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- May 2011 (Revised July 2015)
- Case
Ford Motor Company: Strengthening the Dealer Network
By: V. Kasturi Rangan, Katharine Lee and Marie Bell
The case describes a five-year effort (2006-2011) of distribution rationalization and consolidation at Ford. The financial crisis in the second-half of 2008 forced GM and Chrysler into bankruptcy. Having completed the distribution overhaul work by 2011, its senior... View Details
Keywords: Strategy; Product; Distribution; Consolidation; Distribution Channels; Transformation; Business Processes; Auto Industry
Rangan, V. Kasturi, Katharine Lee, and Marie Bell. "Ford Motor Company: Strengthening the Dealer Network." Harvard Business School Case 511-132, May 2011. (Revised July 2015.)
- February 2011
- Supplement
Volkswagen do Brasil Case Supplement: Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony (Video)
By: Robert S. Kaplan
Kaplan, Robert S. "Volkswagen do Brasil Case Supplement: Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony (Video)." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 111-708, February 2011.
- October 2010
- Supplement
Toyota Recalls (B): Mr. Toyoda Goes to Washington
By: John A. Quelch, Carin-Isabel Knoop and Ryan Johnson
Case describes the testimony to the U.S. Congress of the Toyota CEO and the head of its U.S. motor sales. View Details
Quelch, John A., Carin-Isabel Knoop, and Ryan Johnson. "Toyota Recalls (B): Mr. Toyoda Goes to Washington." Harvard Business School Supplement 511-041, October 2010.
- February 22, 2010
- Article
Tragedy at Toyota: How Not to Lead in Crisis
By: William George
George, William. "Tragedy at Toyota: How Not to Lead in Crisis." Views on News. Harvard Business School Working Knowledge (February 22, 2010).
- June 3, 2009
- Editorial
GM: The World We Have Lost
By: Richard S. Tedlow and David Ruben
Tedlow, Richard S., and David Ruben. "GM: The World We Have Lost." Boston Globe (June 3, 2009).
- May 2006
- Teaching Note
Reinventing the Automobile: General Motors' AUTOnomy Project (TN)
Keywords: Auto Industry
- February 2006
- Supplement
An interview with Rick Wagoner, Chairman and CEO, General Motors Corporation
By: David A. Garvin
Keywords: Auto Industry
Garvin, David A. "An interview with Rick Wagoner, Chairman and CEO, General Motors Corporation." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 306-707, February 2006.
- November 2004 (Revised April 2009)
- Case
Launching the New MINI
By: Douglas B. Holt and John A. Quelch
Focuses on how strategy is transformed into creative branding materials. Reports on the development of a wide variety of brand communication materials produced to support the MINI launch in the United States. MINI USA executives worked with their ad agency Crispin... View Details
Keywords: Advertising; Brands and Branding; Marketing Strategy; Product Launch; Creativity; Auto Industry; United States
Holt, Douglas B., and John A. Quelch. "Launching the New MINI." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Case 505-020, November 2004. (Revised April 2009.)
- January 2004
- Teaching Note
Ford Motor Company's Value Enhancement Plan (A) (TN)
By: Andre F. Perold and Peter Tufano
Teaching Note to (9-201-079). View Details
Keywords: Auto Industry
- February 2000 (Revised October 2000)
- Case
CarPoint in 1999
By: Thomas R. Eisenmann and Gillian Morris
Updates events in Microsoft CarPoint through the end of 1999, focusing on CarPoint's strategic alliance with Ford and on competitive developments. View Details
Keywords: History; Business Model; Transportation Networks; Alliances; Emerging Markets; Entrepreneurship; Growth and Development Strategy; Auto Industry
Eisenmann, Thomas R., and Gillian Morris. "CarPoint in 1999." Harvard Business School Case 800-328, February 2000. (Revised October 2000.)
- October 1996 (Revised February 1997)
- Case
Saturn Corporation in 1996
Briefly describes the competitive position of the Saturn Corp. in 1996. General Motors has recently announced plans to introduce a mid-sized model under the Saturn brand name. Also provides an update on Saturn's small-car position. View Details
McGahan, Anita M., and Suzanne Purdy. "Saturn Corporation in 1996." Harvard Business School Case 797-052, October 1996. (Revised February 1997.)
- March 1999 (Revised December 2001)
- Case
Ford Motor Company: Supply Chain Strategy
Describes Ford's examination of its supply chain to evaluate whether the company should "virtually integrate" on the Dell Computers model. View Details
Austin, Robert D. "Ford Motor Company: Supply Chain Strategy." Harvard Business School Case 699-198, March 1999. (Revised December 2001.)
- April 1994
- Case
Fiat (B)
By: Marco Iansiti
Keywords: Auto Industry
Iansiti, Marco. "Fiat (B)." Harvard Business School Case 694-042, April 1994.
- September 1982 (Revised February 1988)
- Case
Rio Bravo Electricos, General Motors Corp.
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Auto Industry
Shapiro, Roy D. "Rio Bravo Electricos, General Motors Corp." Harvard Business School Case 683-021, September 1982. (Revised February 1988.)
- September 1992 (Revised September 1993)
- Case
Volvo and the Monster Mash
By: Stephen A. Greyser and Nancy Langford
Keywords: Auto Industry
Greyser, Stephen A., and Nancy Langford. "Volvo and the Monster Mash." Harvard Business School Case 593-024, September 1992. (Revised September 1993.)
- February 1984
- Supplement
Anderson Motors, Inc. (C) and Analysis of Anderson Motors, Inc. (B)
By: William J. Bruns Jr.
Keywords: Auto Industry
Bruns, William J., Jr. "Anderson Motors, Inc. (C) and Analysis of Anderson Motors, Inc. (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 184-126, February 1984.
- April 1990
- Case
Mazda: Corporate Public Relations in the United States
By: Stephen A. Greyser and Norman Klein
Greyser, Stephen A., and Norman Klein. "Mazda: Corporate Public Relations in the United States." Harvard Business School Case 590-102, April 1990.
- October 1981
- Case
Chrysler Corp.--1981
Keywords: Auto Industry
Herzlinger, Regina E. "Chrysler Corp.--1981." Harvard Business School Case 182-061, October 1981.
- February 1988 (Revised April 1988)
- Case
General Motors in 1988
Keywords: Auto Industry
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "General Motors in 1988." Harvard Business School Case 388-118, February 1988. (Revised April 1988.)
- 12 Jul 2004
- Research & Ideas
Michael Porter’s Prescription For the High Cost of Health Care
for each discrete service. Many other industries have solved the problem of how to issue a single bill for customized services; among them aerospace, construction, auto repair, and consulting. A competitive... View Details