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Innovation at Progressive (C): Auto Repair

By: Frances X. Frei and Hanna Rodriguez-Farrar
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Abstract

Analyzes whether Progressive should enter the auto repair industry. The critical decision is whether the competencies that made Progressive succeed in the auto insurance industry can translate to the auto repair industry.

Keywords

Market Entry and Exit; Innovation and Invention; Insurance Industry; Service Industry; Auto Industry

Citation

Frei, Frances X., and Hanna Rodriguez-Farrar. "Innovation at Progressive (C): Auto Repair." Harvard Business School Case 601-139, June 2001. (Revised May 2002.)
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Frances X. Frei

Technology and Operations Management
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