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How Grocery Stores Should Respond to the Growth of Online Markets

Harvard Business

Post Covid, online grocery shopping is still high, forecasted by Forrester (2021) to hit 10.4% During 2020-21 online grocery shopping soared from 3.4% to double digits as Covid-19 made customers reluctant to go into stores. How will grocery retailers service this new demand stream?

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From Vaults to Virtual: The Rise of Blockchain in Banking

Tom Spencer

Although initially viewed with skepticism, blockchain is now being embraced for its potential to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance security. For example, the Bank of England launched a CBDC Taskforce in 2021 to explore a digital pound, also known as Britcoin. Zuhair Imaduddin is a Senior Product Manager at Wells Fargo.

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Trends Shaping the Automotive Industry in 2022

Epicflow

Electric Vehicles Production and Sales Will Grow. The start of autonomous vehicles services: in Germany, roboshuttles (Level 4 autonomy) for the first time ever will be allowed to operate as regular services on public roads. Read more: 2021 Automotive Industry Challenges and Trends. What else should we expect in 2022?

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Saving ?osts in a Long-Term Perspective: How a Resource Management Solution Will Help You Gain More in the Long Run

Epicflow

Also, if a company decides to cut expenses but does nothing to increase operational efficiency, it may lead to delivering low-quality output and decreased customer satisfaction. To achieve this, you should analyze your business processes, improve operational efficiency, and identify the causes of excessive expenses.

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Front-Line To C-Suite | Inside The Heart and Mind of Former Disney COO and Experience Steward Jim MacPhee

Consulting Matters

Today, I'm chatting with one of my favorite executives of all time, Jim MacPhee, recently retired Chief Operating Officer and self-proclaimed Experience Steward for Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. In January 2018, Jim was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer/Senior Vice President, Walt Disney World® Resort.

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To Start or Not to Start: Overview of a Feasibility Study in Project Management

Epicflow

Sometimes, it’s rather difficult to predict whether a company will be capable of delivering a certain product or service, whether it’s reasonable to invest in this project, and how it will affect the current workflow. Will the delivered product/services be in demand on the market? Operational feasibility .

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Sustainable Aviation: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

While electric vehicles are already replacing conventional automobiles, no electric aircraft is ready for large scale commercial production that can usher in a sustainable revolution in aerospace. Sub-orbital travel, popularized in 2021 by Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and Elon Musk, is projected to become a $3.5 Doosan (2021).

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