Remove tag manufacturing
article thumbnail

Drug Pricing in the United States

Tom Spencer

Designed as a tool to promote innovation, the patent system allows drug manufacturers to remain the sole manufacturer of drugs they’ve designed. These same companies also pay large “pay for delay” settlements to generics manufacturers who sue them over these patents. R&D Costs.

article thumbnail

8 Ways Brands Can Fight Counterfeits in China

Harvard Business

Large counterfeit manufacturers and distributors keep a low profile. Likewise Alibaba formed a special task force in 2016 to identify counterfeits and their manufacturers and distributors through data analysis, which it relays to law enforcement. Chinese manufacturers and distributors want large volume and are impatient to get it.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Your New Hit Product Might Be Underpriced

Harvard Business

After that, you could buy them on eBay – but for 33% more than the original price tag. A few years ago, a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of electronics components developed a product that would become a breakthrough in its category. The mini-notebook device carried a price tag of €299. Most definitely.

article thumbnail

Finding the Sweet Spot Between Mass Market and Premium

Harvard Business

In 2015, for example, small food and beverage manufacturers drove nearly half of category growth , while the top 25 manufacturers could only take credit for 3%. When the starter kit launched in Germany and France, consumers didn’t balk at the €40 price tag. Smaller brands have been picking up the slack.

article thumbnail

KPMG Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

In March 1992, KPMG began to reorganize itself, choosing six lines of business: financial services; government; health care & life sciences; information & communications; manufacturing, retailing, & distribution; and special markets & designated services.

article thumbnail

Can non-profit organizations meet all the needs for-profit businesses currently meet?

The Nonprofit Consultant

But, that doesn't mean that a nonprofit couldn't manufacture toothbrushes. Tags: profit Nonprofit business. The application requires a statement of the organization's charitable, educational, or social goals or mission. Presumably, the IRS reviews that before approving the application. presumably.

Meeting 40
article thumbnail

Should You Compete with Amazon or Sell on Amazon?

Harvard Business

This can be done through buying from smaller manufacturers that lack mainstream distribution or manufacturing your own private label products. Marketers who choose an “our-site-first” strategy can remain competitive by offering largely exclusive product assortment.

Retail 33