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Distribution Management at World Peace Industrial Group
Chris J. Piper; Shwu-Min HorngCase IVEY-9B16D024-EService and Operations Management, StrategyIn November 2005, World Peace Industrial Group was at an important milestone as it prepared to join two other major electronics components distributors to form the WPG Holdings and become a dominant player in its industry. As its chief executive officer prepared for the merger, it became apparent that the company’s financial position was threatened by inventory management and forecasting problems. Although sales and market share were increasing, ...Starting at €8.20
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Alara Agri: Fresh Cherry Production
Chris J. Piper; Jordan MitchellCase IVEY-9B09D004-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations Management, StrategyAlara Agri, based in Bursa, Turkey, is one of the world's foremost cherry and fig producers. The president and chief executive officer (CEO) was concerned about a recurring capacity problem at the end of the process where cherries were packed. On some of the plant's conveyor belts, piles of cherries of one size waited to be packed while other belts had too few cherries to keep workers busy, and thus delayed order fulfillment. Diverting excess che...Starting at €8.20
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A Perfect Storm: Examining the Supply Chain for N95 Masks during COVID-19 - Teaching Note
Kraft, Tim; Shah, Jimit; Alagesan, Suriyaprakash; Handfield, RobertTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1708TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for the product OM-1708Starting at €0.00
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The New War of the Currents: The Race to Win the Electric Vehicle Market - Teaching Note
Kraft, Tim; Alagesan, Suriyaprakash; Shah, JimitTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1709TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for product OM-1709Starting at €0.00
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A Perfect Storm: Examining the Supply Chain for N95 Masks during COVID-19 - Teaching Note
Kraft, Tim; Shah, Jimit; Alagesan, Suriyaprakash; Handfield, RobertTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1708TNService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product OM-1708Starting at €0.00
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A Perfect Storm: Examining the Supply Chain for N95 Masks during COVID-19
Kraft, Tim; Shah, Jimit; Alagesan, Suriyaprakash; Handfield, RobertCase DARDEN-OM-1708-EService and Operations ManagementN95 masks are an important aspect in the fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19 due to the virus’s contagious nature. Coronavirus is a flu disease. It affects the respiratory tract of a person’s body and causes difficulties in breathing. COVID-19 is a neStarting at €8.20
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The New War of the Currents: The Race to Win the Electric Vehicle Market
Kraft, Tim; Alagesan, Suriyaprakash; Shah, JimitCase DARDEN-OM-1709-EService and Operations ManagementThe automobile industry is going through a dramatic change as electric vehicles (EVs) rapidly gain in popularity. Two companies in particular have dominated the EV market over the last decade: Tesla and Nissan. However, Nissan, despite its global presence and production capability, has lost significant market share to Tesla. Going forward, the company’s operational and strategic decisions are vital to its success in the EV market. Tesla, on the...Starting at €8.20