The case examines the situation of the leader industry in Catalonia (Spain) and can be used to teach the basics of clusters. The case is split into case A (describing the historical situation) and case B (deepening in the later years – 2005 onward)
This case describes the origins of a cluster initiative in the geothermal energy industry in Iceland and its initial steps in 2010. It then describes the actions undertaken by Gekon, the company that is leading the cluster initiative.
This short case provides an update of the Catalan furniture industry, describing the entry and success of IKEA and the closure of half of the Catalan furniture companies. It addresses the question of why the Catalan companies did not follow IKEA’s model and stresses the different configuration of the value chain.
The case examines the launch of Glovo in 2015, and the incorporation of several features in an agile way until 2018. The case also illustrates some of the main financial, strategic and legal, legal challenges that the company faced.
This case analyses the evolution of Tencent, and focuses on WeChat. It describes the emergence and growth of WeChat and how it came to dominate large parts of daily life in China; it also provides insight into how WeChat operates and the current strategic challenges facing WeChat.
This case describes how Bayer put an innovation strategy in place that deliberately sought a systemic approach, meaning company-wide, to make innovation the responsibility of all Bayer employees
The case examines the situation of Cirque du Soleil in its early years. Despite initial success, Guy Laliberté, founder and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, is facing a number of challenges, including aspects such as increasing competition, access to the pool of talent, location and growth. All of these elements are in Laliberté’s mind just before meeting with Jean Doré, the mayor of Montreal. Laliberté thinks that it will be a great opportunity to ask for support, but he doesn’t know exactly what to ask for. At the same time, Doré is preparing the city’s strategic plan and is wondering whether Montreal could benefit from Cirque du Soleil’s image and success. He does, however, have some lingering concerns.