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General Motors: Supplier Selection for Innovation
Tingting Yan; Hubert Pun; Melissa Srock; James Preslar; Kate Plegue; Jilianna MeldrumCase IVEY-9B17D006-EService and Operations Management, StrategyIn February 2017, a purchasing manager for General Motors Company (GM) needed to come up with a sourcing proposal to source e-boost modules, which were required to support the enhanced 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Electric Vehicle and the new 2020 Chevrolet Bolt AStarting at €8.20
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Yangtzekiang Garment Group Company: Challenges and Opportunities in Transformation- Teaching Note
Jianping Liang; Hubert Pun; Jing ChenTeaching Note IVEY-8B18D001-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product 9B18D001.Starting at €0.00
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Pret A Manger
Frei, Frances X.; Goldberg, RIck; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-612033-EService and Operations ManagementPret A Manger, a London-based chain of sandwich shops, was known for its fast, genuine service and pre-packaged sandwiches prepared on-site daily. Instructed by its board to grow at 15 percent per year, Pret considered opening "twin" shops in locations too small to contain kitchens; these shops would receive sandwich deliveries throughout the day from a nearby "parent" shop. Would Pret's employees and customers accept twin shops or view them as c...Starting at €8.20
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Iloof: Expanding from Online to Offline Channels
Yi Liao; Jing Chen; Hubert Pun; Jun LiCase IVEY-9B20D014-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations Management, StrategyIloof Technology Co. Ltd. was a Chinese start-up high-technology company at the forefront of the smart water bottle market, one of the newest sectors in the reusable water bottle industry. Smart bottles or cups, also known as interactive water bottles, were technologically advanced devices that had wireless communication capabilities to connect with electronic devices, such as smart phones. They also helped record and optimize the user’s water in...Starting at €8.20
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General Motors: Supplier Selection for Innovation - Teaching Note
Tingting Yan; Hubert Pun; Melissa Srock; James Preslar; Kate Plegue; Jilianna MeldrumTeaching Note IVEY-8B17D006-EService and Operations Management, StrategyTeaching note for product 9B17D006.Starting at €0.00
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Polyface: The Farm of Many Faces
Lee, Deishin; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-611001-EService and Operations ManagementThis case explores a method of value creation through exploiting synergies that exist in an environment where there is diversity. The context of the case is a farm where biodiversity is leverage to create value. This is contrasted to industrial farming which operates on the principles of economies of scale. The case also provides an opportunity for students to discuss the environmental impact of different types of operating systems.Starting at €8.20
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Toyota Motor Corporation: 1990-2010
Shapiro, Roy D.; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-611035-EService and Operations ManagementThis case follows Toyota's remarkable growth and geographic expansion from 1990 to 2010 and, in the recalls of 2009 and 2010, poses questions about the impact of that growth. Issues of increasing technological complexity also play a part.Starting at €8.20
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Carbon Footprints: Methods and Calculations
Toffel, Michael W.; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-611075-EService and Operations ManagementDescribes methods to calculate the carbon footprint (greenhouse gas emissions) of an organization's operations and supply chain, and a product or service. Illustrates concepts with examples of calculating the carbon footprint of organizations and products. Provides data necessary for carbon footprint calculations.Starting at €8.20
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Groom Energy Solutions: Selling Efficiency, Teaching Note
Toffel, Michael W.; Fabrizio, Kira; van Sice, StephanieTeaching Note HBS-616023-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for case 613054. This case examines a start-up service provider that helps clients improve the energy efficiency of their factories, warehouses, and commercial and office spaces by integrating and installing lighting, heating, and cooling technologies. The company seeks to double revenues within five years and needs to identify which service offerings to emphasize and which geographies and customer sectors to pursue. The case enable...Starting at €0.00
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Iloof: Expanding from Online to Offline Channels - Teaching Note
Yi Liao; Jun Li; Jing Chen; Hubert PunTeaching Note IVEY-8B20D014-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product 9B20D014.Starting at €0.00