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Rural Electrification in Nicaragua (Abridged)
Shiekh, Tahir; Gomez-Ibanez, JoseCase HBS-HKS483-EService and Operations ManagementIn the fall of 2001, officials of the National Energy Commission of Nicaragua were reviewing a pilot study of the options for electrification in three rural communities. Rural electrification was an important issue in Nicaragua since 40 percent of the population, mostly in rural areas, was without power. Many of those lived too far from the main high-voltage grid to be served easily with grid extensions. The consultants were recommending subsidiz...Starting at €8.20
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Assembling Smartphones: Takt Time Cycle Time
Shih, Willy; Bernstein, Ethan S.Case HBS-611012-EService and Operations ManagementTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. The case was prepared to be used as part of a process review in the first year Technology and Operations Management course at HBS. It offers students an opportunity to discuss the context of a manufacturing process choice, and then examine actual production numbers that resulted from a series of choices. While there isn't a traditional case issue, the discussion should focus...Starting at €8.20
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Assembling Smartphones: Takt Time Cycle Time, Teaching Note
Shih, WillyTeaching Note HBS-611013-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for 611012.Starting at €0.00
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Pfizer's Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI)
Pisano, Gary P.; Weber, James; Szydlowski, KaitlynCase HBS-615024-EService and Operations ManagementIn 2010, Pfizer established four small research units in New York, Boston, San Francisco, and San Diego located close to several premier Academic Medical Centers (AMCs), or hospitals with adjoining medical schools. The goal of these units was to redesign collaboration with Pfizer and academic medical researchers with the purpose of developing new, innovative drugs candidates for testing in patients. Project teams consisted of Pfizer scientists an...Starting at €8.20
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Shouldice Hospital Limited (Abridged), Teaching Note
Heskett, James L.Teaching Note HBS-913408-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for 805002Starting at €0.00
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Supply Chain Management at International Automotive
Katrin Haarer; Nahide Hannane; Leonardo Zapata-Flores; Joo Y. JungCase IVEY-9B11D013-EService and Operations Management, StrategyIn 2008, International Automotive Company (IAC), a German manufacturer of automotive parts, acquired a plant in Reynosa, Mexico. This plant produced various types of motors for power windows, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and wipers. At the time of acquisition, the plant was showing record losses. Because the acquisition was internally financed, it was crucial to make the plant profitable quickly. After conducting a deep analysis, the c...Starting at €8.20
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Marhnos (A)
Romero, J.; Sánchez, J.Case IPADE-C 09 C 03/A v.2Service and Operations ManagementAndrés Torres, Gerente de Marhnos Hábitat para el Distrito Federal (empresa dedicada al desarrollo de proyectos inmobiliarios residenciales), debe realizar un análisis de los resultados de la construcción y comercialización en uno de sus desarrollos para explicar las desviaciones obtenidas con respecto al presupuesto. El caso permite al participante comprender qué es y cómo se desarrolla un análisis de variaciones así como entender las diferencia...Starting at €8.20
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Volaris: bajo costo y alto valor desde las operaciones
Gómez Nava, RafaelCase IPADE-P 08 C 01Service and Operations ManagementVolaris inició sus operaciones el 13 de marzo de 2006 (resultado del acuerdo entre cuatro socios: TACA, Discovery Americas I, Inbursa y Televisa). Se define a sí misma como una aerolínea de alta eficiencia, cuya finalidad es brindar a sus clientes la mejor experiencia de viaje a un precio justo. Volaris inició sus operaciones el 13 de marzo de 2006 (resultado del acuerdo entre cuatro socios: TACA, Discovery Americas I, Inbursa y Televisa). Se def...Starting at €8.20
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AIN-C Atención Integral a la Niñez Comunitario. Mejorando Salud y Nutrición al Nivel Comunitario
McGuire, Judit; Villalobos, Celia; Rosenmöller, MagdaCase P-1007Service and Operations ManagementEl caso describe un programa de promoción de salud comunitaria, Atención integral a la niñez, que ha sido muy exitoso en la reducción de malnutrición en niños pequeños, que es el principal factor en la alta tasa de mortalidad infantil en Honduras. El éxito se basa en un diseño operacional simple y bien elaborado, y la motivación de voluntarios al nivel de la comunidad. La Secretaría de Salud quiere extender el programa AIN a todo el territorio d...Starting at €8.20
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Las dificultades del cambio: el modelo de Seguridad Social nicaragüense en transición
La Forgia G. M.; Ribera, Jaume; Rosenmöller, MagdaCase P-1009Service and Operations ManagementUn consultor contratado para preparar un informe examinando la viabilidad de la aplicación de un esquema similar al del MSP (Modelo de Salud Provisional, ya funcionando dentro del INSS - Instituto Nicaragüense de Seguridad Social) a poblaciones pobres no cubiertas por el INSS, llega a la conclusión que el esquema aún no puede ser transferido ya que puede requerir mejoras urgentes e importantes. El caso describe el progreso del MSP: crecimiento de...Starting at €8.20