The Unlikely Profit Heroes In Your Company A few years ago, I was invited to attend the year-end operating review of a major company. The vice presidents were seated around a large mahogany table, with the president at the table’s head. One-by-one, the VPs said, “I made budget.” Finally, the president looked at the group [...]

Supply Chain: The Best Defense Against Digital Giants One of the biggest threats facing many companies today is the aggressive encroachment of “digital giants” like Amazon and Alibaba into the small-customer segment of their traditional markets. By focusing on serving smaller customers, the digital giants are rapidly seizing market share across an expansive range of [...]

A New Manager ’ s Game Plan For The First 100 Days A manager’s first 100 days in a new position is one of the most critical periods in his or her career, and this is especially important for top managers (e.g., C-Suite managers and strategic business unit—or SBU—heads). In this short, intense period, effective [...]