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- December 2004 (Revised May 2005)
- Case
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
By: David E. Bell and Hal Hogan
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has a long, successful history at inventing solutions that help developing countries improve their agriculture. Their research centers are spread across the globe. For many years, they were funded by...
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Keywords:
History;
Adaptation;
Investment;
Research and Development;
Agribusiness;
Developing Countries and Economies;
Innovation and Invention;
Consulting Industry
Bell, David E., and Hal Hogan. "The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research." Harvard Business School Case 505-002, December 2004. (Revised May 2005.)
- June 2003
- Article
The Impact of Frequent Shopper Programs in Grocery Retailing
By: Rajiv Lal and David E. Bell
Lal, Rajiv, and David E. Bell. "The Impact of Frequent Shopper Programs in Grocery Retailing." Quantitative Marketing and Economics 1, no. 2 (June 2003).
- January 2016
- Case
COFCO
By: David E. Bell and Natalie Kindred
In 2015, COFCO, China's state-owned agribusiness giant, was working to protect China's food security (a key national security priority) by extending its control of the global food system through overseas acquisitions. At the same time, COFCO sought to grow its market...
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Keywords:
China;
Consumer Products;
Commodities;
Commodity Trading;
Grain Trade;
Globalization;
Internationalization;
Mergers And Acquisitions;
Foreign Acquisitions;
COFCO;
Frank Ning;
Gaoning;
Nidera;
Noble;
Competition;
Branded Products;
Food;
Markets;
Marketing;
Business and Government Relations;
Agribusiness;
Animal-Based Agribusiness;
Plant-Based Agribusiness;
Policy;
Trade;
Goods and Commodities;
Food and Beverage Industry;
China
- December 2015 (Revised February 2017)
- Case
BRF
By: David E. Bell and Natalie Kindred
In 2015, BRF's new leadership team is transforming several aspects of the Brazilian protein giant, which had grown sluggish after the 2011 merger that created it. Underlying their reforms are the common goals of reducing bureaucracy, streamlining decision making, and,...
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Keywords:
BRF;
Brasil Foods;
Tarpon;
Brazil;
Marketing;
Protein;
Commodity;
Commodities;
Branding;
Turnaround;
Culture;
Transformation;
Mergers;
Change Management;
Private Equity;
Distribution;
Food;
Goods and Commodities;
Supply Chain;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Trade;
Brands and Branding;
Food and Beverage Industry;
Brazil
- December 2012 (Revised April 2013)
- Case
Greencore
By: David E. Bell and Natalie Kindred
Patrick Coveney, CEO of Greencore, one of the top producers of private label prepared foods sold through UK grocery retailers, was assessing Greencore's growth options. Growth potential was limited in the UK, a mature market in which retailers were unlikely to grant...
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Bell, David E., and Natalie Kindred. "Greencore." Harvard Business School Case 513-052, December 2012. (Revised April 2013.)
- December 2006 (Revised August 2009)
- Case
Disney Consumer Products: Marketing Nutrition to Children
By: David E. Bell and Laura Winig
In an effort to capture market share in the children's foods category, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) debuted a broad line of "better for you" foods, ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to frozen meals, through a partnership with Kroger supermarkets. In answer to...
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Keywords:
Age;
Nutrition;
Brands and Branding;
Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact;
Partners and Partnerships;
Social Issues;
Consumer Products Industry;
Food and Beverage Industry
Bell, David E., and Laura Winig. "Disney Consumer Products: Marketing Nutrition to Children." Harvard Business School Case 507-006, December 2006. (Revised August 2009.)
- October 2004 (Revised March 2005)
- Case
Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd
By: David E. Bell and Hal Hogan
Bright Dairy has been growing rapidly since becoming a public company. The Chinese market for milk products is still wide open. What should it be doing to make sure it captures a significant share of the potential market?
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Keywords:
Distribution;
Marketing Strategy;
Growth and Development;
Public Ownership;
Emerging Markets;
Business Strategy;
Food and Beverage Industry;
China
Bell, David E., and Hal Hogan. "Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd." Harvard Business School Case 905-404, October 2004. (Revised March 2005.)
- October 1999 (Revised September 2005)
- Case
Eddie Bauer, Inc.
By: David E. Bell and Ann Leamon
Eddie Bauer has decided to coordinate its merchandising strategy (price, selection) across its stores and catalog. But with e-commerce, is this still sensible?
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Keywords:
Management;
Brands and Branding;
Marketing Channels;
Product Positioning;
Business Strategy;
Internet
Bell, David E., and Ann Leamon. "Eddie Bauer, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 500-034, October 1999. (Revised September 2005.)
- April 1999 (Revised September 1999)
- Case
Compaq Computer: Consumer Notebook Group
By: David E. Bell and Ann Leamon
Presents the background for a video of a focus group on Compaq Computer's new consumer notebook. Engineers, manufacturers, and retailers had collaborated on the product design, which has been approved by the executive committee. A launch is scheduled for nine months...
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Keywords:
Human Resources;
Product Launch;
Product Design;
Outcome or Result;
Social and Collaborative Networks;
Corporate Strategy;
Computer Industry
Bell, David E., and Ann Leamon. "Compaq Computer: Consumer Notebook Group." Harvard Business School Case 599-053, April 1999. (Revised September 1999.)
- April 2015
- Case
Who Owns the Whale? (Abridged)
By: Thales S. Teixeira and David E. Bell
Judge William Wright considers the case of the dispute of a whale carcass wherein several whaling ships claim ownership based on each one's contribution to its killing. The judge must weigh in the differing efforts and costs of three ships who each played a role at...
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Keywords:
Whaling;
Attribution;
Norms-of-ownership;
Transaction Costs;
Deadweight Losses;
Free-rider Problem;
Advertising;
History;
United States;
United Kingdom
Teixeira, Thales S., and David E. Bell. "Who Owns the Whale? (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 515-108, April 2015.
- April 2011
- Teaching Note
Taylor Fresh Foods (TN)
By: David E. Bell and Mary Louise Shelman
Teaching Note for 509008.
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- June 2010
- Teaching Note
Monsanto: Helping Farmers Feed the World (TN)
By: David E. Bell and Mary Louise Shelman
Teaching Note for [510025].
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- 2009
- Chapter
Altruistic Utility Functions for Joint Decisions
By: David E. Bell and Ralph L. Keeney
All of us make decisions that are not entirely self-centered; we voluntarily anticipate what we think to be the preferences of others and incorporate them into our decision making. We do this, not because of legal requirements or social norms, but because we are...
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Bell, David E., and Ralph L. Keeney. "Altruistic Utility Functions for Joint Decisions." In The Mathematics of Preference, Choice and Order, edited by Steven Brams, William V. Gehrlein, and Fred S. Roberts, 27–38. Studies in Choice and Welfare. Springer, 2009.
- January 2008 (Revised February 2008)
- Case
South Dakota Wheat Growers
By: David E. Bell and Mary L. Shelman
As a farmer-owned cooperative, South Dakota Wheat Growers (SDWG) serves the needs of its 3,600 active farmer-members by supplying farm inputs and organizing the marketing and transportation of grain produced in the co-op's service territory. For almost 80 years, the...
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Keywords:
Cooperative Ownership;
Plant-Based Agribusiness;
Production;
Rail Transportation;
Marketing Strategy;
Expansion;
Economic Growth;
Global Strategy;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry;
South Dakota
Bell, David E., and Mary L. Shelman. "South Dakota Wheat Growers." Harvard Business School Case 508-034, January 2008. (Revised February 2008.)
- March 2007
- Teaching Note
Monsanto: Realizing Biotech Value in Brazil (TN)
By: David E. Bell and Mary L. Shelman
- December 2006 (Revised October 2007)
- Case
Embrapa
By: David E. Bell and Mary L. Shelman
Brazil's national agricultural research corporation, Embrapa, has developed an integrated crop and livestock production system that will allow farmers and ranchers to intensify production and improve profitability. Broad adoption of the technology would provide the...
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Keywords:
Agribusiness;
Policy;
Business and Government Relations;
Environmental Sustainability;
Technology Adoption;
Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry;
Brazil
Bell, David E., and Mary L. Shelman. "Embrapa." Harvard Business School Case 507-019, December 2006. (Revised October 2007.)
- March 1998 (Revised December 1999)
- Case
Bronner Slosberg Humphrey
By: David E. Bell and Donald M Leavitt
Bronner Slosberg Humphrey has succeeded by providing integrated direct marketing solutions for major service companies such as AT&T, American Express, and FedEx. A new CEO takes over from the company's founder and is wondering how to grow the company. Options include...
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Keywords:
Marketing;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Leading Change;
Global Strategy;
Service Operations;
Competitive Strategy;
Information Technology;
Salesforce Management;
Marketing Communications;
Service Industry
Bell, David E., and Donald M Leavitt. "Bronner Slosberg Humphrey." Harvard Business School Case 598-136, March 1998. (Revised December 1999.)
- Web
Harvard Business School
Building on the Legacy Thought Leadership Andrew F. Brimmer James I. Cash Jr. Linda A. Hill David A. Thomas HBS Faculty Members HBS Doctoral Students Alumni Profiles Research Links Essay on HBS Thought Leadership Early AASU documents...
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- April 2015
- Case
Who Owns the Whale?
By: Thales S. Teixeira and David E. Bell
Judge William Wright considers the case of the dispute of a whale carcass wherein several whaling ships claim ownership based on each one's contribution to its killing. The judge must weigh in the differing efforts and costs of three ships who each played a role at...
View Details
Keywords:
Whaling;
Attribution;
Norms-of-ownership;
Transaction Costs;
Deadweight Losses;
Free-rider Problem;
Advertising;
History;
Advertising Industry;
North America;
Europe
Teixeira, Thales S., and David E. Bell. "Who Owns the Whale?" Harvard Business School Case 515-107, April 2015.