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EDDEA
Garrido Martínez, Enrique; Gómez González, CarmenCase IIST-PI-172-E-EService and Operations ManagementThis case study describes the history of an architecture studio from its inception in 1992 until 2016 when it finds itself at a point that may be crucial for its future (the case leaves the decision open). During this time, EDDEA had to tackle significant challenges and proved to have a high adaptation capacity. There were stages of growth, both organic and through mergers with other studios, as well as stages of downturn and contraction. Faced w...Starting at €8.20
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EDDEA. Nota del Instructor
Garrido Martínez, Enrique; Gómez González, CarmenTeaching Note IIST-PITN-172Service and Operations ManagementEste Caso describe la evolución de un estudio de arquitectura desde sus inicios en 1992 hasta 2016, cuando se encuentra en un momento crucial para su futuro (el caso deja abierta la decisión). Durante ese tiempo EDDEA tuvo que sortear grandes dificultades y demostró una gran capacidad de adaptación. Hubo etapas de crecimiento, tanto orgánico como a través de fusiones con otros estudios, como etapas de decrecimiento y contracción. Ante la crisis n...Starting at €0.00
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Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.: Designing a Supply Chain Network
Yemen, Gerry; Raz, Gal; Davidson, Martin N.Case DARDEN-OM-1406-EService and Operations ManagementSupply chain network design choices and the challenges in implementing and understanding how alternatives influence firm performance are key management skills that can be applied to the case of a global company, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (K&S), and its expansion strategy. Suitable for the MBA, EMBA, GMBA, and executive education programs, the case explores the decision to expand the company’s tool bonding capacity in order to manage its ...Starting at €8.20
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Eastman Tritan Product Development and Launch
Raz, Gal; Kraft, Tim; Elias, Allison; Hutchison-Krupat, JeremyCase DARDEN-OM-1540-EService and Operations ManagementIn 2007, Eastman Chemical (Eastman), a global specialty chemicals company based in Kingsport, Tennessee, was set to launch Tritan, Eastman’s latest specialty plastic. The development team was excited about Tritan because it demonstrated heat resistance and durability properties that might allow Eastman to compete in the lucrative polycarbonate plastics market. But the decision had not been made regarding which applications Eastman should target f...Starting at €8.20
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Sandvik Coromant Recycling Concept - Teaching Note
Raz, Gal; Schlosser, MichelTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1407TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product OM-1407Starting at €0.00
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Eastman Tritan - Teaching Note
Raz, Gal; Elias, Allison; Kraft, TimTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1494TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product OM-1494Starting at €0.00
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Five Pillars for Doing Business in Africa
Mudida, Robert; Lago Esteban, AlejandroArticle ART-2670-EEconomics, Service and Operations Management, StrategyCompanies around the world are setting their sights on Africa as a new frontier for business. However, as with other emerging economies, African ones are tricky to navigate for the uninitiated. This article introduces the five pillars that companies need to consider in the African context. First the authors highlight the main macroeconomic trends; then they present a road map for companies planning to enter African markets. They draw on personal ...Starting at €8.20
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Nestlé continous excellence: El camino de la competitividad
Garrido Martínez, Enrique; Gómez González, CarmenCase IIST-PI-168Service and Operations ManagementNestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE), es la iniciativa de transformación más importante que ha vivido Nestlé desde su fundación hace más de 150 años. Con el liderazgo de José López (vicepresidente ejecutivo de Operaciones), NCE nació con la idea de transformar las operaciones de la compañía. El caso detalla el modelo y la estrategia que estableció José López para implantar con éxito esta iniciativa que revolucionó la forma de trabajar de las perso...Starting at €8.20
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Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc., in China: Transferring Knowledge (B)
Yemen, Gerry; Raz, Gal; Davidson, Martin N.Case DARDEN-OM-1411-EService and Operations ManagementWhile much of the work on outsourcing to China focuses on the low cost and its tradeoffs, this case examines in depth the interaction between human capital and a firm’s cost and capabilities. Suitable for the MBA, EMBA, GEMBA, and executive education programs, the case presents a manufacturer of semiconductor assembly equipment looking to achieve growth in its wire bonding tools segment-in particular, capillaries and dicing saw blades-through geo...Starting at €5.74
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Managing Inventories: The Newsvendor Model
Raz, GalTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1456-EService and Operations ManagementThis note uses the traditional newsvendor model to present strategies for inventory management when demand is uncertain. Methods for determining the critical ratio of overage and underage costs and the optimal stock level are discussed.Starting at €8.20