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- May 2003
- Module Note
Building Capabilities for Experimentation, Learning, and Prototyping
By: Stefan H. Thomke
Describes the conceptual foundations and pedagogy for a module on managing experimentation, learning, and prototyping in the development of products and services. Can also be used as part of a more general course on Managing Technology and Innovation. Shows how...
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Keywords:
Service Delivery;
Product Development;
Learning;
Technological Innovation;
Information Technology;
Management
Thomke, Stefan H. "Building Capabilities for Experimentation, Learning, and Prototyping." Harvard Business School Module Note 603-089, May 2003.
- October 2002 (Revised October 2003)
- Case
Aspen Aerogels
By: William A. Sahlman and Taslim Pirmohamed
Describes a newly formed manufacturer of insulation materials. The company has developed and patented a new insulation material that can be used in a wide range of markets. Capital must be raised to finance building a manufacturing facility and fund early market...
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Keywords:
Buildings and Facilities;
Patents;
Production;
Financing and Loans;
Business Startups;
Construction Industry;
Manufacturing Industry
Sahlman, William A., and Taslim Pirmohamed. "Aspen Aerogels." Harvard Business School Case 803-068, October 2002. (Revised October 2003.)
- March 2000
- Case
Merloni Elettrodomestici spa: Building for Profit
By: Joseph L. Bower, Bruce McKern and John L. Naman
In 1995, the Merloni management is faced with profitless prosperity. A rise in raw material prices in the face of ferocious competition in their markets hurts margins. At the same time, the company is trying to expand geographically in order to become Pan-European and...
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Keywords:
Business or Company Management;
Profit;
Management;
Problems and Challenges;
Markets;
Europe
Bower, Joseph L., Bruce McKern, and John L. Naman. "Merloni Elettrodomestici spa: Building for Profit." Harvard Business School Case 300-118, March 2000.
- July 1989 (Revised May 2004)
- Case
Colonial Homes
By: David E. Bell
Colonial Homes supplies a complete raw materials package to build entire homes. The price of the package is guaranteed at the signing of the sales contract, while delivery (and payment) are not effected for up to six months. In an effort to reduce its exposure to...
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Keywords:
Customer Value and Value Chain;
Contracts;
Price;
Price Bubble;
Fluctuation;
Monopoly;
Problems and Challenges;
Sales;
Accommodations Industry;
Real Estate Industry
Bell, David E. "Colonial Homes." Harvard Business School Case 190-008, July 1989. (Revised May 2004.)
- Teaching Interest
Cities, Structures, and Climate Shocks
By: John D. Macomber
This course is about building sustainable and resilient cities, future proofing real estate and infrastructure assets, and examining how businesses and investors find opportunities in climate adaptation.
The world faces substantial challenges in the face of... View Details
- Research Summary
Overview
By: Andy Wu
How can technology entrepreneurs build competitive advantage from the ground up? Professor Andy Wu conducts scholarly research and develops course materials that document how technology entrepreneurs can (1) organize for innovation to create new market opportunities...
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Keywords:
Strategy;
Entrepreneurship;
Venture Capital;
Growth Management;
Organizational Design;
Organizational Structure;
Technology Platform;
Technological Innovation;
Information Technology Industry;
Retail Industry;
Pharmaceutical Industry;
Video Game Industry;
Media and Broadcasting Industry;
United States;
China;
Southeast Asia;
South Asia
- Teaching Interest
Supply Chain Management
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) course builds on aspects of the first-year Technology and Operations Management (RC TOM) course. However, whereas RC TOM focuses primarily on developing and producing products and services, SCM emphasizes managing... View Details