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- 20 Aug 2024
- Book
Why Competing With Tech Giants Requires Finding Your Own Edge
turn, strengthens their bargaining position against each of these technology behemoths. To hub or not to hub: Finding the right path to grow your ecosystem When building an ecosystem, companies have choices:... View Details
- 01 Mar 2009
- News
Model Patient
plan can be a model. But he thinks it should be looked at on a state-by-state basis — rather than as a one-size-fits-all, federally funded, mandated national plan — to accommodate the particular circumstances of each state. And he warns... View Details
- Web
Timeline - Race, Gender & Equity
factory owners to install sprinkler systems, established the New York City Fire Prevention Bureau, and expanded the powers of the fire commissioner The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 1912 Bread and Roses... View Details
- 11 Dec 2020
- Research & Ideas
Economic Jitters Push Pandemic Job Seekers to Big Companies, Not Startups
employer,” the researchers write. However, their work experience gives them greater bargaining power to pursue positions they would prefer. In normal times, startup employees and managers who are drawn to... View Details
Keywords: by Rachel Layne
- 01 Sep 2009
- News
E Ink’s Wild Ride
percent a year and is poised on the cusp of enormous change. In June, Prime View International (PVI) signed an agreement to acquire E Ink for about $215 million. Based in Taipei, Taiwan, PVI is E Ink’s largest customer and the world’s... View Details
- 29 Aug 2024
- Blog Post
Exploring Sustainable Energy: A Visit to Vestas Wind Turbine Manufacturing in Odense, Denmark
extreme weather conditions without interruption, stressing each component at 3x the expected load. Vestas discussed their unique partnership structures with their customers and suppliers to ensure the safety and quality View Details
- 04 Mar 2002
- Research & Ideas
Don’t Lose Money With Customers
relationships that are successful over time, the parties, despite obvious power disparities, work together to develop a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation that gradually brings a degree View Details
Keywords: by Peter K. Jacobs
- 13 Sep 2019
- News
Hollywood Ending
up the punchline. “I said, ‘What are you doing for dinner?’” Katzenberg flew up from Los Angeles the next day. Over a three-hour dinner in Palo Alto, he pitched his idea to make Game of Thrones–quality programming for the mobile phone. To... View Details
- Web
Rock 100: The Summit - Entrepreneurship
Compilation of posts on business development , Tom Eisenmann Don't be Shark Bait - Protecting your Financial Upside as an Entrepreneur 3-d Negotiation: Powerful Tools to Change the Game in Your Most... View Details
- 08 Sep 2003
- Research & Ideas
A Bold Proposal for Investment Reform
out of the rut we're currently in, both the suppliers and those demanding information have to be willing to consider radical ideas in terms of reform. What radical measures... View Details
- 18 Nov 2010
- Research & Ideas
GM’s IPO: Back to the Future
suppliers, tertiary suppliers such as steel and aluminum manufacturers, the dealer network, and providers of financing, especially GMAC. The task of saving two major auto... View Details
- 25 Oct 2004
- Research & Ideas
Planning for Surprises
just two suppliers, while Great Britain has five suppliers to reduce the risk of supply disruptions. While fear of lawsuits has played a role, the fundamental problem is that... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 01 Sep 2007
- News
To The Rescue
accident, which means they are “worse than dead” because they lose their earning power and become a burden for the rest of the family to support. Raju floated the idea to various colleagues, including his... View Details
- 22 Aug 2006
- First Look
First Look: August 22, 2006
of widths and eschewing celebrity endorsement of its products—and discusses New Balance's operations decisions to support that strategy. These include significant use of... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 05 Apr 2017
- Research & Ideas
For Women Especially, It Pays to Know What Car Repairs Should Cost
Women who come prepared to challenge an auto repair quote can overcome gender discrimination and negotiate a fairer price, according to recently published research. That's one conclusion from the research study Repairing the Damage: The Effect View Details
- 28 Aug 2017
- Research & Ideas
Should Industry Competitors Cooperate More to Solve World Problems?
disadvantage. Third, increasing wages or selecting suppliers with better environmental practices might bring a financial benefit in the long term; however, short-term pressures on the firm might make business leaders averse to making such... View Details
- 08 May 2020
- In Practice
Nonprofits Hurt by COVID-19 Must Hoard Cash to Hold On
accelerate through the crisis. We are finding that there are three stages of addressing a crisis: Stabilize and defend your core business by engaging employees, customers, suppliers and members View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 07 Mar 2024
- Blog Post
IFC India: Green-tech Entrepreneurship in India
green technology is a testament to the power of nurturing a strong startup ecosystem. The company's close-knit relationships with suppliers and investors have cultivated a... View Details
- 06 May 2002
- Research & Ideas
A Toolkit for Customer Innovation
variety of industries use this approach. Bush Boake Allen (BBA), a global supplier of specialty flavors to companies like Nestlé, has built a tool kit that enables its... View Details
Keywords: by Stefan Thomke & Eric Von Hippel
- 30 Jun 2020
- Book
Capitalism Is More at Risk Than Ever
The book Capitalism at Risk first appeared in 2011. The problems it identified with social inequality, global trade strife, and environmental degradation have only accelerated by 2020. The new edition of Capitalism at Risk, subtitled How Business Can Lead, is expanded... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace