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Company case by Bain & Company
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Our client BeautyCo is a large European perfumery company with over 1,000 shops across Europe. However, BeautyCo has been struggling with declining profitability for some time and would like to work with us to understand what the causes and possible actions could be. Therefore, as a first step the c
Our client BeautyCo is a large European perfumery company with over 1,000 shops across Europe. However, BeautyCo has been struggling with declining profitability for some time and would like
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Company case by Whiteshield Advisory
This case is representative of the type of problems that a client might engage Whiteshield to help them with. Before asking you any questions about the case, I will give you the background that you will need. There are several issues that I would like to cover with you today; please do not be surpri
This case is representative of the type of problems that a client might engage Whiteshield to help them with. Before asking you any questions about the case, I will give you the background t
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Company case by thyssenkrupp Management Consulting (TKMC)
Your client is a holding company that has three larger companies in its portfolio. The successful portfolio has developed very dynamically over the last two years and the companies are facing different challenges. The management takes this situation as an opportunity and wants to carry out a portfol
Your client is a holding company that has three larger companies in its portfolio. The successful portfolio has developed very dynamically over the last two years and the companies are facin
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Company case by Bayer AG
Our client is the US head of Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals divisionIn about 7 months’ time (beginning of 2020) the division expects to receive FDA approval to launch a tricyclic anti-depressant drug. While this apparently good news, the US Pharma organization is concerned over the market potential for thi
Our client is the US head of Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals divisionIn about 7 months’ time (beginning of 2020) the division expects to receive FDA approval to launch a tricyclic anti-depressant dr
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Company case by E.ON Inhouse Consulting
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The European Union pursues the target of lowering the CO₂ emissions of their residents. Therefore, the EU introduced a CO₂ tax to create incentives for consumers to switch to more climate friendly alternatives and stabilize carbon dioxide emissions. Accordingly, and as E.ON’s strategy focuses o
The European Union pursues the target of lowering the CO₂ emissions of their residents. Therefore, the EU introduced a CO₂ tax to create incentives for consumers to switch to more climate fr
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Company case by SET Management Consulting
As one of three management consultants with many years of experience, you have SET yourself the goal of founding your own management consultancy. The topics, contents and solution offering with which you can advise and support potential customers are clear. The legal company is already founded and r
As one of three management consultants with many years of experience, you have SET yourself the goal of founding your own management consultancy. The topics, contents and solution offering w
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Company case by thyssenkrupp Management Consulting (TKMC)
Your client tk Commodity Trade (tk ComT) is a global materials trader - they buy and sell raw materials. tk ComT had stable EBITDA margins in recent years. They consider expanding their target market and entering the Lithium (electric vehicle battery grade) trade, due to the current high demand for
Your client tk Commodity Trade (tk ComT) is a global materials trader - they buy and sell raw materials. tk ComT had stable EBITDA margins in recent years. They consider expanding their targ
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Company case by RWE Consulting
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RWE has reliably supplied people and companies with electricity for more than 120 years with activities around the world with a clear focus on growth. The company is pushing the energy transition to climate neutrality with focus on renewable energy sources like offshore or onshore wind as well as ph
RWE has reliably supplied people and companies with electricity for more than 120 years with activities around the world with a clear focus on growth. The company is pushing the energy trans
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Company case by Simon-Kucher & Partners
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Cruise company German Sea Tours (GST) is a successful operator of international cruises. GST currently offers several cruise trips, lasting between 5 and 24 days. Additional services can be booked on board (e.g. excursions at each destination, onboard leisure activities). Customers tend to book thei
Cruise company German Sea Tours (GST) is a successful operator of international cruises. GST currently offers several cruise trips, lasting between 5 and 24 days. Additional services can be
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Company case by Mercedes-Benz Management Consulting
As a consultant at Mercedes-Benz Management Consulting, you are actively shaping the future of mobility. While you are contributing to decisive projects that design the future of the world’s No.1 premium carmaker, you also develop your own career path and you have the unique possibility to build you
As a consultant at Mercedes-Benz Management Consulting, you are actively shaping the future of mobility. While you are contributing to decisive projects that design the future of the world’s
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Company case by Roland Berger
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Onlinestar, an online retailer of furniture and garden products (core business), has grown significantly in recent years as a result of an expansion of its product portfolio. The company mainly imports goods from Chinese manufacturers but also operates its own production of cat lavatories (special b
Onlinestar, an online retailer of furniture and garden products (core business), has grown significantly in recent years as a result of an expansion of its product portfolio. The company mai
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Company case by Stern Stewart & Co.
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The sporting goods manufacturer TIGER SE which is broadly positioned in Germany wants to increase its sales.The company is fully integrated along its value chain which means that the sporting goods are manufactured in-house and then sold to end consumers through its own distribution c
The sporting goods manufacturer TIGER SE which is broadly positioned in Germany wants to increase its sales.The company is fully integrated along its value chain which means t
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Company case by Bain & Company
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You have inherited the “Old Winery” from your grandfather, a winery that has been family-owned for five generations and can be dated back to the 16th century.Half of the eleven hectares are used to grow white grapes, the other half to grow red grapes. They are grown in a conventional way, i.e. they
You have inherited the “Old Winery” from your grandfather, a winery that has been family-owned for five generations and can be dated back to the 16th century.Half of the eleven hectares are
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Company case by EY-Parthenon
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A leading online real estate marketplace in Germany – your-new-home.com – is struggling with stagnating sales after many years of high growth rates. In a preliminary project with EY-Parthenon, the market environment has already been examined in detail – competitors, new entrants, customer needs, etc
A leading online real estate marketplace in Germany – your-new-home.com – is struggling with stagnating sales after many years of high growth rates. In a preliminary project with EY-Partheno
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Company case by zeb Consulting
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The bank "His Earlship Charles", a domestic retail and private bank is in a difficult situation. Profits have been declining over the past years due to the ongoing low interest rates set by the central bank. Additionally, the bank is suffering from a decreasing number of customers. The board of dire
The bank "His Earlship Charles", a domestic retail and private bank is in a difficult situation. Profits have been declining over the past years due to the ongoing low interest rates set by
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Company case by Oliver Wyman
I’m thinking about setting up a wine cellar in my basement. The way I see it, shelf space would be divided into two sections: (1) a “drinking” section where I store bottles for my own consumption and (2) an “investment” section where I store bottles that I intend to sell at a profit after they
I’m thinking about setting up a wine cellar in my basement. The way I see it, shelf space would be divided into two sections: (1) a “drinking” section where I store bottles for my own consum
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Company case by Oliver Wyman
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Your client, large automotive OEM WyCar, has developed its first fully electric vehicle (EV) and introduced it as a pilot on the Austrian market last year. However, sales have been far below the expected numbers. The management has engaged you to support them in understanding the reasons and advise
Your client, large automotive OEM WyCar, has developed its first fully electric vehicle (EV) and introduced it as a pilot on the Austrian market last year. However, sales have been far below
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Company case by Oliver Wyman
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TrainCo is a manufacturer of rolling stock, or trains, with production sites in three European countries. The company has seen declining profitability over the past years; however, they are currently in a very good position to bid for and win a big contract for regional trains for a Swiss national r
TrainCo is a manufacturer of rolling stock, or trains, with production sites in three European countries. The company has seen declining profitability over the past years; however, they are
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Company case by Roland Berger
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LumCO, a company producing injection-molded components for lighting applications, has operated successfully in its native European market. The company wants to open up one production facility each in China and the United States and establish their own distribution network in both countries to serve
LumCO, a company producing injection-molded components for lighting applications, has operated successfully in its native European market. The company wants to open up one production facilit
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Company case by Deloitte
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Duraflex is a German footwear company with annual men’s footwear sales of approximately €1 b.They have always relied on the boot market for the majority of their volume. In this market they compete with three other major competitors.In the fall of 2019, Badger – one of Duraflex’s competitiors – laun
Duraflex is a German footwear company with annual men’s footwear sales of approximately €1 b.They have always relied on the boot market for the majority of their volume. In this market they
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