Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

With generative AI, the rewiring of global supply chains, and investments in clean energy and associated technologies, business is on the cusp of capital investments the likes weve never before seen. Instead, organizations should think about a capital project as an integrated, end-to-end supply chain, where demand (i.e.,

Supply Chain 23

Supply Chain Management Project Operations 23

N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

As odd as it sounds, businesses that are not dependant on smart talent, capital, or technology can scale faster and easier than those businesses burdened with the aforementioned dependencies. The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain.

Business Model 344

Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 344

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Here, we will delve into some key strategies for successful business finance, highlighting the importance of financial planning, efficient budgeting, smart investments, and risk management. Businesses should evaluate potential investment opportunities, whether in new equipment, technology, marketing, or expansion, with a critical eye.

Finance 95

Finance Strategy Succession Budgeting 95

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?. Selection Methodology. Affiliates.

Human Resources 476

Human Resources Globalization Resources Diversity 476

Six Disciplines

MARCH 21, 2011

Products and Services (price, quality, Finances (stability, profitability, debt to equity ratio). Operations (facilities, capacity, distribution channels, supply chain, costs, use of technology). Technological (pace and changes in technology). Opportunities and Threats. Cultural (values, ethics).

SWOT 118

SWOT Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis Supply Chain 118

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 29, 2024

Many businesses face challenges in managing their finances effectively, leading to cash flow problems and reduced profitability. Automating these processes frees up valuable time for your finance team to focus on strategic initiatives rather than manual data entry. Thank you for reading!

Efficiency 94

Efficiency Supply Chain Organization Finance 94

Six Disciplines

JULY 25, 2014

Products and Services (price, quality, Finances (stability, profitability, debt to equity ratio). Operations (facilities, capacity, distribution channels, supply chain, costs, use of technology). Technological (pace and changes in technology). Opportunities and Threats. Cultural (values, ethics).

SWOT 99

SWOT Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis Supply Chain 99

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Finance and business executives often joke that the word blockchain placed at the end of the company name is enough to increase the share price of any entity at least twofold. Blockchain Technology Defined. Blockchain technology is simply defined as a list of records known as blocks linked through cryptography.

Technology 13

Technology Supply Chain Document Participative 13

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2020

With the growth of population and the advent of cutting-edge technology to the industrial world, business as a whole is growing massively and rapidly. A good understanding of technology is also required by business development managers, which gives them an edge over the competition. Supply chain manager. Conclusion.

Supply Chain 71

Supply Chain Management Finance Consultative 71

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

As one example; if you are a manufacturing organization, innovation in your core could include new and improved materials, new techniques, novel approaches to supply chain management etc. Innovation, improvements, or these 'Next' Practices should be looked at in all facets of your business value proposition, your core.

Blog 334

Blog Outsourcing Competitive Advantage Innovation 334

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 15, 2022

There was then a gap to access to finance and a non-supportive policy environment. Across retail, automotive, financial services, and technology a number of common factors emerged that underpinned the ability of companies to weather the Covid storm. The existential difficulties posed by Covid were also reflected, with 43.8%

Company 127

Company Hofstede Supply Chain Agility 127

Skip Prichard

APRIL 27, 2020

And then keep adapting as we learned more about how to deal with health issues, work-from-home issues, finances, family, school and technology. We’ve all had to deal with unexpected hiccups or new competitors or sudden breakdowns in a supply chain. So many things changed all at once. And what do we do?

Supply Chain 111

Supply Chain Learning-by-Doing Crisis Finance 111

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Trucking firms play a key role in the wider global supply chain and logistics function. These are vital pieces of technology that allow high volumes of materials to be discharged quickly and safely. In fact, the trucking sector needs managers with a sound grasp of finances to drive business expansion.

Planning 94

Planning Supply Chain Budgeting ROI 94

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2022

At Freeman, we streamline our supply chain by taking a beginner’s mindset and breaking down the process. Janet has been recognized as a Woman to Watch by Business Insurance magazine and has received several awards for product technology innovation. The first two minutes make or break any habit, Clear says.

COO 125

COO Supply Chain Learning-by-Doing Globalization 125

Chartered Management Institute

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Been busy driving improvements at your organisation?

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Newsletter Finance Article 98

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2024

Furthermore, as the technology matures and scales up, economies of scale drive down costs, making renewables increasingly competitive with, and often cheaper than, traditional energy sources. Government Incentives and Decreasing Technology Costs Government policies and incentives play a vital role in accelerating renewable energy adoption.

Energy 92

Energy System Incentives Supply Chain 92

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

From entertainment to finance, grocery, vegetables, electronics, home furnishing, and cloud services, Amazon is the best example to understand the rapidly evolving face of the Retail 4.0 There are some pitfalls too that require strategic resolutions: It’s all technology : The core that drives an online marketplace business is pure technology.

Retail 108

Retail Supply Chain Software Marketing 108

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The enterprise sales practice has been highly affected by technological change, in a mostly positive manner. The evaluation team usually consisted of 2 to 4 people, led by either an Information Technology (IT) or a user contact who was most familiar with the current system and needs. My answer was: “Everything. And nothing.”

Dunning 91

Dunning Supply Chain CPA Compliance 91

Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2021

Global commerce continues to expand and supply chains are becoming more complex. The top five operational risks are collaboration, cultural, customer, people, and technology risks. Many business owners associate key performance indicators and metrics with general business management, accounting, and finance.

Operations 113

Operations Strategy Management Risk Management 113

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 23, 2022

While the pandemic obviously shone a light on the incredible medical expertise of healthcare workers, it also highlighted the tremendous importance of skills such as supply chain management, strategic planning, and interpersonal communication. These technologies were hugely valuable, but did require a change in mindset from physicians.

Skills 64

Skills Supply Chain Restructuring Training 64

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 24, 2020

From entertainment to finance, grocery, vegetables, electronics, home furnishing, and cloud services, Amazon is the best example to understand the rapidly evolving face of the marketplace model today. There is the technology and there is business process development, both go hand-in-hand to form a complete marketplace ecosystem.

Supply Chain 74

Supply Chain Retail Software Marketing 74

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 22, 2016

A new type of services company could transform global supply chains: Financial technology companies that act as intermediaries in facilitating transactions between a company and its suppliers. FinTechs are internet companies that streamline financial systems and make funding the supply chain more efficient.

Supply Chain 14

Supply Chain Cost of Capital Transportation Finance 14

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

If the answer is “yes” to any of the above questions, the businesses or trades may be eligible for aggregation.

Supply Chain 65

Supply Chain CPA Real Estate Guidelines 65

Strategy Driven

MARCH 13, 2019

If the answer is “yes” to any of the above questions, the businesses or trades may be eligible for aggregation.

Supply Chain 57

Supply Chain CPA Real Estate Guidelines 57

Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Finance for the Now Normal: financial stability in the hotel industry CMI Sri Lanka recently hosted a webinar titled 'Finance for the NOW NORMAL' with Mr Nirmalan Nagendra FCMI FIH, who is a senior Hospitality Finance Professional and Consultant for KPMG. Dileepa de Silva for the completion of 25 years of membership.

Crisis Management 52

Crisis Management Committee Hotels Webinar 52

Strategy Driven

MAY 6, 2016

Patagonia is spreading expectations around supply chain transparency. If you work for a small firm or a giant organization, in fashion or finance, in Texas or Tanzania, you are competing in a ruthless, globe-spanning Expectation Economy. Companies like Google are heightening expectations around data-driven personalization.

Trends 50

Trends Supply Chain Human Needs Innovation 50

Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

How can AI and future technology aid, rather than impair, inclusion? Similar to the government’s existing ‘Help to Grow: Management’ scheme, the programme would subsidise leaders in small firms to undertake an intensive course covering everything from adopting digital technology to sourcing new potential markets.”

Learning-by-Doing 121

Learning-by-Doing Policies Article Skills 121

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Challenged by other entrepreneurs in Scale Up Milwaukee’s Scalerator program to come up with a plan for rapidly ramping up his business, Cronce wondered: “What if I redefined Raphael as a strategic link in the global medical imaging supply chain, rather than as a paint shop?”

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Collins Golden Handcuff Pharmaceuticals 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 22, 2015

Either accept it (and its higher costs and lower profits) or take control of your fate with strategic, game-changing actions that cut time and costs from the supply chain. The technologies and trends shaping tomorrow’s businesses. The impact on supply chains. A looming crisis. Insight Center.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Crisis Transportation Tactics 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Trouble is, two recessions in 10 years have cut the capital fuel supply to the tech-company-creation engine. The way to increase seed- and early-stage financing for physical-product start-ups is to reduce individual investors' risk by improving the quality of due diligence and spreading risk across a larger number of investors.

Finance 12

Finance Due Diligence Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain 12

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Historically, smaller, lower-tier suppliers have had trouble obtaining financing. They are making it easier for them to use assets such as approved invoices, inventories, and purchase orders to access financing from outside investors or focal companies. New fintech platforms are changing that.

Finance 28

Finance Company Supply Chain Operations 28

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

With over 1,000 companies trying to sell some type of marketing technology in over 40 categories, it’s not surprising that the most common word that marketers use to describe themselves is “overwhelmed.” So high quality, creative content is critical, but it’s not a technology. This is a wasted opportunity. So it can be complicated.

Technology 12

Technology Marketing Company CRM 12

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

An impatient marketing or finance manager would, on the sly, secure some extra budget money and hire a contractor to build a little database that tracked mailing addresses or top-line financials. Lines of business are now getting their own official technology budgets for non-standard software products.

Supply Chain 16

Supply Chain CIO Budgeting Project 16

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Frito-Lay has already made competition the cornerstone of its Super Bowl advertising , and Toyota , desperate to remind people what a wonderful corporate citizen it can be, invites aspiring innovators to suggest how the firm's technology can be used for good in unexpected ways. Think of them as part of the global supply chain.

Innovation 19

Innovation Supply Chain Business Simulation Advertising 19

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2011

For those of us not in operations, supply chain, or logistics, it's a vaguely familiar line item we learned about in finance class. Full disclosure: Terra Technology was my client for this event.). We know it's important and that we're supposed to reduce it by increasing "turns.". But inventory is not a minor issue.

Energy 13

Energy Supply Chain Operations Benchmarking 13

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2012

This technological and logistical challenge is made all the harder by the fact that by 2030, we'll be confronting a water supply shortage of approximately 40 percent due to a toxic combination of rising demand and climate-change-driven shifts in water supply. These issues create collective risks that cannot be managed in silos.

Energy 14

Energy Supply Chain Constraint Long-term 14

Harvard Business Review

MAY 26, 2016

The technologies and processes that are transforming companies. 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. Operations in a Connected World. Sponsored by Accenture.

Lean Manufacturing 13

Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Apparel Compliance 13