Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

but in China as well, and there is too much global auto-assembly capacity chasing that demand. Capital-intensive factories have a high-fixed-cost, low-variable-cost operating model. But they should ask themselves whether they are better off holding on to an unsustainable job as long as possible or trying to change now?

Restructuring 10

Restructuring Fixed Costs Consensus Operations 10

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 5, 2017

The McKinsey Global Institute, in conjunction with FCLT Global, recently released research stating that long-term-oriented companies perform better than those that focus on short-term results. Getting the measurement right is central to providing convincing evidence on the debate over short-termism.

EPS 8

EPS Metrics Depreciation Short-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2013

I have long been influenced by Drucker''s work. They have systematically and significantly eroded barriers to entry and movement on a global scale. Thanks to the forces described above, we are more connected on a global scale than ever before. The result is relentlessly mounting performance pressure. But times have changed.

Drucker 9

Drucker Disruptive Innovation Uncertainty Globalization 9

Harvard Business Review

MAY 28, 2018

” The reply he got was like a cold shower: “Management is delusional about their long-term prospects,” said the investor, adding, “Every time we meet … it truly shocks me how far behind it is and how slow they have been to grasp the trends of the industry.”

Company 8

Company ROIC CFO Restructuring 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The “ accelerated recognition of commercial income and delayed accrual of costs” undoubtedly flatters short-term results, but it soon catches up with you, as four suspended senior executives have found out. UK retail, like the rest of the developed world, is witnessing a few big long-term trends.

Retail 11

Retail Merchandising Discount Price 11

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

For the last two months, global supply chains have been experiencing the first stage of a bullwhip effect triggered by uncertainties about the severity of China’s economic slowdown. This is exactly what happened during 2010 and 2011 as the global economy was bouncing back.) Senate Banking Committee to save his competitors.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Retail Crisis Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 6, 2016

The model can be a win-win as long as the two companies address different customer segments. For example, Lycamobile, a big mobile VNO, focuses on expatriate communities looking for low-cost international pay-as-you-go calls in 19 countries. The integrated carrier gets incremental revenues from its excess capacity.

Co-Opetition 8

Co-Opetition Operations Cost Technology 8