Course Topics

Additional information on course material and cases

1. Strategy & Operations
   Swiss Watch Industry:
   • Nicolas Hayek (in French), Société de Microélectronique et d'Horlogerie (SMH)
   • Swatch
   • Seiko
   ACC: The connector industry: list of company links, e.g., leader AMP, others: ACT (Amphenol),
   Other examples:

   Steinway & Sons. For over 140 years, Steinway has been dedicated to the ideal of making the finest pianos in the world Steinway & Sons Factory Tour (showing their famous rim bending process). Competitors:Yamaha
   
   
2. Tailoring Resources (Harley-Davidson, Seagate Technologies, Eli Lilly)
• Harley-Davidson : Exhibits' data in Excel; Movie about Harley assembly : Go to Products 1 - check out Motorcycles and Motorcycles Engines.
• Seagate Technologies
• The Computer Storage industry: companies
• Industry Report
• Eli Lilly: The flexible facility
  
  
3. Tailoring Activity Networks
• Strategic Sourcing and Supply Mgt: Sun Microsystems
• Demand and Service Mgt: Peapod : Exhibits' data of case in Excel
• Innovation and Technology Mgt: ITT : Teves
• Other examples:
  • Dynaco , NextPart