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Deep Dive into Customer Segmentation (Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

Think about apparel products: in many countries, stores are still the primary place to buy clothes whereas in China, physical stores are in decline in favour of e-commerce. Due to the boom of the internet, nearly one third of apparel and footwear was sold online in 2018 (vs 1% in 2010). Psychographic segmentation. Last words.

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Customer intent is a treasure trove of actionable data hiding in plain sight

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And inquiries about loyalty rewards were common across nearly all industries — retail, public sector, automotive and manufacturing, travel and tourism, insurance, finance. Apparel companies Stitch Fix and ThirdLove are two examples of companies that tout their use of data analytics and artificial intelligence in their services.

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Job Hub: TOMS Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

Whether someone is out shopping for apparel or looking to better our world, TOMS gives an opportunity for both. Want access to Management Consulted’s exclusive list of consulting and post consulting jobs if so then click here to gain access to our job board. Are you an employer,recruiter, or hiring manager?

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Currency Lessons: Think a Sinking Currency is Always Good For Manufacturers?

MishTalk

But recall what Brazil''s finance minister said on March 3, 2012 in a currency war declaration on the US: " When the real appreciates, it reduces our competitiveness. In the meantime, please consider Japan Finance Minister Seeks Record Debt Servicing on Interest on National Debt; What''s Next? Mike "Mish" Shedlock.

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Can Lean Manufacturing Put an End to Sweatshops?

Harvard Business

Traditional mass manufacturing is based on principles of “Scientific Management” that date back to the 19th century. Managers hold virtually all decision-making authority. In the mid-2000s, Nike embarked on a program to introduce lean manufacturing to its apparel suppliers in the developing world.

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Maximizing Agility and Leverage in the Global Organization

Kates Kesler

In foods, beverages, health, beauty, and apparel local variations really do matter. An over-reliance on inflexible organizational models when establishing centralized brand, product, or category management teams can be downright destructive, exacerbating global/local conflicts. The team manages a shared agenda.

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Can Index Funds Be a Force for Sustainable Capitalism?

Harvard Business

These two trends may seem separate—or, some people believe, incompatible—but together I believe they have the power to improve finance’s role in the world. It is tough to beat the market and over long periods of time indexing has been shown to outperform most active managers.