An hotel manager posted a problem on InnoCentive's platform regarding improperly managing breakfast stock levels, with there often being too much or not enough. Other hotel managers responded with potential solutions. The method proposed by the manager of the Royal Casino hotel was deemed the best by the seeker. As a reward, Accor provided the winning manager a two week trip to any Accor hotel worldwide. Using InnoCentive's platform provides quick solutions, huge cost savings, and allows companies to operate virtually. There is also an opportunity to commercialize successful solutions by selling them to other hotels or groups, with Accor's credibility helping with sales.

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2. How InnoCentive works Problem : stock problems Seeker : An hotel manager can’t manage his breakfast stocks properly. There is always too much or not enough. He sets up the problem in the software for a solution. Managers of other hotels respond with their own solutions. The method of mr. Reinhard, manager of the Royal Casino in Mandelieu, is the best in the seeker’s eyes. Accor reward a two weeks trip in any other Accor Hotel in the world.

3. Advantages of the InnoCentive solution A quick solution Huge cost saving Virtual company

4. Stretching Once the solutions are found for specific problems, Accor could sell them for other hotels or groups. The credibility of Accor would be a strong selling argument.