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- August 1980
- Article
An Activity Analysis Approach to Unit Costing with Multiple Interactive Products
By: Robert S. Kaplan and Hiroyuki Itami
- August 1980 (Revised August 1985)
- Case
Teradyne, Inc.--1979: Semiconductor Test Division (A)
In 1979, the management of Teradyne's Semiconductor Test Division had to make important decisions regarding the allocation of engineering resources in the face of increased competition. They had to choose between upgrading an existing product and developing a new one. View Details
- January 1980 (Revised August 1985)
- Case
Cumberland Metal Industries: Engineered Products Division--1980
Cumberland Metal Industries has developed a new product to help contractors drive piles faster. They are trying to decide how to price it. Provides substantial information on the industry, competition, etc. Students must decide what factors are relevant in making an... View Details
- November 1979 (Revised July 1986)
- Case
Boise Cascade: Manufactured Housing Division, Lafayette Region (A)
By: W. Earl Sasser
- November 1979
- Supplement
Note on the Electronic Component Distribution Industry, Supplement
- October 1979 (Revised March 1986)
- Case
PC&D, Inc.
By: Evelyn T. Christiansen and Richard G. Hamermesh
Covers history of PC&D from 1960 to 1975 as it grows from a single business firm to a diversified firm. Emphasizes the use of subsidiaries for product development and fast growth. Other issues include problems of a new CEO in keeping control of fast growing divisions. View Details
- August 1979
- Case
Capacity Planning and Facilities Choice, Course Module
- May 1979 (Revised April 1987)
- Case
Great Lakes Diversified Corp.: The Detroit Plant
By: W. Earl Sasser and David C. Rikert
- July 1978
- Teaching Note
Walton Instruments--1970, Teaching Note
By: Robert H. Hayes and Steven C. Wheelwright
- April 1978 (Revised January 1985)
- Case
Searle Medical Instruments Group (Abridged)
SMIG, a division of G.D. Searle, was a fast growing high market-share company in the field of nuclear medical instruments. It manufactured two basically different product lines, one very successful and the other less so. Although marketing was separate for these... View Details
- March 1978 (Revised July 1981)
- Background Note
Note on Supplying the Automobile Industry
- January 1978 (Revised February 1983)
- Case
Polaroid-Kodak (B1)
Describes additional events in battle between Polaroid and Kodak outlined in Polaroid-Kodak. Includes the competitive actions taken by the companies such as the introduction of customer rebates and bonus plans with dealers. Details the new products of each company and... View Details
- June 1977 (Revised September 1992)
- Case
Sorenson Research Co. (Abridged)
Presents the issues facing a high volume, high margin (but lightweight) medical products business. The company is trying to improve its inventory control to reduce inventory investment and improve service. The present multi-site inventory system is described and major... View Details
- March 1977
- Teaching Note
Infrastructure Segment: Spring Portion of First Year, Module Overview
Keywords: Infrastructure
- January 1977
- Teaching Note
Fabritek Corp., Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-669-004). View Details
- December 1976 (Revised August 1984)
- Case
Chaircraft Corp.
Production control in a furniture manufacturing company. Based on a case by R.S. Rosenbloom. View Details