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Leading Management Principles of the World’s Top Shipbuilders

Epicflow

HHI had delivered more than 2,150 ships to 320 shipowners in 51 countries as of 2017. Credit: HHI’s Integrated Report 2017 According to the HHI Integrated Report 2017 , the shipping industry was severely impacted by the global recession and confronted stagnation. billion in revenue by 2022.

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7 Ways to Improve Operations Without Sacrificing Worker Safety

Harvard Business

During my years at OSHA, where I served as the Assistant Secretary of Labor from 2009 through the beginning of 2017, I received several reports of safety system failures at DuPont facilities. The reality is that virtually all workplace injuries are preventable, and safety management and operational excellence are intimately linked.

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Recruiters You Should Meet to Staff for Success

Harmonious Workplaces

Retained search firms and recruiters play a crucial role in attracting and retaining human capital in organizations across cultures (Allen & Vardaman, 2017). However, I have found that the best results came from working with highly motivated, strongly competent, and extremely ethical recruiters who own and operate small businesses.

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Tesla: Leading the Charge Toward Sustainability

Tom Spencer

In addition to its product offerings, Tesla has also disrupted traditional business models in the auto industry. In 2017, Tesla unveiled the Megapack , a large-scale battery system for utilities and grid operators. Tesla is also engaged in broader efforts to disrupt traditional industries.

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Why Adding More Products Isn’t Always the Best Way to Grow

Harvard Business

Sales finally jumped, with same-store revenue up 6% in 2017, and the stock rose by 40%. They had to work in sequence, meaning they had to streamline the operation first — before they could launch their new growth effort. Each was set loose to develop or acquire products to satisfy those markets.

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Impact of Data Analytics in Consulting

Tom Spencer

Finding valuable insights: Structured and unstructured data sources can uncover patterns and relationships that reveal customer needs, expose system vulnerabilities and improve productivity and performance. Tailoring products to individual needs: Big data allows an organisation to narrowly segment customers.

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Blockchain: New Use Cases for Governments and Business

Tom Spencer

Immutability and security are vital to the operation of government and business due to the sensitive information these institutions gatekeep. Low transaction costs will also be necessary to ensure efficient operations and to ensure that blockchain systems offer a cost advantage over the status quo. In 2017, Protokol estimated that $1.2