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Author
Publisher
Pearson
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume)
Language
English
Description
This unique case study challenges readers to use business analytics techniques to survive a bus accident in a remote area of Amboseli National Park in Kenya's Nyiri Desert, without access to communication. Crystallizing several realistic analytical challenges, it exposes readers to the entire decision-making process, providing opportunities to perform analyses, interpret output, and recommend the best course of action. Author: Aimée A. Kane and...
Author
Publisher
Pearson
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume)
Language
English
Description
This new business analytics case study challenges readers to optimize safety stock levels for a fashion company, where consumer demand is exceptionally hard to forecast, and inventory planning is extremely difficult. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges faced by companies in many industries and markets, it exposes readers to the entire decision-making process, providing opportunities to perform analyses, interpret output, and recommend the...
3) Aluminum versus plastic: a life-cycle perspective on the use of these materials in laptop computers
Author
Publisher
Pearson
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages)
Language
English
Description
This new business analytics case study challenges readers to help Durable Aluminum build a strategic plan for convincing more laptop computer manufacturers to specific aluminum cases instead of plastic. Readers will be asked to help position aluminum as the preferred choice with regard to the environment, consumer choice, and pricing, focusing on full lifecycle cost compared with plastic. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges faced by companies...
Author
Publisher
Pearson
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume)
Language
English
Description
This new business analytics case study challenges readers to manage the complex book publishing process from manuscript through printing and shipping, keeping projects on time to meet the industry's crucial spring and fall seasons. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges faced by companies in many industries and markets, it exposes readers to the entire decision-making process, providing opportunities to perform analyses, interpret output, and...
Author
Publisher
Pearson Education
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
If you're seeking to master business analytics, case studies offer invaluable help: they expose you to the entire decision-making process, helping you practice an active role in both performing analysis and using its output to recommend optimal decisions. Now, drawing on his extensive teaching and consulting experience, Prof. Matthew Drake has created the ideal new casebook for all analytics students and practitioners. Drake, author of the widely-praised...
Author
Publisher
Pearson
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume)
Language
English
Description
Using formal facility location methods, this new business analytics case study challenges readers to compare three potential locations for Narragansett Brewery's new keg-only brewing facility in Rhode Island, and identify the best alternative. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges faced by companies in many industries and markets, it exposes readers to the entire decision-making process, providing opportunities to perform analyses, interpret...
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