Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2018

That spells trouble for American manufacturers with global supply chains. As companies rethink their supply chains, they ought to seriously consider embracing a new manufacturing technology that’s now ready for prime time: 3-D printing.

Supply Chain 9

Supply Chain Contract Manufacturing Software Learning Curve 9

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.” Joseph , a scrap-metal recycler, in order to secure supplies for its operations. Ethical supply chains.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Contract Manufacturing Outsourcing Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

As a result, software-enabled manufacturing start-ups are poised to have a large economic impact. Examples of this trend include the Pebble , a Kickstarter-funded project that has now sold over one million smart watches (and which predated Google’s Android Wear smart watch and the Apple Watch).

Entrepreneur 8

Entrepreneur Contract Manufacturing Incubator Venture Capitalist 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 10, 2012

When tracking trends for future growth opportunities, for example, invest real money (2 to 4 percent of the sales budget is good) to develop analytical tools and teams that monitor trends such as demographic shifts, regulations, and new technologies. Make sales a team sport.

CEO 15

CEO 360-Degree Feedback Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 14, 2016

Last year, networking giant Cisco Systems worked with one of its contract manufacturers in Malaysia to deploy 1,500 energy and temperature sensors on its manufacturing equipment. Disclosure: I was at the meeting as a paid speaker on sustainability strategy.). When Cisco rolls out the sensors globally, these savings will add up.

Energy 8

Energy Company Supply Chain Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 23, 2015

The technologies and trends shaping tomorrow’s businesses. Therefore, contract manufacturers that perform 3D printing such as Shapeways generally wait to fill a batch that uses the entire build room. Insight Center. The Future of Operations. Sponsored by GE Corporate.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Tacit Knowledge Contract Manufacturing Biotechnology 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Investors' aversion to physical-product start-ups is understandable — the two recent asset-bubble-induced recessions proved that these companies' need for materials, supply chains, distribution networks, and labor hampers them from responding quickly to sudden declines in sales. The answer is yes.

Finance 9

Finance Due Diligence Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain 9