Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2012

Hospira is an advanced contract manufacturer. It's a private, independent company in the Chicago area that handles biopharma production for a number of partners. First of all, if you're working for a start-up it's great to have nearby access to a company that can manufacture your product. A freelancer, if you will.

Contract Manufacturing 8

Contract Manufacturing Offshoring Supply Chain Biotechnology 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 10, 2012

With many companies trying to shake off the drag of a global recession, CEOs are eager to find growth. CEOs at the best companies are willing to roll up their sleeves and attack the details to transform their sales organization. Part of this effort requires raising sales' profile within the company. That's a big mistake.

CEO 15

CEO 360-Degree Feedback Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain 15

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 21, 2018

For example, using a small wireless device plugged into a car’s diagnostic port, some companies now allow consumers to pay for car insurance on a per-mile basis, making it economical for low-frequency drivers to be fully insured without subsidizing customers who drive more.

Mass Marketing 13

Mass Marketing Technology Contract Manufacturing Insurance 13

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2016

While India is the fastest growing major economy in the world today, some foreign companies are still struggling to enter the market there. However, recent developments have opened new doors for consumer product companies to expand their presence and sales in India, at much lower risks. This is a niche that American companies can fill.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Marketing Contract Manufacturing Venture Funding 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 11, 2011

Look for example at Lytro , a company whose impact on photography might turn out to be on par with the digital camera. If business orthodoxy sings the virtues of partnerships, why are these companies doing so much in-house? So why have some of the hottest new businesses been throwing out this idea in favor of going it alone?

Contract Manufacturing 11

Contract Manufacturing Licensing Retail Innovation 11

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

But it is realistic to envision the growth of high-value-add, high-skill, high-wage manufacturing industries like the microprocessor and computer-networking businesses that Intel and Cisco launched in the 1980s. Trouble is, two recessions in 10 years have cut the capital fuel supply to the tech-company-creation engine.

Finance 9

Finance Due Diligence Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain 9

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 21, 2015

We partnered with a company in a Singapore that had expertise in RFID technology, and began to put together a solution involving tags on bottles, a customized storage unit that could read the tags, and a software management system. What successful companies are doing right. Sponsored by Accenture. Who is your first customer?

Innovation 8

Innovation Business Model Software Contract Manufacturing 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 19, 2012

He also approached his company's training and development office about developing a course that uses positive psychology to teach innovation and creativity. Nine years ago, when Shammy Khan took a job at a contract manufacturer based in Texas, he knew it wasn't the perfect job for him. Shammy felt his strengths lied elsewhere.

Contract Manufacturing 16

Contract Manufacturing Case Study Delegation Learning-by-Doing 16

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Henry Chasen,* a director at a contract manufacturing company, managed Sean* for more than 15 years. Eventually, a position opened up in the company that Henry thought would be perfect for Sean. That's more than most people much higher up in the company would do," says Kate. Case Study #1: Find a better job fit.

Kaplan 14

Kaplan Management How To Self-aware 14