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- October 2004 (Revised August 2007)
- Case
Alibris in 2004
Alibris, an online marketplace for rare, used, and out-of-print books, is trying to communicate to the professional book dealers who are its main suppliers that they are in the middle of a crisis. Supply is flooding the market, in part from individuals who simply want... View Details
Keywords: Price; Books; Crisis Management; Supply and Industry; Service Operations; Online Technology; Consumer Products Industry
McAfee, Andrew P. "Alibris in 2004." Harvard Business School Case 605-035, October 2004. (Revised August 2007.)
- Article
Consumer Behavior, Retailer Power and Performance in Consumer Goods Industries
By: M. E. Porter
Keywords: Consumer Behavior; Performance; Goods and Commodities; Supply and Industry; Consumer Products Industry
Porter, M. E. "Consumer Behavior, Retailer Power and Performance in Consumer Goods Industries." Review of Economics and Statistics 56, no. 4 (November 1974): 419–436.
- September 2003 (Revised February 2004)
- Case
Alessi: Evolution of an Italian Design Factory (C)
By: Youngme E. Moon, Vincent Dessain and Anders Sjoman
Supplements the (A) case. View Details
Moon, Youngme E., Vincent Dessain, and Anders Sjoman. "Alessi: Evolution of an Italian Design Factory (C)." Harvard Business School Case 504-020, September 2003. (Revised February 2004.)
- July 2003 (Revised August 2003)
- Case
Lamoiyan Corporation of the Philippines: Challenging Multinational Giants
A local Philippine toothpaste manufacturer, Lamoiyan Corp., faces the challenge of staying competitive against entrenched multinational giants. The company has managed to capture, at its peak, 20% of the Philippine toothpaste market and has become the number three... View Details
Keywords: Multinational Firms and Management; Competitive Strategy; Emerging Markets; Entrepreneurship; Consumer Products Industry; Philippines
Coughlan, Peter J., and Jenny Illes. "Lamoiyan Corporation of the Philippines: Challenging Multinational Giants." Harvard Business School Case 704-405, July 2003. (Revised August 2003.)
- April 2003 (Revised February 2004)
- Case
Kodak (A)
By: Giovanni M. Gavetti, Rebecca Henderson and Simona Giorgi
The introduction of digital imaging in the late 1980s had a disruptive effect on Kodak's traditional business model. Examines Kodak's strategic efforts and challenges as the photography industry evolves. After discussing Kodak's history and its past strategic moves in... View Details
Keywords: History; Business Model; Leadership; Disruption; Industry Growth; Business Strategy; Consumer Products Industry
Gavetti, Giovanni M., Rebecca Henderson, and Simona Giorgi. "Kodak (A)." Harvard Business School Case 703-503, April 2003. (Revised February 2004.)
- August 2002
- Teaching Note
MicroFridge, TN
By: John A. Deighton
Teaching Note for (9-599-049) and (9-503-017). View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
- February 1986
- Supplement
Kedaung Industrial Ltd., Video
Presents an interview with the Indonesian partner of Corning Glass Works' investment in Indonesia. The first part of the interview sets out the original decisions made by the partners. It serves to introduce the partners to the class and to help them decide whether to... View Details
Wells, Louis T., Jr. "Kedaung Industrial Ltd., Video." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 886-532, February 1986.
- May 1986
- Supplement
Gillette Co.: Dry Idea Advertising (B), Video
Presents an audiovisual account of the bake-off competition between Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborne (BBDO) and a second advertising agency: Ames. The videotape is divided into two parts: 1) interviews with bake-off participants from Gillette and BBDO, and 2)... View Details
Bonoma, Thomas V. "Gillette Co.: Dry Idea Advertising (B), Video." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 886-512, May 1986.
- June 1986
- Teaching Note
Loews Corp. (A), Teaching Note
By: David F. Hawkins
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
- June 1986
- Teaching Note
Omega Novelty Shop: Economic vs. Accounting Concepts, Teaching Note
By: David F. Hawkins
- February 1995 (Revised July 1995)
- Case
Antmobel (A)
In the midst of a sales slump brought on by a recession in Spain, Antmobel's managers are presented with an opportunity to sell a substantial quantity of furniture in Uzbekistan. Management must decide whether the order fits with the company's strategy, capabilities,... View Details
Keywords: Global Strategy; Growth and Development Strategy; Consumer Products Industry; Uzbekistan; Spain
Enright, Michael J., Eduard Ballarin, Maria Dolores Rodriguez, and Eugeni Terre. "Antmobel (A)." Harvard Business School Case 795-100, February 1995. (Revised July 1995.)
- April 1994 (Revised April 1996)
- Case
World Sugar Industry and Tate & Lyle
By: Nancy F. Koehn
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
Koehn, Nancy F. "World Sugar Industry and Tate & Lyle." Harvard Business School Case 794-119, April 1994. (Revised April 1996.)
- July 1995
- Teaching Note
Merloni Elettrodomestici SpA: The Transit Point Experiment TN
Teaching Note for (9-690-003). View Details
- December 1992 (Revised November 1993)
- Case
General Electric: Major Appliance Business Group (Abridged)
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
Wheelwright, Steven C. "General Electric: Major Appliance Business Group (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 693-067, December 1992. (Revised November 1993.)
- May 1989 (Revised January 1990)
- Case
Pfaltzgraff Co. (A)
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
Hammond, Janice H. "Pfaltzgraff Co. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 689-085, May 1989. (Revised January 1990.)
- November 1978 (Revised October 1979)
- Case
Reliance Electric Motor Division (B) (Abridged)
Keywords: Industrial Products Industry
Wheelwright, Steven C. "Reliance Electric Motor Division (B) (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 679-049, November 1978. (Revised October 1979.)
- January 1977
- Teaching Note
Chaircraft Corp., Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-677-092). View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
- October 1998 (Revised December 2001)
- Case
Procter & Gamble: Always Russia
P&G has rapidly gained market leadership in Russia with the Always feminine protection brand. The distinctive emerging market strategies employed by P&G are discussed. In planning further market development, the management team faces three decisions: 1) whether to... View Details
Arnold, David J. "Procter & Gamble: Always Russia." Harvard Business School Case 599-050, October 1998. (Revised December 2001.)
- August 1986 (Revised May 1989)
- Case
Ingersoll-Rand: Channel Selection and Management
By: E. Raymond Corey and V. Kasturi Rangan
Corey, E. Raymond, and V. Kasturi Rangan. "Ingersoll-Rand: Channel Selection and Management." Harvard Business School Case 587-045, August 1986. (Revised May 1989.)
- May 1986 (Revised August 1987)
- Supplement
Gillette Co.: Dry Idea Advertising (A), Video Introduction
Provides an overview of video contents and three attachments: 1) chart discussed at meeting shown in video, 2) historical Dry Idea copy strategies, and 3) graphic comparison of Dry Idea share trends and airing history. View Details
Bonoma, Thomas V. "Gillette Co.: Dry Idea Advertising (A), Video Introduction." Harvard Business School Supplement 586-145, May 1986. (Revised August 1987.)