Harvard Business Review

MAY 20, 2014

The rate of business formation in 2011 was almost half of what it was in 1978, with the rate of dissolution somewhat higher than the past couple decades. This paper by the Richmond Fed shows how from 1960 to 2005, the U.S. Much of this is driven by the needs of the financial sector, which itself has consolidated massively.

Pharmaceuticals 13

Pharmaceuticals Banking Chemicals Trends 13

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The first category is exogenous factors over which the business has little control: the growth of the markets into which it sells; the competitive intensity and thus the average profitability of the industry in which it operates; or the fragmentation of its industry and thus the scope for a growth-by-acquisition approach.

Chemicals 8

Chemicals How To Kahneman Reputation 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2014

After a first deal fell through in late 2010, EORM acquired a Southern California firm in 2011. When Lyndon Faulkner joined as CEO in 2005, he felt the then-$80 million firm had to make acquisitions to grow. Getting the operating team into the M&A process early on helps them build good relationships with their counterparts.

Company 8

Company Due Diligence CEO Consultative 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

In 2008, Dr Reddy's acquired Chirotech, Dow Chemical's R&D unit, for $32 million, and in April 2011 relocated it to a new 33,000 sq. TMETC, which was established in 2005, got a big talent boost when Tata Motors acquired Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008. You can't run your global R&D operations from headquarters in Mumbai.

Globalization 10

Globalization Innovation Decentralization Chemicals 10

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2016

This can disrupt a firm’s ability to operate on schedule and budget. Of the respondents, 72% said that climate change presents risks that could significantly impact their operations, revenue, or expenditures. In 2005, they launched a U.S. ” Improving risk management.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Price Loyalty Efficiency 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

For perspective, in 2011 carbon intensity improved just 0.8%. 260 billion : Global clean energy investment in 2011. Dow Chemical has reduced energy costs $9 billion since 1994. Walmart has improved the fuel efficiency of its distribution fleet by 69% since 2005. every year until 2050. The early leaders have a good start.

McKinsey 8

McKinsey GDP Cost-Benefit Analysis Constraint 8