Request for cases that focus on operations for energy and natural resources companies

Hi there,

You made an interesting observation: ops cases are indeed somehow underrepresented.

I do have an energy ops case based on actual project experience. Happy to help out; please DM.

Best,

Gero

Hey there,

In general, operations cases (regardless of the industry) often focus on concepts such as

Capacity issues

• Increase / decrease capacity or move capacity from a less profitable product to a more profitable product
• Analysis of bottlenecks

Classic profitability issues

• Profit = Revenue - Cost :-)

Optimization problems

• Optimize utilization of production machines
• Optimize product mix to max out profitability

Stock issues

• Calculation of safety stock
• Optimization of stock

Value chain issues

• Break down the value chain in its constituent profits and figure out where the issue is

Regarding the latter, you should be able to map out a process in an operations case, especially when you are not familiar with a certain task or system of interactions. When laying out what constitutes a certain issue, you will be able to understand it by breaking it down into its constituent parts.

This helps you to think deeper about the issue. It can also help you to get 'unstuck' if you don’t understand the situation. In sum, problem or process mapping forces you to deconstruct the interactions and increases your odds to find the segment or area in which the issue is buried in.

For instance, you might want to investigate chronological sequences. Process mapping can be used to make a chain of interactions visible and see all parts involved that produce a certain outcome. You can use it when you look into temporal events or when you want to find out which part of the process is most crucial, etc.

Shoot me a message and I am happy to share some cases.

Cheers,

Florian

Hmmmm….

That should not have really been your learning/takeaway.

You're playing soccer and defending the goal. A player shoots and scores from 2 meters inside midfield from the left hand side. Your reaction: Hmmm, I need to learn/practice getting shot on from 2 meters inside midfield from the left hand side

Shouldn't your takeaway be to learn HOW to react to ANY shot from ANY distance and ANY angle?

What if your next case/industry is settling MArs, or what if the next one is about vaccination programs, or what if the next one is about  SAAS BMPS IT solutions, or what if the next one is about the reverse repo mortgage market?

Are you supposed to learn all of these? Nope! You're supposed to learn how to see an industry you don't know and figure it out - PLEASE practice this!

Note: Yes, I have about 10 energy cases to share + an energy AND an oil & gas industry deep-dive. Feel free to message if you'd like them.

Hi there!

Feel free to reach out and I can share a library of cases for practice.

All the best,
Cristian

Hi there,

Happy to share some cases. Just send me a message.

Best,

Alberto

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Check out my latest case based on a real MBB interview: Sierra Springs

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation:

• First of all, while seeking such specific cases can seem like a good strategy, it's important to remember that focusing too narrowly on certain case types might limit your ability to adapt to different case types and firms. The variety in case interviews is vast, and each one tests different skills and approaches.
• Moreover, however, I'd be happy to share some case studies in a DM if you want to.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hey,

I've got such cases in my library, feel free to DM and book a session. The first one is 50% off.

Though I completely agree with Ian here: you need to practice all types of cases, not just the ones you've already had in an interview.

Good luck!
Nick