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- August 1980
- Supplement
Corning Glass Works: Information Systems Planning, Supplement
Cash, James I., Jr. "Corning Glass Works: Information Systems Planning, Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 181-024, August 1980.
- July 1980 (Revised December 1981)
- Case
Bethoney Manufacturing (B)
By: Michael Beer
Keywords: Manufacturing Industry
Beer, Michael. "Bethoney Manufacturing (B)." Harvard Business School Case 481-006, July 1980. (Revised December 1981.)
- July 1980 (Revised December 1981)
- Supplement
Bethoney Manufacturing (C)
By: Michael Beer
Keywords: Manufacturing Industry
Beer, Michael. "Bethoney Manufacturing (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 481-007, July 1980. (Revised December 1981.)
- March 1980 (Revised December 1995)
- Case
American Chemical Corp.
By: William E. Fruhan Jr. and John P. Goldsberry III
A large chemical manufacturer divests a plant that is acquired by a small specialty chemicals manufacturer. The acquisition decision is viewed from the vantage point of the small specialty chemicals manufacturer. View Details
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Chemicals; Factories, Labs, and Plants; Decision Making; Manufacturing Industry; Manufacturing Industry
Fruhan, William E., Jr., and John P. Goldsberry III. "American Chemical Corp." Harvard Business School Case 280-102, March 1980. (Revised December 1995.)
- January 1980 (Revised August 1986)
- Case
General Electric vs. Westinghouse in Large Turbine Generators (A)
Describes the U.S. large turbine generator industry in early 1963, a period of severe price cutting and depressed industry conditions. Presents data to allow a structural analysis of the industry and an analysis of the strategies of the major players since 1946. The... View Details
Keywords: Transformation; Customer Focus and Relationships; Machinery and Machining; Cost Management; Price; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Marketing Strategy; Industry Structures; Competition; Manufacturing Industry; United States
Porter, Michael E. "General Electric vs. Westinghouse in Large Turbine Generators (A)." Harvard Business School Case 380-128, January 1980. (Revised August 1986.)
- January 1980
- Supplement
General Electric vs. Westinghouse in Large Turbine Generators (C)
Supplements the (A) case. View Details
Porter, Michael E. "General Electric vs. Westinghouse in Large Turbine Generators (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 380-130, January 1980.
- July 1979
- Supplement
Dallas Tire Corp. (B)
Keywords: Manufacturing Industry
Cash, James I., Jr. "Dallas Tire Corp. (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 180-007, July 1979.
- July 1979
- Supplement
Dallas Tire Corp. (C)
Keywords: Manufacturing Industry
Cash, James I., Jr. "Dallas Tire Corp. (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 180-008, July 1979.
- April 1979 (Revised June 1988)
- Case
Chain Saw Industry in 1978
By: Michael E. Porter and David J. Collis
For use on the second day of a two-day sequence on the U.S. chain saw industry. Describes the evolution of the industry since 1974. Illustrates issues in industry evolution, the forces causing evolution, and the strategic issues raised by evolution. The discussion can... View Details
Porter, Michael E., and David J. Collis. "Chain Saw Industry in 1978." Harvard Business School Case 379-176, April 1979. (Revised June 1988.)
- March 1979 (Revised June 1985)
- Case
Chain Saw Industry in 1974
Describes the structure of the chain saw industry in 1974, when it is on the threshold of a major period of growth. Data are provided on each significant competitor. The discussion should center around strategies in a growing market for differently situated... View Details
Keywords: Industry Growth; Corporate Strategy; Industry Structures; Growth and Development Strategy; Manufacturing Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Chain Saw Industry in 1974." Harvard Business School Case 379-157, March 1979. (Revised June 1985.)
- December 1978 (Revised December 1985)
- Case
Cummins Engine Co. in India
By: James E. Austin
Austin, James E. "Cummins Engine Co. in India." Harvard Business School Case 379-072, December 1978. (Revised December 1985.)
- May 1978
- Case
B.F. Goodrich (A)
By: F. Warren McFarlan and Ashis Gupta
Keywords: Manufacturing Industry
McFarlan, F. Warren, and Ashis Gupta. "B.F. Goodrich (A)." Harvard Business School Case 178-220, May 1978.
- May 1978 (Revised February 1979)
- Supplement
B.F. Goodrich (C)
By: F. Warren McFarlan and Ashis Gupta
Keywords: Manufacturing Industry
McFarlan, F. Warren, and Ashis Gupta. "B.F. Goodrich (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 178-222, May 1978. (Revised February 1979.)
- April 1978 (Revised October 1994)
- Case
Cumberland Metal Industries (A): Model Year 1978 Negotiations with Beta Motors
Provides the background on Cumberland Metal Industries' entry into the automotive components market as a supplier of emission control equipment parts. Cumberland Metal must decide what bid to quote on Beta Motor's 1978 model year business. The company previously had a... View Details
Keywords: Decisions; Bids and Bidding; Market Participation; Negotiation; Competitive Strategy; Manufacturing Industry
Shapiro, Benson P. "Cumberland Metal Industries (A): Model Year 1978 Negotiations with Beta Motors." Harvard Business School Case 578-170, April 1978. (Revised October 1994.)
- 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
Keywords: Change; Brands and Branding; Market Participation; Production; Success; Performance Capacity; Expansion; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry
Wheelwright, Steven C. "Searle Medical Instruments Group (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 678-189, April 1978. (Revised January 1985.)
- March 1978 (Revised April 1988)
- Supplement
International Business Machines (D1), Supplement 2
Shapiro, Benson P. "International Business Machines (D1), Supplement 2." Harvard Business School Supplement 578-078, March 1978. (Revised April 1988.)
- February 1978 (Revised April 1985)
- Background Note
Note on the Corn Wet Milling Industry--1972
Porter, Michael E. "Note on the Corn Wet Milling Industry--1972." Harvard Business School Background Note 378-186, February 1978. (Revised April 1985.)
- February 1978 (Revised April 1981)
- Background Note
Note on the Corn Wet Milling Industry--1973-77
Porter, Michael E. "Note on the Corn Wet Milling Industry--1973-77." Harvard Business School Background Note 378-206, February 1978. (Revised April 1981.)
- February 1978
- Case
Sierra Log Homes, Inc. (A)
Describes the history and evolution of the log home manufacturing industry, a rapidly growing embryonic industry capitalizing on the back-to-basics lifestyle changes in the United States. Focuses on one of the leading firms in the industry, but allows a discussion of... View Details
Keywords: Business or Company Management; Change Management; Industry Structures; Supply and Industry; Problems and Challenges; Business Startups; Business Strategy; Manufacturing Industry; United States
Porter, Michael E. "Sierra Log Homes, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 378-195, February 1978.
- October 1977 (Revised October 1985)
- Teaching Note
Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc., Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-378-024). View Details
Keywords: Manufacturing Industry