Chapter One - Innovation and Firm Structure
Charles Schwab Corp. (A)
Publication Date: Sep 9, 1999 / Revision Date: Mar 30, 2001
Product Number: 9-300-024
Charles Schwab Corp. (B)
Publication Date: Sep 13, 1999 / Revision Date: Jul 30, 2001
Product Number: 9-300-025
Note: This case features Schwab's successful innovation strategy and transition to the web. Contrast with Merrill Lynch to discuss the limitations (and advantages) that accrue to a larger more traditional competitor.
Chapter Two - Value Delivery Systems
Symbian: Setting the Mobility Standard
Publication Date: Oct 21, 2003 / Revision Date: Mar 22, 2004
Product Number: 9-804-076
Note:This case looks at various stack based competitive pressures in the mobile market. It can also be used to discuss standards wars.
Chapter Three - Market Definition and Disruption
Polaroid Corp.: Digital Imaging Technology in 1997
Publication Date: Oct 16, 1997
Product Number: 9-798-013
Leadership Online (A): Barnes & Noble vs. Amazon.com
Pub. Date: May 26, 1998 / Revision Date Apr 28, 2000
Product Number : 9-798-063
Note: Two great cases that highlight the challenges in defining markets and competitive spaces in dynamic industries.
Chapter Four and Five - Innovators and Imitators
WingspanBank.com (A)
Publication Date: October 14, 1999 Revision Date:Jul 29, 2002
Product#: 9-600-035
MK Taxi: Private Chauffeur Service
Publication Date: Aug 25, 2004 / Revision Date: Oct 12, 2004
Product Number: 9-605-029
Note: A couple of early movers to ponder. What are the costs/benefits of moving early, and what is gained?
Chapter Six and Seven - Enablers and Incumbents
Strategic Inflection: TiVo in 2003 (A)
Publication Date: Oct 15, 2003 / Revision Date: Feb 12, 2004
Product Number: 9-704-425
Blockbuster Inc. & Technological Substitution(D)
Publication Date: Dec 19, 2003 / Revision Date: Apr 16, 2004
Product Number: 9-704-463
Note: In Tivo's case, a look at how incumbent firms with access to platforms compete against innovators. For Blockbuster, a look at how technology enables competitors.
Chapter Eight and Nine - Technology and Traditional Competitive Advantage
Frito-Lay, Inc.: A Strategic Transition--1987-92 (Abridged)
Publication Date: Apr 3, 1995 / Revision Date: Sep 29, 1997
Product Number: 9-195-238
Matching Dell
Publication Date: Jun 6, 1999
Product Number: 9-799-158
Note: Both cases illustrate how technological change creates and reinforces traditional sources of competitive advantage.
Chapter Ten - Technology Specific Sources of Competitive Advantage
Competitive Dynamics in Home Video Games (B): Nintendo Power
Publication Date: Feb 13, 2001 / Revision Date: Jun 13, 2001
Product Number: 9-701-092
The Rise and Fall (?) of Palm Computing in Handheld Operating Systems
Publication Date: Jun 24, 2003
Product Number: 9-703-519
Note : Nintendo demonstrates platform leverage and shift. Palm is a case of failing to lock in an installed base and platform. Both have network economics elements worth discussing.
