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Starbucks: hacer frente a los peligros del éxito
Comín, Marta; Nueno, José LuisCase M-1211MarketingEn 2008, la cadena de cafeterías Starbucks se enfretaba a una crisis sin precedentes. Su trepidante ritmo de crecimiento amenazaba la imagen sofisticada de la empresa. ¿Debía la empresa frenar este crecimiento o por el contrario debía plantearse la entrada en nuevos segmentos de mercado?Starting at €8.20
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Canal Satélite Digital (B)
Comín, Marta; Nueno, José Luis; Valor Sabatier, JosepCase M-1206-EMarketingAfter a period of considerable losses for both parties, the two pay platforms of digital television in Spain merged in 1998, which resulted in Digital +. In 2002 this merger became a reality with some conditions imposed by the Spanish government. In the next five years, new competitors entered the pay TV industry. In 2007, once the government limitations had been overcome, Sogecable, the owner of Digital +, began looking for new partners or a cha...Starting at €5.74
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Canal Satélite Digital (C)
Comín, Marta; Valor Sabatier, JosepCase M-1220-EMarketingIn November 2008 the satellite pay-TV station Digital Plus was still for sale. However various factors were lowering its value, among them the loss of subscribers, excessive debt and above all, the football war.Starting at €5.74
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Starbucks: Addressing the Dangers of Success
Comín, Marta; Nueno, José LuisCase M-1211-EMarketingIn 2008 the Starbucks chain of cafés was having to face an unprecedented crisis. Its accelerated growth was beginning to threaten the company's sophisticated image. Should they try and check this growth, or on the contrary, should they consider breaking into new sectors of the market?Starting at €8.20
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Canal Satélite Digital (C)
Comín, Marta; Valor Sabatier, JosepCase M-1220MarketingEn noviembre de 2008, la plataforma de TV vía satélite de pago Digital Plus continuaba a la venta. Pero varios factores reducían el valor de Digital Plus, entre ellos la pérdida de abonados, el excesivo endeudamiento y, sobre todo, la guerra del fútbol.Starting at €5.74
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Canal Satélite Digital (B)
Comín, Marta; Nueno, José Luis; Valor Sabatier, JosepCase M-1206MarketingTras un periodo de cosniderables perdidas para ambas, en 1998 las dos plataformas de televísión digital de pago existentes en España pactaron su fusión, dado lugar a Digital +. En 2002 esta fusión se hacía realidad con algunas condiciones impuestas por el Estado. En los cinco años posteriores, el sector de la televisión de pago experimentó la entrada de nuevos competidores. En 2007, superadas las limitaciones estatales, el propietario de Digital ...Starting at €5.74
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Crocs (C ): Back from the Dead
Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57C-EService and Operations ManagementIn 2009, many thought Crocs was “dead.” The C case presents exhibits that illustrate the company’s recovery.Starting at €8.20
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Crocs (B): Hitting the Skids
Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57B-EService and Operations ManagementThrough 2007, Crocs grew rapidly, and its stock soared. In early 2008, the stock plunged, as analysts cited excess inventory. During 2008, revenues decreased, and the company restructured. The B case summarizes these developments, and asks what the company should do now.Starting at €5.74
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Mekelle Farms: Poultry Entrepreneurship in Ethiopia
Lee, H; Kennedy, M; Elist, JCase SGSB-IDE05-EInnovation and ChangeAfter deciding to transform a former government-owned poultry farm in Ethiopia, two American business partners encounter challenges related to input costs, inventory management, delivery, government relations, and other key challenges that are common to entrepreneurs operating in an emerging market context. The partners identify Ethiopia as a country in which to build their business because of its favorable investment climate, and they decide to ...Starting at €8.20
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Experian MicroAnalytics: Accelerating the Development of Monile Financial Services in Developing Markets
Lee, H; Tang, CCase SGSB-GS83-EService and Operations ManagementAs the world population exceeded 7 billion by the end of 2011, various agencies working to alleviate poverty had come to a general consensus that pure charity was not a sustainable solution. In the absence of venture capital and angel investors in developing markets, Microfinance (MF) was one of the most promising tools in the fight against poverty. MF institutions tended to focus on micro-lending, providing small loans to micro-entrepreneurs fro...Starting at €8.20