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Abstract: During global economic downturns, senior executives take many measures to reduce costs especially in their research-and-development budgets. However, such measures delay promising projects as well as adversely affect morale. This article’s main...
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Abstract: This article articulates the proposition that innovation is about problem solving, understanding how to ask the right questions, and seeing patterns before facts. All these aspects of innovation help companies develop the right product or service...
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Abstract: This article describes that many high tech products such as fabless chips, LCD for monitors, TVs, handheld devices like mobile phones, power semiconductors for solar panels are no longer produced in United States because the industrial commons...
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Abstract: This article concludes that well-timed innovations in a downturn can still create growth businesses. The article highlights three areas of change which can help companies succeed during the downturn. • Be open to opportunities that lie outside...
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Abstract: In order to maintain a competitive advantage in various industries it is important for companies to shift strategies and structure across the organization to be customer centric. In the past, companies have focused on vastly dispersing information...
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By: Robert Brunner and Stewart Emory, FT Press (2009). If you know anyone in love with an iPhone, you may understand the feelings that Brunner and Emery describe. According to them, this fierce devotion extends past the product to the company, and enables...
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Abstract: General Electric, Nokia and other companies are creating entry-level products for emerging nations and then repackaging them for more affluent countries in a process known as trickle-up innovation. Published: March 9, 2009 Authors: Reena Jana...
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Abstract: In an innovative approach to the credit crunch, next-gen lenders are teaming up to market their on-line services to consumers. Using a peer-to-peer model, these lenders offer an interesting alternative to the traditional credit market. Published...
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Abstract: How we built a world-class organic growth engine by investing in people. Published: Autumn 2008 Authors: A.G. Lafley with Ram Charan Link: strategy+business
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Abstract: Innovation is difficult for mature, slow-growth businesses and often results in long line extensions rather than high-profit, game-changing innovations. Companies, especially those focused on food and consumer products, need to rethink their...
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Abstract: Mother Nature is the surprising source of inspiration for a host of innovations. Engineers, scientists and product designers are taking cues from nature to solve the toughest design problems. Published: September 2008 Authors: Hillary Woolley...
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Abstract: Forget total quality. Forget top-down strategy. Design is the engine that can transform a company into a powerhouse of nonstop innovation. Published: August 13, 2008 Author: Marty Neumeier Link: BusinessWeek
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Abstract: Home-brew kits for hydrogen may bring it back into contention as a vehicle fuel. Published: July 30, 2008 Link: The Economist
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Abstract: Innovative base station designs will enable those at the far reaches of the world to have cell phones. Published: August 4, 2008 Author: Jennifer L. Schenker Link: Spiegel Online International
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Abstract: From GE to Nestlé to watchmaker Omega, companies use the Games to test-drive new ideas—and strut their stuff. Published: Business Week, August 7, 2008 Authors: Reena Jana, Frederik Balfour and Oriana Schwindt Links: Business Week - article Business...
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