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The Applied Business Analytics Casebook: Applications in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, and Operations Research
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The Applied Business Analytics Casebook: Applications in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, and Operations Research

by Matthew Drake
October 2013
Beginner to intermediate
224 pages
4h 2m
English
Pearson
Content preview from The Applied Business Analytics Casebook: Applications in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, and Operations Research

Case 14. Joe’s Coin Shop: Entry into Online Auctions

Charles A. Wood, Duquesne University

Introduction

Joe Murphy, founder of Joe’s Coin Shop, sits back in his office chair to reflect on his 15-year-old business. It sure has been tough over the last decade, but the last couple of years have shown a profit. Joe thinks it is going to finally be okay, but he still wonders about the future direction of his company.

Company History

Joe remembered earning an MBA from a local college and working for a major corporation before deciding to go into business for himself. Joe thought that there could be nothing better than running a rare coin shop. Joe had been collecting coins since the fifth grade, and he knew all about how they are graded, what dealers ...

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