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Business Ecosystems: Building Stronger Connections

Tom Spencer

The continuing growth in importance of information technology has paved the way for the rise of business ecosystems, where connection and collaboration make products more valuable as more people use them (see network externalities ). Consultants are understandably eager to stay at the forefront of these ecosystem developments.

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Why Physicians Resist Using Algorithm-Based Apps

Harvard Business

This article suggests ways their resistance can be overcome. A limited study of physicians in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service found that they are resistant to using algorithm-based tools, including AI-based applications. The research, which consisted of interviews with 32 physicians, identified four reasons for their reluctance.

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Building a Resilient Global Enterprise Inspired by Biology

BCG

Article Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Many global enterprises today have succeeded by following a simple recipe: procure, manufacture, and assemble in the lowest-cost locations, link these using reliable, standardized logistics and information technology, market the resulting products globally, and book profit in low-tax havens.

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How Smaller Manufacturers Can Upgrade Their Tech

Harvard Business

The reasons include pressures on OEMs to build more resilient supply chains and to regionalize production and the falling cost and increasing ease of use of new technologies. This article describes six steps that SMEs can take to adopt these technologies.

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Bank Profitability: Decoding the Income Statement

Tom Spencer

Operating expenses Operating or non-interest expenses will be affected by many moving parts such as wages, benefits, infrastructure, and information technology. While not covered in this article, being aware of banks’ capital requirements is also crucial (e.g., They should not be looked at in isolation.

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Building a Resilient Business Inspired by Biology

BCG

Article Friday, April 07, 2017. Many global enterprises today have succeeded by following a simple recipe: procure, manufacture, and assemble in the lowest-cost locations, link these using reliable, standardized logistics and information technology, market the resulting products globally, and book profit in low-tax havens.

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Management Consulting Salary Guide for 2019

CaseInterview.com

Information Technology Consulting. Information Technology consultants have become important assets for consulting firms. Because they provide much-needed technology solutions to businesses, they enable such clients to realize growth, operational efficiency, and increased profits. Conclusion.