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How Multinationals Should Be Planning for Brexit

Harvard Business Review

Seven participants in our workshop said they are worried about Brexit leading them into a price war with competitors, while six were worried competitors would change their offerings to better fit customer needs, undermining their overall performance and market position. And this is happening before Brexit has even taken place.

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We Can't Agree to Disagree

Harvard Business Review

The Wal-Mart relationship: I want the lowest prices and Wal-Mart is committed to giving me the lowest prices. That's why there's little pushback on pricing, obsolescence, or disappointing developers. That's why there's little pushback about customer service or employee respect. the goals are aligned. Apple wants to be cool.

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Recommended Resources – An Interview with Paul Leinwand and Cesare Mainardi, authors of The Essential Advantage

Strategy Driven

Walmart wrings maximum efficiency from its supply chain by integrating four capabilities – aggressive vendor management, expert point-of-sale data analytics, superior logistics, and rigorous working-capital management – that together deliver ‘everyday low prices’ to consumers.