In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

Campbell’s 10-year sales trend is stagnant and their profits are down. Today, 40% of Nike’s revenue comes from apparel and sporting goods. What’s left in apparel and sporting goods is a good strategic fit with Nike’s operations. The reward is longer-term competitive advantages. Think again.

Company 177

Company Apparel Competitive Advantage Long-term 177

Harvard Business Review

JULY 7, 2016

The rapid pace of digital change has put companies in the unenviable position of trying to decide which tech trends to invest in and when. The right technologies, however, can be incredibly valuable, driving customer satisfaction and possibly even providing a sustainable competitive advantage. Fabletics is a case in point.

Trends 10

Trends Hotels Competitive Advantage Retail 10

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 7, 2017

These two trends may seem separate—or, some people believe, incompatible—but together I believe they have the power to improve finance’s role in the world. On the other side, fans of active management see it as a trend that can damage market efficiency and lead to distortions in market prices.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Asset Management Chemicals Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 28, 2014

But from the average consumer’s point of view, it can be hard to see Sears’ competitive advantage right now. Under Wood, Sears became a pioneer in using demographic and economic trends to anticipate customer demand. We felt defeated and powerless.”.

Retail 9

Retail Quinn Real Estate Apparel 9

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 24, 2012

Nor is this standard vertical integration, which is typically geared to drive supply chain advantages. MBM utilizes multiple, complementary business models in the same industry and brand to build competitive advantage in analyzing and anticipating demand in order to defend, acquire and create new profit pools.

Business Model 9

Business Model Advertising Retail Supply Chain 9