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Process / Operation Transformation Case

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Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2024) is from:
Ian
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Please hire a coach for this one. We cannot do your homework (written case) for you on a Q&A
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Pharma Opertations

operations cases operations strategy
Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2022
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Hello, For a pharma operations case, my approac would be to break it down in the following steps: 1) Research stage: This is where multiple molecules or compunds are designed and tested. 2) Development stage: If the fir ... (read entire answer)
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Operations cases fail-proof approach

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Most recent answer on Jun 28, 2021
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Florian
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Florian
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Hey there, In general, operations cases 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 ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 28, 2021 on Jun 28, 2021
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How would you design and build a customer support operations for a Google product

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Most recent answer on Apr 26, 2021
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Christian
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Christian
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gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2021
Ex-BCG|Not-so-ordinary cases| 3/4 of candidates don't crack my cases
Hey there! There are more than one way... but here is how I would do it. Obviously any answer is totally dependent on your capabilities, and starting point. Anyway, start answering the following questions: 1) What's m ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 26, 2021 on Apr 26, 2021
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How to approach an operational case

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Most recent answer on Apr 21, 2021
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Clara
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Clara
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gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2021
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Hello! First of all, this is not the type of case that you would find in a MBB or strategy consulting in general interview. Furthermore, why don´t you post your suggestions, and ask for feedback from the community? ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 21, 2021 on Apr 21, 2021
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How to design a commission table?

operations cases
Most recent answer on Jan 12, 2021
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2021) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2021
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Hi Dan, Fundamentally, you have to say: a) What matters (to our business) b) What commission strructures change behavior to impact what matters We need to determine the above before going any further! Then, the ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 12, 2021 on Jan 12, 2021
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Preparation/ case studies for case interview as sales & operations planning consultant?

Case Material operations cases supply chain
Most recent answer on Nov 26, 2020
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Adi
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Hi Silvia, Happy to help provide guidance and prep help as I ran Accenture's Supply Chain & Operations Consulting practice in UK, before I left last year. Feel free to send me personal message with more details. A ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 26, 2020 on Nov 26, 2020
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Tech. Company Strategy Analyst Case

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Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 19, 2020) is from:
Daniel
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Daniel
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gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2020
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if they provide you with the info how they value what, weighting those parameters by their value is definitely a very good approach to take.
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on Jun 30, 2020 on Jun 30, 2020
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Operation case - divide in value chain

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Most recent answer on Jun 04, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 20, 2020) is from:
Daniel
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Daniel
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gave the best answer on Feb 20, 2020
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Definitely not in the way you just described it, because I had to read your question 3 times to understand what you just meant. If you are asked your opinion on how to reduce the car accidents rate – then yes, it's a ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 04, 2020 on Jun 04, 2020
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Airline industry - operation metrics

airline operations cases
Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 13, 2020) is from:
Clara
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Clara
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gave the best answer on Feb 13, 2020
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Hello! The way I see it, it´s impossible to have insights about all industries. It´s too time consuming, and that time can have a much better ROI in other parts of the prep. Hence, I wouldn´t spend time specificall ... (read entire answer)
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How would you go about improving the Customer Satisfaction score from 80% to 90% for a particular product

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Recent activity on Jun 03, 2019
The best answer (on Jun 03, 2019) is from:
Sidi
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Sidi
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gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2019
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This is a typical brainstorming question. As for all brainstorming questions, you have to first define your focus metric (CSAT). Then you have to disaggregate each element of the definition into its components. ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 03, 2019 on Jun 03, 2019
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Can someone please explain in details what are "operations cases"? And how can someone prepare for this type of cases in particular?

operations cases
Recent activity on Aug 14, 2018
The best answer (on Aug 14, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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Vlad
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gave the best answer on Aug 14, 2018
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Hi, There are several types of operational cases that you may have: 1) Operational math problems. (e.g. Should we increase the speed of the elevator or just buy a second one? How should we reduce the queues? How sho ... (read entire answer)
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