N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

A leader’s view on competition will not only reveal a lot about their beliefs on current and future market trends, but also on innovation, branding, talent management, supply chain issues, constituency management, capital markets, and customer facing.

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Leadership PR Disintermediation Supply Chain 353

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

For Work Management and Supply Chain leaders, areas of potential savings lie with… Executive Briefing Cost Reduction Opportunity: Risk Assurance Maps. Bechtel tapped to work with GE Hitachi on DOE’s Virtual Test Reactor Bechtel has been selected to work with GE Hitachi to develop the U.S. Opinion and Analysis.

Execution 50

Execution Supply Chain Energy Banking 50

Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2014

And the essence of Walt Disney’s original strategy remains intact today: to construct a range of businesses — from animated film to fun parks, TV, retail, cruise ships, and more — around a group of engaging, family-friendly characters. Or consider U.S.

Company 8

Company Supply Chain Airlines Health Care 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Part of this story relates to the provenance, or origins, of its products: Chains that provide more upmarket “fast casual” dining such as Panera, Chipotle, and Shake Shack have brands that speak of freshness, health, and trustworthy sourcing. McDonald’s woes offers three lessons for others about supply-chain transparency.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Reputation Brand Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2018

And these factors have not stopped Western multinationals from succeeding in China in car manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods, and even sectors where culture plays a key role, such as beer, coffee shops, fast food, and the film industry. imposing technological platforms developed for the U.S. market on China.

Competitive Advantage 11

Competitive Advantage Business Model Technology Marketing 11

Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2012

The better we know and understand who customers want to become, the better we can invest and develop the innovations necessary to get them there. George Eastman didn't just create cheap new cameras and films; he created photographers. Henry Ford didn't just facilitate "mass production;" he enabled the human capital of "driving."

Human Capital 15

Human Capital Supply Chain Kaizen Innovation 15

Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2012

The better we know and understand who customers want to become, the better we can invest and develop the innovations necessary to get them there. George Eastman didn't just create cheap new cameras and films; he created photographers. Henry Ford didn't just facilitate "mass production;" he enabled the human capital of "driving."

Human Capital 13

Human Capital Supply Chain Kaizen Innovation 13