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City Developments Limited’s Internationalization: Chinese Property Troubles Hit the Third Generation
Marleen DielemanCase IVEY-W27232-EAccounting and ControlThe case describes the family tensions and corporate crisis at City Developments Limited (CDL), a large and well-reputed Singaporean property firm that was the flagship company of a larger family-controlled business group. The gradual transition to the third-generation leader was marked by an aggressive growth strategy in China, which unravelled when the Chinese property sector experienced headwinds and CDL’s Chinese joint venture partner experie...Starting at €8.20
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Silverton Winery - Teaching Note
P. Fraser Johnson; Robert VolckoTeaching Note IVEY-W29389-EStrategyTeaching note for product 29388.Starting at €0.00
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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
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bKash: Financial Technology Innovation for Emerging Markets
Ishtiaq P Mahmood; Marleen Dieleman; Narmin TartilaCase IVEY-9B17M097-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe founder of bKash Limited (bKash), a successful mobile financial services (MFS) model pioneered in Bangladesh, built the company from scratch, targeting services at the lower socioeconomic segment of society and eventually acquiring 26 million customers. bKash has had a positive impact on the lives of countless poor people and has gained worldwide recognition for its innovative business model. The model required close collaboration with teleco...Starting at €8.20
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Sheng Siong Supermarket: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage
Yi Rong Loh; Ye Jun Lee; Marleen DielemanCase IVEY-9B14M108-EEntrepreneurship, StrategySheng Siong was the third-largest supermarket chain in Singapore. Its chief executive officer co-founded it with his two brothers in 1985. Sheng Siong’s business model was well suited to cater to the price-sensitive and more traditional customer segment in Singapore, with a dominant presence in suburban areas called “heartlands.” It also had a unique corporate philosophy, which was influenced by the personal values of its founding family. However...Starting at €8.20
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Rodamas Group: Designing Strategies for Changing Realities in Emerging Economies
Marleen Dieleman; Shawkat KamalCase IVEY-9B09M049-EStrategyBy 2008, Rodamas Group, owned by the ethnic Chinese Tan family, was one of the top-20 business groups in Indonesia. The company started as a trading firm in 1951 and, over time, became a joint venture partner in manufacturing businesses with a range of mainly Japanese partners. In the 1980s, the company transferred to the second generation leader. The businesses included glass manufacturing (with Asahi), personal care products (with Kao), packagi...Starting at €8.20
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Oliver’s Diner
P. Fraser Johnson; Larry MenorCase IVEY-9B16D008-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations ManagementThe owner of Oliver’s Diner in Grand Bend, Ontario, was confident that his new venture would be a success. His diner had become an instant hit with local cottagers and tourists, often leading to long waiting lines at peak periods. However, the popularity of the restaurant had led to some “growing pains,” and the owner wanted to improve his operation. In particular, he was concerned the high volume of customers had placed a strain on his staff, pa...Starting at €8.20
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3M Health Care
P. Fraser Johnson; Viola HooCase IVEY-9B04D008-EService and Operations ManagementA summer intern student at 3M Health Care must analyze the health care division’s logistics systems and report her findings to the vice president of 3M Health Care Markets. The vice president is most interested in the recommendations for the proposed changes to the existing method of distributing products to Canadian hospitals. This case provides sufficient information for students to assess the quantitative and qualitative issues relating to dir...Starting at €8.20
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Six Sigma Implementation at Maple Leaf Foods
P. Fraser JohnsonCase IVEY-9B05D016-EService and Operations ManagementSix Sigma has become a popular management philosophy adopted by several large companies including Maple Leaf Foods as a means of reducing waste systematically. The plant manager at the Rivermede plant is preparing for a meeting with the senior manager to discuss the new initiative Six Sigma @ the Edge. Based on the success of Six Sigma at this plant, it was chosen as a pilot for this new initiative. Students will develop a deeper understanding of...Starting at €8.20
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Six Sigma Implementation at Maple Leaf Foods (Spanish version)
P. Fraser JohnsonCase IVEY-9B05DS016Service and Operations ManagementSix Sigma has become a popular management philosophy adopted by several large companies including Maple Leaf Foods as a means of reducing waste systematically. The plant manager at the Rivermede plant is preparing for a meeting with the senior manager to discuss the new initiative Six Sigma @ the Edge. Based on the success of Six Sigma at this plant, it was chosen as a pilot for this new initiative. Students will develop a deeper understanding of...Starting at €8.20