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The Ins and Outs of Open Innovation
Chao, Raul O.Technical Note DARDEN-OM-1495-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note explores open innovation--initiatives that are executed with organizations or individuals outside the typical boundaries of the R&D organization. Through a broadening of the interpretation of open innovation, the note aims to help managers who are trying to be more open with their innovation initiatives. Understanding what works or what doesn’t work in different settings helps answer questions such as these: What types of proj...Starting at €8.20
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What Is Operations Management?
Chao, Raul O.Technical Note DARDEN-OM-1586-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note outlines some basic concepts in operations management. This includes defining exactly what operations management is all about, explaining the key components of operations management, and understanding the types of decisions that are typically taken in operations management settings. The technical note is appropriate for an operations management course at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level.Starting at €8.20
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Gestión de las colas en las oficinas bancarias: caso BBVA (B)
Flores Alonso, Juan Enrique; Chinchetru, Iker; Moscoso, PhilipCase P-1134Service and Operations ManagementLa parte (B) del caso presenta dos problemáticas concretas que permiten la aplicación de las pertinentes herramientas de análisis. En primer lugar, se trata de analizar el impacto en las esperas de los clientes de la ausencia temporal de empleados, y, en segundo lugar, de comparar el servicio ofrecido por empelados experimentados o principiantes.Starting at €5.74
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Managing Queues in Bank Branches: BBVA Case (A)
Flores Alonso, Juan Enrique; Chinchetru, Iker; Moscoso, PhilipCase P-1133-EService and Operations ManagementIn 2012, BBVA, one of the world's leading banks, is considering how to improve the operations of its bank branches in an effort to improve customer service while reducing costs - all while taking into account that it is a channel for which a more commercial approach is now desirable.Starting at €8.20
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Innovation Strategy at Microsoft: Clouds on the Horizon - Teaching Note
Chao, Raul O.; Goldberg, RebeccaTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1387TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product OM-1387Starting at €0.00
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United Beverages: Product Development Genius or One-Hit-Wonder? - Teaching Note
Chao, Raul O.; Goldberg, RebeccaTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1335TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product OM-1335Starting at €0.00
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Managing Queues in Bank Branches: BBVA Case (A) (Chinese Version)
Flores Alonso, Juan Enrique; Chinchetru, Iker; Moscoso, PhilipCase P-1133-ZHService and Operations ManagementIn 2012, BBVA, one of the world's leading banks, is considering how to improve the operations of its bank branches in an effort to improve customer service while reducing costs - all while taking into account that it is a channel for which a more commercial approach is now desirable.Starting at €8.20
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How Operations Impacts Financial Performance
Chao, Raul O.; Goldberg, RebeccaTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1779-EService and Operations ManagementThis note explains the building blocks of common financial performance metrics and show how operations affect those metrics. Return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) are two key measures of the financial performance of a firm. ROA captures the operational aspects of the firm while ROE captures the financing decisions of the firm.Starting at €8.20
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United States Patent and Trademark Office: Closing the Gap on Pendency in Class 705 Business Methods
Chao, Raul O.; McCray, LauranTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1358-EService and Operations ManagementThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) experiences overwhelming demand for patents in Class 705: Business Methods. The current resources and process design are not sufficient to handle the incoming patents, and the result is extremely long wait times for patents to be granted. This technical note describes the history of the USPTO, the Business Methods Class, and the process for granting patents.Starting at €8.20
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Innovation Strategy at Microsoft: Clouds on the Horizon
Chao, Raul O.; Kavadias, Stylianos (Stelios)Case DARDEN-OM-1387-EService and Operations ManagementMicrosoft employs 90,000 people and its products affect millions of users around the world every day. Developing the next version of Windows or Office is easy for Microsoft, but the company has struggled when it comes to more radical innovation. Intense competition from Google, Apple, and others threatens a business model that has delivered tremendous success over 25 years. This case highlights the strategic challenges facing Microsoft and provid...Starting at €8.20