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- 19 Aug 2008
- First Look
First Look: August 19, 2008
errors and past demand realizations to predict future demand (extrapolating). So-called optimal inventory policies are categorized here by perceptions of demand that align with reality. Naturally then, deviations from View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Mar 2025
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books
Edited by Margie Kelley Borders and the Self By Chinwe Ajena-Sagna (MBA 2003) Masobe Books “Who are you?” Every border tells a story. Every story has its origins. Tracing a cultural lineage from the beginnings of Igbo history in the ninth century by delineating... View Details
- 22 Feb 2010
- Op-Ed
Tragedy at Toyota: How Not to Lead in Crisis
leader with a strong, cohesive plan. Mr. Toyoda is anything but. His uninspired words of optimism from Davos only unnerved customers and U.S. regulators. Meanwhile, Ford and GM are working hard to regain the market share they lost at... View Details
- 28 Aug 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, August 28, 2018
different types of physicians. By understanding the dynamic effect of sales calls across heterogeneous physicians, we provide guidance on the design of optimal call patterns for route sales. The findings reveal that the long-term... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 14 Dec 2020
- Research & Ideas
What Does December's Drug-Approval Dash Mean for COVID-19 Vaccines?
lower-risk population, fewer side effects. Kost: How do you think COVID-19 might change how drugs are reviewed, post-pandemic, especially in emergencies? Cohen: Look, I hope that we don't have pandemics often, but when we do, I hope we learn something about how to do... View Details
- 29 Feb 2016
- HBS Case
Bigbelly's Big Bet on the Digital Trash Can
sensors in the units report when the cans are full, enabling cities to optimize pickup routes and save money. Even with initial growth, however, the company wondered why it wasn’t selling even more trash products to more customers. It... View Details
- 07 Jun 2010
- Research & Ideas
Improving Brand Recognition in TV Ads
some of those consumer eyeballs. In "Moment-to-Moment Optimal Branding in TV Commercials: Preventing Avoidance by Pulsing," forthcoming in Marketing Science, Teixeira and coauthors Michel Wedel of the University of Maryland and... View Details
- 10 May 2004
- Research & Ideas
Rethink the Value of Joint Ventures
such far-flung but tightly integrated subsidiaries? How do you ensure that financial reporting is effective while simultaneously optimizing your tax position? How do you design compensation systems that provide for local accountability... View Details
Keywords: by Cynthia Churchwell
- 02 Aug 2024
- HBS Case
How a Mission to Cut Food Waste Launched a Multimillion-Dollar Venture
On a hectic Friday in October 2016, Josh Domingues wondered if he had made a mistake quitting the security of a well-paying job managing contracts for professional hockey players to start a new venture selling nearly expired groceries at discount prices. After all, a... View Details
- 23 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
2024 Summer Internships in Business & Environment
contributed to Tesla’s global charging network, which holds over 80% market share in North America and a significant presence in EMEA and APAC. The team’s goal is to expand and optimize charging infrastructure, making clean transportation... View Details
- 27 Jul 2009
- Research & Ideas
Social Network Marketing: What Works?
spreads in social networks. I am also working on understanding the relative role of offline and online advertising to determine how firms should optimally allocate their resources across different media. View Details
- 05 Oct 2017
- Blog Post
Working as a Software Engineer in Industrial Technology
ground stations across the globe. My goal on our software team was to figure out when, where and for how long we could connect down to earth in order to minimize data loss and optimize the connectivity time. How has HBS helped you shape... View Details
Keywords: Technology
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Field Course: Life Sciences Venture Creation - Course Catalog
goals and have success; optimizing capital efficiency; legal and intellectual property development; regulatory considerations. Industry Challenges and When to Get Help - when should you worry about regulatory concerns? Who do you hire... View Details
- 29 May 2001
- Research & Ideas
Good News, Not Blues, For the Inner City
work, foregoing a lengthy commute, and the turnover remains significantly lower than it was in Lenexa. We can't expect government to be on the front line. We have to step up and demonstrate the power of the market system.—Michael Porter Another reason for View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 29 Sep 2015
- Blog Post
5 Leadership Lessons from the First Year at HBS
that it is impossible to take parts of styles that work for others and hope you are creating an optimal model for yourself. Instead, the best type of leadership is one that is most authentic to you. Taran was one of many leaders we... View Details
- 13 Sep 2019
- Blog Post
An Uncommon Summer: Project Management at an Education Non-Profit
financial models for the big banks, I was trying to figure out where I fit in. Optimizing operations through a consulting project seemed right up my alley, but I didn’t want to spend my energy helping corporations exceed their bottom... View Details
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Creating Brand Value - Course Catalog
brand narratives? Module 3: Brand Management Key questions will include: How should brands be best managed over time for continued growth? How flexible are brands and how can this flexibility be leveraged for growth? What is the optimal... View Details
- 02 Apr 2014
- News
Disrupting the Criminal Supply Chain
comes from a sense of optimism and the sense that you can do anything. "At HBS, there is a sense of, 'If not you, then who?' It was so empowering and so exciting. It really made me feel—and has continued to make me feel—like 'I'm in the... View Details
- 10 Jun 2013
- Research & Ideas
How Numbers Talk to People
the agents for the leads, but the value per lead was not enough in the view of executives. Chloe Harford, a Zillow executive who heads product management and strategy, was particularly focused on figuring out the right model for increasing lead value and View Details
- 22 Dec 2009
- First Look
First Look: Dec. 22
in a Systems Business J. Bruce HarreldHarvard Business School Case 810-071 This short case describes the tensions that often arise between finance executives attempting to curtail unproductive activities and strategy executives trying to View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace