Company is planning first international expansion. Case has details of proposed acquisition in United States, also a plan for a Greenfield start-up. Which, if either, should the company go for?
Embracing circularity - Long-term profitability
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Julia Binder and Manuel Braun delve into why a circular approach to business can help build more resilience and boost profitability.
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Abstract thinking: how artworks can sharpen decision-making
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Peter Lorange explains how artworks support his decision-making process and can also help new businesses thrive.
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How a new approach to demand planning can redefine success
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Demand Planning Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are frequently criticized for being too complex or irrelevant. However, an emerging approach is g...
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Navigating global and local strategies: FUCHS’ journey in China and what other businesses can learn about their approach
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FUCHS SE's journey in China shows how its FUCHS2025 strategy balances global ambitions with local agility, leveraging local expertise for global in...
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NIO Customer Experience - Resetting the standard
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Never heard of NIO? Those who haven't are set to become few and far between, as the electric vehicle (EV) maker continues its fast and furious rise...
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Should Unilever pivot from being purpose-led?
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The case study delves into strategic transformation and leadership transitions at Unilever since 2009. Unilever has been an industry leader of business sustainability. Paul Polman was a pioneer who introduced the idea that, by addressing social and environmental problems, a company can unlock new growth opportunities. Polman launched a 10-year Sustainable Living Plan with three objectives: to enhance health and well-being, livelihoods and environmental sustainability. Alan Jope followed in Polman’s path and launched a novel plan for the new decade called The Unilever Compass, focused on sustainability. Unilever took a strategic turn during Jope’s tenure and asked the brands to use their products to solve social issues. He called this “purpose-led branding,” which confused investors. They believed social branding would take the company’s focus away from growth. Tensions were high at Unilever and resulted in a change in leadership. The company wants to focus on growth, which raises questions about the future of corporate sustainability at Unilever.
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IMD-7-2578
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Organization
Unilever
Industry
Consumer Goods
Available Languages
English
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Strategic planning in volatility: The dance between agility and core strengths
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Understanding your organizational capacity for agility and responding to events accordingly is the key to success in the new business environment, ...
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How to navigate our future world order - Maha Hosain Aziz
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In a post-pandemic era shaped by wars, climate change, and new technologies, Maha Hosain Aziz outlines the main risks and shock events that could d...
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How Boeing lost altitude
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The case study examines recent aviation safety concerns at Boeing, focusing on manufacturing issues, leadership decisions and regulatory oversight. It traces Boeing’s trajectory since the McDonnell Douglas merger in 1997, highlighting the changes in the engineering culture and outsourcing strategy that affected the production quality of the 787 Dreamliner and the 737 MAX aircraft. The case also explores how leadership decisions prioritized cost-cutting over quality, leading to inconsistencies and delays. Then the case discusses the 737 MAX, which was grounded after two major crashes in 2018 and 2019. Investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Justice and a Senate Committee found defects in the MCAS flight control system and flaws in the safety certification. The case study explores the leadership actions of CEOs McNerney, Muilenburg and Calhoun, who decisively shaped the nature of the company.
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IMD-7-2588
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Organization
Boeing
Industry
Travel and Leisure, Airlines and Aviation
Available Languages
English
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UrbanLuxe Cosmetics: Embracing S&OP/IBP
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The case is seen through the eyes of the newly appointed supply chain director at a cosmetics company based in Berlin. The general manager has task...
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IMD-7-2572
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UrbanLuxe Cosmetics (Invented name)
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