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CNS Worldwide (Spanish version)
Dolan, Robert J.; Easwar, KarthikCase HBS-919S02MarketingCNS Worldwide has long been the market share leader in the IaaS cloud server market, yet it has remained unprofitable for years. Industry capacity utilization is low, and prices have declined over 70% over the last decade. CNS is considering withdrawing from the market if it cannot find a way to increase prices. As a large public bid is about to be held, CNS must decide whether to bid and, if so, at what price. This case is intended for use an i...Starting at €8.20
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CNS Worldwide, Teaching Note
Dolan, Robert J.; Easwar, KarthikTeaching Note HBS-917532-EMarketingTeaching note for case 917531.Starting at €0.00
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Instacart and the New Wave of Grocery Startups
Deighton, John; Kornfeld, LeoraCase HBS-515089-EMarketingInstacart is testing an Uber-style solution to the challenge of building a home-delivered grocery business. It is backed by $220 million of venture funding. Will this model succeed where businesses like Webvan failed? What are the questions that this exploratory venture needs to answer?Starting at €8.20
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Huaxia: Building a U.S.-Style Dairy in China
Khanna, Tarun; Hua Dai, Nancy; Ma, JuanCase HBS-716414-EStrategyIn 2015, Charles Shao, chairman of Huaxia, considered the alternatives to ensure sustainable growth of Huaxia and rebuild the overall health of China's dairy industry. He came to China in 2004 and set up Huaxia dairy farm with the goal to build a world-class dairy farm in China. In 2015, Huaxia had three farms in operation with about 20,000 cows (including 7,200 milking cows) and daily production of 220 tons of raw milk. It sold most of its raw m...Starting at €8.20
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The CEO of Levi Strauss on Leading an Iconic Brand Back to Growth
Bergh, ChipArticle HBS-R1804A-ELeadership and People ManagementWhen the author was tapped to join Levi Strauss, in 2011, the company's financial performance had been erratic for a decade. He went on a listening tour, conversing with each of the top 60 executives, asking them what three things absolutely must change and what three things must not. He wasn't surprised to discover that a clear strategy was lacking. But he also saw that a lack of urgency, of financial discipline, and of data discipline permeated...Starting at €8.20