Co. (A) (Spanish version)
Pisano, Gary P.; Rossi, SharonCase HBS-604S12Service and Operations ManagementAmerican Connector Co. is forced to reexamine operations at its Sunnyvale plant when a Japanese competitor announces plans to build an "ultimate" plant in the United States. Case examines issues related to benchmarking a competitor's manufacturing capabilities and productivity. Allows students to compare two companies' manufacturing strategies and their implications for productivity and flexibility.Starting at €8.20
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Just in Time for the Holidays (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
McNulty, Eric; Johnson, M. Eric; Brandstatter, Horst; Hausman, Warren H.; Omrod, AnneArticle HBS-R0512A-EService and Operations ManagementIt's the busiest time of year for North Pole Workshops. Production is in high gear, and the elves are on overtime in the sprint toward Christmas. But an unexpected spike in demand for one toy may leave children around the world disappointed on Christmas morning, whether they've been naughty or nice. At the same time, another toy's popularity threatens to plummet, leaving Santa and his elves faced with the prospect of millions of unloved plaything...Starting at €8.20
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BMW: The 7-Series Project (B) (Spanish Version)
Pisano, Gary P.; Rossi, SharonCase HBS-612S08Service and Operations ManagementDescribe la decisión tomada en el proyecto de la serie 7 con respecto a la creación de prototipos y su impacto en la calidad.Starting at €5.74
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When Should a Process Be Art, Not Science
Hall, Joseph M.; Johnson, M. EricArticle HBS-R0903D-EService and Operations ManagementThis article includes a one-page preview that quickly summarizes the key ideas and provides an overview of how the concepts work in practice along with suggestions for further reading. Managers have gone overboard with process standardization. Many processes - such as leadership training or auditing - are more art than science. Imposing rigid rules on them squashes innovation, reduces accountability, and harms performance. Tuck professors Hall an...Starting at €8.20
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modum.io: Funding a Blockchain-Based Start-Up's Supply Chain Solution, Teaching Note
Huang, Laura; Roeck, Dominik; Murray, Alex; Hofmann, ErikTeaching Note HBS-420007-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for case 420006.Starting at €0.00
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modum.io (B): Bidding Farewell to Crypto
Huang, Laura; Enthoven, Maximilian; Murray, Alex; Hofmann, ErikCase HBS-421068-EService and Operations ManagementStarting at €5.74
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modum.io (B): Bidding Farewell to Crypto, Teaching Note
Huang, Laura; Enthoven, Maximilian; Murray, Alex; Hofmann, ErikTeaching Note HBS-421069-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for case 421068.Starting at €0.00
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ITT Automotive: Global Manufacturing Strategy--1994 (Spanish Version)
Pisano, Gary P.; Rossi, SharonCase HBS-603S10Service and Operations ManagementITT Automotive está en el proceso de desarrollar un sistema de nueva generación de frenos antibloqueo (ABS), designado el MK-20. El caso se centra en el nivel de automatización que se utilizan en la producción de este nuevo sistema, y si todas las plantas deben utilizar la misma tecnología de proceso. Debido a la intensificación de la presión de costes y creciente demanda de menor costo ABS, el equipo de desarrollo y la administración superior ...Starting at €8.20
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modum.io: Funding a Blockchain-Based Start-Up's Supply Chain Solution
Huang, Laura; Roeck, Dominik; Murray, Alex; Hofmann, ErikCase HBS-420006-EService and Operations ManagementStarting at €8.20