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- September 1988 (Revised September 1994)
- Background Note
Note on Process Analysis (Abridged)
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Provides an introductory note to production processes and the use of flow diagrams. View Details
Keywords: Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Management Practices and Processes; Production
Shapiro, Roy D. "Note on Process Analysis (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Background Note 689-032, September 1988. (Revised September 1994.)
- August 1988 (Revised January 1989)
- Supplement
Kristen's Cookie Co. (B), Master Diskette
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Shapiro, Roy D. "Kristen's Cookie Co. (B), Master Diskette." Harvard Business School Spreadsheet Supplement 687-524, August 1988. (Revised January 1989.)
- June 1988 (Revised May 1990)
- Case
Olivetti (A): Picking Up the Pieces
By: Roy V. Eales and Malcolm S. Salter
Keywords: Information Technology Industry
Eales, Roy V., and Malcolm S. Salter. "Olivetti (A): Picking Up the Pieces." Harvard Business School Case 388-157, June 1988. (Revised May 1990.)
- June 1988 (Revised May 1990)
- Case
Olivetti (B): Putting De Benedetti's ""Mark I"" Strategy to Work
By: Roy V. Eales and Malcolm S. Salter
- May 1988 (Revised June 2023)
- Case
National Cranberry Cooperative, 1996
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Describes the continuous flow process used to process cranberries into juice and/or sauce. Requires student to analyze process flows to determine where the bottlenecks are and to decide how, and whether, to expand capacity. Original version written by J.G. Miller and... View Details
Keywords: Logistics; Performance Capacity; Performance Improvement; Supply Chain; Mathematical Methods; Cost vs Benefits; Production
Shapiro, Roy D. "National Cranberry Cooperative, 1996." Harvard Business School Case 688-122, May 1988. (Revised June 2023.)
- January 1988 (Revised April 1989)
- Background Note
Europe's New Industrial Revolution
By: Malcolm S. Salter and Roy V. Eales
Salter, Malcolm S., and Roy V. Eales. "Europe's New Industrial Revolution." Harvard Business School Background Note 388-099, January 1988. (Revised April 1989.)
- October 1987 (Revised October 1988)
- Exercise
Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (C): Exercise 3
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Business Processes
Shapiro, Roy D. "Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (C): Exercise 3." Harvard Business School Exercise 688-022, October 1987. (Revised October 1988.)
- September 1987
- Case
Wickham Binderies
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Shapiro, Roy D. "Wickham Binderies." Harvard Business School Case 688-018, September 1987.
- January 1987 (Revised January 2002)
- Case
Baker Precision Instruments, Inc.
By: Ramchandran Jaikumar, Roy Shapiro, Donald Rosenfield and Kathryn E. Stecke
A rapidly growing machine parts manufacturer is trying to decide whether to acquire an advanced Flexible Manufacturing System or Systems. The selection decisions must address the impact of new technology, the effect of setup times on production planning and capacity,... View Details
Keywords: Information Technology; Cost vs Benefits; Machinery and Machining; Production; Decision Choices and Conditions; Management Systems; Manufacturing Industry; Industrial Products Industry
Jaikumar, Ramchandran, Roy Shapiro, Donald Rosenfield, and Kathryn E. Stecke. "Baker Precision Instruments, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 687-052, January 1987. (Revised January 2002.)
- March 1986 (Revised February 1987)
- Case
Air Canada: Organizing for Public Relations and Media Relations (A)
By: Stephen A. Greyser and Roy V. Eales
Greyser, Stephen A., and Roy V. Eales. "Air Canada: Organizing for Public Relations and Media Relations (A)." Harvard Business School Case 586-144, March 1986. (Revised February 1987.)
- February 1986 (Revised September 1987)
- Supplement
Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (B2): Discussion of Exercise 2
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Shapiro, Roy D. "Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (B2): Discussion of Exercise 2." Harvard Business School Supplement 686-114, February 1986. (Revised September 1987.)
- February 1986 (Revised September 1987)
- Supplement
Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (A2): Discussion of Exercise 1
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Shapiro, Roy D. "Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (A2): Discussion of Exercise 1." Harvard Business School Supplement 686-111, February 1986. (Revised September 1987.)
- January 1986 (Revised September 1987)
- Exercise
Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (A): Exercise 1
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Business Processes
Shapiro, Roy D. "Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (A): Exercise 1." Harvard Business School Exercise 686-109, January 1986. (Revised September 1987.)
- January 1986 (Revised September 1987)
- Exercise
Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (B): Exercise 2
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Business Processes
Shapiro, Roy D. "Simulation Exercises in Process Analysis (B): Exercise 2." Harvard Business School Exercise 686-110, January 1986. (Revised September 1987.)
- September 1985 (Revised March 1987)
- Case
EG&G Sealol (A)
By: Janice A. Klein, Ramchandran Jaikumar and Roy D. Shapiro
Klein, Janice A., Ramchandran Jaikumar, and Roy D. Shapiro. "EG&G Sealol (A)." Harvard Business School Case 686-045, September 1985. (Revised March 1987.)
- January 1985 (Revised December 1985)
- Case
Olivetti: Purchasing Policy
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Shapiro, Roy D. "Olivetti: Purchasing Policy." Harvard Business School Case 685-033, January 1985. (Revised December 1985.)
- March 1984 (Revised April 1985)
- Case
IFP, Indonesia
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Indonesia
Shapiro, Roy D. "IFP, Indonesia." Harvard Business School Case 684-060, March 1984. (Revised April 1985.)
- December 1982 (Revised September 2015)
- Case
Halloran Metals
By: Roy Shapiro
Two competitors in the Northeast steel service center industry have made very different choices with regards to logistics and operating strategy. One distributes from a large central location; the other operates seven widely scattered warehouses. Students can diagnose... View Details
Keywords: Logistics; Business Strategy; Competitive Strategy; Business Cycles; Decision Choices and Conditions; Metals and Minerals; Supply Chain; Steel Industry; United States
Shapiro, Roy. "Halloran Metals." Harvard Business School Case 683-062, December 1982. (Revised September 2015.)
- October 1982
- Case
Boise Cascade Office Products Division (B)
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Business Divisions
Shapiro, Roy D. "Boise Cascade Office Products Division (B)." Harvard Business School Case 683-050, October 1982.
- October 1982
- Case
Boise Cascade Office Products Division (A)
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Keywords: Business Divisions
Shapiro, Roy D. "Boise Cascade Office Products Division (A)." Harvard Business School Case 683-049, October 1982.