The China Supply Chain
A supply chain challenge in the coming decade will be serving the Chinese consumer. For many companies, doing so effectively will enable companies to tap the next growth wave in the global economy.
Catalysts For 2010
December 9, 2009 Economic downturns often accelerate existing trends. Strong companies gain share at the expense of weaker ones. Industries consolidate. New ways of operating emerge. Jeff Immelt, CEO of General Electric, is has said on numerous occasions the current economic climate is an opportunity to “push the reset button.” Fair enough. The question before us … Read more
Virtual Vizio
Much has been written about Vizio and its success, but a significant point bears more emphasis – that a variable cost, virtual model was a key to success and growth. As the company grows, it is resisting the temptation of making large capital investments today that will become tomorrow’s legacy, stranded assets. Today, in a horizontal, “flat” world, these same assets can become weights that slow speed to market and obscure market-based realities.
It’s a Bottom Up World
A shift is occurring in our global culture. A new operating system is being in place comprising more decentrailzed decision making and grass roots movements.
The Other Stimulus
By Dave Holloman In the United States, we first debated the merits of any government-backed stimulus, and then expressed disappointment at its speed. On the other side of the globe, China has been deploying their stimulus, reviving their economy and impacting economies around the world. “Jiakuai,” or “Build it quick.” The emergence of this new … Read more
