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From Superstorms to Factory Fires: Managing Unpredictable Supply-Chain Disruptions
Simchi-Levi, David; Schmidt, William; Wei, YehuaArticle HBS-R1401H-EService and Operations ManagementTraditional methods of managing supply chain risk require estimations of how likely a disruption is to occur. For fairly common risks--poor supplier performance, forecast errors, transportation breakdowns--the traditional methods work quite well. But it's a different story for rare, high-impact events such as megadisasters, pandemics, and political upheavals. These risks are hard to quantify using traditional models, and as a result, many compani...Starting at €8.20
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Merck: Operating Science-Based Business
Raman, Ananth; Maurer, Inga; Schmidt, WilliamCase HBS-612082-EService and Operations ManagementMerck is known for its commitment to investing in basic R&D. Are Merck's long-term investments justifiable when the firm faces extreme earnings pressure?Starting at €8.20
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Baria Planning Solutions, Inc.: Fixing the Sales Process, Teaching Note
Wheelwright, Steven C.; Schmidt, WilliamTeaching Note HBS-4569-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for 4568.Starting at €0.00
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Scientific Glass Incorporated: Inventory Management (Brief Case)
Wheelwright, Steven C.; Schmidt, WilliamCase HBS-4208-EService and Operations ManagementWhen students have the English-language PDF of this Brief Case in a coursepack, they will also have the option to purchase an audio version. Scientific Glassware is a fast-growing, privately held company that provides specialized glassware for laboratory and research facilities. Excess inventory is tying up extra capital needed to fund the company's expansion plans. The newly hired Manager of Inventory Planning is tasked with developing an effect...Starting at €8.20
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Inventory Management (Brief Case) (Spanish version)
Wheelwright, Steven C.; Schmidt, WilliamCase HBS-412S01Service and Operations Managementlogistics, inventory control, order processing, inventory management, fulfillment, warehouses, and materials management.Starting at €8.20
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Fixing the Sales Process (Spanish version)
Wheelwright, Steven C.; Schmidt, WilliamCase HBS-412S10Service and Operations ManagementBaria Planning Solutions (BPS) is a consulting firm that specializes in using spend analysis to help companies identify savings through reduced procurement costs and improved supplier performance. Management is concerned about the disappointing performance of the sales team in attaining new clients and renewing existing ones. The Sales directors feel they do not get the help they need from Sales Support to close new deals, while the Sales Support...Starting at €8.20
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Baria Planning Solutions, Inc.: Fixing the Sales Process
Wheelwright, Steven C.; Schmidt, WilliamCase HBS-4568-EService and Operations ManagementBaria Planning Solutions (BPS) is a consulting firm that specializes in using spend analysis to help companies identify savings through reduced procurement costs and improved supplier performance. Management is concerned about the disappointing performance of the sales team in attaining new clients and renewing existing ones. The Sales directors feel they do not get the help they need from Sales Support to close new deals, while the Sales Support...Starting at €8.20
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Scientific Glass Incorporated: Inventory Management, Teaching Note
Wheelwright, Steven C.; Schmidt, WilliamTeaching Note HBS-4209-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for 4208Starting at €0.00