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This paper presents results from the testing and benchmarking of a slip cast 316 stainless steel injection moulding tool. A brief out line of the slip casting process and the test cavity geometry is given as well as a discussion of some of the commercial alternative methods of forming injection moulding cavities. The calculations for the slip cast test cavity cost and lead time are given and comparisons between slip casting tool formation and alternative methods are made. The paper concludes that the slip casting method has potential in replacing some of the other tooling methods.

David Hartstein started KaBloom in 1998 with the goal of creating “the Starbucks of Flowers.” He successfully built brand recognition for the gardenlike shops, but problems plagued the young organization. Nearly three years and one recession later, KaBloom failed to live up to Hartsteinʼs forecast of exponential growth. This case has been designed for a graduate-level course in entrepreneurship/innovation. Students can compare franchising with other business models, examine the impact of organizational structure and leadership styles on business effectiveness, relate issues of supply chain management and logistics to environmental changes, and recognize the impact of innovation on business sustainability.