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Why Quants Should Manage Your Supply Chain Risk

Harvard Business Review

In an uncertain and volatile world, risk management — a previously unsexy subject for many managers who created annual updates or reviews of their company's risk management plans — is now a front-burner issue for many. These supply chain-related risk costs are present every day that managers come to work.

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Warren Buffett's 2010 Shareholder Letter: What to Expect

Harvard Business Review

Imagine if managements, boards, and investors adopted them: we could restart our economy, energize our business school curricula and create prosperity for our children and grandchildren. But why compare apples (book value) to oranges (share price and dividends)? billion more than their total tangible book value.

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How CMOs Can Get CFOs on Their Side

Harvard Business Review

CFOs are more interested in capital investment estimates, net present values, and a clear outline of the trade-offs of any investment. Creating transparency into its operations is the starting point for marketing to help CFOs understand where and how value is being gained or lost, which makes budgeting discussions much more productive.

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