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Critical Care, Critical Data - Using Machine Learning in the Health Care Industry (A) - Simulation
Zamora, Javier; Sastre Boquet, IsaacSimulation OITW-1-EInformation Technologies, Innovation and ChangeDuration: 60 min
Type of game: Single-player, Multi-player
Critical Care, Critical Data is an engaging simulation that explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict COVID-19 outcomes during the pandemic. Co-developed with the esteemed IESE Business School and based on a case written by Javier Zamora, this simulation is perfect for graduate students and executive education programs, offering a comprehensive introduction to da... -
Xanadu Farms: Weathering the Uncertainty
Tiffany BayleyExercise IVEY-W33716-EDecision Analysis, Service and Operations ManagementIn March 2023, two strawberry producers in Ontario, Canada had to decide how many acres to plant with each of four strawberry varieties at Xanadu Farms. They had committed to providing 275,000 pounds of berries to a local independent grocery chain and also required some of their berry crop to make strawberry preserves. Complicating this decision was the impact that weather had on the yield of each type of berry. If the weather reduced the yield, ...Starting at €8.20
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Munroe Homes Incorporated: The Creekside Estates Opportunity
David WoodCase IVEY-W34586-EService and Operations Management, StrategyIn December 2022, Jack Munroe, president of Munroe Homes Ltd. (Munroe), is trying to determine if his firm should take on a new development called Creekside Estates near Caledon Village, Ontario. Munroe began as a builder of modest homes on a large scale; the Creekside Estates opportunity involved developing high-end custom homes. Jack’s decision will have a significant effect on Munroe’s future strategy. Munroe can stay within its comfort zone a...Starting at €8.20
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St. Gianna Healthcare: Service Management
Joshin John; Neetha J. EappenCase IVEY-W33857-EDecision Analysis, Service and Operations ManagementSt. Gianna Healthcare (SGH) was a community health centre located in Kochi, in the southern state of Kerala, India, offering government-approved medical checkups and health certifications, specialist consulting services in obstetrics and gynecology, and dental care. SGH’s medical administrator was concerned about service management issues at the clinic in recent months. While there had been a recent increase in patient numbers, she was concerned ...Starting at €8.20
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Facility Management Services Aligned - FMSA (B)
Rico, Jesús; Chinchilla, NuriaCase DPO-846Innovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementEste caso recoge lo sucedido en Facility Management Services Aligned (FMSA) durante los dos años que duró la implantación de su nuevo plan estratégico y los cambios organizacionales llevados a cabo. Finalmente, apunta cuál puede ser la evolución futura.Starting at €5.74
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Forecasting and revenue management at Balearic Airlines
Markakis, Mihalis G.Case OIT-34-EService and Operations ManagementBalearic Airlines operates an afternoon flight from Barcelona to Mallorca on a daily basis. The company issues two types of tickets for this flight, Priority and standard Economy ones. There is typically high demand for Economy tickets from price-sensitive segments of the market, which creates the need to protect a certain number of seats in each flight for the more profitable Priority passengers that seek to purchase tickets closer to the date o...Starting at €8.20
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Just in Time for the Holidays (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
McNulty, Eric; Johnson, M. Eric; Brandstatter, Horst; Hausman, Warren H.; Omrod, AnneArticle HBS-R0512A-EService and Operations ManagementIt's the busiest time of year for North Pole Workshops. Production is in high gear, and the elves are on overtime in the sprint toward Christmas. But an unexpected spike in demand for one toy may leave children around the world disappointed on Christmas morning, whether they've been naughty or nice. At the same time, another toy's popularity threatens to plummet, leaving Santa and his elves faced with the prospect of millions of unloved plaything...Starting at €8.20
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Mercadona Tech: Separating the shower from the bathtub - Teaching note
Villanueva, Julian; Ferrándiz, LuisTeaching Note MT-61-EInformation Technologies, Marketing, Service and Operations ManagementIn May 2022, Mercadona, along with its e-commerce division, was looking for ways to continue growing. They had developed what was probably the only profitable online supermarket in Spain up to the moment. The hive logistics model was operating in just three cities: Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona. After six years, the time had come to expand domestically. Mercadona invoiced 510 million euros in e-commerce, but half of those sales (263 million eur...Starting at €0.00
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Distribution Strategy at Mango
Martínez de Albéniz, VictorCase OIT-33-EService and Operations ManagementAntonio Pascual, director of Supply Chain at Mango, was reviewing the initial supply chain indicators for 2021 and reflecting over the struggles of recent months. In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had triggered a global health crisis and caused a severe downturn that had been particularly difficult for fashion retailers, due to the forced closure of stores for many months. Fortunately, Mango had stood strong, with online sales growing signific...Starting at €8.20
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Apple Inc.: Global Supply Chain Management
P. Fraser JohnsonCase IVEY-9B20D013-EService and Operations Management, StrategyThis case focuses on the supply chain strategy of Apple Inc. (Apple). Set in early 2020, it provides a detailed description of the company’s supply chain network and capabilities. Data in the case allows students to develop an understanding of Apple’s source of competitiveness and to gain insights into the management of a large, complex global supply chain network that focused on the intersection of services, hardware and software. Students will ...Starting at €8.20