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- January 1985
- Background Note
Winter Age of the Japanese Steel Industry
By: Kim B. Clark
Describes the situation facing the Japanese steel industry in 1984. Two strategies for coping with the world steel situation are presented: diversification and globalization. The actions of Nippon Steel and Nippon Kokan are used to illustrate these strategies. View Details
- January 1984
- Background Note
Note on the Textile Industry in the 1980s
By: Kim B. Clark
Presents major developments in textile production technology during the 1970s and early 1980s. Outlines the specific innovations as well as the company and country of origin. View Details
- November 1993
- Case
Hardcard Project: Plus Development Corp. (A1)
By: Kim B. Clark
Clark, Kim B. "Hardcard Project: Plus Development Corp. (A1)." Harvard Business School Case 694-059, November 1993.
- April 1986 (Revised May 1988)
- Case
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (B)
By: Kim B. Clark
Dissects the manufacturing process and procedures of a high-end computer manufacturer. The main issue is how to introduce new products and ramp them up quickly in a competitive environment where time-to-market is crucial. Focuses on engineering change orders--how they... View Details
Keywords: Factories, Labs, and Plants; Time Management; Product Launch; Production; Business Processes; Competitive Strategy; Computer Industry
Clark, Kim B. "Sun Microsystems, Inc. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 686-134, April 1986. (Revised May 1988.)
- April 1985
- Case
SEEQ Technology--1984
By: Kim B. Clark
Examines a decision about product and process technology facing a small, three-year old semiconductor company. The company must decide between pursuing a well-defined technology (N-MOS) with significant short-term advantages or an advanced technology (CMOS) that has... View Details
- September 1982 (Revised January 1997)
- Teaching Note
Corning Glass Works: The Z-Glass Project, Teaching Note
By: Kim B. Clark
Teaching Note for (9-681-091). View Details
- September 1982
- Teaching Note
Kalamazoo Plant: Parts Division, Acme Motors, Teaching Note
By: Kim B. Clark
Keywords: Industrial Products Industry
- April 1982 (Revised December 1984)
- Case
Toyo Kogyo Co. Ltd. (A)
By: Kim B. Clark
Keywords: Japan
Clark, Kim B. "Toyo Kogyo Co. Ltd. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 682-092, April 1982. (Revised December 1984.)
- January 1981 (Revised January 1982)
- Case
Boise Cascade: Manufactured Housing Division, Lafayette Region (B)
By: Kim B. Clark
Clark, Kim B. "Boise Cascade: Manufactured Housing Division, Lafayette Region (B)." Harvard Business School Case 681-065, January 1981. (Revised January 1982.)
- January 1980 (Revised April 1994)
- Case
New Balance Athletic Shoes
By: Kim B. Clark
Faced with growth exceeding 100% per year, James Davis, president of New Balance, must decide how to meet the need for additional capacity. Several factors contribute to a climate of extreme uncertainty. Several options are considered, ranging from a second shift to... View Details
Keywords: Factories, Labs, and Plants; Forecasting and Prediction; Financial Strategy; Information; Growth Management; Organizational Design; Performance Capacity; Risk and Uncertainty; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Republic of Ireland
Clark, Kim B. "New Balance Athletic Shoes." Harvard Business School Case 680-110, January 1980. (Revised April 1994.)
- March 1985 (Revised July 1986)
- Case
Springs Mills: Textile Manufacturing--1981 (A)
By: Kim B. Clark
Keywords: Manufacturing Industry
Clark, Kim B. "Springs Mills: Textile Manufacturing--1981 (A)." Harvard Business School Case 685-063, March 1985. (Revised July 1986.)
- January 1985 (Revised August 1986)
- Case
Chaparral Steel (B)--1979
By: Kim B. Clark
Keywords: Steel Industry
Clark, Kim B. "Chaparral Steel (B)--1979." Harvard Business School Case 685-056, January 1985. (Revised August 1986.)
- January 1985 (Revised August 1986)
- Case
Chaparral Steel (A)--1977
By: Kim B. Clark
Keywords: Steel Industry
Clark, Kim B. "Chaparral Steel (A)--1977." Harvard Business School Case 685-055, January 1985. (Revised August 1986.)
- September 1982
- Teaching Note
Boise Cascade: Manufactured Housing Division, Lafayette Region (B), Teaching Note
By: Kim B. Clark
Keywords: Construction Industry
- November 1981
- Supplement
LVI -- Allentown Works (D)
By: Kim B. Clark
Keywords: Air Transportation Industry
Clark, Kim B. "LVI -- Allentown Works (D)." Harvard Business School Supplement 682-049, November 1981.
- November 1981
- Supplement
LVI -- Allentown Works (C)
By: Kim B. Clark
Keywords: Air Transportation Industry
Clark, Kim B. "LVI -- Allentown Works (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 682-048, November 1981.
- July 1981
- Background Note
Competitive Status of the U.S. Automobile Industry--1981: Crisis and Transition
By: Kim B. Clark
Examines the competitive status of the U.S. auto industry in 1979-80. Provides information on the historical background of the current crisis using data on the United States and Japan. Discusses the competitive position of the U.S. industry in terms of productivity,... View Details
- October 1999
- Teaching Note
Braun AG: The KF 40 Coffee Machine (Abridged) TN
By: Kim B. Clark and Steven C. Wheelwright
Teaching Note for a reprint. View Details
- July 1992
- Teaching Note
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (A) TN
By: Kim B. Clark and Steven C. Wheelwright
Teaching Note for (9-686-133). View Details
Keywords: Computer Industry