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Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Crocs (B): Hitting the Skids
Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57B-EService and Operations ManagementThrough 2007, Crocs grew rapidly, and its stock soared. In early 2008, the stock plunged, as analysts cited excess inventory. During 2008, revenues decreased, and the company restructured. The B case summarizes these developments, and asks what the company should do now.Starting at €5.74
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SOPA: The Media Industry Fights Online Copyright Infringement - Teaching note
Callader S; Hoyt DTeaching Note SGSB-P82TN-EEconomicsIn 2011, The Walt Disney Company and other content owners aggressively lobbied Congress to pass the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). The intent was to prevent unauthorized copying and transmission of copyrighted materials. This had been largely eliminated on U.S.-based websites, but some copyright owners claimed it was prevalent overseas. SOPA (and its companion legislation “Protect IP Act,” or PIPA), would allow the government or private compan...Starting at €0.00
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Crocs (C ): Back from the Dead
Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57C-EService and Operations ManagementIn 2009, many thought Crocs was “dead.” The C case presents exhibits that illustrate the company’s recovery.Starting at €8.20
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Crocs: Revolutionizing and Industry's Supply Chain Model for Competitive Advantage - Teaching Note
Holloway, C; , Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Silverman, A; , Marks, MTeaching Note SGSB-GS57TN-EService and Operations ManagementThis case discusses the astounding growth of Crocs, Inc., a manufacturer of plastic shoes, from 2003 through early 2007. Much of the company’s growth was made possible by a highly flexible supply chain which enabled Crocs to build additional product within the selling season. The normal model used within the fashion industry was to take orders well in advance of each selling season, and produce to those orders, with relatively little additional...Starting at €0.00
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Uber: 21st Century Technology Confronts 20th Century Regulation
Callader S; Hoyt DCase SGSB-P81-EEconomicsUber, which began operations in 2010, provided a service that allowed customers to call for a limousine using their mobile device. A car would arrive within minutes, and the fee for the trip (including gratuity) would be charged to the customer’s credit card. The service was more expensive than a taxi, but cheaper and more responsive than a conventional limousine service. Uber did not own limousines, but contracted with existing, licensed, lim...Starting at €8.20
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Uber: 21st Century Technology Confronts 20th Century Regulation (Spanish Version)
Callader S; Hoyt DCase SGSB-P81SPEconomicsUber, que comenzó a operar en 2010, proporcionó un servicio que permitía a los clientes solicitar una limusina utilizando su dispositivo móvil. Un automóvil llegaría en cuestión de minutos, y la tarifa del viaje (incluida la propina) se cargaría a la tarjeta de crédito del cliente. El servicio era más caro que un taxi, pero más barato y más receptivo que un servicio de limusina convencional. Uber no era dueño de limusinas, pero tenía contratos co...Starting at €8.20
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Uber: 21st Century Technology Confronts 20th Century Regulation - Teaching note
Callader S; Hoyt DTeaching Note SGSB-P81TN-EEconomicsUber, which began operations in 2010, provided a service that allowed customers to call for a limousine using their mobile device. A car would arrive within minutes, and the fee for the trip (including gratuity) would be charged to the customer’s credit card. The service was more expensive than a taxi, but cheaper and more responsive than a conventional limousine service. Uber did not own limousines, but contracted with existing, licensed, lim...Starting at €0.00
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SOPA: The Media Industry Fights Online Copyright Infringement
Callader S; Hoyt DCase SGSB-P82-EEconomicsIn 2011, The Walt Disney Company and other content owners aggressively lobbied Congress to pass the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). The intent was to prevent unauthorized copying and transmission of copyrighted materials. This had been largely eliminated on U.S.-based websites, but some copyright owners claimed it was prevalent overseas. SOPA (and its companion legislation “Protect IP Act,” or PIPA), would allow the government or private compan...Starting at €8.20