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      Variety of Innovation in Global Value Chains

      By: Giulio Buciuni and Gary P. Pisano
      This article analyzes how the geography and organization of pre- and production stages in Global Value Chains (GVC) contribute to lead firms' innovation development. A novel approach in GVC studies is introduced based on transaction cost economics (TCE) and the...  View Details
      Keywords: Gvc; Global Value Chains; Manufacturing; Production; Global Range; Innovation And Invention
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      Buciuni, Giulio, and Gary P. Pisano. "Variety of Innovation in Global Value Chains." Art. 101167. Journal of World Business 56, no. 2 (February 2021).
      • October 2018 (Revised October 2018)
      • Teaching Note

      La-Z-Boy (A)

      By: Joseph B. Fuller and Julia Kelley
      Kurt Darrow, CEO of La-Z-Boy furniture, must decide whether to continue an overhaul of the company's strategy in the face of a collapse in demand during the great recession. Having pared back La-Z-Boy's portfolio of brands and manufacturing network, he intends to...  View Details
      Keywords: Retail; Manufacturing; Organizational Transformations; Reorganization; Furniture Industry; Corporate Strategy; Home Fashion; Turnaround; Portfolio Rationalization; Globalization Of Supply Chain; Brand Repositioning; Business Growth And Maturation; Brands And Branding; Competitive Strategy; Vertical Integration; Transformation; Retail industry; Manufacturing industry; Consumer Products industry; United States
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      Fuller, Joseph B., and Julia Kelley. "La-Z-Boy (A)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 319-048, October 2018. (Revised October 2018.)
      • October 2016
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      La-Z-Boy (A)

      By: Joseph B. Fuller and Natalie Kindred
      Kurt Darrow, CEO of La-Z-Boy furniture, must decide whether to continue an overhaul of the company's strategy in the face of a collapse in demand during the great recession. Having pared back La-Z-Boy's portfolio of brands and manufacturing network, he intends to...  View Details
      Keywords: Retail; Manufacturing; Organizational Transformations; Reorganization; Furniture Industry; Corporate Strategy; Home Fashion; Turnaround; Portfolio Rationalization; Globalization Of Supply Chain; Brand Repositioning; Business Growth And Maturation; Brands And Branding; Competitive Strategy; Vertical Integration; Retail industry; Manufacturing industry; Consumer Products industry; United States
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      Fuller, Joseph B., and Natalie Kindred. "La-Z-Boy (A)." Harvard Business School Case 317-034, October 2016.
      • May 1990 (Revised July 1996)
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      Ingvar Kamprad and IKEA

      By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Ashish Nanda
      Traces the development of a Swedish furniture retailer under the leadership of an innovative and unconventional entrepreneur whose approaches redefine the nature and structure of the industry. Traces IKEA's growth from a tiny mail order business to the world's largest...  View Details
      Keywords: Restructuring; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Growth And Development; Innovation Strategy; Leadership; Management Succession; Distribution; Organizational Change And Adaptation; Expansion; Value; Retail industry
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      Bartlett, Christopher A., and Ashish Nanda. "Ingvar Kamprad and IKEA." Harvard Business School Case 390-132, May 1990. (Revised July 1996.)
      • April 1989 (Revised December 1998)
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      Household Furniture Industry in 1986

      By: Michael E. Porter and Cynthia A. Montgomery
      Profiles the household furniture industry in the United States in 1986. Designed for use with Masco Corp. (A) and (B).  View Details
      Keywords: Supply And industry; Consumer Products industry
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      Porter, Michael E., and Cynthia A. Montgomery. "Household Furniture Industry in 1986." Harvard Business School Background Note 389-189, April 1989. (Revised December 1998.)
      • April 1989 (Revised December 1998)
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      Masco Corp. (A)

      By: Michael E. Porter and Cynthia A. Montgomery
      Describes the history and corporate position of a large and successful producer of faucets and related household products. Masco is considering entry into the $14 billion furniture industry. Designed to be used with Household Furniture Industry in 1986 in a strategy...  View Details
      Keywords: Diversification; Market Entry And Exit; Corporate Strategy; Rank And Position; Consumer Products industry
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      Porter, Michael E., and Cynthia A. Montgomery. "Masco Corp. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 389-186, April 1989. (Revised December 1998.)
      • June 1986
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      Premier Furniture Co.

      By: Thomas R. Piper
      A credit analyst for a furniture manufacturer is confronted with two customers who have exceeded their credit limits. The financial performance of each has been weak, and one of the customers has a highly leveraged balance sheet. Industry conditions are weak; the...  View Details
      Keywords: Cost Vs Benefits; Financial Statements; Credit; Sales; Manufacturing industry
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      Piper, Thomas R. "Premier Furniture Co." Harvard Business School Case 286-130, June 1986.
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