Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2018

They operate as lean organizations, using cloud and internet-based infrastructure, and launch and distribute products more quickly than did firms that competed with factories, warehouses, inventories, and suppliers. retains its leadership in technological progress.

IPO 11

IPO Company First-mover Advantage Intangible Assets 11

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2017

And AI success stories are becoming more numerous and diverse, from Amazon reaping operational efficiencies using its AI-powered Kiva warehouse robots, to GE keeping its industrial equipment running by leveraging AI for predictive maintenance. Without support from leadership, your AI transformation might not succeed.

Survey 12

Survey Execution First-mover Advantage Technology 12

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2017

In this environment, multinationals that are willing to accept some risk and invest in the country could benefit from first-mover advantages – but only if the new administration follows through with much-needed economic reforms. Zimbabwe’s new leadership faces a challenging task.

Banking 8

Banking First-mover Advantage Politics Finance 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2013

Clearly there is a first mover advantage in some cases: Chris Brogan developed a passionate following as an early blogger, and Guy Kawasaki jumped onboard Twitter and became a powerhouse there. But even anecdotally, you probably have some good operating theories.

Media 10

Media First-mover Advantage Early Adopters ROI 10

Harvard Business Review

MAY 28, 2015

The good news: By engaging this market segment and rebuilding trust, health care companies can have a first-mover advantage. They must first develop gender smarts with customers and exhibit the behaviors women seek, as decision makers, to serve their needs.

Health Care 8

Health Care Industry First-mover Advantage Market Segmentation 8