Ivey Decision Point

Authors John Gray and Michael Leiblein join host Matt Quin to speak about their best-selling case study, Scotts Miracle-Gro: The Spreader Sourcing Decision. We revisit the debate over offshoring in today's context and discuss how a student project evolved into a best-selling case.

Show Notes

Authors John Gray and Michael Leiblein join host Matt Quin to speak about their best-selling case study, Scotts Miracle-Gro: The Spreader Sourcing Decision . We revisit the debate over offshoring in today's context and discuss how a student project evolved into a best-selling case.   Professor Gray is an expert on outsourcing, offshoring and reshoring; he teaches data analysis and global sourcing at The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business.   Professor Leiblein, also an expert on outsourcing decisions, teaches courses on competitive strategy, innovation strategy and innovation management at the Fisher College of Business.

What is Ivey Decision Point?

Decision Point unpacks the thinking behind business case studies that get students talking. Are you new to the case method or looking to hone your craft? Join host Matt Quin for key insights on case writing and teaching from authors at the Ivey Business School and institutions around the world. We’ll explore the decisions faced by leaders featured in new and best-selling cases, as well as the challenges in bringing these to life in the classroom.