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Sustainable Supply Chains Reduce Environmental Footprint

Tom Spencer

Switching to eco-friendly transportation options, such as electric vehicles and hybrid trucks, helps reduce emissions. Sourcing materials and products locally reduces the distance goods need to travel, thus lowering transportation emissions. This strategy also supports local economies and reduces the risk of supply chain disruptions.

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Consultants – A dime a dozen for MBA Applications

Tom Spencer

Use concrete metrics to demonstrate your contributions, such as cost savings, revenue growth, or operational improvements. For example, some of my peers at my MBB firm took on internal rotations as Chiefs of Staff for senior leadership, gaining unique insights into global consulting operations.

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Startup Experience: A Must for Every Young Professional

Tom Spencer

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.

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What Inclusive Urban Development Can Look Like

Harvard Business

After repurposing many of the original structures and facades, the district is now evolving into a retail, restaurant, arts, and culture destination, a forum for local events, a flexible work space for businesses, and a residential area, all while evolving its manufacturing with 21 st century operations. Design for inclusion.

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Job Hub: Uber Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

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.

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You Don’t Need an “India Strategy” — You Need a Strategy for Each State in India

Harvard Business

Policies relating to infrastructure development, land and labor, healthcare, and transport fall under the purview of the states—as do most licensing and permitting. Step 2: Measure operating environment. The business and operating environment varies remarkably across states.

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You Don’t Have to Be a Software Company to Think Like One

Harvard Business

You’re competing against platforms like Uber in transportation, Google in automotive, Airbnb in hospitality, LinkedIn in recruiting, Netflix in television, and the list goes on. Key performance metrics, such as “intent to return,” driven by expensive tickets and long lines, were worsening.