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Denka Chemicals
Elly Miaw Ling Chia; Singfat ChuCase IVEY-9B14E007-ECorporate Governance, StrategyA manufacturer of over 75 grades of styrenic resins — used to make DVD cases, refrigerator trays, packaging materials and auto parts — faces a “transition loss” each time it switches production from one grade to another. A transition loss for each grade arises from the initial 16 metric tons produced, which are sub-standard and unsuitable for usage by customers. To the company, this implies a loss of resources (raw material and production cost) a...Starting at €8.20
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Student Plays Fantasy Hockey (A)
Fredrik Odegaard; Chris Engelking; Linden Head; Matthew Rabson; Mike SharpCase IVEY-9B10E017-ECorporate GovernanceA student is trying to incorporate various analytical tools to assist in selecting National Hockey League (NHL) players for a fantasy hockey pool, using individual player data from the 2006-2009 NHL seasons. The student must come up with a strategy in which 16 players are selected for the 2010 season.Starting at €8.20
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Student Plays Fantasy Hockey (B)
Fredrik Odegaard; Chris Engelking; Linden Head; Matthew Rabson; Mike SharpCase IVEY-9B10E018-ECorporate GovernanceIn this supplement to Student Plays Fantasy Hockey (A), the student is faced with an additional constraint regarding the total salary of the players selected. The student must come up with a strategy to select 16 players and not exceed $45 million in total salaries.Starting at €5.74
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Harley’s Corner: Positioning Dilemma in the Pet Food Market
Madhurima DebCase IVEY-9B17A033-ECorporate Governance, Entrepreneurship, MarketingIn January 2016, the chief executive officer of Harley’s Corner, an India-based online retailer of gourmet dog food, faced a decision dilemma. He needed to decide on the most suitable positioning strategy for the business, which competed against several well-known brands, including other fresh, gourmet, home-cooked food for pets. Harley’s Corner needed to convey a proposition that ran deeper than simply representing an “all-natural, home-cooked” ...Starting at €8.20