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Exportflowers BV
Zantinga J.Case P-653-EService and Operations ManagementA small export company in the Dutch cut flower industry finds itself confronted with a series of demands from a large UK supermarket. Issues include channel integration and control, the types of risks encountered in this type of industry, as well as purchasing policies at an auction center and large company. The case includes a description of the Dutch Auction System as used in the flower trade. A video can be supplied through the Flower Bureau i...Starting at €8.20
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Five Pillars for Doing Business in Africa
Mudida, Robert; Lago Esteban, AlejandroArticle ART-2670-EEconomics, Service and Operations Management, StrategyCompanies around the world are setting their sights on Africa as a new frontier for business. However, as with other emerging economies, African ones are tricky to navigate for the uninitiated. This article introduces the five pillars that companies need to consider in the African context. First the authors highlight the main macroeconomic trends; then they present a road map for companies planning to enter African markets. They draw on personal ...Starting at €8.20
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Industrias Palex (B)
Ribera, Jaume; Zantinga J.Case P-807-EService and Operations ManagementFor abstract see Industrias Palex (A) for the posing of the problems. This case describes the application of a just-in-time (JIT) system to a line of medical products. In addition, it discusses the application of KIT and the reduction of time spent outside of the production line, especially buying and production planning.Starting at €5.74
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Industrias Palex (A)
Ribera, Jaume; Zantinga J.Case P-805Service and Operations ManagementEvalúa la aplicación de un sistema just-in-time (JIT) a una línea de productos médicos. Temas a discutir incluyen: Lay-out, Kan-Ban's, Nivelación de la producción, Polivalencia de operarios y la aplicación de técnicas SMED.Starting at €8.20
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Applying Student Mac Lindo(R) to a Transportation Project
Zantinga J.Technical Note PN-289-EService and Operations ManagementThe note explains the use of Lindo Linear Program, Apple Macintosh version, and how the cost of a fairly complex transport assignment can be minimized.Starting at €8.20
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Note on the General Trading Companies in Spain
Zantinga J.Technical Note PN-290-EService and Operations ManagementThe note describes the functions of a general trading company as well as the buyers and suppliers of its services, and evaluates the major firms in the industry with a special emphasis on Spain.Starting at €8.20
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HCM Hospital: Invest to Grow?
Serrano, Alejandro; Lago Esteban, AlejandroCase P-1202-EService and Operations ManagementThe case describes a decision faced by Rafael Hernández, CEO of HCM Group, who has to decide whether to make a case to the board of directors supporting the expansion of the premises of HCM Hospital. If the expansion goes ahead, an actionable plan should be presented, including new activities to be carried out by the hospital. If the plan is not supported or some external factor prevents its deployment, a plan B is needed to rationalize the way s...Starting at €8.20
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Cinco pilares para hacer negocios en África
Mudida, Robert; Lago Esteban, AlejandroArticle ART-2670Economics, Service and Operations Management, StrategyÁfrica está cada vez más en el punto de mira de las empresas. Es la nueva frontera de los negocios, pero, como ocurre con otras regiones emergentes, los no iniciados necesitan un mapa. Este artículo presenta los cinco pilares de la actividad empresarial en el contexto africano. Tras detenerse en las principales tendencias macroeconómicas, los autores ofrecen una hoja de ruta para la entrada en los mercados del continente. La propuesta es fruto de...Starting at €8.20
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Industrias Palex (B)
Ribera, Jaume; Zantinga J.Case P-807Service and Operations ManagementDescribe la aplicación de un sistema just-in-time (JIT) en una línea de productos médicos. [Véase el caso A (P-805) para el planteamiento de los problemas]. Además, discute la aplicación JIT y reducción del tiempo fuera de la línea de producción, especialmente en compras y planificación de la producción.Starting at €5.74
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Industrias Palex (A)
Ribera, Jaume; Zantinga J.Case P-805-EService and Operations ManagementThe application of a just-in-time (JIT) system to a line of medical products is evaluated. Themes to discuss include: lay-out, Kan-ban's, production level, diversification of operators and the application of SMED techniques. There is a follow-on (B) case.Starting at €8.20