Case Studies

We continuously publish illustrative case studies and associated teaching notes. Here, you can download an “Inspection copy” of the published case studies and submit requests for additional material to the author of the case study. You can download the original case study and teaching note from the “The Case Center” website (link in the respective case study). For information on using the case studies in teaching, please contact the author of the respective case study.

  • Clariant (C): Merger Talks and New Investors (2017-2019)

  • Clariant (B): On the Route to Profitable Growth (2011-2016)

  • Clariant (A): Steering Through Turbulent Waters (2008-2010)

  • Evolution of the ‘HOME’ Ecosystem: The Case of Helvetia

  • Clariant (D): Less is More – Becoming a Lean Organization (2020-2023)

  • Bird, Lime, & Co: Conquering the Last Mile

  • Car2go – Shaping a Mobility Ecosystem: The Case of car2go in China

  • Daimler AG – The Electric Revolution of the Automobile

  • Klarna – Alliance Governance: Managing and Controlling Risks of an Alliance Portfolio (Case Study)

  • Apple, Microsoft and Google – Strategic Lessons From A Converging Internet Industry 2000-2010 (Case Study)

  • Volkswagen Group (Case Study)

  • Julius Bär Group – Business Model Simplicity in Turbulent Times (Case Study)

  • Tesla Motors – Business Model Configuration (Case Study)

  • Emmi Group – Implementing Strategy with Strategic Initiatives (Case Study)

  • General Electric – 1981-2001: Waves of strategic change (Case Study)

  • Helvetic Management Consulting – Growth and Strategic Renewal (Case Study)

  • Siemens – Management Innovation at the Corporate Level (Case Study)

  • Tesco vs Sainsbury – Growth Strategies and Corporate Competitiveness 1990-2007 (Case Study)

  • Allianz – The Race for new E-Business Models (Case Study)

  • Akris – Competition In The High-End Fashion Industry