Strategy + BusinessFrom Strategy + BusinessBusiness Strategy AlignmentTouting Global Reach May Not Pay Off for U.S. Companies, Study SaysProjecting an image as a brand with global appeal is often a fundamental aspect of multinational corporations' (MNCs') strategy - a core focus of their marketing campaigns, employee recruitment efforts, and relationships with supply chain partners and others. But some markets and certain consumers prefer local firms, according to research in the Journal of International Marketing.October 27, 2016All TechnologyHoliday Season Hiring: More Companies Show Need for Human TouchIf robots are taking human jobs, they haven't made much headway in Santa's workshop - or in his supply chain. It turns out that even the most technologically advanced retailers need lots of humans to serve customers. Amazon, arguably the most disruptive force in American retailing, announced last week that it would be hiring 120,000 seasonal workers this year - 20 percent more than last year - and the Seattle giant isn't alone.October 25, 2016Logistics Outsourcing3D Printing Could Threaten Global Companies, Study SaysThanks to dramatic reductions in price and rapid advances in open-source development, 3D printers have gained ground at both mainstream manufacturing plants and boutique design shops. Even models priced below $1,000 can print ever faster, bigger, and at a higher quality, meaning that households may soon choose to invest in a printer and make, rather than buy, more of the products they use, researchers say.October 19, 2016Business Strategy AlignmentKeeping Up on Technology Changes Is Vitally Important, But How Can You Do That?Whether you're a newly minted MBA or an experienced leader, you're always honing your skills and navigating change. And technology is one discipline in which you really can't afford to stagnate.September 1, 2016Global Trade ManagementAs Clothing Retailer Learned, One-Size-Fits-All Merchandising Plan Doesn't Work GloballyAppealing to the cultural and economic specifics of a foreign market is the key to getting consumers to shop more frequently and spend more.August 24, 2016Education & Professional DevelopmentGetting Overseas Work Experience May Not Necessarily Help Your Career AdvancementExecutives who accumulate international experience are no more likely than others to advance their career at multinational companies.July 21, 2016All TechnologySometimes Big Data Analytics Can Be a Big HindranceNumber crunching can be valuable for firms exploiting their existing resources, but can backfire for companies seeking to branch out with new products or services.July 14, 2016Global Trade ManagementHow Can Business Leaders Navigate Shifting Economic Relationships?During the mid-2000s, when emerging markets were growing at breakneck speed, the cavernous gap separating industrial and developing economies began to close. This convergence took place against a backdrop of economic liberalization, built on the idea that the financial systems of all nations would dovetail. That period is now over.July 1, 2016Global Trade ManagementOne-Size-Fits-All Foreign Direct Investment Doesn't Work in Highly Diverse AfricaOnly a few years ago, Africa was being dubbed "the next Asia," and multinationals watched with mounting interest as local economies boomed across the continent. Although a decline in global commodity demand has since ushered in a slowdown, Africa remains a promising long-term growth market.May 18, 2016All LogisticsThe 'Last Mile' Still Involves Right Mix of Speed, Variety, ConvenienceNearly two decades ago, just as e-commerce was taking off, a group of players emerged to claim their share of the home-delivery market. Remember Webvan, Urbanfetch, Kozmo, and HomeGrocer?December 10, 2015Page 1 of 6Next Page
