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Harlequin Enterprises: Assessing e-Books
Rod E. White; Tony S. Frost; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B14M027-EStrategyHarlequin Enterprises is a well-known publisher of women's fiction and the global leader in series romance fiction. In 2013, e-book penetration of romance fiction has exceeded 50 per cent of unit sales. The vice-president of strategy is trying to make sense of the e-book opportunity and threat. She is wondering what impact e-books would have on Harlequin's business model: its relationship with authors, distributors and competitors.Starting at €8.20
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Warehousing Enhancements for E-Commerce Growth
Juri Zguri; Fatma Gzara; Joe Naoum-SawayaCase IVEY-9B20E006-EDecision AnalysisAs an e-commerce logistics manager at the national grocery store chain TrixMag, Jim Vector was continually seeking efficiency improvements in the company’s supply chain. Following positive trends in the online grocery segment, Vector was specifically explStarting at €8.20
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Double E Grain Corporation: Where To From Here
Donald W. Barclay; Jessica KellyCase IVEY-9B11M122-EStrategyIt was mid-January 2011 and Elmer Enns, sole owner of Double E Grain Corporation, a 6600-acre farm in Saskatchewan, Canada, was reflecting on the past year, during which he had completed the canola harvest ahead of schedule. Helped by strong commodity prices, Double E had experienced successive years of prosperity (as shown by the financial statements in the case). Elmer, in his mid-50s, was optimistic about the industry and content with the curr...Starting at €8.20
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Buy Online, Pickup in Store: Vice President of E-Commerce Supplement
Moreno, Antonio; Gallino, Santiago; Klopfenstein, AmyCase HBS-621106-EService and Operations ManagementIn April 2019, Sylvarella VP of E-Commerce Charla Limont must review an analysis of her department's sales data to determine the impact of the company's Buy Online, Pickup in Store (BOPS) program. The program implementation created significant problems foStarting at €8.20
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A Couple of Squares: E-Commerce Opportunities for Growth (B)
Dante Pirouz; Raymond Pirouz; Dina Ribbink; Emily Chen-BendleCase IVEY-9B13A005-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingA small upscale bakery produces artisan-quality, hand-decorated cookies, generating $1 million in annual revenue. In the (A) case 9B13A004, the two co-owners investigate the role of pricing in driving growth for their business and allowing them to achieve several fundamental financial goals. In the (B) case, the partners explore the possibility of a website to drive direct-to-consumer sales on an e-commerce platform. The multimedia elements of th...Starting at €5.74
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David E. White: Executive Direct Line
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Gregory CritchleyCase IVEY-9B15A017-EMarketingThe owner of a fine-menswear store needs to make some crucial decisions regarding his own new line of made-to-measure clothing. He has to decide how to best market a new line and make decisions regarding the target market, product, placement and promotion.Starting at €8.20
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Vancouver: el reto de convertirse en la ciudad más verde del mundo
Berrone, Pascual; Ricart, Joan Enric; Blázquez, María LuisaCase SM-1612Economics, Innovation and Change, StrategyEl presente caso describe el plan de actuación Greenest City 2020 que el ayuntamiento de Vancouver puso oficialmente en marcha en 2011 con el objetivo de conseguir que Vancouver se convirtiera en la ciudad más verde y sostenible del mundo. Gregor Robertson, el alcalde de la ciudad, fue el principal impulsor de este plan estratégico tan ambicioso. A pesar de que en su día tuvo éxito en el ámbito del emprendimiento social y de que ya había puesto e...Starting at €8.20
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Tomasso Corporation: Incorporando espiritualidad en la cultura empresarial (A)
Corrales A.; Melé, DomènecCase BE-154Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership and People ManagementEl director ejecutivo y propietario único de la compañía considera la empresa como apoyada en dos columnas, una edificada con aspectos económicos y otra con aspectos humanos. Ambas columnas están en continua tensión pero se equilibran, a modo de piedra angular, por fuerzas interiores que hay que buscar en la trascendencia. Esta piedra angular tiene que dar lugar a decisiones armónicas, justas y humanas, sin olvidar la necesidad primaria de obten...Starting at €8.20
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Tomasso Corporation: Incorporando espiritualidad en la cultura empresarial (B)
Corrales A.; Melé, DomènecCase BE-155Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership and People ManagementEl nuevo Director General despide a 13 directivos y técnicos del mejor modo posible, siguiendo las pautas establecidas, y contrata con sumo cuidado a quienes los sustituirán. Toma diversas medidas para mejorar la comunicación y el trato humano. Aplica con tesón diversas ?herramientas? de gestión humana y espiritual obteniendo muy buenos resultados. En dos años, las puntuaciones de la encuesta de clima laboral mejoran sensiblemente y los problemas...Starting at €5.74
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Polaroid-Kodak (B1) (Spanish Version)
Porter, Michael E.Case HBS-308S38StrategyDescribe eventos adicionales en batalla entre Polaroid y Kodak describen en Polaroid por Kodak. Incluye las acciones competitivas adoptadas por las empresas, tales como la introducción de los descuentos de los clientes y planes de bonos con los distribuidores. Detalla los nuevos productos de cada empresa y las prácticas de comercialización empleadas. Diseñado para permitir un contraste con la entrada de Kodak en cámaras instantáneas.Starting at €8.20