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CapitalWorks - A Six Disciplines Client Case Study Part 2

Six Disciplines

Bluffton Motor Works in Bluffton, Indiana, is a global leader in custom-engineered fractional electric motors. KKSP Precision Machining in Glendale Heights, Illinois, is a manufacturer of high-volume, precision made-to-print automatic screw machine products for automotive, medical/veterinary, appliance, HVAC and aerospace markets.

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How to Compete Like the World’s Most Innovative Leaders

Skip Prichard

In fact, his inventions in three-phase electric power and alternating current eventually enabled the global distribution of electricity as we know it. 2010): 253-269. [6] Tesla’s genius and education led him to develop the foundations for electric induction motors, wireless telegraphy, radios, neon lamps, and remote control.

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As Emerging Markets Slow, Firms Search for “New” BRICs

Harvard Business Review

The Economist bemoans their “ great deceleration ” and HBR featured a well-researched study on how multinationals are becoming less global. Difficulty in distribution is not unique to Asia and reflects a global trend. The three main grocery retail chains in Peru grew from 57 stores in 2001 to 155 stores in 2010.

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GM’s Stock Buyback Is Bad for America and the Company

Harvard Business Review

In 2010 the “New GM” did one of the largest initial public offerings in history, with share sales to the public of $23.1 billion from 2010 through 2013), it would probably still be bankrupt but for the booming Chinese market. Economy Financial markets Labor National competitiveness Automotive' Instead, U.S.

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50 Ways to Leave your Lover: Keep Failing Til the Last Thing You Try Is Successful

Mills Scofield

To many, a modern meat plant might seem somewhat “shocking”, but to us this “automotive assembly plant operating in reverse” is common place and, in fact, we are not easily “shocked” by much of anything (for evidence of this you are welcome to view the video on our website).

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Will China Bring Your Firm New Owners, Partners, or Competitors?

Harvard Business Review

During the global financial crisis, Robert Remenar, CEO of Nexteer, a Michigan-based automotive steering firm, deliberately searched for potential new Chinese owners. In 2010, Chinese firm AVIC Automotive purchased Nexteer for $465 million. China Competition Global business'

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New Ways to Collaborate for Process Improvement

Harvard Business Review

Newsletters and town hall meetings are slow and ineffective in global organizations. Ford reengineered its global product development process so that an engineering plan designed in Detroit can drive the shop floor in a European factory. Power ranks Ford the highest in initial quality among non-luxury automotive brands.

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