Harvard Business Review

JUNE 2, 2015

Leaders of many companies — in industries ranging from contract manufacturing, and software services to consulting and health care — tell us the same thing: “We want to move up the value chain.” But by taking over the steps at the beginning and end of that process, the company gained valuable control.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Contract Manufacturing Outsourcing Operations 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. One place they need to look is in their own sales organizations. That's a big mistake.

CEO 15

CEO 360-Degree Feedback Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain 15

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