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Economies of Scope - Tom Spencer consulting blog

Tom Spencer

by Tom Spencer on November 14, 2011 · 0 comments  ·  Image Source. For example, SMEs currently account for more than 99% of businesses in Europe ( Economist Intelligence Unit 2011 ). Distribution – Shipping a range of products is more efficient than shipping a single product. Definitions. Helpful Links.

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Japan Tells Firms "Stop Sitting on Cash", Ignore the Lack of Customers

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Instead, it is sitting on a pile of cash worth about $280 million—50% higher than its pile a decade ago, equivalent to one-fifth its annual sales, and more than twice the level required for the firm to be deemed loan-worthy by a bank. Strategist News : Best Business Blogs 2011. -->. 2011-12-20: Capital Account.

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Building a Direct-to-Consumer Strategy Without Alienating Your Distributors

Harvard Business

These relationships can create efficient new sales channels and powerful feedback mechanisms or unlock entirely new business models. Starting in 2011, Mercedes chose to develop direct distribution capabilities for electric bicycle sales under its Smart brand. Three Images/Getty Images.

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4 Autopsies of Big Change Management Failures

LSA Global

Borders began as a standard bricks-and-mortar bookstore in Michigan in 1971 and grew to employ almost 20,000 workers before it ceased operations in 2011. Yes, the “old fashioned” bookstores all struggle to compete with online book sales but Borders had additional challenges they failed to meet. The company failed on multiple fronts.

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Executives on Demand: What are part-time CEOs and why does every business need one?

SkillQuo

A Modern Market for High-level Temporary Positions: ‘Supertemps’ Businesses need hard-hitting, impactful individuals who can quickly and efficiently solve an urgent business need in the short-term, the void is filled by those who offer high-quality, C-level services on a temporary, when needed, service basis.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business

Flooding in 2011 in Thailand, harmed 160 companies in the textile industry and halted nearly a quarter of the country’s garment production, increasing global prices by 28%. Since 1994, Dow has invested nearly $2 billion in improving resource efficiency and has saved $9.8 These premiums can reach 20% according to some estimates.

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Putting the 'Customer' in 'Service Optimization' - Think customers.

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Sales Effectiveness. Sales Effectiveness. Sales & Marketing Effectiveness. While each company ultimately provides the foundation necessary for successful and efficient customer service, both have stressed the important role customers play in their underlying strategies. Sales Effectiveness. Customer Experience.

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