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Automation Limitation: Companies Still Need Seasonal Workers
September 21, 2017 by Daniel GrossRetailers are already announcing ambitious holiday hiring goals, with logistics and delivery firms likely to follow.Consistency Drives Success at Telus
August 31, 2015 by John IzzoThe Canadian telecom giant transformed its business by adopting a clear, stable approach to strategy and culture.Grow from Your Strengths
August 18, 2015 by Gerald Adolph and Kim David GreenwoodThe only sustainable way to capture new opportunities is to remain true to what your company does best.Mobile Payments: The Delay of Instant Gratification
August 6, 2015 by Kevin GrievePlatforms like Apple Pay and Google Wallet will need to ensure a seamless and secure experience for merchants and consumers.A Strategist’s Guide to Power Industry Transformation
July 29, 2015 by Norbert Schwieters and Tom FlahertyThe way we create, use, and manage electricity is finally changing, and the implications go far beyond the utility sector.Mix and Deliver: The Next Step for Drinks Apps?
July 27, 2015 by Christopher Vollmer and Bart SayerThe beverage alcohol world is ripe for disruption, and distributors who are willing to navigate the industry’s hurdles will find opportunities for growth.Related tags: board, brand, defense, europe, industrials, innovation, mobile, operations, startups, storesThe Unexpected Benefits of Product Returns
July 23, 2015 by Matt PalmquistProduct returns are typically seen as a necessary headache and a cost drain. But companies can use their return policies to enhance customer loyalty and increase profits.A Case of Successful Failure
July 13, 2015 by Daniel GrossThis technology company almost died of financial hubris, but its behind-the-scenes resurrection proves there’s sometimes a fine line between winning and losing.Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is Alive and Well
July 7, 2015 by Shellie KarabellAs growth in e-commerce slows, physical stores have an opportunity to attract customers to their doors.What Does “Closing Time” Mean to Your Retail Business?
June 30, 2015 by Matt PalmquistAlthough supervisors profess to have stores’ closing routines under control, consumers and employees alike bemoan the lack of consistency in related management policies.Why Higher Minimum Wages Might Be the New Normal
June 9, 2015 by Daniel GrossAs companies such as Walmart, Aetna, and Facebook start paying their workers more, others sense a change in the air.Related tags: motivation, startups, stores, training, turnover, operations, healthcare, transportation, europeOops! I “Dropped” My Phone: A Consumer’s Justification for Buying New Things
June 4, 2015 by Matt PalmquistContrary to the popular notion that consumers care for the products they own, people are more likely to act recklessly toward certain items when a more appealing upgrade reaches the market.How to Stop Cybercrime from Sabotaging Emerging Economies
May 27, 2015 by Sevag Papazian and Imad HarbDeveloping countries need national strategies to protect their digital assets and bolster their economic growth.Related tags: design, manufacturing, sales, stores, banking, strategy, digitization, integrity, stakeholdersThe Imagination Gap
April 20, 2015 by Jeffrey RothfederBusiness leaders in at least 16 sectors are still not fully prepared for the digital transformation of their industries.Inside Walmart’s Wage Hike
March 9, 2015 by Daniel GrossA raise for the lowest-paid workers won’t end economic inequality—but it might force other companies to rethink their compensation at the bottom.Sometimes It Pays to Be the Underdog
March 3, 2015 by Matt PalmquistLarge chains that compete too aggressively against small businesses may suffer the wrath of consumers.Retail’s Risky New Strategy
March 2, 2015 by Shellie KarabellLuxury tourism will not be the game-changer many retailers are hoping for.Why Beanie Babies Boomed — Then Busted Badly
March 2, 2015 by Mark GimeinThe 1990s mania surrounding plush toys tells us as much about irrational behavior as the coincident dot-com bubble.Diversify or Focus? The Best Strategies Do Both
February 26, 2015 by Ken FavaroIt’s time to break your company’s cycle of expand-contract-repeat.The Power of Immersive Media
February 9, 2015 by Frank RoseThe most successful advertising today convincingly takes on the qualities of real experience.The Mission Statement Is Dead! Long Live the Mission Narrative!
February 2, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyYour company’s guiding principles should be built to focus your employees’ thinking, decisions, and actions.Creating What Consumers Want
January 19, 2015 by David Meer, Edward C. Landry, and Samrat SharmaA new approach can help CPG companies introduce products with the right features, price, and packaging.Give-to-Get Corporate Partnering
January 14, 2015 by Theodore KinniIn The Reciprocity Advantage, Bob Johansen and Karl Ronn argue that the most successful partnerships start with sharing, not protecting, your intellectual capital.The False Dichotomy of Wages vs. Profits
December 22, 2014 by Susan CrammA new book explains why good jobs on the front lines can lead to competitive success.
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