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16 Oct 2018
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New Research and Ideas, October 16, 2018

input more valuable. Distributed supermodular complementarity (DSMC) exists when two or more independent actors can create complementary value by pursuing their own interests and will not find it advantageous to combine in order to... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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Introduction - Railroads and the Transformation of Capitalism | Harvard Business School

Railroads Finance Management Business Analysts Mass Distribution Mergers & Syndicates Research Links Introduction More than 240,000 miles of railroad track laid down in the United States from the mid-to-late 1800s connected vast regions... View Details

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Site Credits - Railroads and the Transformation of Capitalism | Harvard Business School

Railroads Finance Management Business Analysts Mass Distribution Mergers & Syndicates Research Links Railroads & the Transformation of Capitalism Credits: Curator: Melissa Banta HBS Faculty Advisors: Walter A. Friedman, Research Fellow... View Details

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HBS - Financials | Financial Highlights

percent in fiscal 2022. The value of the School’s endowment (after the net impact of distributions from the endowment and the addition of new gifts) was $5.1 billion, unchanged from fiscal 2022. Capital investments in campus facilities... View Details

08 Aug 2016
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Writing the Book on Balance

the publishing. “Brielle was part of the entire creation, promotion, production, and distribution of the book,” said Oppenheim. “She saw firsthand the amount of time and effort that goes into such an undertaking and really enjoyed working... View Details

Keywords: Kickstarter; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

24 Apr 2014
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Improving the quality of food in Nigeria

Capital. The goal is to source, process, and distribute fruits, vegetables, herbs, and grains within West Africa, thereby improving nutrition levels, aiding farmers, and creating jobs. Social entrepreneurship comes easily to Nwuneli,... View Details

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Delivered by fast service cars - The Human Factor – Baker Library | Bloomberg Center, Historical Collections

planned system of fast distribution and replacements. Deliveries are made to dealers every few days by fast service cars. Typical of their up-to-the minute equipment, the illustrated truck is refrigerated, ventilated, insulated, to guard... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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Transforming the landscape of agriculture in Nigeria

Mezuo Nwuneli (MBA 2003) is focused on improving the quality of food, its production, and its distribution in his native Nigeria. Nwuneli is cofounder of AACE Food Processing & Distribution, a company he launched in 2009 with his wife,... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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Reinventing perceptions of Africa through wine

their country. After visiting a wine festival in Soweto, South Africa, in 2005, Cuffe and her husband, Khary Cuffe (MBA 2007), realized that by establishing Heritage Link Brands and distributing these quality wines, they could show that... View Details

November 2019 (Revised June 2020)
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Indigo Agriculture: Harnessing Nature

By: Marco Iansiti, Michael W. Toffel and James Barnett

Indigo Agriculture used a digital-enabled research and development (R&D) process to launch its initial product, microbial coatings for agricultural seeds, which increase crop yields while reducing the need for fertilizers. In doing so, the company developed direct... View Details

Keywords: Carbon Sequestration; Operations; Supply Chain; Social Enterprise; Product Development; Distribution Channels; Business Strategy; Digital Platforms; Environmental Sustainability; Science-Based Business; Climate Change; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Green Technology Industry; United States; Massachusetts

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Supplemental Financial Information | Annual Report 2024

corporations, and reunion classes. In fiscal 2024, the annual HBS endowment distribution increased from the prior year by $12 million, or 6 percent, to $220 million. The change in the endowment distribution... View Details

20 Nov 2018
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Building a Nonprofit Marketplace to Feed America

Keywords: Re: Scott Duke Kominers; Distribution; Distribution; Distribution

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Eric D'Arbeloff

Eric d'Arbeloff (MBA 1993) plays a leading role in bringing independent films to wider audiences. In 2004 he launched his film distribution company, Roadside Attractions. Among its successes are Super Size Me, Winter's Bone, Margin Call,... View Details

Keywords: Entertainment / Media

24 Apr 2014
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Leading in business and in public education

saving it from bankruptcy and building a profitable business. Numerous nonprofits also have benefitted from his leadership, including the Wildlife Conservation Society, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and the City Parks... View Details

Fall 2016
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The Impact of Supplier Inventory Service Level on Retailer Demand

By: Nathan Craig, Nicole DeHoratius and Ananth Raman

To set inventory service levels, suppliers must understand how changes in inventory service level affect demand. We build on prior research, which uses analytical models and laboratory experiments to study the impact of a supplier’s service level on demand from... View Details

Keywords: Demand and Consumers; Service Delivery; Supply Chain; Order Taking and Fulfillment; Retail Industry

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April 1999 (Revised May 2000)
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Compaq Computer: Intel Inside?

By: David E. Bell and Ann Leamon

Presents the results of quantitative and qualitative market research on the possible acceptance of a non-Intel processor in Compaq Computer's consumer notebook line. If the low-priced, non-Intel notebook is a success, the company will maintain or increase its 45% share... View Details

Keywords: Distribution; Production; Success; Performance Evaluation; Mathematical Methods; Competition; Computer Industry

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December 18, 2023
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Are Everywhere Stores the New Face of Retail?

By: David R. Bell, Santiago Gallino and Antonio Moreno

Historically, customer engagement and product fulfillment occurred in the same place — a traditional retail store. But today, retailers are beginning to explore how they can create opportunities for customers to engage with products in native environments. A related... View Details

Keywords: Customer Focus and Relationships; Consumer Behavior; Distribution; Logistics; Retail Industry

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05 Nov 2001
Research & Ideas

Venture Capital Goes Boom—or Bust?

unknowability. Rather, uncertainty can be viewed as a measure of the distribution of possible outcomes for a company or project. The greater the uncertainty, the wider the distribution of potential outcomes.... View Details

Keywords: by Paul A. Gompers & Josh Lerner

March 2024 (Revised June 2025)
Teaching Note

CoPilot(s): Generative AI at Microsoft and GitHub

By: Frank Nagle and Maria P. Roche

This teaching note is the companion to case N9-624-010 CoPilot(s): Generative AI at Microsoft and GitHub, which takes place in late 2021. The case briefly describes the history of both GitHub and Microsoft with a particular focus on open source software (OSS)—software... View Details

Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; AI and Machine Learning; Applications and Software; Technological Innovation; Product Launch; Open Source Distribution; Product Development; Commercialization; Competition; Resource Allocation; Technology Industry

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September 2023
Technical Note

Free and Open Source Software and Hardware

By: Frank Nagle

This technical note surveys the concepts of free and open source software and hardware. It introduces the concepts in general, providing a brief history of their development and numerous examples of how companies employ them in practice. Further, it identifies various... View Details