The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 18, 2023

Each year the Boston Consulting Group takes the corporate temperature in terms of innovation. In their latest report, they look specifically at sustainability innovation, both in terms of the priority firms are assigning to it and the results they’re achieving. Indeed, 80% of the top 50 most innovative firms fell into this camp.

Innovation 70

Innovation Automotive Benchmarking Business Model 70

The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 10, 2022

The report goes on to provide some stepping stones to help various industries achieve their net-zero goals, with this particularly important in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, transportation, and automotive, all of which have been identified as lagging behind. In others, they will have to be invented.

Commitment 120

Commitment Company Automotive Transportation 120

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 15, 2022

“It is hoped this will inspire and encourage SMEs and mid-sized companies to harness their potential in becoming a major driver of sustainable and inclusive economic growth and innovation by focusing on several core dimensions of future readiness: sustainable growth, societal impact and adaptive capacity,” the authors conclude.

Company 127

Company Hofstede Supply Chain Agility 127

Strategy Driven

JULY 30, 2024

In other words, we can say that these innovations are not just about making our lives easier but also about creating a more sustainable and connected world. All in all, self-healing concrete is a truly innovative material that is changing the way we think about building and maintaining our world.

Engineering 95

Engineering Development Construction Automotive 95

Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

We have entered the age of empowered individuals, who use potent new technologies and harness social media to organize themselves. Newly armed activists can become the source of creativity, innovation and new ideas to take your company or governmental representatives forward. One-quarter of the truck freight between the U.S.

Power 102

Power Norton Leadership Hamel 102

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 27, 2019

There has nary been an industry that hasn’t been caught up in the rush to recruit as much AI talent as they can in the past few years, but perhaps few have such a pressing need as the automotive sector. The UK will need 1.2 The UK will need 1.2 Digital skills.

Skills 67

Skills Automotive Engineering Software 67

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In the automotive industry, for instance, very few companies offered remote work prior to the pandemic, but by 2022 Honda offered it to around half of new engineering hires. Culture is key The corporate culture in each organization was also found to play a big role in whether remote work was offered or not.

Automotive 113

Automotive Advertising Industry Trends 113

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

When people talk about the jobs that are likely to be automated in the coming years, trucking is one of the most common to be cited, with innovations by companies like Otto used to exemplify the risk drivers face. The second reason revolves around the evolution of the technology itself. A more expansive role than we think.

Short-term 69

Short-term Automotive Long-term Technology 69

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 8, 2019

As automated technology becomes an increasing presence in the workplace, it’s tempting to think that machines are most effective when left to their own devices. The researchers simulated a number of processes from a production logistics facility used in industries such as automotive and engineering.

Automotive 69

Automotive Efficiency Engineering Technology 69

Talent Anarchy 1

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The rapid advancement of technology has given rise to an array of innovative solutions designed to streamline our lives and businesses. SmartEdge, a term that might seem relatively new to some, encompasses a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that revolve around the concept of edge computing. What is Smart Edge?

Technology 78

Technology Retail Resources Efficiency 78

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 9, 2019

As with so many technologies today, it can be hard to distinguish myth from reality. The same is true with driverless technology, with various levels of automation serving to muddy the waters of understanding. Better security – more monitoring and control of the vehicles of the new travel ecosystem.

Transportation 61

Transportation Automotive Travel Insurance 61

The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

That we’re still largely waiting for such an immersive world to take hold, despite much-hyped initiatives, such as Second Life, perhaps underlines the difficulties the technology has had in keeping pace with such a vision. Digital twins. It’s a market that is already worth $3.1

Stephenson 109

Stephenson Wireless Christensen Automotive 109

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The data shows that, as in other countries, robots first made an appearance in sectors such as electronics and automotive, with this growth underpinning tremendous growth in both sectors. The researchers collected data from the China Employer-Employee Survey to gauge how many firms are using robots.

Automotive 79

Automotive Banking Industry Information Technology 79

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 27, 2019

As autonomous technologies have become a growing feature of the modern car, there has been understandable interest in just how effective these features are at reducing traffic congestion. It found that not only does cruise control technology not help prevent phantom traffic jams, but it’s actually worse than humans at causing them.

Cooper 74

Cooper Automotive System Software 74

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 1, 2020

It suggests that for the technology to achieve its full potential, not only will staff require strong data and analytics skills, but even basic digital skills will become a pre-requisite. Driven by evidence – with any introduction of new technology driven by evidence rather than hype or the latest trends so that stakeholders can trust it.

Skills 95

Skills Report Technology Long-term 95

Strategy Driven

APRIL 3, 2020

The changes in the automotive industry are massive. Automated cars may be experiencing a few snags right now, but there’s no doubt the technology will be on the market in the future. Automated cars may be experiencing a few snags right now, but there’s no doubt the technology will be on the market in the future.

Automotive 67

Automotive Short-term Brand Self-aware 67

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 1, 2022

These results were consistent across industries, from the automotive to the electronics sector. “Our findings add to a long-standing discussion on the effects of technology—household appliances, medical progress, etc.—on It also appeared to be consistent across time rather than something that was unique to a particular era.

Long-term 67

Long-term Automotive Participative Influence 67

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 23, 2023

” The researchers offer instances from several industries such as sports, telecommunications, apparel, and automotive, to demonstrate how leaders utilize underdog narratives to motivate and fulfill their organizations’ objectives.

Motivation 52

Motivation Team Telecommunications Apparel 52

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2024

Norway, and other Scandinavian nations were early adopters of EVs, and Germany and Japan have long been automotive powerhouses, their EV markets have lagged in mass market adoption compared to China. What can companies looking to scale up their innovations learn from their approach? While the U.S., How did China get to this point?

Marketing 28

Marketing Mass Marketing Early Adopters Automotive 28

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

An automobile industry trade consultant , for instance, observes that “Today, a typical automotive design cycle is approximately 24 to 36 months, which is much faster than the 60-month life cycle from five years ago.” As you can see from the chart, innovations introduced more recently are being adopted more quickly.

Technology 20

Technology Automotive Competitive Advantage Innovation 20

Skip Prichard

JUNE 28, 2019

Fixing a car is complicated; disrupting the automotive industry is complex. The tight timeframe and “what must we all start working on” clause pushed people from platitudes like ‘working smarter’ or ‘being more innovative’ into concrete actions, including which sacred cow projects to stop. 10 Steps to Solving Complexity.

Sull 73

Sull How To Insourcing Sharpe 73

The Center For Leadership Studies

MAY 27, 2022

GP Strategies Corporation, part of Learning Technologies Group, is a global workforce transformation provider of organizational and technical performance solutions. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, automotive, financial services, technology, aerospace and defense industries, and other commercial and government customers.

Situational Leadership 40

Situational Leadership Training Strategy Leadership 40

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 7, 2012

And it is strangling both US competitiveness, and the ability for US firms to innovate. One of the prime drivers of economic growth inside America over the past century has been disruptive innovation ; yet the phenomenon that Lessig describes is increasingly being used by large incumbent firms as a mechanism to stave off the process.

Innovation 22

Innovation Transportation Disruptive Innovation Price 22

Harvard Business Review

MAY 22, 2018

Many mature industries are experiencing significant technological disruption. Leaders in every industry are no doubt keeping a vigilant eye on such developments, yet one very important aspect of this disruption has been largely overlooked: technology fundamentally changes what makes your brand premium. JEWEL SAMAD/Staff/Getty Images.

Automotive 8

Automotive Brand Technology White Paper 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 2, 2012

He was impressed by Indian engineers' ability to innovate cost-effectively and quickly under severe resource constraints. Recently, in New York, we participated in a panel discussion organized by the Asia Society called " Jugaad Innovation: Reigniting American Ingenuity " (you can watch a video here ).

CEO 17

CEO Innovation Constraint Engineering 17

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2012

They're bad at innovation by design: All the pressures and processes that drive them toward a profitable, efficient operation tend to get in the way of developing the innovations that can actually transform the business. However, I also pointed out a paradox: being bad at innovation and good at execution isn't necessarily undesirable.

Innovation 16

Innovation Company ROI Maturity 16

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 2, 2011

In the tech startup world, technology is important for success, but it does not disproportionately determine winners and losers. Two companies can invent similar technologies; one will win and the other will lose. Focusing on technology supremacy alone is a model for failure. You can't resell that CD, legally.

Licensing 20

Licensing Software Incubator Price 20

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2018

From automotive to semiconductors to pharma to clean energy , America’s innovation centers have shifted east, offering growing evidence that the U.S. We have identified four principles with straightforward steps that policymakers, business leaders, and universities can take to restore innovation ecosystems.

Innovation 14

Innovation Offshoring Engineering Maturity 14

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2014

ISRO used indigenous components and technologies that are far cheaper than foreign imports. Converting these non-consumers into consumers will require breakthrough innovations — quality products at affordable prices. The starting point for such innovations is a big idea, a big dream. Indian engineers cost less, for sure.

Innovation 13

Innovation Constraint Engineering Automotive 13

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 16, 2017

Tesla, Elon Musk’s automotive start-up, is having a very good year. There’s little argument that Tesla is a wildly innovative company. But is its automotive business a disruptor, poised to transform the entire transportation sector? car manufacturer and all but three worldwide.

Supply Chain 15

Supply Chain Automotive Disruptive Innovation Transportation 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2013

In terms of people, processes and technologies, Toyota and Google's YouTube have little in common. As global innovators, however, they share a remarkable core value and best practice: they invest in the innovative capabilities of their suppliers. Access to innovation resources and skills matter far more than money.

Innovation 10

Innovation Lean Production Disintermediation Incubator 10

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

It has been ranked as car of the year by a number of automotive outlets, and one friend of mine who lives in San Francisco has gloated noisily about his chance to drive it. But let's take a step back and consider the nature of the controversy, which I think is rooted in the way many inventors approach innovation.

Automotive 12

Automotive Review Transportation Innovation 12

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2014

How much does your company need to invest in innovation? To get everyone to agree on a realistic goal, we suggest picking a year far enough in the future that people feel safe discussing what needs to happen by that time but not so far away that uncertainty about technological or market developments would render a discussion meaningless.

Innovation 13

Innovation Company Venture Capitalist Business Model 13

Harvard Business Review

MAY 19, 2011

Emerging social networking technologies offer new ways to overcome these boundaries. IBM has accelerated collaboration with " innovation jams " that engage everyone in identifying opportunities. It was far easier to create the technology than to get the management agreement to use it across functions and country units.

Process 16

Process Press Release Automotive Globalization 16

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 26, 2012

This was the case at Harman , which had achieved extraordinary success in the high-end automotive infotainment systems for luxury cars. Rich countries are the most technologically advanced. So innovation and learning will move from rich countries to poor countries. As they develop, poor countries will catch up with rich ones.

Chief Technology Officer 15

Chief Technology Officer Constraint Bottom-up CTO 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 9, 2011

Engineers are no longer design experts; they are mediators who structure and enable design interactions between imaginative customers and innovative suppliers of technologies and systems. While car engineers are struggling to accept the legitimacy of customers in co-creation, the greatest culprits are the technology providers.

Engineering 15

Engineering Automotive Objective Technology 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 8, 2011

Rapid technological and competitive innovation. Take, for instance, the automotive industry's pursuit of information services like GM's OnStar and Ford's Sync, even BMW's iDrive. These trends demand change greater than typical product innovation. Unless, of course, you are in the media industry.)

Media 15

Media Industry Trends Health Care 15