Dow Chemical Case Question 1 Polyethylene is the world’s most widely used plastic. Polyethylene plastic’s principal application was in packaging‚ from trash bags to milk jugs. It was widely used in the manufacture of everything from trash bags‚ picnic cutlery and garbage pails‚ to plastic toys. Polyethylene also replaced glass‚ wood‚ and metal in certain applications. There were three types of polyethylene‚ Low-density polyethylene‚ High density polyethylene and Low linear density polyethylene
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Marketing Problems CUTCO Corporation 1. Situation Analysis I.Industry In 2007 the direct selling industry had approximately $30.8 billion in sales. Direct sellers are almost entirely independent contractors. Virtually any product can be sold via direct selling. Internet Sales accounted for 11.4% of direct selling dollars in 2007‚ however most direct selling websites focus on company information and distributor contact information. II.Company CUTCO Corporation is a private company that
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In this case I play the role of Edward Cummings‚ a senior credit representative of Joyce Chemical Company. My task in this case is to look into Eliot Manufacturing and to see if we should continue or terminate our relationship with them. If we were to continue‚ the choices would be to either have them in a program to reduce their accounts payable or to tolerate gradual increases in credit. After doing an analysis on Mr. Pound and the Eliot Manufacturing Company‚ I would recommend that Joyce
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Case Study: The Fashion Channel 1. Define the segmentation scenarios considered by Dana Wheeler and discuss the pros and cons of each scenario. In the HBS Fashion Channel case‚ Dana Wheeler considered 3 different market segmentation scenarios. Various market research firms had divided viewers into 4 distinct groups: “Fashionistas”‚ “Planners and Shoppers”‚ “Situationalists”‚ and “Basics”. These four groups were comprised of a mix of consumers with a plethora of demographics‚ all with specific
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This form can be used to organize your thoughts about a case. As you perform your analysis remain open to the fact that your interpretation of the facts may change and therefore you should constantly revisit your answers. Define the Problem: Describe the type of case and what problem(s) or issue(s) should be the focus for your analysis. The type of case that this is an evaluation case. In this case‚ one of the major problems that will be the main focus is the simple fact that there have been
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HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL EXCEL COURSE All Masters programs in the Lindner College of Business involve coursework that presumes facility with spreadsheets. In Statistics‚ Managerial Accounting‚ and Financial Tools‚ spreadsheets are indispensible tools. In a host of other classes they enable superior analysis‚ organization‚ communication‚ and planning as well. Therefore‚ before starting coursework in any Masters program‚ students must PASS the On-line Introduction to Spreadsheet Modeling Course available
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Case Introduction The Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation and the United Steelworkers of America entered into an agreement to reserve 50% of the openings in an in plant craft training program for African Americans (Byars & Rue‚ 2008). Brian F. Weber was a white male who wanted to enter this program but was denied. Weber claimed he was discriminated against due to the fact that African American employees were accepted into a training program over senior white employees. Mr. Weber had seniority
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Jarvis Communication Corporation Background Jarvis Communication is a start-up firm that develops‚ manufactures‚ and markets a miniature telephone. Last year’s sales revenue was $6.5 million‚ resulting in its first profitable year in its first three years of business. The phone is unique because it is only two inches long‚ weighs two ounces‚ and a miniature receiver is worn in the ear. The phone speaker and microphone carry out all the normal functions of a phone (except dialing) without the use
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Developing Inclusive Business Models A Review of Coca-Cola’s Manual Distribution Centers in Ethiopia and Tanzania Jane Nelson‚ Eriko Ishikawa and Alexis Geaneotes Executive Summary Written by Jane Nelson‚ Eriko Ishikawa and Alexis Geaneotes © 2009 Harvard Kennedy School and International Finance Corporation This report is a summary version of a longer research study undertaken by the IFC and the CSR Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School. The full report will be available on the CSRI website
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Manufacturering Corporation (RMC) is considering moving some of its production from traditional numerically controlled machine to a flexible manufacturing system (FMS). It’s computer numerical control machines have been operating in a high variety‚ low volume manner. Issues 1. 1 . As a productions manager for R.M.C‚ what do you recommend? Why? 2. Prepare a case by a conservative plants manager for maintaining the status quo until the returns are more obvious. 3. Prepare a case for an optimistic
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