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- January 1987 (Revised January 2002)
- Case
Baker Precision Instruments, Inc.
By: Ramchandran Jaikumar, Roy Shapiro, Donald Rosenfield and Kathryn E. Stecke
A rapidly growing machine parts manufacturer is trying to decide whether to acquire an advanced Flexible Manufacturing System or Systems. The selection decisions must address the impact of new technology, the effect of setup times on production planning and capacity,... View Details
- February 1986 (Revised September 1987)
- Supplement
Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (B2): Discussion of Exercise 2
By: Roy D. Shapiro
- February 1986 (Revised September 1987)
- Supplement
Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (A2): Discussion of Exercise 1
By: Roy D. Shapiro
- January 1986 (Revised September 1987)
- Exercise
Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (A): Exercise 1
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Business Processes
- January 1986 (Revised September 1987)
- Exercise
Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (B): Exercise 2
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Business Processes
- September 1985 (Revised March 1987)
- Case
EG&G Sealol (A)
By: Janice A. Klein, Ramchandran Jaikumar and Roy D. Shapiro
- December 1982 (Revised September 2015)
- Case
Halloran Metals
By: Roy Shapiro
Two competitors in the Northeast steel service center industry have made very different choices with regards to logistics and operating strategy. One distributes from a large central location; the other operates seven widely scattered warehouses. Students can diagnose... View Details
- October 1982
- Case
Boise Cascade Office Products Division (B)
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Business Divisions
- October 1982
- Case
Boise Cascade Office Products Division (A)
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Business Divisions
- October 1982 (Revised November 1983)
- Case
Distribution Systems, Inc.
By: Ramchandran Jaikumar and Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Distribution
- September 1982 (Revised February 1988)
- Case
Rio Bravo Electricos, General Motors Corp.
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Auto Industry
- June 1982 (Revised May 1995)
- Case
Ellis Manufacturing Co.
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Ellis finds itself in a weakening competitive position largely due to the lack of rationalization in its plants. Driven by a strong traditionally decentralized sales organization, Ellis finds that all plants want control over all product lines. As a result, overall... View Details