This brief B case dives into how the governance model withstood the COVID-19 crisis.
Dachser (A): Intelligent logistics
Summary
The case, based on extensive interviews with top executives and two generations of Dachser family owners, documents the genesis and spectacular gro...
Selected for the 2023 Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition
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IMD-7-2313
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©2022
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Organization
Dachser
Industry
Logistics and Supply Chain
Available Languages
English
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Dachser (B): Putting intelligent logistics to the test
Summary
This brief B case dives into how the governance model withstood the COVID-19 crisis.
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IMD-7-2314
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©2022
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Organization
Dachser
Industry
Logistics and Supply Chain
Available Languages
English
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The anatomy of family business conflict
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Understanding conflict in family businesses is a complex but essential study area for practitioners and academics. To enhance theoretical precision and provide practical insights, this article presents a comprehensive framework of family business ...
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Boundary conditions for organizations in the Anthropocene: A review of the planetary boundaries framework 10 years on
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We systematically review business research concerning the planetary boundaries framework: A natural science framework that identifies nine Earth system boundaries that govern the safe operating space for humanity. Ten years after the introduction ...
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‘Designed in California, assembled in the Gulf’: Region gains traction as a friendshoring destination
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Multinational businesses are recalibrating their global supply chains, with one eye focused firmly on Washington. As the Donald Trump administration reignites the use of tariffs as a blunt instrument of economic leverage, so-called “friendshoring”...
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Are you up for the challenge of a downturn? Here’s how to ensure you are
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Is your team ready for tough times? Ask these 7 critical questions to assess resilience, redefine success, and lead through uncertainty with purpose.
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Algorithms and ecosystems: AI in biodiversity conservation
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The rise of AI-assisted tools will make it easier for businesses to engage with the complexities of nature and its ecosystems and will open up new opportunities for nature-related businesses.
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Can you rely on AI? - AI Trust Checklist
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Use our AI Trust Checklist to avoid bias, hallucinations, and deepfakes. Practical tips to build trust in your AI systems.
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Candles Killer: Lighting up the world at the bottom of the pyramid
Summary
Shenzhen Power-Solution (SPS), founded in 2009 in China as an entrepreneurial venture, disrupted traditional lighting markets in African villages with its flagship product, Candles Killer. This solar lamp, priced under $5, replaces hazardous kerosene lamps and has an optimized design (9 components, water-bottle stands). The candles killer solar lamp addresses the critical need for affordable, safe and sustainable lighting for people at the bottom of the pyramid (BOP), a huge market that multinationals struggle to reach. By achieving both low cost and differentiation, SPS created a blue ocean market. The company has made remarkable progress in its mission to provide solar lighting to underserved communities: by 2023, it illuminated over 55 million people across 7.8 million households in 66 countries. Beyond social impact, SPS achieved environmental sustainability at scale, reducing cumulative carbon emissions by 6.7 million tons, the equivalent of planting 368 million evergreen trees. Candles Killer's success led SPS to expand its product line into a solar home system for phone charging and multi-bulb lighting. SPS also introduced Solar Media, a platform with pre-loaded content (medical tips, farming methods, education) to share vital knowledge in remote regions.
Reference
IMD-2661
Copyright
©2025
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Organization
Shenzhen Power-Solution
Industry
Energy;Utilities, Electricity Supply;Consumer Goods, Consumer Electronics
Available Languages
English
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Five Questions for Executives On Energy Transition
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Should you lead or follow, move fast or slow, go it alone or seek partners? Here’s how to get the key decisions right when aiming for a sustainable transformation.
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Will shortages hit before tariff tensions ease?
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As tariff tensions simmer and uncertainty clouds the future of global trade, freight industry leaders reflect on how businesses can brace for potential shortages, adapt supply chains, and stay resilient in a rapidly shifting landscape.
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How to get sustainable business transformation right
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Sustainable corporate change is a challenging feat to pull off. Julia Binder examines the barriers and drivers of change to increase your chances of success.
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