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Few Countries Manage To Be Sustainable

The Horizons Tracker

.” Ecological ceiling The study devised its framework by drawing upon the renowned framework of planetary boundaries and the concept of a “safe and just operating space.” However, most countries tend to operate close to the limits of their water supply. In some cases, countries face limitations beyond their control.

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The Movement Of People And Ideas Is Key To Economic Growth

The Horizons Tracker

It’s nearly a decade since Northwestern’s Robert Gordon pondered whether sclerotic innovation was causing the death of economic growth as we had come to know it. An explanation comes in the form of a paper from Northwestern’s Mark Buchanan, in which he highlights what is known as recombinative innovation.

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A Guide to Being a Great Manager in Manufacturing

Strategy Driven

To make sure that your manufacturing operations can run smoothly and that your business can reach success, here are some top tips to ensure that you can expertly manage your processes and your employees. This will ensure that all of your engineering needs are met no matter your company’s requirements. Constantly Innovate.

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The Path To EVs Might Not Be Smooth Sailing For Uber And Lyft

The Horizons Tracker

This initiative aims to address the issue of tailpipe pollution by replacing traditional internal combustion engines with electric vehicles (EVs). Uber and Lyft have recently made commitments to achieve full electrification of their vehicle fleets in the United States by 2030. Electrification is a small win for society.

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Want to Cut Complexity? Kill Your Darlings.

In the CEO Afterlife

To rise from the ashes, our young management team made several tough sacrifices to transform a multi-product, multi-brand operation from generalist to specialist. This turnaround occurred at Jacobs Suchard’s North American operation, eventually sold to Kraft/Mondelez after many years of profitable growth as a coffee specialist.

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Gloria Chen Pushes for Greater Representation

HR Digest

But as a company who also values innovation and “looking around the corner,” we are always challenging the status quo—so absolutely, there is always room for improvement! And as a company filled with analytical engineers, empirical evidence is a fantastic way to promote the best ideas!

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Liz Ryan Reflects: A Decade Shaped by Human-Centric Revolution

HR Digest

Join us in this cover story celebration of Liz Ryan, a change driver of the decade, as she unveils the secrets to creating workplaces where authenticity, trust, and innovation thrive. We cannot assume that because someone implemented what was the best practice in the 1940s or 1960s, but it’s still the way we should be operating today.

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