Tom Spencer

MAY 18, 2015

One of my colleagues at Pottinger held an iPhone in his hand in about 2003, which was four years before Apple had the iPhone, except that the iPhone said Nokia on the bottom of it. Very large organisations do this. Nokia is a very good example of a company [that was dominated by this kind of myopia].

Metrics 60

Metrics Financial Cash Flow Process Improvement 60

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Ideally, these warnings provide requisite risk information, allowing people to decide for themselves whether an activity or a product’s benefits outweigh its risks, whether to take those risks, and, if so, with what precautions. Warnings on widely used consumer products are a relatively new phenomenon. How did we get here?

Chemicals 28

Chemicals System Government Productivity 28

Harvard Business

APRIL 17, 2017

Earlier this year, the European Union announced that its climate and renewable energy targets—a 20% cut in greenhouse gas emissions, 20% of EU energy from renewable sources, and a 20% improvement in energy efficiency—are actually on track to realization by the year 2020. For example, in Germany, more than 1.5

Energy 38

Energy Industry Government Policies 38

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

While internal processes may provide efficiency, independent external investigations should be undertaken when there is any question about the objectivity of the internal inquiry. The negative effects of harassment also affect the well-being and productivity of colleagues and entire organizations.

Healthcare 28

Healthcare How To Policies Report 28

Seth Godin Blog

JUNE 10, 2013

Essential reading about remarkable products and services. Member since 08/2003. People hear this, see the billion dollars in goodwill that was created, nod their heads and then go back to running an efficient call center. Increase productivity. The Book Depository (Free Worldwide Delivery). CEO READ (Bulk Orders).

Operations 53

Operations Industry Marketing Training 53

Seth Godin Blog

APRIL 9, 2013

Essential reading about remarkable products and services. Member since 08/2003. It moves a product from one category to another, increases yield, creates efficiencies and most of all, adds beauty to the interaction. The Book Depository (Free Worldwide Delivery). CEO READ (Bulk Orders). IN STORES: Indie Bookstores.

Hotels 50

Hotels Marketing Retail Efficiency 50

Seth Godin Blog

MAY 3, 2013

Essential reading about remarkable products and services. Member since 08/2003. And many of them are rewarded for doing that set of tasks more efficiently, more elegantly and with better quality than expected. The Book Depository (Free Worldwide Delivery). CEO READ (Bulk Orders). IN STORES: Indie Bookstores. Purple Cow.

Industry 44

Industry Marketing Retail Company 44

Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

They seized this opportunity to establish a firm that would help firms gain clarity about their business models, products, and clients and then advise them by creating long term strategies. Industrial Products. Retail and Consumer Products. Marsh & McLennan and Mercer were now functioning as united, but distinct, firms.

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Oliver Wyman Interviews Mercer NERA Economic Consulting 201

Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

Founded in 2003 by two former Deloitte partners, Archstone Consulting specializes in helping companies eliminate operational inefficiencies, cut costs and invest resulting savings back in to the growth of the firm. ARCHSTONE CONSULTING. Industries.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 100

Harvard Business

JUNE 6, 2017

Indeed, a 2003 Lancet study reported that 63% of child deaths in the 42 countries that account for 90% of global child mortality could be prevented each year through more effective primary care. This helps the centers increase efficiency, maintain quality standards, track disease trends, and collect demographic information.

Development 28

Development Operations Education Efficiency 28

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

They’re more productive , more profitable , more innovative , and they pay better. ” For example, productivity has grown dramatically in the retail sector since 1990; inflation-adjusted sales per employee have grown by roughly 50%. Andrew Brookes/Getty Images. Throughout the global economy, big companies are getting bigger.

Software 28

Software Company Industry Policies 28

Management Consulted

APRIL 6, 2014

An ERP system is an enterprise business management software program that organizes and tracks large company’s resources (cash, raw materials, production capacity, etc.) It helps facilitate error-free transactions and production (before ERP, people actually used odd things like pens, paper and ledgers to keep track of their stuff).

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PricewaterhouseCoopers IBM GBS Case Interview Interviews 221