Harvard Business Review

MAY 26, 2016

Producers in less-developed countries compete by keeping costs low. Over the last thirty years, the lean approach — developed by Japanese automakers — has permeated the manufacturing sector in developed countries, but is much less commonly used in the developing world. Locke of Brown University.

Lean Manufacturing 8

Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Apparel Compliance 8

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

See how even the most successful business operates with only 20% of its staff turning up for work, or only 20% of its IT systems functioning that day, and you’ll see just how quickly even the most titanic corporations can lose value quickly. There’s a sense of goodwill that develops when you continue to use the same services.

Bond 10

Bond Advice Construction Ethics 10

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 26, 2011

They would see that exploiting children in far-off lands creates an unstable supply chain and hurts their future markets. As the article says, "A business needs a successful community, not only to create demand for its products but also to provide critical public assets and a supportive environment."

Porter 14

Porter Morale Supply Chain Long-term 14

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2013

Peter Warwick: For organizations to be really successful in the future, they''ve got to think in terms of talent and workforce, as well as capabilities and culture. People do think about global customers, they do think about global supply chains, but they really don''t think about global talent.

Globalization 8

Globalization Supply Chain Marketing Ethics 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

But after the Great Recession of 2007-2009, when developed economies effectively froze in place, their appetites only sharpened. Those losses stemmed not from poor product, marketing, or supply chain decisions but from regulatory violations, loss of business and fines resulting from bribery and fraud, and concomitant reputational damage.

Marketing 8

Marketing Company Compliance Reputation 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2012

For them, sustainability is a thing to tackle, a functional area; it's a what , like marketing or product development. And as with quality, this isn't just about ethical or aspirational hopes — acting with sustainable values, for example, as covered well by many, including Dov Seidman in his book How.

Supply Chain 11

Supply Chain Business Model Trends Quality 11

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2018

Create your own internal robo-advisory service : Companies could develop their own robotic or semi-robotic advice for key decision domains. However, developing a robo-advisor only for one’s own internal issues may be more difficult and expensive than many companies are willing to venture into. Deliver behavioral coaching.

Consultative 8

Consultative Strategy Advice McKinsey 8

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Business development. Under the rules of supply chain dynamics, one must study your supplier relationships, formalize a plan of outsourcing and develop collaborations. Readily measurable values: Time and cost of product development-service delivery cycles. Goal attainment leads to ethical behavior.

Budgeting 50

Budgeting Planning Strategic Planning Competitive Advantage 50

Strategy Driven

JUNE 16, 2023

Businesses primed to leverage these technologies to streamline everything from supply chains to sales and marketing will be riding the wave’s crest. But to thrive in 2023 and beyond, businesses must strategically invest in key areas that drive innovation, bolster competitiveness, and unlock lasting success.

Supply Chain 116

Supply Chain Loyalty Content Efficiency 116

HR Digest

JUNE 1, 2023

This article takes a deep dive into IKEA’s digital transformation journey, exploring the company’s innovative strategies, digital transformation at work, and the various trends and success stories emerging from this process. This has led to the adoption of new working practices and an increased focus on agility.

Retail 52

Retail Supply Chain Agility Ethics 52

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2017

But this single-minded focus can be a major problem when it comes to tackling slow-building, systemic challenges, like global warming, that could take down not just supply chains but, over time, entire economies. Challenges of this frame: Successful business leaders must evolve a much more expansive view of time, no easy task.

Morale 8

Morale EPS Supply Chain Politics 8

Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2011

Business development. So were professional development programs, rewards for random acts of kindness and other empowerment initiatives. The audit committee of the board would not sign off on behalf of the deals, which just kept happening and developing secret lives of their own. Running the business. Body of Knowledge.

Strategic Planning 57

Strategic Planning Committee Golden Handcuff Media 57