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- 01 Jun 2016
- News
Case Study: On the Table
furniture design but in a warehouse, a fleet of trucks, and a staff of drivers—the type of capital-intensive vertical integration he planned for later on, after Gaia Design had established its reputation as a source for well-designed,...
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- 22 Apr 2013
- Research & Ideas
Earth Day: Recent Research on Sustainability
when planning their capacity portfolios. David Drake, Paul R. Kleindorfer, and Luk N. Van Wassenhove study the impact of emissions tax and emissions cap-and-trade regulation on a firm's long-run technology...
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Paul Lenehan
In high school, Paul Lenehan was impressed by the way economics "explained events behind the news. It gave me a lens for understanding how the world works." An attraction to business plans led to an interest in consulting....
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- 24 Sep 2007
- Research & Ideas
The FDA: What Will the Next 100 Years Bring?
agency is also feeling growing pains. Its 9,000 employees and $1.95 billion budget are straining to meet the demands of technological and global change. It has lost key senior managers, and low morale is a growing problem. Can the FDA...
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- 19 Aug 2024
- News
Quantum Leap
SEEQC [Seek]. Not only is he trying to make this breakthrough technology accessible, but he’s also competing against the likes of IBM and Google for market share. The story, “Quantum Leap” appears in our June issue and is written by...
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- 20 Apr 2016
- Research & Ideas
When CEOs Become Activists
business community was swift and dramatic. Deutsche Bank froze the creation of 250 jobs in Cary. More than 100 business leaders, many from well-known companies, signed a letter to Gov. McCrory opposing the new state law. PayPal cancelled View Details
- 22 Aug 2005
- Research & Ideas
Balancing the Future Against Today’s Needs
critical decision for leaders seeking to strike the right balance between the needs of the core business and the need for growth is how they situate new growth efforts within the company. You need to make sure the teams are talking and that you have a View Details
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- 01 Sep 2003
- News
An Electrifying Tale
fire alarm, security, and data lines — which is expected to grow to $10 million. For the employees, a stock ownership plan is in the works. “I want it to be a flourishing company that I’ll feel really proud of twenty years from now,”...
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- 01 Oct 1999
- News
A Message from Dean Clark
that are yielding substantial results. Our extensive investment in information technology (IT) has been particularly effective, enhancing our ability to teach, conduct research, and serve our diverse and often far-flung constituencies....
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- 01 Dec 2009
- News
Alumni Books
times. Rigby ex-plains how to craft an action plan tailored to the specific situation, providing tools for cutting costs intelligently, sustaining margins and the brand, boosting revenue by refocusing the sales force on the right...
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- Portrait Project
Masood Razaq
meandering country roads. Now I know that the adventure of the journey is more rewarding than any ultimate destination. So I have determined a broad direction for myself – the ambition to marry my interests in technology with a desire to...
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- 26 Oct 2010
- First Look
First Look: October 26, 2010
PublicationsSelling to Many Countries—Within the U.S. Authors:Frank V. Cespedes and Michael Wong Publication:MIT Sloan Management Review 52, no. 1 (fall 2010) Abstract In pursuing growth, many companies have plans to sell to emerging...
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Sean Silverthorne
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Beau D'Arcy
support." What's been the most enjoyable part of the process, what's been the most challenging? "The most challenging part of building the concept and business plan for Breakwater Chicago has been convincing people that it's...
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Early Years at HBS - Georges F. Doriot : Educating Leaders, Building Companies, Baker Library, Harvard Business School
casualties and run up massive national debt; Auguste believed the best options for his son?s future lay in America. Auguste planned for Georges to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),...
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My HBS Student Loan Story: John Cortines (MBA 2015) - MBA
Government Health Care / BioTech Manufacturing Private Equity Real Estate Retail Social Enterprise Technology Venture Capital Audiences Audiences FirstGen+ College Diverse Perspectives International LGBTQ+ Military Socioeconomic Inclusion...
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HBS Partner Feature: Love Doesn’t Need a Zip Code - MBA
Government Health Care / BioTech Manufacturing Private Equity Real Estate Retail Social Enterprise Technology Venture Capital Audiences Audiences FirstGen+ College Diverse Perspectives International LGBTQ+ Military Socioeconomic Inclusion...
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- 30 Nov 2017
- News
Happy Meals (Are Here Again)
quick: By the end of this year, McDonald’s expects mobile ordering to be available at all its 14,000 locations in the United States, and the self-service kiosks in 2,500 locations. Karavites had seen these technologies previewed at...
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- 17 Apr 2014
- News
Striking a Balance
1989. “She saw the tension between being mothers, wives, and professional managers.” It was a passion for Wilson, who had planned a research project on these issues before succumbing to cancer in 2003. Wilson took the HBS field study...
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- July 2011 (Revised September 2012)
- Case
Industrial Metrology: Getting In-Line? (A)
By: Willy Shih
Metrology plays a key role in the manufacture of mechanical components. Traditionally it is used extensively in a pre-process stage where a manufacturer does process planning, design, and ramp-up, and in post-process off-line inspection to establish proof of quality....
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Transformation;
Machinery and Machining;
Measurement and Metrics;
Product Design;
Planning;
Quality;
Opportunities;
Competitive Strategy;
Diversification;
Segmentation;
Technology Adoption;
Theory;
Manufacturing Industry
Shih, Willy. "Industrial Metrology: Getting In-Line? (A)." Harvard Business School Case 612-004, July 2011. (Revised September 2012.)
- 01 Mar 2012
- News
The Accidental Innovator
own pace. There’s no allowance for students to engage in long-term, original projects, which I believe are an important way to learn. Most people think Khan will work for only 5 to 10 percent of students who are motivated, but I think 90 percent of students can be...
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