Business Case Studies by Industry - R&D

The Times 100 r&d case studies

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    Syngenta

    • [+] Investment appraisal in action

      This case study looks at how in 2008 Syngenta proposed an investment in new manufacturing capacity that would allow it to increase production of Amistar. It reviews the analyses that helped the company decide whether to proceed with this investment. — Edition 16

    • [+] Product design through research and development

      This case study shows how R&D is central to building Syngenta's product range. — Edition 15

    • [+] Developing an effective organisational structure

      The case study shows how Syngenta operates though a matrix structure. This involves staff from different departments working together in teams on specific projects and tasks. — Edition 14

    • [+] Feeding and fuelling the world through technology

      This case study looks at how Syngenta, one of the world's leading plant science businesses, is meeting the dual challenge of increasing crop yield and producing alternative fuels. — Edition 13

    • [+] Using research and development to improve agricultural productivity

      This case study looks at the research and development process as part of product development and its importance to environmental sustainability. — Edition 12