Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2018

Unlike national oil companies and oil majors that typically take five to 10 years to develop conventional oil reserves, these independent and “unconventional” players have improved their drilling and fracturing technology to the point where they can respond within months to temporary spikes or dips in the market. The soaring U.S.

Cash Flow 129

Cash Flow Transportation Energy Balance Sheet 129

Harvard Business

JULY 26, 2018

On March 25 mighty Uber bowed out of Southeast Asia by selling its operation in several countries to local rival Grab. Uber’s setback in the international market, however, wasn’t its first. In 2016 the company sold its China operation to Didi Chuxing because of the fierce competitiveness of the local player.

Recruiting 126

Recruiting Recruitment Transportation Advertising 126

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 8, 2013

A framework to help executives, senior managers and marketers devise strategies for future growth. The Ansoff Matrix is particularly useful for strategic planning because it provides a framework to help executives, senior managers and marketers devise strategies for future growth. What is a Product-Market Growth Strategy?

Productivity 113

Productivity Transportation Development Marketing 113

Consulting Matters

JULY 7, 2022

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.

Operations 156

Operations Leadership Consulting Transportation 156

Harvard Business

MAY 16, 2017

She distilled the notes about her many accomplishments into an overview of the 10 years in her current role: Keep University’s School of Design (eight graduate programs) running flawlessly for Director, other staff, faculty, and students — during routine operations and emergencies. into multiple global markets.

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Transportation Real Estate Financial Operations 134

Tom Spencer

JUNE 21, 2024

However, what my undergraduate business program failed to emphasize was the often-overlooked world of startups —particularly small businesses that operate outside the spotlight of household brand names or well-funded tech giants such as Uber or Airbnb.

Transportation 88

Transportation Engineering Resources Productivity 88

Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

However, today BearingPoint is emerging as a player in the operations and technology scene, especially in Europe, and has re-established an impressive growth trajectory. Now, BearingPoint is operated as a Netherlands-based partnership which consisted of 120 partners in 14 countries throughout Europe. Supply Chain & Operations.

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BearingPoint Interviews Oliver Wyman Capgemini 139

Harvard Business

MAY 26, 2016

Operating margins for firms publicly listed in the US show a substantial and sustained rise. Firms engage in political “rent seeking”—lobbying for regulations that provide them sheltered markets—rather than competing on innovation. Profits are up. Corporate valuations are up as well.

Pharmaceuticals 129

Pharmaceuticals Chemicals Industry Study 129

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 9, 2018

degrees will require “rapid and far-reaching transitions in energy, land, urban and infrastructure (including transport and buildings), and industrial systems” and this transition will need to be “unprecedented in terms of scale…and imply deep emissions reductions in all sectors.” Keeping the world at 1.5

Energy 132

Energy Government Efficiency Transportation 132

Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Oliver Wyman’s CEO, John Drzik, states that the long-term aspiration is to be recognized widely in the market as the gold standard in consulting. The firm offers consulting services including strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership development. Surface Transportation.

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Oliver Wyman Interviews Mercer NERA Economic Consulting 201

Harvard Business

APRIL 11, 2017

Given how central automotive transportation is to our cities, commerce, and daily lives, saying that AI will change life as we know it is no understatement. This distinction is important because the driver is typically the most expensive part of a transport business, be it taxi services, last-mile logistics, or long-haul trucking.

Automotive 101

Automotive Transportation Energy Retail 101

Harvard Business

JULY 11, 2017

EDENS, of which the latter is CEO, has led the revitalization of the 45-acre Union Market district in Northeast Washington, DC. The Union Market challenge. Located on the east side of the NoMa train tracks, Union Market began as a working food production and distribution center in the 1930s.

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Development Real Estate Retail Guidelines 175

Harvard Business

MAY 27, 2016

Instead of getting into a price war or squabbling over a shrinking market, both disruptors and incumbents find new ways to create value. This benefits customers – both the high-end customers being chased by incumbents, and the low-end or middle-market consumers being served by disruptors — and the industry at large.

Airlines 125

Airlines Travel Industry Efficiency 125

Harvard Business

JUNE 29, 2016

We expect the drone market to surge to nearly $7 billion by 2020 globally, driven by regulatory clarification, continuously decreasing component costs, and – most important– ongoing innovation that connects drone capabilities to big-data analytics. million in investment capital in just the past year.

Company 125

Company Data Analysis Industry 125

Tom Spencer

APRIL 7, 2023

This article will explore some of the most notable examples of AI in consulting, including its use in market research, strategy development, and operational optimisation. Market Research One of the most significant applications of AI in consulting is in the area of market research.

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Examples Consulting Management Tools 88

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 6, 2016

This means self-driving cars have shifted from a period of wild experimentation directly to market adoption — what Paul Nunes and I describe in our 2013 HBR article as “big bang” disruption. legal system is already having trouble keeping up with the pace of developments in transportation. traffic deaths.

Transportation 70

Transportation Software System Efficiency 70

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Facing a tight labor market as the holiday shopping season approaches, many retail companies will undoubtedly consider following the lead of Amazon, which recently announced that it is raising its minimum hourly wage for all of its U.S. Image Source/Getty Images. employees, including those working at Whole Foods stores, to $15 — $7.75

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Retail Operations System Transportation 123

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Recognizing client’s needs for help managing IT operations and resources, IBM Vice President Robert M. During this same year, IBM introduced Business Recovery Services as a formal business offering for customers, enabling them to continue operations in the event of an unplanned outage or disaster. Marketing Sales & Service.

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IBM GBS Interviews Consulting Case Interview 203

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

We serve two markets that are very different but united by the common need for reliable, safe access to energy: outdoor recreationalists and low-income households in emerging markets. We found an ideal storefront near a busy market in central Bhubaneswar. In addition, stoves are difficult to transport from demo to demo.

Sales 70

Sales Marketing Development Retail 70

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 24, 2017

These have forced AirBnB, Tesla, and Uber to make costly concessions to their operating practices or to exit certain markets altogether. The petition was seen as instrumental in getting the city council to adopt new regulations which permitted Uber to operate legally. Consumer clubs.

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Government Retail Sales Pharmaceuticals 122

Epicflow

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies Under current conditions of economic turbulence, workforce shortage, and supply chain disruptions, manufacturing organizations should work towards increasing the efficiency of their operations, achieving business agility and resilience. At the same time, they are vulnerable to cyber risks.

Trends 130

Trends Talent Deloitte Efficiency 130

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Full of everything from market sizing questions and new product intros to M&A cases and strategy tests, it’s your one-stop-shop for case interview practice. 15+ types of cases (market entry, profitability, investment, operations/supply chain, etc.) that you can use to practice different structures and styles.

Banking 113

Banking Case Interview Consulting Interviews 113

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Waymo’s Director of Operations Shaun Stewart said that one of the reasons they chose Trov is that innovative technology needs innovative partners. ” Founder and CEO of Trov Scott Walchek said that “ this partnership highlights the convergence of the future of transportation with the future of insurance. In April 2017,Tr?v

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Insurance Insurance Transportation Operations 70

MishTalk

AUGUST 2, 2014

The military operation has cost America a further £296 billion and Britain £22 billion. billion spent on counter-narcotics operations, opium production has increased for the past three years and is now at record levels. billion since 2002 and Britain about £890 million, for hundreds of development projects.

How To 77

How To Transportation Government Operations 77

MishTalk

JUNE 23, 2014

Department of Transportation guidelines for automated-vehicle testing, experts such as Ümit Özguner, a professor with Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research, are predicting that the first wave of operational autonomous vehicles will be devoted to long-haul deliveries. In the wake of new U.S. In late May, the U.S.

Transportation 78

Transportation Guidelines Engineering Wireless 78

Tom Spencer

MAY 31, 2024

Whether it’s financial services, healthcare, marketing, digital transformation, or sustainability, these firms bring a level of understanding and knowledge that can only be achieved through focused practice. As a result, these firms can quickly adapt to changes in the market and client needs.

Agile 88

Agile Advertising Travel Consulting 88

Tom Spencer

APRIL 1, 2022

Aerospace is one of the fastest growing markets. While both the size of the market and its growth rate are both large, so is its carbon footprint. The Aviation Market. Ever since the Wright Brother’s famous first flight in 1903, the aviation market has gone nowhere but up. per year over the same period. Policy Incentives.

Trends 88

Trends Engineering Travel Airlines 88

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Already a large domestic market, Frontier Strategy Group’s estimates suggest the country will average growth rates between 7.4% However, India remains a difficult market for multinational firms to enter. India is a large, fragmented, and heterogeneous market. Step 2: Measure operating environment.

Strategy& 71

Strategy& Strategy Strategy Operations 71

MishTalk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Unfortunately, his proposal is anything but friendly to these “transportation network” services, and would force them to either severely change the way they operate or leave the city entirely. Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction.

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Transportation Advertising Operations Comparison 68

Tom Spencer

MAY 24, 2024

Although it is fairly common for a successful business to generate 80% of its profits from 20% of its products, relying heavily on a small number of products, services, or markets exposes a business to significant risk. As a result, companies should actively explore emerging technologies that could provide a competitive edge in the market.

Strategy& 88

Strategy& Strategy Strategy Cash Flow 88

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Operational worldwide, Uber offers its transportation network services in 58 countries and over 300 cities. Uber allows anyone with a smartphone and a credit card access to transportation in their city, and offers almost anyone with a car the opportunity to drive and make money. How would you introduce Uber in a new market? )

Culture 100

Culture Case Interview Interviews Transportation 100

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 30, 2024

Additionally, MBB firms operate globally, and consultants often work on international projects, gaining global business perspectives. Jeff Zhang currently serves as a Consultant at McKinsey, specializing in private equity, transportation, technology, and sustainability sectors.

Education 88

Education Consulting Transportation Healthcare 88

Tom Spencer

JUNE 16, 2018

The company subsequently evolved to address a broader range of problems, including the high cost of owning a family car, by offering a cheap transportation alternative and introducing new solutions such as the meal delivery service “ UberEats ”. This means that market share is crucially important. The race is on! Image: Pexels.

Banking 84

Banking Financial Transportation Data 84

Harvard Business

MAY 10, 2017

As Lawrence Susskind, a professor in MIT’s urban systems department, described it to me, “Millions…could be left with no electricity, no water, no public transportation, and no waste disposal for weeks (or even months)… No one can protect critical urban infrastructure on their own.

System 126

System Video Accenture Guidelines 126

MishTalk

AUGUST 5, 2014

Low-cost carrier Dobrolyot, operated by Aeroflot, suspended all flights last week after its airline leasing agreement was cancelled under European Union sanctions because it flies to Crimea, a region Russia annexed from Ukraine in March. airport of Anchorage, Alaska on the polar route. pct compared with a 1.4 percent drop on the broad index.

Airlines 74

Airlines Tourism Transportation Operations 74

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Today’s emphasis is on ZS Associates (pronounced Zee S in the USA) – a premier boutique firm focused on sales force and marketing optimization. Founded in 1983 by Kellogg School of Management marketing professors Andris A. The firm is a strong niche player, distinguished in its speciality of sales and marketing consulting.

Case Interview 100

Case Interview Interviews Sales Pharmaceuticals 100

The Fearless Marketer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This is the second of five articles about the 5 Pillars of Marketing, my marketing model that helps get your marketing on track. And you answer, “I’d like to buy some transportation.”. Well, yes, you want transportation, but the salesperson can’t actually sell you that, it’s only a concept. What should I Do next?

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Transportation How To Cash Flow Case Interview 54