Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2012

In partnership with research firms Trucost and Sustainalytics, companies are ranked based on their management, performance, and transparency in the environmental domain. Of particular concern is when this mismatch occurs in environmentally-intensive sectors such as energy and mining. This finding is unfortunate.

CPA 8

CPA Supply Chain Politics Policies 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2013

According to recent McKinsey research (see " The $30 Trillion Decathlon "), consumption by developing economies could rise from $12 trillion annually in 2010 to $30 trillion in 2025, by which time these markets could account for nearly 70% of global demand for manufactured goods. The Dynamics of Global Manufacturing Are Shifting.

Globalization 9

Globalization Supply Chain Pharmaceuticals McKinsey 9

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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. Our survey found that the vast majority (83%) of these companies have suffered significant losses since 2010.

Marketing 8

Marketing Company Compliance Reputation 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 19, 2014

If outside help is truly needed, doesn’t that say something pretty negative about the CEO’s own staff and existing supply chain? By contrast, consider the 2010 Chilean mining disaster, which resulted in the triumphant rescue of 33 miners trapped underground. As Faaiza Rashid, Amy C. Edmondson, and Herman B.

CEO 8

CEO Supply Chain Automotive Engineering 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 23, 2012

This fictional story is inspired by "The Art of Piloting New Initiatives" by Rhoda Davidson and Bettina Büchel in the Fall 2011 MIT Sloan Management Review. We still haven't figured out how to put the energy data in a format that's truly useful to customers. Please contribute by offering solutions and insights from your own experience.

Case Study 9

Case Study Innovation Committee Supply Chain 9

Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2011

In 2010, the United Nations Global Compact conducted a survey [PDF] on sustainability and found that 93% of businesses consider it important to their future success. In another example, a large US-based specialty retail chain wanted to determine the chief drivers of store energy efficiency in order to reduce usage and greenhouse emissions.

Supply Chain 14

Supply Chain Retail Energy ROI 14

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Ok, this one is cheating a bit, but on a fundamental level, the top themes in green business haven't actually changed too much ( see the 2010 list ). The greening of the supply chain. The military continues to lead the way on energy and climate. Big organizations keep asking more of their suppliers.

Supply Chain 15

Supply Chain Apparel P&L Long-term 15

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. Digital coupons aren't just "smart," they can be "brilliant" — linked to recommendation engines, GPS, supply chains, etc. Think of them as part of the global supply chain. That's right.

Innovation 16

Innovation Supply Chain Business Simulation Advertising 16

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One obvious reason was that the huge trillion-dollar investment bets, most of it taxpayer money, in synthetic biology, robotics, nanotechnogy, space, and alternative energy did not pay off. There was little in the way of new industries, companies, jobs, profits, or taxes. And Big Business did not even make those bets. Now that game is over.

Innovation 12

Innovation Supply Chain Offshoring Policies 12

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The cost to build and produce solar and wind power, for example, has dropped 60%–80% since 2010 , making it cheaper than grid electricity in most states. And, most critical, this economic reality holds even without subsidies. I was onstage with him and heard it very clearly.) Global Commitment and Competitive Pressure.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Bottom-up Short-term Globalization 8