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Shamrock Capital: Pricing the Masters of Taylor Swift
Schill, Michael J.Case DARDEN-F-2050-EFinanceThis case examines the 2020 pricing decision for the master recordings of Taylor Swift’s first six albums in consideration of a sale of the recordings by music executive Scooter Braun to Shamrock Capital (Shamrock), an investment company owned by the Roy E. Disney family. Swift, the most listened-to musician in the world, had expressed displeasure with Braun’s ownership of her masters and a desire to own the recordings herself—even threatening to...Starting at €8.20
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Fernández-Vega Eye Institute - Teaching Note
Serrano, Alejandro; Moscoso, PhilipTeaching Note PT-64-EInnovation and Change, Service and Operations ManagementThis teaching note is designed for the case study P 1137 E, "Fernández-Vega Eye Institute." It proposes assignment questions for case preparation, guidelines for case analysis, and a teaching plan and board plan for class.Starting at €0.00
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Beyond 20/20: The model of the Fernández-Vega Eye Institute
Serrano, Alejandro; Moscoso, PhilipCase OIT-26-EInnovation and Change, Service and Operations ManagementThe Fernández-Vega Eye Institute in Oviedo, Asturias, is possibly the most famous clinic in Spain in its specialty. It is not only notable for its high medical quality; the clinic has also optimized its provision of services using business criteria with the aim of improving the customer experience. Faced with a growing demand for its medical services, the institute's management has to decide between a series of specific options for increasing the...Starting at €8.20
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A Project Management Methodology
Moscoso, Philip; Ribera, JaumeTechnical Note PN-493-EInnovation and Change, Service and Operations ManagementThis technical note presents a project management methodology for managers. The methodology is applied over the course of the main phases of the project life cycle and has been used successfully in many real-life projects. It is accompanied by tools that can be used in different phases of the project life cycle, as well as practical recommendations on how to implement the methodology successfully in companies.Starting at €8.20
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The Fundamentals and Key Concepts of Inventory Management
Lago, Alejandro; Moscoso, Philip; Sachon, MarcTechnical Note PN-484-EService and Operations ManagementIn this technical note, we address the analysis and management of stocks in an operations system. The document specifically describes the functions of stocks and their costs, in addition to the variables and factors that largely determine stock levels and the action that should be taken to improve inventory management. This will enable us to identify the potential for improvement and assess whether the most appropriate inventory logic is being ap...Starting at €8.20
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LVMH: The Tiffany Acquisition
Schill, Michael J.; Saine, CarolineCase DARDEN-F-2013-EFinanceThis case set considers the acquisition of American jewelry icon Tiffany & Co. (Tiffany) by French luxury goods manufacturer LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). While this case can effectively be taught in isolation in a traditional case format, it is designed to be taught in tandem with the A case, “Tiffany & Co.: The LVMH Proposal” (UVA-F-2012) in a merger negotiation format where students work in small groups, taking the perspective of ei...Starting at €8.20
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Tiffany & Co.: The LVMH Proposal
Schill, Michael J.; Saine, CarolineCase DARDEN-F-2012-EFinanceThis case set considers the acquisition of American jewelry icon Tiffany & Co. (Tiffany) by French luxury goods manufacturer LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). While this case can effectively be taught in isolation in a traditional case format, it is designed to be taught in tandem with the B case, “LVMH: The Tiffany Acquisition” (UVA-F-2013) in a merger negotiation format where students work in small groups, taking the perspective of eithe...Starting at €8.20
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Procurement and Outsourcing
Moscoso, Philip; Lago, AlejandroTechnical Note PN-499-EService and Operations Management, StrategyEvery firm at some point is faced with a fundamental question: What resources and which activities in the value chain should be supplied in-house? In short, it is the well-known dilemma of "make or buy." This note presents managers with a summary of the keys and opportunities of outsourcing and procurement in order to help them transform these activities into sources of competitive advantage for their companies.Starting at €8.20
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Metro Bank: The British Banking Revolution Begins
Lago, Alejandro; Moscoso, PhilipCase P-1112-EFinance, Service and Operations Management, StrategyVernon W. Hill has created quite a unique bank fully focused on delivering great customer service. Previously, in the United States, his approach has been highly successful. The question is: will he be able to replicate the success in the U.K. and lead to a banking revolution? But to answer this question, one first has to fully understand what the business model is all about.Starting at €8.20
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DAZZ Manufacturing Company
Weiss, Elliott N.; Goldberg, Rebecca; Schill, Michael J.Case DARDEN-OM-1503-EService and Operations ManagementWhile maintaining Lean manufacturing standards, the plant manager for the Clarksburg, Virginia, location of a manufacturer of coated abrasives must evaluate a capital investment of $8 million. The investment would reduce labor needs and provide reduced setups. A discounted cash flow analysis must be performed to analyze the investment. Relevant costs and valuation of production flexibility are key issues. This case is taught jointly in two of Da...Starting at €8.20