Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Product termination requires the adjustment of a range of interdependent activities such as product road maps, factory schedules, and supply chains. While this provides for rich discourse and creative license, it may inadvertently create multiple fiefdoms.

Productivity 8

Productivity Products Decentralization Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2017

And finally, the blockchain spreadsheet has a mechanism—referred to as a consensus algorithm—that determines what is placed in the spreadsheet by mutual agreement among its users. A blockchain-powered solution would capture information about the product from participants across the supply chain and from different perspectives.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Content Power Transportation 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In 2012, Barrick Gold founder and chair Peter Munk stressed that in today’s environment, “The single most critical factor in growing a mining company is a social consensus — a license to mine.” All of these approaches must extend across the firm and be practiced by contractors down the supply chain.

Company 12

Company Supply Chain Real Estate Stakeholder Analysis 12

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 19, 2018

On human rights issues, companies have lobbied the UK government for stronger regulation tackling Modern Slavery in corporate supply chains, and the Cambodian government for stronger protection for worker’s rights. Ultimately, long-term legitimacy, reputation, and license to operate are at stake. What’s going on?

Globalization 14

Globalization Policies Supply Chain CEO 14