Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2011

For everyone concerned about Japan's future, some of the big questions are: What is the extent of the power supply crisis, how long might it last, and what will its impact be on Japan's long-term energy picture? For managers, these are especially important questions.

Crisis 8

Crisis Power Management Short-term 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

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. The authors also say Lululemon should probably pay more attention to its supply chain.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Company Crisis Crisis Management 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2011

Transportation disruptions and the closing of many factories throughout Japan will shrink Japanese aggregate demand and disrupt supply chains worldwide. at the market's close on Monday (3/14), erasing more than $300 billion of equity value, and lost another 10.6% for the first quarter of this year, and by more than 1.5%

GDP 14

GDP Aggregate Demand Supply Chain Crisis 14

In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Leadership does not begin the when you step upon the first rung of the management ladder. One direct report does not make you a leader; nor does ten. Yet, the moment you have direct reports, you are EXPECTED to lead.

Report 100

Report Career Discount Mentor 100

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2016

The contemporary CEO must not only be expert at addressing the commercial verities of products, markets, and competitors. These include legislation, regulation, investigation, enforcement, litigation, ethics, reputation, crisis management, corporate citizenship, and pressures from public officials, NGOs, and the media.

CEO 8

CEO Ethics Chief Financial Officer Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2011

The earthquakes in Japan disrupted supply chains and challenged the just-in-time (JIT) management model that has gained popularity. A company stands a risk of losing market leadership and corporate reputation. Firms can model supply chain disruptions,but when Black Swans happen, the system usually breaks down.

Supply Chain 11

Supply Chain Strategy Banking Operations 11

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 28, 2011

Japan is famous for its lean production systems and efficient supply chains. Supply chain problems cascade down to the local level as well. They will be taking over these companies over the next decade, and the long-term outcome of Japan's current crisis will depend on how they respond.

Supply Chain 12

Supply Chain Long-term Lean Production Globalization 12

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 3, 2012

The financial crisis that led to the Great Recession unfolded almost four years ago. Such a robust process was clearly lacking in catastrophic events such as the BP gulf spill and the financial crisis. It's been over a year since the Fukushima nuclear accident , and two years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Risk Management 10

Risk Management Supply Chain Crisis Report 10