In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

The seemingly more attractive (and logical) option is to do more and more – the theory being the more markets, products, and businesses a company engages in, the better the results. Today, 40% of Nike’s revenue comes from apparel and sporting goods. Yet, do less better isn’t something most leaders embrace. This is not true.

Company 177

Company Apparel Competitive Advantage Long-term 177

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 18, 2021

In today’s ever-changing and dynamic world, businesses no longer have the option of taking sustainability practices lightly if they seek to survive in the market. Sustainable business practices pave the way for a company’s longevity and survival in the market. So, what exactly is sustainability when it comes to a business?

Pharmaceuticals 126

Pharmaceuticals Energy Fashion Apparel 126

Harvard Business Review

MAY 26, 2016

However, until recently there was little evidence on this question in the countries that dominate global markets in low-cost manufacturing. To examine this possibility, I conducted research on recent developments in Nike Inc’s apparel supply chain with Jens Hainmueller of Stanford University and Richard M. Insight Center.

Lean Manufacturing 10

Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Apparel Compliance 10

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 2, 2015

defend against “attack from beneath” and maintain your reputation for ethical operations. Fashion apparel is an excellent example. Often, they are the very firms that have honed their capabilities by operating in low-end markets or by performing outsourced work. Ethical supply chains. Because it can.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Contract Manufacturing Outsourcing Operations 8

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 18, 2015

This can mean expanding product lines, entering new markets and geographies, line extending brands, acquiring new businesses, creating projects, and adding layers of management to manage the self-created complexity. Intuit is successful because they bring their ‘do less better’ cultural ethic to their customers.

Apparel 100

Apparel Brand Franchising Competitive Advantage 100

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 9, 2016

For example, news stories today continue to reference former American Apparel CEO Dov Charney’s odd behavior of walking around the company’s offices in his underwear, even though it was first reported over 10 years ago. Among the companies in our sample, share prices declined by a market-adjusted 3.1% (1.1%

CEO 8

CEO Sample Reputation Press Release 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

especially in fast-growing foreign markets. for certain domestic markets due to rising costs abroad and labor productivity at home.) These have always been "must do's" in the long debate about labor markets in globalization, but clarity on these issues is especially necessary this year. Use of Revenues and Margins. Quality.

Offshoring 15

Offshoring Outsourcing Supply Chain Globalization 15