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LIFO or FIFO? (Spanish version)
Bruns, William J., Jr.; Bruns, Sharon; Harmeling, Susan S.Case HBS-311S10Accounting and ControlWhen students have the English-language PDF of this Brief Case in a coursepack, they will also have the option to purchase an audio version. At Merrimack Tractors and Mowers in 2008, product manufacturing costs are increasing faster than competitors' costs, and as a result earnings are likely to fall below those reported in 2007. The company president and the company controller have discussed this problem, and the controller has mentioned that if...Starting at €8.20
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Merrimack Tractors and Mowers: LIFO or FIFO, Teaching Note
Bruns, William J., Jr.; Bruns, Sharon; Harmeling, Susan S.; Chapman, Craig JTeaching Note HBS-3219-EAccounting and ControlTeaching Note to 3217Starting at €0.00
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Supply Chain Optimization at Hugo Boss (B) - The M-Ratio
Raman, Ananth; Kanji, Zahra; DeHoratius, NicoleCase HBS-609055-EService and Operations ManagementWe evaluate the impact of a supply chain pilot implemented at Hugo Boss. This pilot entailed altering the way in which Hugo Boss orders from its suppliers. We explore the challenge of assessing the impact of supply chain change, the link between operational performance and firm performance, and the relationship between sales, inventory, and product availability.Starting at €5.74
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Supply Chain Optimization at Hugo Boss (A)
Raman, Ananth; DeHoratius, Nicole; Kanji, ZahraCase HBS-609029-EService and Operations ManagementTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. We evaluate the impact of a supply chain pilot implemented at Hugo Boss. This pilot entailed altering the way in which Hugo Boss orders from its suppliers. We explore the challenge of assessing the impact of supply chain change, the link between operational performance and firm performance, and the relationship between sales, inventory, and product availability.Starting at €8.20
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DR Corporation
Shapiro, Roy D.Case HBS-610049-EService and Operations ManagementDR Corporation is a manufacturer of major appliances. The Traffic Manager is facing a decision of selecting a carrier for the inbound movement of motors. The primary case decisions are 1) what factors are critical to the decision, 2) how to calculate the tradeoffs among transportation costs, inventory costs, and order costs, and 3) how the company's managers should coordinate to make the decision. Acts as a very effective introduction to total su...Starting at €8.20
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Upper Canada Insurance
David WoodCase IVEY-9B10D012-EService and Operations ManagementDeborah McDonald of Upper Canada Insurance (Upper Canada) was reviewing several pieces of data she and her team had spent the last month collecting. McDonald and her team had been asked to address the inefficiencies in the life insurance application process, largely due to the high numbers of applicants withdrawing from the system (known as wastage) in the midst of the process. Upper Canada had determined that the most common reason for clients a...Starting at €8.20
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Galen Pharmaceutics: The Booklet Label Decision
Weiss, Elliott N.; Ribe, KristenCase DARDEN-OM-1446-EService and Operations ManagementA packaging supplier for a pharmaceutical firm proposes an innovative cost-saving measure for the next clinical trial: instead of dozens of custom labels for participating countries, one universal booklet label with a page for each. A senior clinical supplies manager must weigh the proposal before presenting it to the clinical team. Were the efficiency and cost savings worth the hassle? This fictionalized case is designed for a first-year operati...Starting at €8.20
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Compass Box Whisky Company, Teaching Note
Autrey, Romana L.; Shanthikumar, DevinTeaching Note HBS-111140-EFinanceTeaching Note for 108032.Starting at €0.00
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Uncle Coco's Magic Shop: A Negotiation Exercise
Raz, GalCase DARDEN-OM-1457-EService and Operations ManagementA toy retailer plans to order a new product from an untested supplier for the winter holiday season. This exercise provides an opportunity for students to construct a model to determine optimal order quantity when demand is not known. Profits are calculated based on wholesale pricing, revenue-sharing, profit-sharing, and buyback contracts.Starting at €8.20
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Better Buy, Inc.
Allen, Brandt R.; Brownlee, E. Richard IICase DARDEN-C-2330-EAccounting and ControlThis case pertains to one of the most important topics in financial accounting and reporting: revenue recognition. It is intended for use in a required MBA financial accounting course or in an MBA elective course in Financial Reporting and Analysis. The company, Better Buy, Inc., is an electronics retailer selling TVs and other electronic products. The company is a bit unique, however, in that it not only sells major brand TVs, but it also sells ...Starting at €8.20