Publications

June 1982 (Revised May 1995)
Case

Ellis Manufacturing Co.

By: Roy D. Shapiro

Ellis finds itself in a weakening competitive position largely due to the lack of rationalization in its plants. Driven by a strong traditionally decentralized sales organization, Ellis finds that all plants want control over all product lines. As a result, overall... View Details

Keywords: Factories, Labs, and Plants; Cost; Analytics and Data Science; Brands and Branding; Performance Capacity; Competitive Strategy; Construction Industry

May 1982 (Revised August 1986)
Case

Butler Manufacturing Co.: Small Components Plant

By: Roy D. Shapiro

April 1982 (Revised June 1993)
Case

Hart Schaffner & Marx: The Market for Separately Ticketed Suits

By: Richard S. Tedlow

Calls for a decision on whether Hart Schaffner & Marx, the nation's leading manufacturer of high quality, branded suits, should expand its product line by marketing suits that are separately ticketed (i.e., the coat, vest, and slacks are sold from individual hangers... View Details

Keywords: Advertising; Decisions; Price; Markets; Distribution Channels; Production; Mathematical Methods; Competitive Strategy; Apparel and Accessories Industry

April 1982
Case

Honeywell Corp.: Defense Systems Division (B)

By: Arthur Schleifer Jr.

Keywords: National Security; Manufacturing Industry

March 1982 (Revised October 1989)
Background Note

Roles and Responsibilities of the Corporate Manufacturing Staff

By: Robert H. Hayes

Keywords: Corporate Accountability

February 1982
Case

Honeywell Corp.: Defense Systems Division (A)

By: Arthur Schleifer Jr.

Keywords: Manufacturing Industry

November 1981 (Revised June 1989)
Case

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.: The Industry Replacement Passenger Tire Forecast

By: Arthur Schleifer Jr.

Keywords: Manufacturing Industry; Manufacturing Industry

November 1981 (Revised April 1990)
Case

Sanyo Manufacturing Corp.--Forrest City, Arkansas

By: Robert H. Hayes and Kim B. Clark

Keywords: Electronics Industry

November 1981
Supplement

Corning Glass Works International, Part II, Interviews with Top Management, Video

By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Michael Y. Yoshino

Presents tapes of interviews with Tom MacAvoy (Corning Glass president) and James Houghton (Corning Glass vice-chairman). View Details

Keywords: Management Teams; Manufacturing Industry

November 1981
Case

Butler Manufacturing Co.: Small Components Plant (Abridged)

By: Roy D. Shapiro

Keywords: Factories, Labs, and Plants; Buildings and Facilities; Manufacturing Industry

October 1981
Supplement

Henry Manufacturing Co.: Seating Chart

By: Leonard A. Schlesinger

June 1981 (Revised August 1985)
Case

Shopfair Supermarkets (A)

By: John A. Quelch

The marketing vice president of the leading supermarket chain in a major metropolitan area has to plan his 1981 strategy in light of increasing warehouse store competition. Considers relationships with major manufacturers who are supplying warehouse stores with deal... View Details

Keywords: Competition; Marketing Strategy; Retail Industry; Food and Beverage Industry