The New Automation Is Smart, Fast, and Small Emerging digital tools and techniques are reinventing large-scale IT initiatives, one process at a time. April 24, 2018 by Dan Priest, Kumar Krishnamurthy, and Alex Blanter Related tags: automation, cost management, enterprise technologies, finance, new technologies, productivity
The Tax-Savvy Company Restructuring Most structural changes will have tax implications. Thoughtful planning can help leaders convert tax traps into enhanced reorganization returns. February 19, 2018 by Deniz Caglar and John Ranke Related tags: company growth, cost management, fit for growth, restructuring, strategy
Can Workaholism Be Good for You? For people who put in long hours but love their jobs, a sense of fulfillment seems to offset unhealthy stress. January 18, 2018 by Matt Palmquist Related tags: cost management, healthcare, leadership, organizational behavior, recent research, turnover, work-life balance
Improving Healthcare Affordability in a Volatile Time Legislation passed in 2015 is providing powerful incentives for the U.S. healthcare system to pursue value-based care. October 2, 2017 by Joyjit Saha Choudhury and Jay Godla Related tags: accountable care organizations, affordable care act, cost management, healthcare innovation, healthcare regulation
The Automaker’s Dilemma: Getting More Impact from Innovation Capital The auto industry is making massive R&D investments in safety, connectivity, and autonomy — so far without good returns. July 27, 2017 by Rich Parkin and Reid Wilk Related tags: auto industry, automakers, auto trends, car design, cost management, digitization, innovation, self-driving cars
Imperfect Job Market Forces Unenviable Choices As a tightening in farm labor shows, employers must choose from a handful of undesirable options to stay in business. March 23, 2017 by Daniel Gross Related tags: agriculture, consumers, cost management, globalization, labor, strategy
Building Trust while Cutting Costs During a restructuring, rumors spread and fear takes hold. You can reduce the turmoil by finding ways to inform, empower, and inspire employees. January 10, 2017 by Vinay Couto, Deniz Caglar, and John Plansky Related tags: capabilities, communication, company growth, cost management, culture, fit for growth, human resources, leaders, restructuring, strategy, value proposition
Serendipity in the Cloud Shifting from physical to virtual data platforms can reduce companies’ costs and improve sustainability. November 3, 2016 by Matt Palmquist Related tags: cloud computing, corporate social responsibility, cost management, recent research, sustainability
What Whole Foods Is Learning by Trading Down The high-end grocery company is using its newly formed 365 chain to experiment with new business practices. July 29, 2016 by Michelle Gerdes Related tags: brand, consumers, consumer trends, cost management, retail trends, strategy
Be Your Own Activist Investor With these 10 principles for rethinking cost management, you can maximize value and avoid threats from Wall Street. October 19, 2015 by Deniz Caglar, Vinay Couto, and Gary L. Neilson Related tags: cost management, hedge funds, investing
