Case | HBS Case Collection | 1997 (Revised from original version)

Northern Telecom (A): AdVantage & DisadVantage

by Robert J. Dolan and Sylvie Ryckebusch

Abstract

Mike Ennis, general manager of Northern Telecom's Business Products Division, recommends a new solution for replacing Vantage, an unsuccessful product for Northern Telecom. The case documents in detail the voice of the customer. Students are required to discuss the merits of Ennis's proposal.

Keywords: Management Teams; Demand and Consumers; Product Development; Product Launch; Telecommunications Industry; North America;

Citation:

Dolan, Robert J., and Sylvie Ryckebusch. "Northern Telecom (A): AdVantage & DisadVantage." Harvard Business School Case 596-063, June 1997. (Revised from original November 1995 version.)