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Changing Light Bulbs (C): LEDs versus CF...

Farris, Paul W., P...

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Changing Light Bulbs (C): LEDs versus CFLs

Farris, Paul W.; Pullinger, Jennifer

M-0823 | Published September 9, 2011 | 8 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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This is the third of a four-part case charting the influence of technological shifts on decision making in the light bulb industry. At a time when CFL technology has either accelerated or plateaued, light-emitting diode (LED) technology makes manufacturing decisions more complicated. The case encourages students to assess CFL performance in the marketplace and recommend next steps.