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How Coty Reinvigorated Its Supply Chain

Harvard Business Review

It can sometimes seem like magic when we get the right people together with the right attitude, motivated to work toward a common goal. In 2010, Coty was rapidly expanding through acquisitions and internal growth and needed to align, integrate, and further accelerate improvements in its supply chain.

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Culture Trumps Strategy, Every Time

Harvard Business Review

Many other experts, such as Senge and Kotter have certainly added to that understanding with complex and nuanced constructs, but Caldwell's invisible glue comment holds a truth. Will you take care of my [baby] the same way I would, knowing our shared goal is to [get this kid to a good college]?" Follow her on Twitter @nilofer.