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e-Procurement Primer
Sachon, MarcTechnical Note PN-414-EService and Operations ManagementThis note looks at a key link in the supply chain, procurement, from a B2B perspective. It presents various forms of electronic purchasing and the types of goods they can be used for.Starting at €8.20
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OTC Derivatives: Swaps and Fras's
Astorga, Juan Antonio; Soley, JorgeTechnical Note FN-508-EFinanceThis note explains the characteristics of two specific forms of derivatives transactions: Swaps and FRAs. It outlines the different types of swaps, the advantages of the transactions for both parties, and the risks involved in this type of transaction. It also explains the mechanisms of swap trading, and illustrates different strategies, such as hedging, speculating and arbitrage. It provides formulas to calculate settlements. It then goes on to ...Starting at €8.20
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Henry V
Álvarez Alvarez, José Luis; Cappuyns, KristinCase FH-508-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case is based on Shakespeare's Henry V. The main objectives of the case are to explore the way visionary leaders communicate their vision and move people to the desired behaviour in times of crises. These elements are illustrated by extracts from the film of Henry V, directed by Kenneth Branagh.Starting at €8.20
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Vegpro Group: Growing in Harmony, Teaching Note
Bell, David E.; Shelman, MaryTeaching Note HBS-508106-EMarketingTeaching Note for [508-001].Starting at €0.00
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Queue Management: Methodology for Basic Queue Analysis
Lago, Alejandro; Martínez de Albéniz, VictorTechnical Note PN-441-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note gives a brief account of the methodology for dealing with stochastic queue problems in an analytic way. It is intended to be a guide for the reader to follow the process step by step. This document complements technical note PN-427 which gives a more detailed description of queue phenomena.Starting at €8.20
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Marketing the "$100 Laptop" (A), (B) & (C), Teaching Note
Quelch, John A.; Knoop, Carin-IsabelTeaching Note HBS-508055-EMarketingTeaching Note to (508-024), (508-032) & (508-065).Starting at €0.00
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Counterfeits and E-Commerce: Why Even Build It?
Mani, Vidya; Thomas, Doug; Maiden, Stephen E.Case DARDEN-OM-1753-EService and Operations ManagementThis public-sourced case set in early 2021 examines the role counterfeiting has come to play in e-commerce, specifically at Amazon, which represents over one-third of the US online market. The case's protagonist is Amy Vega, who, along with Jason Larson, has cofounded a humidity-detection-device company with a product called the Hygro. Vega and Larson hope to sell the Hygro on leading e-commerce sites such as Amazon. But should they? Vega's res...Starting at €8.20
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Harlequin Enterprises: Assessing e-Books
Rod E. White; Tony S. Frost; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B14M027-EStrategyHarlequin Enterprises is a well-known publisher of women's fiction and the global leader in series romance fiction. In 2013, e-book penetration of romance fiction has exceeded 50 per cent of unit sales. The vice-president of strategy is trying to make sense of the e-book opportunity and threat. She is wondering what impact e-books would have on Harlequin's business model: its relationship with authors, distributors and competitors.Starting at €8.20
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Radiohead: Music At Your Own Price (A) & (B), Teaching Note
Elberse, AnitaTeaching Note HBS-509070-EMarketingTeaching Note for 508-110 (A) and 508-111 (B).Starting at €0.00
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Business in Brazil: Infrastructure
Lopes, Jalusa; Mafra de Amorim, Paula; Rocha e Oliveira, PauloTechnical Note PN-502-EEconomics, Service and Operations Management, StrategyThis document is part of a series describing the benefits and challenges of doing business in Brazil. The focus of this particular document is on infrastructure.Starting at €8.20