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S1E12: Hertz - Can It Survive Corona?

S1E12: Hertz - Can It Survive Corona?

FromStrategy Simplified


S1E12: Hertz - Can It Survive Corona?

FromStrategy Simplified

ratings:
Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jun 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Hertz Corporation just recently filed for bankruptcy after suffering a 1-2 punch: a debt-laden balance sheet paired with a brutal demand shock courtesy of coronavirus. Still, bankruptcy doesn't mean Hertz is dead.If you're a frequent traveler like us, you may be asking: "Can Hertz survive the Coronavirus?" With the rise of other transportation options like Uber and Lyft, is the Hertz business model antiquated? Or will a restructuring allow Hertz to drive forward into a new era? Jenny Rae breaks out her Bain hat to break it all down. Listen now to find out!Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnership
Released:
Jun 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

When we asked Fortune 1000 managers what skill differentiated a top performer, "a focus on what is important" was the #1 answer. The ability to identify what is most important separates strategists from analysts. Welcome to Strategy Simplified - we slice through business jargon to get to the simple heart of business strategy. Hosted by the senior leadership team of Management Consulted - ex-Bain consultant and successful tech entrepreneur Jenny Rae Le Roux, MC COO Namaan Mian, and ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight - Strategy Simplified uses case studies and conversations to apply business strategy concepts. What does Disney's cost structure tell us about Disney+? Can Uber ever be profitable? What does an iced coffee company have to do with U.S. car manufacturers? Enter the world of Strategy Simplified and find out.