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Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs: 15 Years Later
Spekman, Robert E.; Farris, Paul W.; Webb, MarjorieCase DARDEN-M-0766-EMarketingCompact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) lasted five to six times longer-8,000 to 12,000 hours-than comparable incandescent bulbs and consumed 75% less energy. By July 2008, prices had fallen as low as $2 or so per bulb, compared with $0.25 for standard bulbs. But manufacturers had yet to crack the code on how to get consumers to choose these innovative energy-efficient light bulbs over standard bulbs.Starting at €8.20
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Infoterra GmbH
Spekman, Robert E.; Plotner, Olaf; Gogdun, BulentCase DARDEN-M-0796-EMarketingAfter launching a new radar satellite, the satellite data subsidiary of a large aerospace firm is pressured to increase revenues by EUR250 million over the satellite's lifespan--seven years. Mindful of an explosion of both military and commercial radar data applications, the firm's marketing director considers a completely new sales and marketing approach.Starting at €8.20
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ExAblate Neuro
Spekman, Robert E.; Thames, MatthewCase DARDEN-M-0888-EMarketingThis case examines InSightec, a company that had pioneered a therapeutic medical technology known as magnetic-resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery with a product line named ExAblate. Further developing the technology to include brain treatments in a product called ExAblate Neuro, InSightec had the proprietary ability to safely penetrate the skull en route to a targeted lesion. Among other ailments, essential tremor (ET) appeared to be effe...Starting at €8.20
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I.M.A.G.E. International (Spanish Version)
Newton, Derek A.; Spekman, Robert E.; Ranson, AlexandraCase DARDEN-M-0958MarketingTraducción al español de la versión del 28 de febrero de 2019 del caso UVA-M-0417. Este caso promueve la comprensión y familiariza a los estudiantes con los incentivos no financieros. El caso describe los principales elementos que intervienen en la creación de una fuerza de ventas de alto rendimiento; Las prácticas, políticas y filosofías que se revelan sobre las formas de motivar a las personas proporcionan una base para la discusión de los estu...Starting at €8.20
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Fiat and Chrysler: Gaining on Global Automakers?
Spekman, Robert E.; Fritz, JackiCase DARDEN-M-0780-EMarketingThis case examines the formation of an alliance between Fiat and Chrysler during the height of the financial crisis as a mechanism to save Chrysler from liquidation. The case traces the events leading up to the alliance, discusses the early stage issues with which the partners have to deal, addresses some of the governance issues, and examines the past merger between Chrysler and Daimler that ended in a failure. The case presents a normative appr...Starting at €8.20
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The Apple iPhone (Abridged)
Farris, Paul W.; Spekman, Robert E.; Mitchell, JamesCase DARDEN-M-0851-EMarketingThis case describes the introduction of the Apple iPhone, including subsequent price reductions and market share goals. The case includes publicly available data on iPhone production costs, channel margins, and marketing costs. It concludes with the July 2008 introduction of the second-generation 3G iPhone.Starting at €8.20
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The Apple iPhone
Farris, Paul W.; Spekman, Robert E.; Mitchell, JamesCase DARDEN-M-0765-EMarketingThis case describes the introduction of the Apple iPhone, including subsequent price reductions and market share goals. The case includes publicly available data on iPhone production costs, channel margins, and marketing costs. It concludes with the July 2008 introduction of the second generation 3G iPhone.Starting at €8.20
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Sullair: Redefining Its Channel of Distribution
Spekman, Robert E.; Natarajan, JaishankarCase DARDEN-M-0772-EMarketingThis case examines the interplay between Sullair, an air compressor manufacturer, and its channel of distribution. Unlike the two market leaders, Sullair has chosen not to compete with its distributors and offers them exclusive territories so as to minimize any intra-brand competition. The tension in the case is to understand the quid pro quo between Sullair and its channel. One would expect that, in exchange for exclusivity, the channel would re...Starting at €8.20
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BP in Russia: Bad Partners or Bad Partnerships? (A)
Spekman, Robert E.; Linetsky, ZuriCase DARDEN-M-0819-EMarketingThis case pairing is used in Darden's "Business to Business Marketing" course elective. Following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, BP seeks to expand its assets and revenues, so it looks to Russia, but a planned alliance with a Russian state-owned oil company is thwarted by objections from another Russian oil partner. This case maps BP's strategic alliances and illustrates the importance of alliance management. This is the first part of a two-par...Starting at €8.20
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The United Drug Packaging Division
Spekman, Robert E.; O'Sullivan, RobertCase DARDEN-M-0840-EMarketingThis case is used in Darden's ""Business-to-Business Marketing"" elective. It would also work well in a General Marketing Management course, a Marketing Strategy course, or a course covering Health Care Management topics. In response to fluctuations in the economy and the pharmaceutical industry, United Drug reexamines the marketing of its packaging division, recently restructured under a new managing director.Starting at €8.20