Profitability

Smartphone Insurance

Insuraco is a large US insurer that's looking to grow. They currently sell a wide range of insurance products to US consumers and are considering …

Great Western Bank

Our client is a small retail bank in the United States called Great Western Bank (GWB). GWB has 50 branches across the Western United States. In the …

National Gallery: New Revenue Streams

Your client is the UK's National Gallery, a government-funded heritage institution with the mission of welcoming the public to explore and experience …

National Gallery: Strategy and Optimization

Whilst entry to the National Gallery is free, tickets are sold for special exhibitions. The VP of Operations is evaluating the possibility of changing …

Save the job of an INSEAD alumnus!

The client "Techking" is a 5bn€ multi-national IT provider based in Germany that provides technology and related consulting services to clients from a …

Waterlogic

Our client is LAVA, a licensed distributor of Waterlogic water purifiers in Southeast Asia. They obtained exclusive rights to distribute water …

A Golden Ticket

Your client is Whizzy Wilco's Chocolate Emporium, a global confectionery manufacturer based in the US that specializes in chocolate bars and unique …

Apogee Bank

Our client Apogee bank, a regional bank with 700 branches in US Midwest, has seen a declining trend in revenues in the past 2 years. Blake Moran, the …

Apogee Bank

Our client Apogee bank, a regional bank with 700 branches in US Midwest, has seen a declining trend in revenues in the past 2 years. Blake Moran, the …

Attack Helicopter

Our client is a US defense contractor and one of its divisions manufactures attack helicopters for military operations. The company is considering …

Banana Heaven

The government of Banana Heaven (an island in the Indian ocean) is predominantly an agricultural economy. Majority of the population is involved in …

Beantown Co

Beantown Co is a leading US-based property insurance company facing a reduction in profit margin in recent years. They are looking to increase their …

Canyon Capital Partners

Your client is Canyon Capital Partners (CCP). CCP is a long-established hedge fund headquartered in Hartford, CT. Hedge funds make money mainly out of …

Catch Me Or I Go; HuDisney

Your client is Disney, they're a global leader in entertainment and have a diverse portfolio of media networks, including Disney+ and Hulu. Disney+ is …

Cups

Your client is Proctor & Gamble, which owns Tampax and Always, leading menstrual product brands in the US. With the rise in sustainability focused …

Digging for Gold

Our client is an Australian mining company, whose main product is Gold, which it sells exclusively to China. This company is the largest producer in …

Digging For Gold

Our client is an Australian mining company, whose main product is Gold, which it sells exclusively to China. This company is the largest producer in …

DoWork

DoWork is a provider of coworking spaces (both physical and virtual) and uses Technology solutions to run a lean and efficient operation. The company …

Elm Juice Co

Elm Juice Co is a leading fruit juice company with several leading brands in its portfolio. Our client is a large international private equity firm …

Erween Mills

Your client, Erween Mills, is a palm oil mill based out of Guatemala. The mill is facing profitability problems for the past couple of years. Erween …

FLC Sports League

Your client is a major sports league called FLC. They organize a national championship and several other smaller competitions. Serving as the only …

Fungicide

Funguy Corporation is a small producer and wholesaler of agricultural fungicides. After a yearly financial review, they find one of their proprietary …

Gamebox

The CEO of GameBox, a well-known video game company, has approached us to help decide what type of new game the company should develop. How would you …

Gaming Challenges

Storm Games is a video game developer focused on computer games. Their main title, King of the Forest, is an online RPG that has been extremely …

GasCo Goes the Distance

Your client is GasCo, a US-based natural gas company. In the last year, natural gas prices in the US have declined while prices in APAC and EMEA have …

GasCo Goes the Distance

Your client is GasCo, a US-based natural gas company. In the last year, natural gas prices in the US have declined while prices in APAC and EMEA have …

Grow baby, grow!

Your client is a diversified industrials distributor that focuses on four key product areas: plumbing tools (pipes, installation tools), lumber …

Hanover Health

Your client, a private equity fund, is evaluating the potential acquisition of Hanover Health. HH operates a series of urgent care clinics throughout …

Healthy Spending

The new CEO of HealthCorp, a not-for-profit health insurer, has recently engaged you to help her solve a budding problem. Over the last 3 years, …

Home Improvement Co.

Home Improvement Co. is a major home improvement retailer in the U.S. that sells tools, construction products, appliances, and services. Since 2020, …

Jab We Profit

Telecom Co, a large Indian telecom service, has a new CEO who is determined to revive the struggling company. He has come up with the idea to launch a …

Kegging Costs

Our client is a large craft brewery that primarily sells beer nationally through its distribution network. The brewery has grown from an annual …

Leo vs. The Space Invaders

Your client is a production studio looking to release it's new film, Leo vs. The Space Invaders, in the next year. The film is the fifth movie in the …

Let's Vroom

Your client is Race Co, a racing track company in Chicago. They hold 3 kinds of races in their track- small, medium and big. The client feels that …

Maize & Blue Cement

A cement manufacturer, Maize and Blue Cement (MBC), operates in Country X. Over the last three years, their profitability has stagnated, and MBC is …

Malaria Remedy

A team of university researchers based out of Uganda has developed a new vaccine to cure malaria. While there are existing vaccines out there for …

Marie's Café

Marie's Café is a small local coffee shop that serves coffee. Marie's has been around for decades and is known for its high quality drinks and cozy …

Marie's Café

Marie's Café is a small local coffee shop that serves coffee. Marie's has been around for decades and is known for its high quality drinks and cozy …

Maxicure

Your client, Maxicure, manufactures and sells an over-the-counter cough and cold medicine. Their sole plant in Kentucky is aging, and its increasing …

MBS Co.

Your client is MBS Co., a government sponsored enterprise (GSE), that purchases mortgages from banks, packages them into mortgage-backed securities …

Midwest Hospital

Midwest Hospital is a research-based hospital and takes pride in its joint replacement surgery department. Recently Midwest Hospital did a P&L …

Midwest Hospital

Midwest Hospital is a research-based hospital and takes pride in its joint replacement surgery department. Recently Midwest Hospital did a P&L …

MOOC Madness

Our client, Greg Wilkinson, is the Dean of the business school at a mid-sized, four-year university. They are experiencing declining application rates …

OldSchool

OldSchool is a high school that was founded in 1947 in Delhi, India. It was considered one of the most prestigious schools in the city for many years, …

Omega Naval Systems

Omega is an aerospace defense contractor with three naval radar systems in its product lineup. These systems are equipped on naval destroyers and …

One Tree Hill

The nonprofit organization, One Tree Hill (OTH), has a mission of restoring forest cover globally. They typically give grants (donations) to local …

Paper Pricing Predicament

Complete Foods, a leading supermarket prominent across the U.S., is planning to release a private label line of paper towels. They currently sell …

Papyr Co.

Papyr is a paper distributor based in Ohio. Due to the declining demand for paper products, the company downsized the company headcount by 20% across …

Pedal Pals

Pedal Pals is an interactive fitness platform with millions of members, offering connected, technology-enabled fitness classes that utilize its …

Pediatric Hearing Aids

Our client, a developer of medical-grade hearing aids, is exploring the feasibility of launching a new line of hearing aids designed specifically for …

Purchasing Your Coffee Maker

Your friend, Matt, is considering buying a coffee maker. He has a $200 maximum budget but as a new Penn grad, he would be happy to spend less than …

Resistance

Action Med received many pharma products in clinical development as a result of a recent acquisition, including a drug, called BPL, to treat resistant …

Rubber Bumper

Rubber Bumper Co is a small family owned producer of rubber products. It prides itself on producing a limited range of products but producing the …

Rubicon Co.

Your client is Rubicon Co, a low-cost airline operating in the US. A couple of years ago, Rubicon Co completed the acquisition of Scarlet Air, an …

Rubicon Co.

Your client is Rubicon Co, a low-cost airline operating in the US. A couple of years ago, Rubicon Co acquired Scarlet Air, an airline based primarily …

Seven Flags

Our client is a mid-size amusement park chain, with 10 parks around the U.S. serving over 10 million visitors each year. In their Richmond, VA park, …

Seven Flags

Our client is a mid-size amusement park chain, with 10 parks around the U.S. serving over 10 million visitors each year. In their Richmond, VA park, …

ShipTech Wrecked

Your client is ShipTech, a shipping company that specializes in ground transportation in the United States. ShipTech has experienced decreasing …

Shop 'til you(r profits) drop

Your client, SaveRite, is a large grocery retailer who is under pressure from new leadership to improve historically flat profits within the company. …

Should we drop Lonely Lodge?

Our client is the designer and publisher of Day Fort, a free-to-play multiplayer shooting game. Over the past 5 years, Day Fort has broken both …

Skooters

Skooters is a popular nightclub in Durham, NC. The establishment attracts students and young professionals year-round and is especially favored by …

SneakyChat

Your client, SneakyChat, is a wildly popular Silicon Valley startup with a rapidly growing user base. SneakyChat's App allows users to send expiring …

Spice Up Your Life

Our client, Seasoned Investors (SI), is a private equity firm that has just launched a new fund focused on investments in the food industry. For their …

Spice Up Your Life

Our client, Seasoned Investors (SI), is a private equity firm that has just launched a new fund focused on investments in the food industry. For their …

Stance at a Distance

Our firm has just wrapped up a project with The Stance School, which offers K-12 education in Philadelphia, to help them with developing two major …

Sticky Surfactants

Your client, CavalierChem, is a global chemicals manufacturer. CavalierChem recently acquired a manufacturing facility that makes surfactants as part …

Sticky Surfactants

Your client, CavalierChem, is a global chemicals manufacturer. CavalierChem recently acquired a manufacturing facility that makes surfactants as part …

Take Inc.

Hyper is a mobile application that connects drivers with passengers. Launched successfully in 2010, it has been experiencing declining profitability …

The Philadelphia Zoo Buys a Panda

The Philadelphia Zoo is considering buying a panda. Should they?

The Pill Company

Your client is a multinational pharmaceutical company. The client has a portfolio of drugs for major disease areas, including cancer, cardiovascular, …

Toto Foundation

Our client, the Toto Foundation, is a new non-profit arm of a well-known drone manufacturing and logistics company that is exploring aid projects in …

Tres Burritos

Your client is a national burrito chain with 100 locations. There has been a widespread flu virus growing in the U.S. which has the potential to hurt …

Trouble in 'Packaging' Paradise

Client is Newpads, an absorbent pads manufacturing company which recently got acquired by OldMoney Investments, a private equity fund. Newpads is a …

Uranus Co.

Uranus Co., founded in 1969 by Jack Kanof, is an established aerospace company looking to penetrate the luxury space travel market. It is looking for …

WolverineHomes

WolverineHomes owns and manages over 200 single-family homes in the Ann Arbor, Ypsi, and Jackson areas. Recently, severe weather events have caused …

Achieving Liftoff

Metropolis Airlines is an ultra-low cost airline in Canada. They compete with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, etc in the low-cost airline markets. They've …

Alcoholic Farmer

Your client is a farmer. He has recently inherited 20 acres of land from a distant relative. Since he has little business knowledge, he has hired you …

All Night Long

Your client is CNB Movies, a national movie theater company with $2 billion in annual revenue. In recent years, movie theaters have seen record high …

Apache Helicopter

Our client is a US defense contractor. One of its divisions manufactures Apache helicopters for military operations. The company is considering …

Apartment Co.

Apartment Co is a residential real estate company that owns and operates 10 buildings throughout three different boroughs within New York. The …

Applying Appliances

Your client is the appliance division of a major U.S-based consumer goods company. They manufacture mainly kitchen appliances - specifically …

Army Hotel

Our client is a PE firm that has the opportunity to invest in building a 400-room hotel on an army base. The idea was given to the PE firm by the …

Bird Blows Up

Bird Construction released their quarterly reports yesterday and analysts were shocked that despite recovering industrial demand, profits had fallen …

Breast Cancer Surgery

Our client is a large medical device corporation. They have developed a new medical device to assist surgeons in breast conservation surgeries (BCS). …

Burger Palace

Our client is Burger Palace, a Chicago area fast food restaurant with 20 locations. They have been approached by Midway Airport about opening a new …

Calling the TTC

One of the main factors that drives customer retention in the telecom market is coverage: companies that can boast that they receive a signal …

Canyon Capital Partners

Your client is Canyon Capital Partners (CCP). CCP is a long-established hedge fund headquartered in Hartford, CT. Hedge funds make money mainly out of …

Center Stage

You've been approached by a producing team who have a hold on a major Broadway theater for 10 weeks next summer. Theater is a very expensive industry, …

Chic Cosmetology

Our client is a for-profit, specialty college named Chic Cosmetology University (CCU). Founded in 2005, CCU is a program for high school graduates …

Chicken Pox Vaccine

Your client is a large pharmaceutical drug company working on a vaccine for chicken pox. The vaccine needs to pass three phases of testing to be …

Chicouver Cycle

Our client, Chicouver Cycle (pronounced "Chai-cover"), is a bikesharing startup. Like other bikeshare operators in cities around the world, Chicouver …

Construct a Solution

Your client is Rebar Company, who manufacturers rebar and concrete for commercial construction. Their profits have fallen from a positive $20M profit …

Contact Lenses

Your client is a well-known contact lens provider called BB. BB manufactures and distributes contact lenses in the U.S. While BB is one of the largest …

Craft Co.

Our client, Craft Co., is a subscription service that will send customers kits for adult crafting and DIY projects (e.g., watercolor painting, …

Credit Disunion

Your client is a credit union which operates 120 bank branches throughout Ontario and Manitoba. In the previous year, they earned $8B in revenues and …

Cruise Line Acquisition

Our client is FunCruiseLines, a major cruise line headquartered in the United States. They are currently considering acquiring a new, luxury cruise …

Cups

Your client is Proctor & Gamble, which owns Tampax and Always, leading menstrual product brands in the US. With the rise in sustainability focused …

Diabetes Testing Meter

Our client is a laboratory that provides diabetes testing services to hospitals in the UK. They have developed a self-diagnosis meter that patients …

Dr. Stern's Botanicals

Dr. Stern's Botanicals is a U.S.-based cosmetic and skincare startup and a Gen-Z favorite for "clean beauty." Last year, the company's sales dropped …

Drinks Gone Flat

The beverage department of a regional supermarket has seen a drop in revenue over the last year and has hired your firm to determine the cause of the …

Drug Store Profitability

Our client is a drug store chain, similar to CVS, they have been losing profits for the last few years. Can you help us identify the reasons and means …

Electric Utility

Our client is GPE, a producer of electricity. Here are a few concepts about electricity generation that will help you in this case: • There are …

Elena's Electronics

Our client is Elena's Electronics, an electronic goods chain store. Historically, the client relied on rapid opening of new stores to increase growth. …

Events.com

Our client is Prospect Equity Partners ('Prospect'), a prominent Private Equity firm that invests in the technology space. They have recently acquired …

Finding the Right Key

Your client, Keyboard Co., is an American mechanical keyboard manufacturer who is seeing declining profitability recently and does not understand why …

Garthwaite Healthcare

Our client is Garthwaite Healthcare Co (GHC), a health insurance firm located in the Midwest. Customers pay GHC a fixed monthly premium per person …

German Telecom

Our client is a large German telecom company. It is considering making a bid in an auction for one of 5 licenses to operate a new generation of mobile …

GGC Health

Our client, GGC Health, operates eight Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) on the east coast. GGC Health has consistently been a profitable …

Great Burger

Let's assume our client is Great Burger (GB) a fast food chain that competes head–to–head with McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, KFC, etc. GB is the …

Green Dreamz

Your client is Green Dreamz, a vertically-integrated cannabis company based in Colorado, USA. Founded in 2011 as a medical cannabis business, Green …

Health Coaches

Our client is a large national healthcare payer (health insurance company, think Aetna) exploring the launch of a new disease management ('DM') …

International Airlines

One of our clients, a leading international airline, has come to Bain with a problem. Over the last three years they have noticed that while their …

Maine Apples

Our client is a Korean conglomerate named Danut that has acquired a small Boston-based biotechnology firm. The biotech firm has developed a chemical …

Maxicure

Your client, Maxicure, manufactures and sells an over-the-counter cough and cold medicine. Their sole plant in Kentucky is aging, and its increasing …

Men's Extra Comfortable Essentials

Our client, Men's Extra Comfortable Essentials, is a US-based manufacturer of basic apparel including socks, tanks, tees, and underwear. They …

Montoya Soup

In F14, Montoya Soup, a business unit of Izzy's Healthy Foods, grew revenue and increased the contribution margins on their traditional and light …

MOOC Madness

Our client, Greg Wilkinson, is the Dean of the business school at a mid-sized, four-year university. They are experiencing declining application rates …

Mord Motor Co

Mord Motor Company, an international automotive company, has seen meteoric sales and market share growth over the last 10 years in the US. However, in …

Mustard Clinic

Your client is the CEO of the Mustard Clinic, a for-profit hospital in the United States. The hospital is known primarily for its leading care for …

New Club in the Hub

An investor has purchased a building in Downtown Kingston and is considering using the space for a new nightclub. They come to you and ask for help …

New Flight Plan

Your client is an airlines. As you may know, competition is fierce among the major airlines, with ticket prices being driven steadily downward. After …

NFL in Mexico

Your client is a wealthy former founder and CEO of a multi-national company interested in a new investment opportunity. The National Football League …

On The Same Page

Your client, Ostrich Books, is a major publisher of classic historical and social works like those of Shakespeare, Homer, Jane Austen, Maya Angelou, …

Orrington Office Supplies

Our client, Orrington Office Supplies (OOS) is a leading manufacturer of office products in 1992, with sales of $275m in 1991. They have strong …

Payments Company

Your role on the PayCo engagement is to develop the business case for commercializing PayCo's contactless technology. 1) Which market and transit …

Plastic World

Our client is a private equity firm interested in Plastic World, a plastic packaging manufacturer. Plastic World's owners are requesting $25m. The …

Retirement Apartment Complexes

Our client owns and operates 25 retirement apartment complexes for the 55-75 year old demographic. The apartment complexes are in the Southeast and …

Salty Sole Shoe

Your client is a large retail-focused private equity firm that owns Salty Sole, a leading designer of junior women's footwear, primarily targeting the …

Seven Flags

Our client is a mid-size amusement park chain, with 10 parks around the U.S. serving over 10 million visitors each year. In their Richmond, VA park, …

Shoe Co.

Our client, Shoe Co., is a small affordable luxury shoe retailer, branded as classic and fun. The average shoe sells at a price point of $300 per …

Skylight Goods

Our client, Skylight Goods, is a $12B industrial goods manufacturer. They have various divisions and the division they are working with makes pressure …

Sosland Sports

Your client, Sosland (pronounced sauce-land) Sports, is an operator of squash centers in Sweden. The squash centers include sauna, spa, pool, gym and …

Sticky Surfactants

Your client, CavalierChem, is a global chemicals manufacturer. CavalierChem recently acquired a manufacturing facility that makes surfactants as part …

Student Health Insurance

Our client is a business unit within a large national health insurance company. The client focuses primarily on the higher education student health …

Sueno Mattress

Sueno Mattress is a top 5 US mattress manufacturing company. The company has seen steady growth in recent years, but has missed profit targets the …

Tactole

Your client is Tacotle, a leading national fast casual restaurant with $420m in revenue in 2019. Over the five years proceeding 2019, Tacotle has …

Take Your Pills!

Your client is Foci Pharmaceuticals - a leading rare disease pharmaceutical company - has seen US sales growth slow down over the past year. Your firm …

Taylor's New Era

Your client is Taylor Swift, the most popular singer/songwriter globally. She has reached out to you for help regarding her Eras Tour. She has just …

Technostage

Our client is a regional live events production company specializing in dance music based in Washington, DC. The client has a proud 10+ year history …

The Pricing Games

Your client is Next Level Gaming (NLG), a start-up in the E-sports and computer gaming industry based in Los Angeles, California. NLG is planning to …

The Value of Loyalty

Your client is Southwest Air. The CEO wants to institute a loyalty program to boost the number of deluxe seats sold on a given flight. He believes …

The Wealthy Barber's Banker

Your client is one of the major Canadian banks. In recent years, they have found that growth in their current businesses has not been as fast as they …

Timeless Comfort

Our client, Timeless Comfort, is a luxury household furniture manufacturer that operates across three countries and over 40 cities in Central Asia. …

Too Dollar Store

Your client is an owner of a chain of dollar stores across the United States. Although business has boomed as a result of the recession, and customers …

Toto Foundation

Our client, the Toto Foundation, is a new non-profit arm of a well-known drone manufacturing and logistics company that is exploring aid projects in …

Tres Burritos

Your client is a national burrito chain with 100 locations. There has been a widespread flu virus growing in the U.S. which has the potential to hurt …

Unprofitable Potash

Your client is the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, which mines potash, phosphate, nitrogen and other fertilizer products. In the past year, sales …

Uranus Co.

Uranus Co. is an established aerospace company looking to enter the luxury space travel market. It is seeking advice on the global launch of its new …

Vitality Insurance

Our client, Vitality Insurance, is a leading provider of supplemental insurance products in the United States. Vitality agents partner with companies …

Wahoo Wind

Your client, Wahoo Wind, builds windfarms in Texas, Iowa, and Oklahoma. The company is looking to expand into the growing offshore windfarm market on …

WiFi in the Sky

Your firm has won an RFP to help a domestic airline carrier examine their in-flight connectivity (IFC) strategy. With 80% of US-based aircraft already …

A Hairy Ordeal

Your friend Megan Black calls you to ask for your advice. Megan had been working in the beauty industry as an independent hair stylist for 2 years …

A Sticky Paper Situation

Your client is PaperCo, a manufacturer of specialty papers which are sold to commercial printers in the US. PaperCo produces self-adhesive sheeted …

Aces Delivery Service

Our client, Aces, is a package delivery firm that operates in Country XYZ. Five years ago, XYZ's government deregulated the package delivery industry, …

African Call Center

Our client, Invest-4-Humanity (I4H), is an investment fund looking to open a call center in an African country. I4H is an altruistic investment firm …

AgriCo

Your client is a U.S.-based agricultural machinery manufacturer that was established in early 1990s and is a well-known and respected brand. The farm …

Alfa Dental

Alfa Dental is a major dental insurance company that partners with various dental practices. In 2018 they included a new large dental chain Eastern …

All Night Long

Your client is CNB Movies, a national movie theater company with $2 billion in annual revenue. In recent years, movie theaters have seen record high …

Alpha Aviation

Your client is a large US-based commercial airline that has lost profitability and market share. The company is under pressure to regain its foothold …

American Airlines

Your client is American Airlines. As you may know, competition is fierce among the major airlines, with prices being driven steadily downward. After a …

Auto Emissions

Your client is an industrial goods producer who primarily focuses efforts on planes, trains, and various automobile parts. Their R&D team recently …

Automobile Producer

The director of marketing at an automobile manufacturer suggests changing the current design, where two separate keys operate the ignition and the …

Bank Loan Operations

Your client is a bank that is considering changing its loan-issuing operation to a new system. The bank's original loan process has the following …

Bank Loan Operations

Your client is a bank that is considering changing their loan issuing operation to a new system. They would like you to evaluate the pros and cons of …

BankCo

Our client is BankCoCard, a US credit card subsidiary of the major international bank BankCo. They have a rapidly growing $16 billion dollar credit …

Beer Brew

A major US beer company, Beer Brew, recently entered the UK market. Two years after entry, the company is still losing money. Despite a high per …

Benjamin Carpet

Your client is the family owner of a company that serves residential and commercial markets and operates 5 days/week for 16 hours/day. The owner is …

Big Wheel

Your client is Big Wheel Bike Share and they operate bike sharing services in two major cities, Washington DC and Chicago. Their bike sharing business …

Bonnie & Blithe

Bonnie and Blithe is an international direct selling beauty company. B&B is known for the high quality and value of their beauty products, primarily …

Botox

The maker of Botox is considering expanding to the migraine market and has already begun clinical trials in this area. The product is expected to …

Botox

The maker of Botox is considering expanding to the migraine market and has already begun clinical trials in this area. The product is expected to …

British Times

Create 3 or more ideas for the BritishTimes.com company to increase their revenue through their Internet strategy.

Butcher Shop

A fast food chain recently bought a bovine meat-processing outlet to supply it with fresh hamburgers and other meets. The shop process is: cows enter …

Campaign Swag

Your client is the owner of a regional chain of convenience stores operating in the United States. It is an election year, and one of the leading …

Cell Phone Manufacturer

This is 1996. Our client is a major cell phone manufacturer that has #1 market share globally, but are now #3 in the US. The US cell phone market has …

Cheers

Your client is the American Liquor Sales House (ALSH), an international company known for selling unique and prized wines. ALSH is concerned about …

Chemical Imbalance

Your client, ChemCo, is a large multinational company in the chemicals industry. ChemCo is a leading industry player with a diverse portfolio …

Chemical Manufacturer

A major chemical manufacturer produces a chemical product used to preserve foods in containers. Despite an increase in market share, the manufacturer …

Coconut Water

CocoPure, a major coconut water manufacturer, would like to shift its packaging from plastic bottles to carton boxes. This move towards sustainability …

Coding Bootcamp

Codex is an e-learning platform that offers coding bootcamps. Their sales have flattened out and they have reached out to you for help. Your team has …

Congo’s Drumming

Your client, Congo.com (named after one of Earth's rainforests), is one of the largest e-commerce retailers in the world. It specializes in a diverse …

Congo’s Drumming

Your client, Congo.com (named after one of Earth's rainforests), is one of the largest e-commerce retailers in the world. It specializes in a diverse …

Consulting Impact Consulting

Your client "Impact Consulting" is a industry leader in Technology consulting globally. Over the last 3 years Impact consulting has grown its customer …

Cosmetics Company (Capgemini)

The client is the North American CEO of a global personal and home care products company. He has hired Capgemini Consulting to turn around the North …

Craft Co

Our client, Craft Co., is a subscription service that will send customers kits for adult crafting and DIY projects (e.g., watercolor painting, …

Croger

Our client, Croger, is a national grocery retailer that has seen declining profit margins within its frozen food section over the past 4 years. The …

Diabetes Device

Our client is a manufacturer of medical devices used to treat chronic diseases. They recently launched a new device for treating diabetic patients. …

Discount Retailer

Your client is a clothing retailer that specializes in discount fashion (think of brands like Old Navy and Kohl's). The company operates exclusively …

Down Under

Our client is Down Under Apparel an Australian based swim wear and lifestyle company. The company unexpectedly missed its internal earnings target. …

Drinks Gone Flat

The beverage department of a regional supermarket has seen a drop in revenue over the last year and has hired your firm to determine the cause of the …

Drone Delivery

Skydrop produces unmanned delivery drones and performs delivery of critical supplies (e.g. medicine) to U.S. remote areas. They consider two scenarios …

Drug Containers

Our client, a major pharma company, has engaged us to design a cost reduction strategy. You are working on a financial model to estimate the costs for …

DrugCo

Our client is pharmaceutical drug company. The company is less profitable on approved drugs than its peer companies. The client has engaged our team …

Drugs “R” Us

Your client is RX Co, a pharmacy retailer with stores across the United States. To bolster their presence in the Pacific Northwest, they are in talks …

Duck Island Beer Co.

Your client is a craft beer company called Duck Island Beer Company out of Austin, TX. They are an international craft beer company beloved by craft …

Dust Cloud

Our client is the North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCO). NAPCO is a 143-year-old agriculture enterprise that is one of the leading companies in …

Echo Yankee Game

The client, Echo Yankee Games, has approached the firm to help them boost profitability. EYG is a mobile gaming development agency that makes game …

Explorer Bank

Your client is the Explorer Bank, a major issuer of credit cards. The company issues credit cards either under its only brand (e.g., The Explorer …

Fast Food Restaurant

Six months out of HBS, a frustrated classmate calls you to complain that the fast food burger joint that he bought has been steadily losing money for …

FIFA World Cup 26

Our client, Horizon Vista TV, has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 26 in North America. How much revenue should they …

Fin-Tastic

OUR CLIENT, FIN-TASTIC PUBLISHERS, IS A PUBLISHER OF BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 – 9 YEARS OLD. OUR CLIENT PLANS TO LAUNCH A NEW BOOK NEXT QUARTER …

FitnessMate App

FitnessMate, a popular fitness tracking smartphone app, is considering shifting its revenue model from ads-based to subscription-based. By how much …

Five Ladies

A national fast food restaurant chain, Five Ladies, that sells burgers, reached out to you to get your advice on how to improve profitability. The …

Formula Producer

The client is a manufacturer and distributor of infant formula. They sell their product nationwide, and are in the middle of the pack in terms of …

Fringe Science

Massive Dynamic is a multi-national pharmaceutical company. One of their assets, Cortexiphan, is an anti-infective that successfully treats three …

Fringe Science

Massive Dynamic is a multi-national pharmaceutical company. One of their assets, Cortexiphan, is an anti-infective that successfully treats three …

Fringe Science

Massive Dynamic is a multi-national pharmaceutical company. One of their assets, Cortexiphan, is an anti-infective that successfully treats three …

Funeral Homes

Our client is a private equity firm looking to acquire Funeral Co, a company operating 100 funeral homes in the US. The client targets to grow Funeral …

Getaway Airlines

Getaway Airlines is a U.S. passenger airline that serves mostly vacation destinations. Their revenue has been increasing, however their profits are on …

GGC Health

Our client, GGC Health, operates eight Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) on the east coast. GGC Health has consistently been a profitable …

GGC Health

Our client, GGC Health, operates eight Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) on the east coast. GGC Health has consistently been a profitable …

Grocer Prepared Foods

Our client, Best Market, an independent grocer in Manhattan with only 1 location, has been facing increased competition from low-cost competitors. …

Grocery Store Bakery

Our client (Fresh Foods) is an independent grocery store in Chicago and is thinking about opening an in-store bakery and providing fresh baked artisan …

Henderson Electric

Henderson Electric offers industrial air conditioning units, maintenance services and Internet-of-Things (IoT) enabled software to monitor the air …

High Strung

The Carolina Symphony Orchestra is in trouble. Despite recently doubling down on marketing & advertising, the orchestra's profitability has …

High Strung

The Carolina Symphony Orchestra is in trouble. Despite recently doubling down on marketing & advertising, the orchestra's profitability has …

Hospital

Our client is a 350-bed hospital in a mid-size city. The organization has historically exhibited strong financial performance, and had a 1-3% …

Hospital Mega Merger

In the face of increasing healthcare costs and decreasing margins our client, the board of trustees for St. Scorekeepers Hospital, is exploring …

Ice Cream Truck

Your client is an ice cream truck, operating out of a flea market in Houston, Texas. They're facing a variety of issues currently and are looking for …

iPhat

Our client, Apricot, is a cutting-edge tech company that has patented a new technology called iPhat and is considering potential applications for it. …

Juice Producer

A major producer of juice is in the business of processing and packaging fruit juice for retail outlets. Traditionally, the producer has packaged the …

Kitchen World

Kitchen World is a high-end retail chain offering a wide variety of kitchenware - cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, electrics, and tools. With 100 …

Landscaping Company

Bluestone, a landscaping company, incurred losses in 2022. They have hired your team to help them out. Your manager has tasked you with calculating …

Laptops

Vantor, a major laptop manufacturer, launched a new laptop model in 2022 that became a huge success. However, due to increased competitive pressure, …

Men's Extra Comfortable Essentials

Our client, Men's Extra Comfortable Essentials, is a US-based manufacturer of basic apparel including socks, tanks, tees, and underwear. They …

Men's Extra Comfortable Essentials

Our client, Men's Extra Comfortable Essentials, is a US-based manufacturer of basic apparel including socks, tanks, tees, and underwear. They …

MJ Wineries

Our client MJ Wineries produces wine in Sonoma Valley, California. MJ Wineries specializes in growing Chardonnay grapes and has won numerous awards …

MJ Wineries

Our client MJ Wineries produces wine in Sonoma Valley, California. MJ Wineries specializes in growing Chardonnay grapes and has won numerous awards …

MTA Subway

Your client is the New York City Transit system, also known as the MTA. Specifically, you are working for the subway division. This division is part …

Munder-Difflin

Our client is Munder-Difflin (M-D), a $6.6B business unit of a $25B paper manufacturer. The business unit started out as a paper distributor to small …

New York Shmankees

The year is 2013. Your client is a large New York based professional baseball team, the New York Shmankees. The owner, Baby Ruth is by no means cheap, …

North Sun

North Sun, a Japanese leading manufacturer of electric passenger vehicles, has been struggling with a low market share in the B2B segment. North Sun …

Patient Operated Machines

Our client is a medical company that makes machines to test blood samples in hospital labs. These are large, complex machines that cost thousands of …

PayCo

Our client, PayCo, is a global credit card company, with revenues over $5B in 2010. A recent trend in the credit card industry is the use of …

Pharmaceutical Company

Our client is the U.S. pharmaceutical division of a multi-national corporation. In about six months the division will receive FDA approval to launch …

Pizza Chain

ProFirm, a PE firm, is looking into purchasing a regional pizza chain Crustopia that has been experiencing losses. ProFirm is considering increasing …

Potash Co.

Your client is Karnalyte Resources, which is a small potash producer. On the morning of July 30th , Uralkali, the dominant Russian producer announced …

Premier Oil

Given there is not much Premier Oil can do to increase sales, the manager wants us to focus on costs. To begin with, what are Premier Oil's major …

Premium Spirit

SakuraSip, a Japanese premium spirit brand, would like to enter the U.S. market. How much annual profit should they expect if they achieve a projected …

PrintPRO

PrintPRO offers business printing services. Despite a rapid increase in revenue and a stable cost structure, the firm's profitability is on decline. …

Protein Bars

Vitality Fuel offers a wide range of food and snack products across the U.S., aimed at promoting health and wellness, incl. granola and energy bars. …

Rainbow Apparel

Rainbow Apparel, the high-quality children's clothing brand inspired by the beauty of global cultures, has invited your team to build a robust …

Regional Jet Corporation

Regional Jet Corporation is a U.S. manufacturer of regional airplanes—airplanes with 100 seats or less. Its business consists of two types of …

Retailco.com

Your client is a large online retailer, Retailco.com. They sell a wide range of products online from electronics to apparel, etc. They have witnessed …

Retailer

A major retailer of clothing and household products has been experiencing sluggish growth and less than expected profits in the last few years. The …

Royal Health Services

Royal Health Services is a regional healthcare system operating several hospitals and clinics in the Midwest. Due to market fragmentation, and …

Sardine Airlines

Sardine Airlines is an ultra low-cost carrier with flights throughout the continental United States. They have hub airports in Oakland, California; …

Sardine Airlines

Sardine Airlines is an ultra low-cost carrier with flights throughout the continental United States. They have hub airports in Oakland, California; …

Sardine Airlines

Sardine Airlines is an ultra low-cost carrier with flights throughout the continental United States. They have hub airports in Oakland, California; …

Scotch Manufacturer

We have been contacted by a large distilled spirits manufacturing and marketing company to develop a new strategy for one of their brands.

SeaBag Marina

A recent Columbia MBA graduate, Finn Russo, is exploring entrepreneurial opportunities and has decided he would like to open up a private boating …

Self-Storage

Our client, NatEx, operates 200 self-storage facilities in the U.S. Recently, their operating costs have increased, leading to losses. The team …

Sparkle Co.

Sparkle Co. is a mid-sized private beverage company ($900MM annual sales) that manufactures sparkling water in a range of flavors. After several years …

Sports Bar

Your client is an entrepreneur looking to invest in a new bar. He needs to determine how profitable the company will be and convince his primary …

Sports Bar

Your client is an entrepreneur looking to invest in a new bar. He needs to determine how profitable the company will be and convince his primary …

Sunshine Power

You are a consultant who has been engaged by Sunshine Power, owner of a coal power station on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. Six year's ago Sunshine …

Sunshine Power

You are a consultant who has been engaged by Sunshine Power, owner of a coal power station on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. Six year's ago Sunshine …

Surgical Robot

Our client is a privately owned hospital that offers high-tech surgical procedures. They would like to start using robots in their surgeries. …

Telecom Provider

Cable Two is a broadband communications provider. It offers cable television, internet, and landline phone services across 24 U.S. states. They have …

The Big Shot

Our client, Lights Camera Action Entertainment (LCA), is a major movie production house. After a disappointing summer filled with numerous box office …

The English Church

Assume you are the new pastor of a rural English church in the late nineteenth century. Over the last three years, attendance has been declining. Your …

The Hunter's Dog

Our client is The Hunter's Dog, an online service that delivers freshly made dog food and allows customers to personalize food plans based on their …

The Video Store

Two business school classmates laud their entrepreneurship intentions and mock your interest in entering the management consulting industry. They …

Thunder Arena

Your client is Thunder Arena, a sports arena company, like Madison Square Garden and Staples Center. Alongside generating revenue from hosting events …

Travel Agency

A travel agency makes a 10% commission on all of its travel bookings. Their current profit before taxes is $1MM, while the industry average ranges …

TriBeCa Branding

Tribeca Branding is a NYC-based brand strategy firm. They operate using a traditional consulting model – partners bring in new work, and teams of …

Trucking Co

Our client is a U.S. transportation company with a fleet of over 2,000 trucks. A fleet is the front part of the truck (where the driver is) but does …

Utility Co.

Our client is Utility Co., a US-based utility company that operates on the West Coast of the United States. Utility Co. has been profitable over the …

Vegan Bowl

Our client is a start-up based out of Ann Arbor with a proprietary recipe of a vegan bowl. These bowls are to be sold as a pack of seven units, each …

Vie Tire

A tire manufacturer in Vietnam, VieTire, has been the only player in that market due to high tariffs on imports. They dominate the tire industry. As …

Vitriolic Wealth

Your client, the President of Vitriolic Wealth Advisors, has come to you in a crisis. Vitriolic's Chief Financial Officer was recently found to have …

Wen Windows

Wen Windows is a vertically integrated window producer, with six manufacturing facilities and 30 service centers around the U.S. Their sales grew …

WeShare

Your client is a shared office space provider – WeShare. WeShare offers office spaces to freelancers, entrepreneurs, and companies in 10 major cities …

Whale Hotel

Our client is a real estate company that owns and operates luxury hotels around the world. They've previously owned 3 resorts in Dubai and are …

Wheeler Dealer

A major auto service chain, Wheeler Dealer, has enjoyed healthy returns on its 30-store operation for the past 10 years. However, management feels …

WiFi in the Sky

Your firm has won an RFP to help a domestic airline carrier examine their in-flight connectivity (IFC) strategy. With 80% of US-based aircraft already …

WiFi in the Sky

Your firm has won an RFP to help a domestic airline carrier examine their in-flight connectivity (IFC) strategy. With 80% of US-based aircraft already …

World View

A cable TV company from Canada, World View, had recently entered the US market in the northeast to expand its market share. World View saw this move …

6PAQ P.E. Firm

Your client, 6PAQ, is a small-market P.E. firm that specializes in suburban business development. One of its analysts identified two movie theaters in …

7SHIRTS – ONLINE APPAREL BRAND

Our client is an Italian online apparel store called 7SHIRTS. The company sells casual pants, polo shirts, sweaters but it is famous for its unique …

African Gold Mines Co.

African Gold Mines Co. (AGM) is a junior gold producer with one open-pit mine currently in production in Cameroon. The mine was established 10 years …

AFRICAN GOLD MINES CO.

African Gold Mines Co. (AGM) is a junior gold producer with one open pit mine currently in production in Cameroon. The mine was established 10 years …

American Bank ATM Dilemma

Our client, American Bank, is a national retail bank operating in the US. ATMs have traditionally been a profitable channel, but the bank has started …

Apartment Co.

Apartment Co is a residential real estate company that owns and operates 10 buildings throughout three different boroughs within New York. The …

Athlete Training Business

E2, a boutique fitness franchise with 60 locations, offers individual and group training classes. They'd like to start training programs for high …

Bailey Brothers Bancorp

Our client, Bailey Brothers, is a retail bank with several branches in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their main competitor is Potter & Co., a regional bank …

Benjamin Carpet

Your client is the family owner of a company that serves residential and commercial markets and operates 5 days/week and 16 hours/day. The owner is …

Bern Energy

Your client, Bern Energy, is based in Southeast Asia and is one of the world's largest producers and suppliers of natural gas to major markets in Asia …

BudgetAir: A Weighty Decision

BudgetAir is a low-cost national airline based in Philadelphia, PA. Being from the "city of brotherly love", the airline is focused on customer …

Build, Baby, Build!

Philadelphia is among the host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the US. Currently, the MLS team Philadelphia Union plays at the Subaru …

Cents and Sensibility

The city of Philadelphia is planning to sell the rights to all of its parking meters for 20 years to a private company. The idea is that in exchange …

Cheesy Situation

Our client is a cheese producer based in Vermont. Currently, they produce two types of cheese: Cheddar and Gouda. While revenues have grown, their …

ChocolateCo: Profits are not so sweet

You client is ChocolateCo, a regional, high-end chocolatier located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ChocolateCo prides itself on its ornate wrapped …

Choi Sun is Here

Our client, Leung Kee, is a popular lunch-service-only cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style café) in Quarry Bay, serving mostly office workers and locals …

Circling The Drain

Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital is a large single-site hospital in New Jersey serving a wide range of patients. The hospital's board is concerned …

Coffee Shop

Your friend runs a nice coffee shop in Palisades, the largest ski resort in Tahoe. Situated in a prime location, her coffee shop is a great success. …

CraftCo

Our client, Craft Co., is a subscription service that will send customers kits for adult crafting and DIY projects (e.g., watercolor painting, …

Credit Cards