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Dominion Resources: Cove Point
Eades, Kenneth M.; Maiden, Stephen E.Case DARDEN-F-1740-EFinanceThe treasurer for Dominion Resources Inc. (Dominion), a major U.S. diversified producer and distributor of energy, was heading to meet with the company’s investment bankers to discuss the impact of a large project upon Dominion’s financing strategy for the next five years. The Cove Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) project would require $3.6 billion to build and represented one of the largest single capital investments in the company’s 100-plus y...Starting at €8.20
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Japan's Economics: Abenomics from the Front and Rearview Mirrors
Murphy, Daniel; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-GEM-0150-EEconomicsWhen Kazuo Ueda took the reins as governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) in April 2023, he signaled that he would continue the ultra-loose monetary policy that had characterized Japan’s central bank for over a decade. But in 2023 Ueda faced strikingly different macroeconomic conditions than those of his predecessors, including inflation above the BOJ’s target. This case discusses the initial rationale behind “Abenomics”—former Prime Minister Shinzō ...Starting at €8.20
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Japan's Economics: Abenomics from the Front and Rearview Mirrors
Murphy, Daniel; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-GEM-0150EconomicsThis case uses Japan’s low-growth episodes since the 1990s to analyze economic policy in an environment featuring excess capacity, low growth, and low inflation. The case discusses the rationale behind “Abenomics”—Prime Minister Shinzō Abe’s three-pronged approach to stimulating Japan’s economy. In the case, Haruhiko Kuroda, the governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), is tasked with making the case to stick with Abenomics after five years under the ...Starting at €8.20
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Backcountry.com and Leveraging Data Analytics
Thomas, Doug; Maiden, Stephen E.; Andrews, WilliamCase DARDEN-OM-1771-EService and Operations ManagementThis field-based case follows Chris Purkey, the senior vice president of sales and customer service at Backcountry.com, in his journey to use data analytics to improve customer engagement in the outdoor products retailer. Sales staff at Backcountry.com are affectionately known as Gearheads, a nod to their knowledge about the outdoor gear the company sold. For Purkey, the customer relationship is everything. Connecting with its passionate outdoor ...Starting at €8.20
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Evaluating Financial and Operational Performance in the Airline Industry
Weiss, Elliott N.; Maiden, Stephen E.Case DARDEN-OM-1535-EService and Operations ManagementFrom its earliest beginnings in the years following World War II, the commercial airline industry has grown into an essential component supporting economic growth, trade, investment, and tourism throughout the world. This case includes short profiles for four airlines—United, Southwest, Spirit, and Japan Airlines—including descriptions of each company’s operations strategy, history, and financial situation. A series of exhibits provides income st...Starting at €8.20
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Blue Apron: Has the Supply Chain Disrupter Been Disrupted?
Mani, Vidya; Thomas, Doug; Maiden, Stephen E.Case DARDEN-OM-1769-EService and Operations ManagementThis public-sourced case set in early 2022 explores the meal-kit-delivery service Blue Apron, a pioneer in the rapidly growing market of alternatives to shopping for food, meal planning, and cooking. Founded in 2012 by three entrepreneurs, Blue Apron sought to give people an easier way to get meals on the table without resorting to takeout or delivery: a box filled with exactly the right amount of ingredients for making creative and interesting r...Starting at €8.20
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Cryptocurrency and the Washington Nationals: Once Bitten, Twice Shy?
Grushka-Cockayne, Yael; Hachem, Kinda; Lenox, Michael; Maiden, Stephen E.;Case DARDEN-S-0393-EStrategyIn May 2022, Jennifer Chen, vice president of strategic partnerships for the Washington Nationals, faced a dilemma. Just months before, the Nationals had embarked on a high-profile sponsorship partnership with Terraform Labs, a decentralized autonomous organization that had created two cryptocurrencies, TerraUSD (UST) and Luna. The Nationals had agreed to accept the stablecoin UST as payment and had emblazoned its ballpark with Terraform Labs' lo...Starting at €8.20
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Financial Markets and Society - Teaching Note
Murphy, DanielTeaching Note DARDEN-GEM-0192TN-EEconomicsTeaching note for product GEM-0192Starting at €0.00
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Brazilian Stagflation - Teaching Note
Murphy, DanielTeaching Note DARDEN-GEM-0145TN-EEconomicsTeaching note for product GEM-0145Starting at €0.00
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BE Oil - Teaching Note
Murphy, DanielTeaching Note DARDEN-GEM-0161TN-EEconomicsTeaching note for product GEM-0161Starting at €0.00