In November 2005, World Peace Industrial Group was at an important milestone as it prepared to join two other major electronics components distributors to form the WPG Holdings and become a dominant player in its industry. As its chief executive officer prepared for the merger, it became apparent that the company’s financial position was threatened by inventory management and forecasting problems. Although sales and market share were increasing, profit .....more

The case describes the strategic internationalization options of a digital music service provider, KKBOX.com, based in Taiwan. KKBOX was the first independent profitable digital music service provider in the world. There were several factors contributing to the profitability of KKBOX. Looking for growth, service internationalization has made KKBOX increase their involvement in international operations adapting its strategy, resources and structure. .....more

The president and founder of New Deantronics (ND), launched her sales office in San Francisco, California, in 1985 and then set up her factory in Taiwan in 1987. Without any technical background or prior experience, through her system of management strategy and management philosophy, the president built ND's reputation as a trusted manufacturer and developer of medical devices. All ND products were directly exported to large global health-care .....more

This is a supplement to 9B11M016.The president and founder of New Deantronics (ND), launched her sales office in San Francisco, California, in 1985 and then set up her factory in Taiwan in 1987. Without any technical background or prior experience, through her system of management strategy and management philosophy, the president built ND's reputation as a trusted manufacturer and developer of medical devices. All ND products were directly exported .....more

This is a supplement to 9B11M016. The president and founder of New Deantronics (ND), launched her sales office in San Francisco, California, in 1985 and then set up her factory in Taiwan in 1987. Without any technical background or prior experience, through her system of management strategy and management philosophy, the president built ND's reputation as a trusted manufacturer and developer of medical devices. All ND products were directly exported .....more

The founder of Shacom.com has developed software that permits borrowers and lenders to meet on the Internet building on the traditional huei system. He signs a two year agreement with SinoPac, which now wants to renegotiate the arrangement. He must decide whether to renegotiate the deal and under what terms.

The founder of Shacom.com has developed software that permits borrowers and lenders to meet on the Internet building on the traditional huei system. He signs a two year agreement with SinoPac, which now wants to renegotiate the arrangement. He must decide whether to renegotiate the deal and under what terms.