Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Crisis management is so much more than handling of the media. We therefore mounted a full-scope crisis management initiative that focused heavily on after-the-crisis help for the victims and their families. There are three aspects to Crisis Management and Preparedness. Thinking Through the Strategies.

Crisis Management 88

Crisis Management Crisis Risk Management Budgeting 88

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Business shift from the retail dealer customer service mentality of Firestone shifted to a high-production tire operation. Along the way, many defective tires hit the market, subsequently causing SUV rollovers, damage and, in some cases, deaths. K-Mart had become the odd retailer out but still kept 1,500 stores for its reorganization.

Crisis 60

Crisis Crisis Management Retail Budgeting 60

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

The New Jersey-based children’s clothing retailer had increased its profits by 5%, and Laura had gathered everyone at headquarters for a champagne toast. But there are no guarantees — especially when we and other retailers create so much pressure for fast turnover. The facilities we saw today appear to be up to snuff.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Case Study Merchandising Hotels 8

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 4, 2013

For many years, we will be measuring how loss of corporate credibility has tainted all facets of business, in terms of remediation, replacement, litigation, make-good, rework, damage control, recovery process, settlements to victims, decreased stock market value and sagging retail sales. There exist two current options.

Crisis 65

Crisis Airlines Transportation Crisis Management 65

Strategy Driven

APRIL 4, 2014

Employee theft and shoplifting accounting for 15% of the retail cost of merchandise. Power Stars to Light the Business Flame , by Hank Moore, encompasses a full-scope business perspective, invaluable for the corporate and small business markets. 35% of employees steal from the company. 56% of employees lie to supervisors.

Budgeting 92

Budgeting Succession Consultative Crisis 92

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

How do you handle crisis management and preparedness? Supply chain management should be implemented. Quality management should be implemented. Adjustments must be periodically made to target markets, definition of terms and modification of strategies. Product-service movement at retail levels.

Strategic Planning 79

Strategic Planning Budgeting Planning Competitive Advantage 79

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

billion as the stock market plummeted, amid a crisis of investor confidence. We have been subjected to the second longest bear market in history, the longest being that of the Great Depression. The stock market is down 25%. Retailers make 70% of their earnings in the fourth quarter of each year.

Ethics 61

Ethics Cost Crisis Learning-by-Doing 61

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Lululemon, the upscale retailer of yoga clothing, is doing great. Except when it''s not, which is becoming increasingly common — see the sheer pants crisis , the abrupt resignation of a CEO , a poorly-received job ad to replace said CEO, and a bit of media heat over a 2011 murder that occurred in a Bethesda store.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Company Crisis Crisis Management 8