supply chain management - Publications - Faculty & Research

November 2016
Case

Pete & Gerry's

By: Jose Alvarez and Natalie Kindred

02 Jul 2024
Blog Post

Climate Story #19: Nicole Neeman Brady (MBA 2008): The Critical Role of Business in Tackling Water Challenges

to and efficiency of irrigation, utility control and monitoring software." She added “leak detection,” “water treatment,” and “infrastructure” to the list and noted, “our aging infrastructure struggles to efficiently deliver clean water and View Details

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2.7 Course Registration | MBA

2.7 Course Registration 2.0 Academic Information and Policies Course scheduling is managed through the Registrar’s Office. Required Curriculum Academic courses in the first year of the MBA Program are prescribed by the faculty. A student... View Details

01 Jun 2013
News

Lesson Plans

able to manage a team in a high-stakes environment every day. This role requires that I look at data regularly to identify what practices are working and coach each member of my team to consistently improve. Daily, I have to ask myself,... View Details

Keywords: Educational Support Services; Educational Services; Elementary and Secondary Schools; Educational Services

27 Apr 2021
Research & Ideas

New Research: Surviving Bankruptcy, Useful Economics, and Retirement

watches, especially the stainless-steel sports models, had dramatically increased, resulting in a supply shortage worldwide. This case study examines the high-end watch industry and discusses an organization’s objective and related... View Details

20 Mar 2000
Research & Ideas

No Place Like Home: America’s Housing Crisis and Its Impact on Business

supply by a record 5.3 million units. Harvey with two young beneficiaries of affordable housing. (photo: courtesy Bart Harvey) "Affordable housing is a problem that increasingly affects companies and employers, as well as the overall... View Details

Keywords: by Garry Emmons; Construction; Real Estate

10 Apr 2019
HBS Case

How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Lead Into Gold

the Academy of Management Annals. Their conclusion: Far too much focus is placed on raising money and signing formal contracts, but far too little attention on informal and non-financial resources that can make or break a new business.... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Financial Services

21 Mar 2023
Blog Post

Grundfos: Innovation & Inspiration for Sustainable Product Design

either recycling these components externally or reincorporating the material back into the Grundfos supply chain. Although the scale of the recycling program is still in its pilot phase and volume is low, the future potential is... View Details

September 2019 (Revised September 2019)
Case

Facebook Fake News in the Post-Truth World

By: John R. Wells, Carole A. Winkler and Benjamin Weinstock

In August 2019, Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, was surrounded by controversy. The first major storm of protest followed the surprise election of Donald Trump as President of the United States on November 8, 2016; many put the blame at the door of fake... View Details

Keywords: Facebook; Fake News; Mark Zuckerberg; Donald Trump; Algorithms; Social Networks; Partisanship; Social Media; App Development; Instagram; WhatsApp; Smartphone; Silicon Valley; Office Space; Digital Strategy; Democracy; Entry Barriers; Online Platforms; Controversy; Tencent; Agility; Social Networking; Gaming; Gaming Industry; Computer Games; Mobile Gaming; Messaging; Monetization Strategy; Advertising; Digital Marketing; Business Ventures; Acquisition; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Growth and Maturation; Business Headquarters; Business Organization; For-Profit Firms; Trends; Communication; Communication Technology; Forms of Communication; Interactive Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Talent and Talent Management; Crime and Corruption; Voting; Demographics; Entertainment; Games, Gaming, and Gambling; Moral Sensibility; Values and Beliefs; Initial Public Offering; Profit; Revenue; Geography; Geographic Location; Global Range; Local Range; Country; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Globalized Firms and Management; Globalized Markets and Industries; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Government and Politics; International Relations; National Security; Political Elections; Business History; Recruitment; Selection and Staffing; Information Management; Information Publishing; News; Newspapers; Innovation and Management; Innovation Strategy; Technological Innovation; Knowledge Dissemination; Human Capital; Law; Leadership Development; Leadership Style; Leading Change; Business or Company Management; Crisis Management; Goals and Objectives; Growth and Development Strategy; Growth Management; Management Practices and Processes; Management Style; Management Systems; Management Teams; Managerial Roles; Marketing Channels; Social Marketing; Network Effects; Market Entry and Exit; Digital Platforms; Marketplace Matching; Industry Growth; Industry Structures; Monopoly; Media; Product Development; Service Delivery; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Organizational Structure; Public Ownership; Problems and Challenges; Business and Community Relations; Business and Government Relations; Groups and Teams; Networks; Rank and Position; Opportunities; Behavior; Emotions; Identity; Power and Influence; Prejudice and Bias; Reputation; Social and Collaborative Networks; Status and Position; Trust; Society; Civil Society or Community; Culture; Public Opinion; Social Issues; Societal Protocols; Strategy; Adaptation; Business Strategy; Commercialization; Competition; Competitive Advantage; Competitive Strategy; Corporate Strategy; Customization and Personalization; Diversification; Expansion; Horizontal Integration; Segmentation; Information Technology; Internet and the Web; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Applications and Software; Information Infrastructure; Valuation; Advertising Industry; Communications Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Information Industry; Information Technology Industry; Journalism and News Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry; Service Industry; Technology Industry; Telecommunications Industry; Video Game Industry; United States; California; Sunnyvale; Russia

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31 Jan 2017
First Look

First Look at New Research: January 31, 2017

democratic history and an immediate, practical exercise for anyone looking for a way to strengthen our common civic commitments. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=52134 2017 Academy of Management Annals... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

November 2024 (Revised July 2025)
Case

Polish Agro: Where Do We Grow From Here?

By: Willy C. Shih, Lena Duchene and Daniela Beyersdorfer

By July 2024, Polish Agro had grown into one of Poland’s fastest-growing agribusinesses, with €230 million in revenue, 82 employees, and operations across Northern Poland. The company supported farmers with essential agricultural inputs like fertilizers and seeds,... View Details

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07 Aug 2019
Research & Ideas

Big Infrastructure May Not Always Produce Big Benefits

Governments and policymakers often assume that infrastructure development is key to jumpstarting economic growth for citizens, an “If we build it they will come” chain reaction of new jobs, more efficient transportation, and safer... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Construction

23 Aug 2010
Research & Ideas

The Drive to Acquire’s Impact on Globalization

reward their own drives." Inspired by the writings and insights of Charles Darwin, specifically his 1871 masterwork The Descent of Man, Lawrence's new book, Driven to Lead: Good, Bad, and Misguided Leadership, offers managers an... View Details

Keywords: by Paul R. Lawrence

01 Dec 2017
News

Yoga Inc.

chain YogaWorks went public in August, valued at about $40 million; and Wanderlust’s yoga-focused festivals have attracted major crowds and major sponsors. But the bigger the business of yoga gets, the further away it moves from its... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Halber

08 Sep 2015
First Look

September 8, 2015

that exists at the top of organizational hierarchies. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=49601 forthcoming Management Science Financing Risk and Innovation By: Nanda, Ramana, and Matthew Rhodes-Kropf... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

01 Jun 2012
News

Around the World

Issue Focus: The Global Manager GETTING ORIENTED: On his first evening in Cape Town, South Africa, Jan Dolezal (HBS 2013) and his FIELD 2 team explored the city's bustling waterfront. Photo courtesy Jan Dolezal Learn about hosting FIELD2... View Details

Keywords: Roger Thompson; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

16 Mar 2010
First Look

First Look: March 16

Managing such a firm in the era of globalization posed enormous challenges. The book covers the company's strategies and provides compelling evidence of its decision making, marketing, brand management, innovation, acquisition strategies,... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

01 Dec 1999
News

A Class Act

and planned to get her money's worth." Keep those cards and letters coming! February 1, 1928 Theodore Sander, Jr., has resigned his position with Goldman, Sachs & Company and has been appointed assistant sales manager of the Royal Baking... View Details

Keywords: Nancy O. Perry

01 Mar 2004
News

Toy Story

one was surprised. On the retail side, the large discount chains — WalMart and Target in particular — had steadily taken market share from specialty toy stores, in some cases using toys as a loss leader to pull in traffic. The ripple... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young; toys; Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries; Arts, Entertainment

15 Aug 2005
HBS Case

Classic Cases Live On at HBS

mistrustful of exotic foods." He also determined that labor cost and availability was the key problem in the U.S. restaurant business and that eliminating the conventional kitchen could address that. From these fundamental observations, he soon developed a View Details

Keywords: by Garry Emmons

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