Zipcar: Revolutionizing Car Rentals?

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Case Details:			Price:
Case Code	:	BSTR360	For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300; For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 300 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges Themes Services Marketing / Business Models / Promotional Strategy
Case Length	:	16 Pages
Period	:	2000-2009
Pub Date	:	2010
Teaching Note	:	Not Available
Organization	:	Zipcar Inc.
Industry	:	Car rentals / Car sharing
Countries	:	US

Abstract:

The case study describes the growth of US-based Zipcar Inc. (Zipcar), the world's largest car sharing service. It also discusses some of the company's business processes and the key role of technology in its operations.

Later, the case talks about the changes initiated by Scott Griffith, who became the CEO of Zipcar in February 2003.

It then gives an overview of the competitive scenario and the challenges facing the company. The case concludes with a brief discussion on the company's future prospects.