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Wal-Mart China: Sustainable Operations Strategy
David J. Robb; Ben Hopwood; Lei Wang; Jun ChengCase IVEY-9B08D009-EService and Operations Management, StrategyA German expatriate had moved to China in 2005 to take up a merchandizing position at the Wal-Mart China headquarters in Shenzen. By 2008 he had been promoted to the new position of senior director for sustainability for Wal-Mart China (retail) and Global Procurement. His new position required that he lead the rapidly-approaching inaugural Wal-Mart Sustainability Summit. The senior director must ensure that Wal-Mart China's five Strategic Value N...Starting at €8.20
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Plaza, the Logistics Park of Zaragoza, Teaching Note
Watson, Noel; Kraiselburd, SantiagoTeaching Note HBS-609114-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for [609113].Starting at €0.00
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The Threat of Global Gridlock
Stalk, George , Jr.Article HBS-R0907T-EStrategyAs ports, highways, railways, and airports run out of room, the world faces a looming transportation crisis. The current meltdown masks the threat, but once the recovery begins, a lack of infrastructure capacity, combined with rising oil prices, will constrain growth. Congestion and delays will eat away business profits, forcing companies to rethink their long, complex supply chains. Smart organizations will use unorthodox methods to cut often-hi...Starting at €8.20
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The Dabbawala System: On-Time Delivery, Every Time
Thomke, Stefan; Sinha, MonaCase HBS-610059-EService and Operations ManagementThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). Describes the Mumbai-based Dabbawala organization, which achieves very high service performance (6 Sigma equivalent or better) with a low-cost and very simple operating system. The case explores all aspects of their system (mission, information management, material flows, human resource system, process...Starting at €8.20
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On-Time Delivery, Every Time (Spanish version)
Thomke, Stefan; Sinha, MonaCase HBS-612S03Service and Operations ManagementThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). Describes the Mumbai-based Dabbawala organization, which achieves very high service performance (6 Sigma equivalent or better) with a low-cost and very simple operating system. The case explores all aspects of their system (mission, information management, material flows, human resource system, process...Starting at €8.20
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Shurgard Self-Storage: Expansion to Europe (Abridged)
Hamermesh, Richard G.Case HBS-810102-EEntrepreneurshipThis case is accompanied by a Video Short that can be shown in class or included in a digital coursepack. Instructors should consider the timing of making the video available to students, as it may reveal key case details. Shurgard, a U.S.-based firm that rents storage facilities to consumers and small businesses, is considering financing options for rapid expansion of its European operations. Five years after entering Europe, Shurgard Europe has...Starting at €8.20
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Fundamental Concepts and Parameters of Operations Management (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Moscoso, Philip; Lago, Alejandro; Sachon, MarcTechnical Note PN-458-PBMarketingThis technical note introduces the fundamental parameters and terminology for analyzing an operations system from a general management perspective. The aim is to provide managers with the precise, practical terminology they need.Starting at €8.20
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Fundamental Concepts and Parameters of Operations Management
Moscoso, Philip; Lago, Alejandro; Sachon, MarcTechnical Note PN-458-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note introduces the fundamental parameters and terminology for analyzing an operations system from a general management perspective. The aim is to provide managers with the precise, practical terminology they need.Starting at €8.20
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Fundamental Concepts and Parameters of Operations Management (Chinese Version)
Moscoso, Philip; Lago, Alejandro; Sachon, MarcTechnical Note PN-458-ZHService and Operations ManagementThis technical note introduces the fundamental parameters and terminology for analyzing an operations system from a general management perspective. The aim is to provide managers with the precise, practical terminology they need.Starting at €8.20
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FoldRite Furniture Company: Planning to Meet a Surge in Demand, Teaching Note
Wheelwright, Steven C.; Bellisario, AfarinTeaching Note HBS-4556-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for 4555.Starting at €0.00