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E Ink in 2008
Yoffie, David B.; Kim, ReneeCase HBS-709443-EStrategyIn the fall of 2008, E Ink had positioned itself as a leader in electronic ink technology thanks to the launch of several eBook devices such as Amazon's Kindle. Yet E Ink still faced the question of how to turn its technology into a profitable business amid competing technologies and financial challenges.Starting at €8.20
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E Ink en 2008
Yoffie, David B.; Kim, ReneeCase HBS-710S16StrategyEn el otoño de 2008, E Ink ha posicionado como un líder en tecnología de tinta electrónica gracias a la puesta en marcha de varios dispositivos de libros electrónicos como el Kindle de Amazon. Sin embargo, E Ink aún se enfrenta a la cuestión de cómo convertir su tecnología en un negocio rentable en medio de tecnologías de la competencia y los retos financieros.Starting at €8.20
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E Ink in 2005 (Spanish version)
Yoffie, David B.; Mack, Barbara J.Case HBS-710S15StrategyExplores the challenges of commercializing a bleeding-edge technology. After seven years, E Ink has spent more than $100 million to commercialize electronic ink. With business momentum picking up, but resources running out, the case examines the key trade-offs in bringing a new technology to market.Starting at €8.20
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Wintel (E): del contacto en múltiples mercados al contacto en diferentes áreas geográficas
Yoffie, David B.Case HBS-706S46StrategyComplementa el caso (A).Starting at €5.74
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Serviteléfono S.A.
Labayen T. E.; Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-276-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsA 24/7 call center operated by a firm providing high-tech services by means of cellular phones has to allocate operators to shifts in such a way as to minimize costs. The firm runs on small profit margins, so saving a few percent through good scheduling can make an enormous difference in terms of profitability. In doing so, the firm has to make sure that the day is covered and the regulations concerning working time are met. The assignment can be...Starting at €8.20
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La transformación de IBM
Yoffie, David B.; Pearson, Andrall E.Case HBS-305S06Knowledge and CommunicationJohn Akers, presidente de IBM, debe enfrentarse a la manera de transformar una línea completa, la compañía de $ 60 billón informática mundial que es el líder en todos los mercados que sirve, sin embargo, la cuota de perder todos los ámbitos. El caso explora la perspectiva de los directivos en el proceso de cambio organizacional.Starting at €8.20
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Serviteléfono S.A.
Labayen T. E.; Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-276Decision Analysis, EconomicsUn «call center» de una empresa dedicada a ofrecer servicios de información de alto valor añadido mediante telefonía móvil, 24 horas al día 7 días a la semana, tiene que distribuir a los operadores por turnos para minimizar sus costes. Los beneficios marginales de la empresa son bajos, por tanto, el ahorro de unos porcentajes mediante un buen «planning» puede representar una gran diferencia desde el punto de vista de la rentabilidad. Por ello, la...Starting at €8.20
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Club Solidario: Using IP Optimization to Assign Students to Families
Carbó D.; Domingo E.; García, Carolina; Baucells Alibés, Manel; Baigorri, J.; Villavieja D.; Rubiralta P.Case AD-300-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityDavid and some others in the group were involved in Club Solidario. David convinced the group that it would be nice to use optimization to arrange the teams of students that were supposed to visit families in need.Starting at €8.20
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Wal-Mart Update, 2017
Yoffie, David B.; Baldwin, EricCase HBS-717468-EStrategyIn 2017 Wal-Mart was still the world's largest company, with over $480 billion in annual revenue and operations in 28 countries. Although it had mostly vanquished its rival discount retailers in the U.S., it was struggling to find the right growth strategy. Facing a mature U.S. market, it had looked to international sales as an engine of growth in the early 2010s, but international sales had also stagnated over the past few years. Wal-Mart's lead...Starting at €8.20
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Advanced Water Solutions, Inc. - Teaching Note
Chatburn, Lucy; Baucells Alibés, ManelTeaching Note ADT-18-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsNote prepared as an aid to instructors in the classroom use of case AD-289-E Advanced Water Solutions, Inc.Starting at €0.00