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Advanced Water Solutions, Inc.
Chatburn, Lucy; Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-289-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsThe case describes the problem of how to arrange a combination of pipes into containers of fixed dimensions, each container also having a maximum space and weight allowance. This problem can be solved using linear programming (LP). The application of LP is not trivial because it requires a technique called column generation, or listing all the feasible combinations that might be used.Starting at €8.20
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Nacre (B): a Steep and Risky Climb to Success: Decisions & Consequences
Prats, Mª Julia; Sosna, Marc; Darsch, DaveFocused Case EFC-7-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeThis case B cannot be taught as a stand-alone case, but is a direct continuation of the FocusCase "Nacre: Turning a Lab Idea into a High-Growth Firm (A)" [EFC-2-E]. This case B describes the strategic decisions and actions of the CEO and how eventually, this firm - with only 12-15 employees at that time (plus a large contract manufacturer) - manages to land a US-$30 million deal with the US Marine Corp. Soon after, this company is acquired by a l...Starting at €8.20
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Risk Preferences and the Role of Intuition Under Uncertainty
Baucells Alibés, Manel; Heukamp, FranzTechnical Note ADN-287-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsManagers typically make their decisions under many constraints (time, resources, skills, emotions, and ability to process vast information) that limit their "rationality." Therefore, they frequently rely on intuition when making decisions. This note describes some of the common mistakes of intuitive decision making. Learning about mistakes does not eliminate them but it does allow us to recognize situations in which a particular error is likely ...Starting at €8.20
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Specialty Metals
Lambert, A.; Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-262-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsFive wagons with 760 drums had to be allocated in containers, each with 60 drums, without splitting the 83 lots of 8 to 12 drums each.Starting at €8.20
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Martins S/A
Brandao, G.; Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-285-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsThe case sets the problem of reducing distribution costs. Different locations have to be served, but the revenues accrued in each location vary, as well as the distances and the transportation costs.Starting at €8.20
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JacobsRimell (A): Leading out of Bankruptcy: A CEO takes on the role of "bad cop" to save a failing UK software company
Prats, Mª Julia; Sosna, Marc; Darsch, DaveFocused Case EFC-8-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeThis FocusCase is about a young VC-backed technology company in the UK, trying to turn around from a near-death crisis. The company offered a technology related to the management of broadband access, VoIP and digital television (DTV) services to large TelCos and cable providers, but is on the verge of bankruptcy after they have unexpectedly lost two large contracts within a very short time. The VC firm is bringing in a new (first-time) CEO in ord...Starting at €8.20
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Intrapreneurship in Telefónica: Wayra, a Company Faster Than the Wind
de Ros, María del Mar; Prats, Mª JuliaCase E-162-EEntrepreneurship, Information Technologies, Innovation and ChangeWayra was founded as an independent company (100% owned by Telefónica) with the mission of detecting talent in young entrepreneurs, developing the local entrepreneurship ecosystem and, at the same time, attempting to transform corporate culture. If, up until this point, the Wayra team had sought perfection in its method of operation rather than being the exception, now that it was reporting directly to the CEO and the organization had its eyes on...Starting at €8.20
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AGROESSA: An LP Optimization Model for Coffee Sales in La Esperanza AgroIndustrial
de Waal P. N.; Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-299-EService and Operations ManagementRufino Herrera, the president of AGROESSA, was pondering the implications of the recommendations which came out of the work of Nico de Waal, an MBA student who worked for AGROESSA as a summer intern in 2004. The recommendations focussed on AGROESSA's cash flow management during the coffee harversting season. It was argued that AGROESSA could improve its profits by carefully considering when and to which market it should sell its coffee production...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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Atam: Innovating in the Social Sector (A)
Elvira, Marta; Prats, Mª Julia; Plaza López, LuisCase DPO-244-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeAtam is an association of Grupo Telefónica, which was founded in 1973 with the aim of providing assistance for the disabled and elderly dependents. It was the result of an agreement between the company and its labor unions. It is a nonprofit, national organization, declared to be serving the public interest, and has 60,000 members belonging to 28 companies of the group. Atam has three major areas of action: individual financial support, direct-ca...Starting at €8.20