Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2017

At the same time, multinationals are feeling pressured by the state to demonstrate their commitment to the market by further localizing their supply chain, labor, brand, and production. These can be laid out in scenario plans with specific mitigation actions assigned to help businesses react quickly if necessary.

Policies 9

Policies Supply Chain Politics Operations 9

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 13, 2012

In the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, for example, the global financial crisis caused private developers for the Olympic Village project to withdraw, requiring a refinancing package backed by government. Ensuring readiness for Games-time (in Olympic-speak) now involves strategic pre-emption through stress-testing and scenario planning.

Risk Management 15

Risk Management Management Committee Insurance 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2017

While consumer spending has proven resilient, with same-store retail sales rising 6% YOY in April , most multinational corporations are developing contingency plans to mitigate risks to their businesses and reassessing the country’s role in their global market portfolio and supply chains. Renegotiating NAFTA.

Supply Chain 9

Supply Chain Depreciation Uncertainty Marketing 9

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2017

Similarly, directors of power companies need to understand how advances in energy storage and information technology will accelerate development of micro-grids and the decentralization of the electric grid. Boards are not the only ones under pressure.

Tips 8

Tips Supply Chain Proposal Decentralization 8