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The Questions Executives Should Ask About 3D Printing

Harvard Business

Leaders of corporate strategic development need to analyze all of these considerations and be prepared for disruption to ripple through many functions — not just product development and manufacturing, but also finance, tax, legal, human resources, and IT. As an example of the complications ahead, let’s look at taxes.

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Clean Energy Transition: Business Risks and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

Wood was not necessarily phased out, as much as just naturally replaced by coal, which represented a more efficient and denser source of energy. This will increase energy use efficiency, make it possible to incorporate intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, and effectively manage fluctuating energy demand.

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