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Are We Sending the Right Message?

Markovitz Consulting

As you can see in the chart below (copied from the magazine), fully 44% of responders said that ROI justifications are a key operational challenge in making improvements. But the issue of ROI justification is both mysterious and worrisome. Instead, they’re looking for huge gains from a few major events.

ROI 164
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To Start or Not to Start: Overview of a Feasibility Study in Project Management

Epicflow

Is it possible to get the expected ROI given the existing constraints and possible risks? Operational feasibility . There are always things that we cannot predict: changes in economic and market conditions, or some unexpected events like covid-19 outbreak or war. Will the delivered product/services be in demand on the market?

Study 147
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Success with the Internet of Things Requires More Than Chasing the Cool Factor

Harvard Business

In my experience with dozens of organizations implementing IoT solutions, those that achieved their expected ROI changed their traditional business approaches in one or more of the following ways: They Developed a Partner Ecosystem. Putting up booths at university recruiting events and hosting job fairs will not be enough. The reason?

ROI 72
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Inside UPS’s Electric Vehicle Strategy

Harvard Business

These new trucks will create significant additional value for the business in ongoing operational savings, improved routing efficiency, and brand building. Phillippi expects total operating costs to be roughly 20% lower. Second, the higher-tech vehicles will operate more efficiently. Up-front price is no longer a barrier.

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How Vineyard Vines Uses Analytics to Win Over Customers

Harvard Business

Like many competitors in the apparel industry, Vineyard Vines has kept their operations lean in order to preserve operating margins. A Seasonal Campaign Generates Outsized ROI Through Enhanced Cross-Channel Marketing. This cross-channel move resulted in a 182% ROI.

Retail 84
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How to Develop Leaders Who Can Drive Strategic Change - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM KORN FERRY

Harvard Business

Developing leaders to drive financial performance and operational excellence has always been important. More than 50 percent of executives ranked their leadership development ROI as “fair” to “very poor.” Image courtesy of Korn Ferry. So what gets in the way of launching better leadership development?

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The Questions Executives Should Ask About 3D Printing

Harvard Business

Each of the potential business benefits of 3D printing carries tax implications that could alter the equation for any anticipated operating efficiency or return on investment. Are there operations you would shed? As an example of the complications ahead, let’s look at taxes. IP piracy will be another major complication.