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The New Chinese Economy
The boom years may be in the past, but China still offers big opportunities for multinationals that adapt to its new economic reality.November 12, 2012 by Sarah Butler, Edward Tse, and John JullensExpensive Accessories on a Price Tag: Commas and Cents
How numbers are presented can distort a consumer’s perceptions.November 2, 2012Gauging the Performance of CEOs from Nonprofits and Government
Some troubling signs are found on the financial front when CEOs’ experience comes from beyond the corporate world.October 26, 2012Online Retailers, Shipping Fees, and the Bottom Line
How the interplay between delivery charges and product prices maximizes profits.September 7, 2012The Peer Pressure Posed by Stock Splits
Companies in similar groups watch one another, then often follow the leader.August 31, 2012Executives’ Misleading Signals to Investors on Conference Calls
CEOs and other senior managers often talk one way about a company’s prospects and then trade their stock the other way.July 20, 2012Exploring the Supply Side of Fake Goods
How companies can battle five types of counterfeiters.July 13, 2012Brand Transformation on the Internet
To Aaron Shapiro, CEO of the digital agency Huge, online marketing means creating immersive environments where people go to get their problems solved.June 25, 2012 by Art KleinerOptimism Returns to the American Automotive Industry
Automobiles are selling again, and executives are confident. The U.S. auto industry is positioned for a global economic recovery — if car manufacturers can avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.June 4, 2012 by Brian Collie, Scott Corwin, and Arjun KakkarHow a Short-Term Strategy Can Backfire
Patterns appear in higher stock volatility, increased capital costs, and a drop in return on assets.June 1, 2012Delay Can Pay
Justin Pettit, coauthor of Merge Ahead: Mastering the Five Enduring Trends of Artful M&A, introduces a new perspective on decision making from Wait: The Art and Science of Delay, by Frank Partnoy.June 1, 2012 by Justin PettitIs Your Company Fit for Growth?
A more strategic approach to costs can help you prepare for the next round of expansion.May 29, 2012 by Deniz Caglar, Jaya Pandrangi, and John PlanskyRethinking the Product Launch
Your customer value proposition is the key to organic growth — for a fast-food chain like Wendy’s, or for any other consumer business.May 29, 2012 by Max Cuellar, Leslie H. Moeller, and Heberto MolinaChina’s Mid-Market Innovators
A new category of competitor — low-price, medium-quality Chinese B2B upstarts — is shaking up the global competitive landscape.May 29, 2012 by Edward Tse, John Jullens, and Bill RussoA New Role for Natural Resources Companies
By promoting business partnerships, producers of primary materials can find a new source of competitive advantage.May 29, 2012 by Mary Stacey, Marilyn Taylor, and David Legges+b Trend Watch: Cloud Computing
May 29, 2012How Ikea Reassembled Its Growth Strategy
During the Great Recession, this iconic Swedish furniture company developed a new way to expand: cutting costs while increasing customer loyalty.May 7, 2012 by Deniz Caglar, Marco Kesteloo, and Art KleinerThe Key to Brand Acquisitions: Marketing Capabilities
Investors reward companies that buy stand-alone brands they can market better than the sellers did.April 27, 2012Netflix Wasn’t All Wrong
Six months after video rental company CEO Reed Hastings was forced into a strategic retreat from Qwikster, strategists can still learn a lot from his decision.April 2, 2012 by Ken FavaroThe Bottom Line on “Free” Gift Cards
The key question for retailers: Do consumers use the cards to stockpile or to spend more than they planned?March 9, 2012Best Time for a Takeover? When the Target’s CEO Turns 65
With less at risk personally, retirement-age CEOs may haggle less.March 2, 2012Five Steps toward a Revitalized Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Global drug companies are facing disruption. One powerful strategic response is to rethink their manufacturing and operations footprints.February 28, 2012 by Marcus Ehrhardt, Robert Hutchens, and Susan HigginsA New Way to Gain Customer Insights
How conjoint analysis, a tried-and-true market research tool, can be used to support organic growth.February 28, 2012 by David MeerRetail: Become Better Curators
February 17, 2012 by Deniz Caglar, Nick Hodson, Karla Martin, and Marcelo Tau
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