Efficiency - Publications - Faculty & Research

29 Jan 2015
Op-Ed

The Fall of Greece

their jobs. Common sense suggests why this will lead to an inefficient public sector. Nationalization or reversal of planned privatizations of economic assets. I have not seen not even one credible academic study that suggests that state-owned enterprises are run more... View Details

Keywords: by George Serafeim

19 Sep 2024
Blog Post

A Day at Royal FloraHolland: The Epicenter of the Global Flower Market

demonstrated its logistical prowess with a 15 km-long overhead runway system, an innovative solution that efficiently transports flower carts across its vast warehouse complex, effectively saving the equivalent of about 200 truck trips... View Details

12 Mar 2024
Blog Post

IFC India: Electric Mobility in India

technology startup, inaugurated India's first commercial lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility. Founded by Akshay Singhal and Kartik Hajela in 2015, the company focuses on creating EV batteries tailored for efficient operation in Indian... View Details

13 Nov 2020
News

Faculty Focus Their Research on COVID-19 Issues

expertise on how technology is helping leading companies gain an edge during the pandemic. For example, Lauren Cohen observed: “Technology will be most powerfully utilized . . . by those firms who apply it organization-wide to create more nimble, View Details

19 Jan 2016
News

Electric Avenues

which takes the market risk,” says Riva. Bonding Together to Beat Traffic Since its 2009 launch, the navigation app Waze has provided drivers with a crowdsourced commute, with user-supplied traffic reports providing more efficient city... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell

01 Sep 2004
News

A Market-Based Prescription

efficiency and effectiveness lie. The 20 percent have chronic diseases or disabilities, such as bad backs, heart disease, AIDS, diabetes, or asthma. These patients need the care of many different specialists: A diabetic, for instance,... View Details

Keywords: Deborah E. Blagg; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Health, Social Assistance

10 Mar 2015
First Look

First Look: March 10

introduces methods for increasing the efficiency of retail store liquidation, which we define as the time-constrained divestment of retail outlets through an in-store sale of inventory. The retail industry depends extensively on... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

20 Apr 2021
Blog Post

Leadership In Challenging Times: Thierry Ibri (MBA 1997)

in 5 kids, were food insecure. At Second Harvest Heartland, one of the country’s largest and most efficient food banks, we distributed more than 105 million meals to our network community partners and programs last year. We refer to that... View Details

29 Aug 2024
Blog Post

Exploring Sustainable Energy: A Visit to Vestas Wind Turbine Manufacturing in Odense, Denmark

the company’s commitment to process improvement and excellence. The meticulous process standardization and data tracking of both components and process efficiency was impressively coordinated at such a massive scale. Finally, we learned... View Details

07 Sep 2021
News

Green House

and air sealed, there is near silence inside the house. Heating and cooling is provided with nine heating and cooling zones from an ultra-high efficiency air source heat pump system–completing the all-electric house which uses no fossil... View Details

01 Jan 2012
News

Cynthia Carroll, MBA 1989

internal reorganization and strategic partnerships have led to greater efficiencies and ongoing growth. In her five-year tenure, Carroll has diversified the mix of commodities the company holds through partnerships and acquisitions.... View Details

15 Jun 2021
News

June 2021 Books and Podcasts

author emphasizes the contribution of his own mentor, Malcom McLean, the inventor of container shipping, and the links between American thought leadership and the extraordinarily efficient industry that subsequently unfolded. In addition... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

21 Jul 2015
First Look

First Look: July 21, 2015

clothes at a retailer, or checking into a flight at an airport-and in which NCR software would register the transactions, securely store and process the data, and use the transaction information to help NCR customers efficiently manage... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

07 May 2013
First Look

First Look: May 7

couple significantly strengthened the organization's talent, focused on innovation, growth, and provided a learning environment for their employees. Through cost efficiencies and pricing strategies, Elasto Therm was able to achieve higher... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

08 Apr 2008
First Look

First Look: April 8, 2008

wisdom broadly, handling compliance work more efficiently and staying out of the weeds on strategic issues. Using their power with management to evangelize for long-term planning, they must take the lead on discussions about financial... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

25 Sep 2006
Research & Ideas

How Software Platforms Revolutionize Business

including streaming content). Even the best product design will end up subordinated to the best multi-sided platform. Software platforms have also been the source of much creative destruction. The reduction in transaction costs and increases in View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Video Game; Web Services

01 Feb 1999
News

All in the Family

establishing such programs abroad. "Recent research at the School, particularly by Professor Krishna G. Palepu and Associate Professor Tarun Khanna, has shed light on the reasons for this, as the family enterprise im-proves the efficiency... View Details

Keywords: Marguerite Rigoglioso

16 Apr 2001
Research & Ideas

Making the Most of Government Upheaval

the organizations they studied responded to their post-reform competitive environments in roughly four stages: Stage I: Turnaround and Catch-up. Recognizing that their efficiency and quality levels were far below those of world-class... View Details

Keywords: by Nancy O. Perry

01 Sep 2024
News

The Road Less Traveled

Most cars in the United States weigh more than 4,000 pounds, and new models are trending larger, even in countries where people drive less. And the larger the vehicle, the more fuel required to power it, which means more greenhouse-gas emissions that contribute to... View Details

Keywords: Janine White; illustrations by WACSO; Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation; Transportation

02 Apr 2024
Blog Post

IFC India: A Circular Journey Through JSW Cement - From Steel Slag to Stronger Shores

steel and cement production efficiently co-located, creating a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and maximizes resource efficiency. JSW Cement serves as an inspiration, not just for the cement industry, but for all businesses... View Details

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