Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2014

It developed an outstanding supply chain for fish and became a dining out routine for millions of Americans, especially on its famous “endless shrimp” days. But in recent years, as cold chains became more prevalent, almost all restaurants now serve fish, and Red Lobster’s comparative advantage has dwindled.

Brand 8

Brand Supply Chain Price Case Study 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

In fact, China is already experiencing a labor shortage: Wages are rising and it is losing its labor-cost advantage to other developing countries. Policy makers and scholars generally agree that China must rebalance its economy toward a consumption-driven development model. This is the overarching goal of China’s 2010-2015 plan.

GDP 9

GDP Supply Chain Globalization Technology 9

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 13, 2012

In the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, for example, the global financial crisis caused private developers for the Olympic Village project to withdraw, requiring a refinancing package backed by government. These risks can emanate from the realm of security, public health, natural ecology, technology, or economics.

Risk Management 14

Risk Management Management Committee Insurance 14

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

But after the Great Recession of 2007-2009, when developed economies effectively froze in place, their appetites only sharpened. Those losses stemmed not from poor product, marketing, or supply chain decisions but from regulatory violations, loss of business and fines resulting from bribery and fraud, and concomitant reputational damage.

Marketing 8

Marketing Company Compliance Reputation 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2010

These six ideas emerged in 2010 as powerful "innovation invitations" and seem sure to intensify in power and influence. These innovation playgrounds vary wildy in quality, creativity and breadth. That is, the importance of "research & development" to business innovation. Think of them as part of the global supply chain.

Innovation 15

Innovation Supply Chain Business Simulation Advertising 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 5, 2012

It's becoming ever clearer that entrepreneurship is the answer to the vexing economic questions facing Africa today: job creation, capital formation, skills acquisition, taxation-based self-sufficiency, quality of governance-demand, and of course social inclusion. But how has it actually evolved in Africa?

Entrepreneur 14

Entrepreneur Banking Supply Chain Globalization 14

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

personal consumption expenditures in 2010 and that over half of that amount actually went to U.S. That’s a more than a hundredfold escalation in labor costs, plus higher materials costs — and horrible quality. newspapers, the share of foreign stories has declined from 27% in 1987 to 11% in 2010. Furthermore, U.S.

Globalization 8

Globalization Education Policies Survey 8