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As the new general manager of the Global Research & Innovative Technology Center (GRIT) at Hitachi Metals, Kenichi Inoue is tasked with creating an updated framework for research and development in advanced materials, helping his organization make the shift to a new approach to engineering and innovation in a disrupted world. Innovation Design Product development Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure Manufacturing Sponsor Content MORE
Capital Investment Financial Engineering In a press release Wal-Mart announced " Capital investments will be approximately $11.0 Wolf Richter took Wal-Mart to task for that statement in his appraisal The Chilling Thing Wal-Mart Said about Financial Engineering. It has been the most successful method of financial engineering. In this era, once financial engineering fails to prop up stock prices, all bets are off. MORE
E-tailers create sponsored ads in a bid to attract online consumers, but lower-cost improvements to search placement can be more profitable MORE
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Smart Debt Engineering The markets are giddy today over a Plan to End Debt Standoff released yesterday by Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis. MORE
Engineering faces a serious gender-based retention problem. Despite all the efforts encouraging women to study engineering, over 40% of highly skilled women who enter the field end up leaving. In 2014 we interviewed 34 women engineers in two FTSE 100 firms in the UK. Ten of the engineers were in the early stages of their careers, 19 were mid-career, and five were in late career. PET’s engineering workforce was about 12% women, and TTD’s was about 9%. MORE
R&D leaders can boost productivity by using advanced analytics to create stronger, faster engineering teams. Our Insights MORE
Entrepreneurs are known for their creativity and risk tolerance; engineers, mathematicians, and health care workers typically aren’t. Consider, for example, the ideal attributes of a civil engineer building an interstate bridge near your home. Do you picture a risk-tolerant engineer who is highly comfortable with uncertainty, or one who tends to prefer mathematical certainly? Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images. MORE
In the past decade, consumers have shifted from worrying about sharing personal financial information when shopping on the internet to embracing online retailers’ recommendations for them. MORE
When TV first was adopted, it was a magical gift. The shows united our culture and the ads fueled a seemingly endless consumer boom. Today, though, marketers have turned television into an instrument of dissatisfaction. MORE
From Engineer To Successful Ecommerce Consultant with Mike Gammarino: Podcast #48 is a post from: Consulting Success. A lot of times, what we see for new product companies are you’ve got a couple of founders where one knows the product well because that started the idea, and then one knows how to market and sell the product. Once you have those two things together, the next piece is the ecommerce operations piece. MORE
As demand for ambulatory care grows, providers can unlock access using existing resources. But they''ll need to redesign the way they operate--by putting the patient in the middle MORE
Are the bells and whistles on already highly engineered products just decadence, or are they a small price to pay for the gadgets we need MORE
The CIO of ING Bank discusses the importance of top engineering talent and agile ways of working when it comes to digitizing products and processes. Our insights MORE
The following guest post by Culpepper first appeared on Tumblr as How Chicago has used financial engineering to paper over its massive budget gap. MORE
Consultants Consultant: Manage time using Business Process Re-engineering (BPR). BPR your life takes the principles of business process re-engineering and applies them to the way you manage your time (and therefore your life). Five principles of re-engineering your […]. The post Manage time using Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) appeared first on Consultants' Consultant. MORE
Quietly, over the last thirty years, engineering has become dramatically more efficient and effective. Insulated glass, cars that don't break down, keyboards with just the right feel to them… Mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering are all moving faster than ever. Several factors are at work: Computer aided design and engineering means that smaller teams can do more, faster. MORE
Creating a digital, tech-driven economy could be the growth engine that ten economies in the region need. Europe MORE
86 Engineering is the most male-dominated field in STEM. with women making up only 13% of the engineering workforce. For decades, to attract more women to the field, engineering educators have focused on curriculum reform (e.g., Why men and women enter engineering. MORE
Engineers as Rock Stars. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Who cant love this ad? Posted by Consultant Ninja. at 7:37 AM. Related Posts. 1 comment: Cory. that was great =). August 12, 2009 at 11:04 AM. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). MORE
Just how common are the views on gender espoused in the memo that former Google engineer James Damore was recently fired for distributing on an internal company message board? Research we’ve conducted shows that while most people don’t share Damore’s views, male engineers are more likely to. ” Students are taught engineering purity, Cech found , so their commitment to public welfare declines significantly over the course of their engineering education. MORE
Women engineers have a visibility problem. In 2014 we interviewed 50 women engineers in three leading FTSE 100 organizations in the UK. All three organizations said they were committed to diversity and were attempting to hire, retain, and promote more women engineers. MORE
Vaccine development has slowed over the past five years, but changes to investment strategies and a shift in focus to more technical and complex vaccines could renew the innovation engine. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products MORE
A few banks are generating significant bottom-line impact from their digital investments. These leaders share a relentless focus on applying productivity gains as broadly as possible across the organization. Insights on Financial Services MORE
Full intelligent process automation comprises five key technologies. Here’s how to use them to enhance productivity and efficiency, reduce operational risks, and improve customer experiences. Our Insights MORE
Craig Wortmann of Sales Engine consulting reveals the key to sell more: networking. Consulting Success Podcast Craig Wortmann go-to-market growing portfolio How To Sell More How To Sell More With Craig Wortmann of Sales Engine Consulting messaging sales Sales Engine Consulting MORE
The most direct way to get a jet to fly is to add bigger engines. That's certainly one way to get through a thorny problem. And the easiest way to gain attention is to run more ads, or yell more loudly. Horsepower is an expensive but often effective solution. MORE
31 Based on time spent recently in its San Francisco Innovation Hub, it’s going into engineering and product development, helping its clients design, prototype, and launch new products and services. Opportunities for growth Technology Blog posts Engineering Technology firms MORE
When an aircraft manufacturer decides to create a new model, it doesn’t ask pilots and crew to identify the best cabin, wings, jet engines, and other parts, and then put all the pieces together. It is the realm of systems engineering, a field that has contributed to jaw-dropping achievements, such as sending a spacecraft on a nine-year voyage to Pluto and designing a nuclear submarine. MORE
New technologies are transforming all stages of the engineering and construction process. Here’s what companies need to know about the evolving landscape. Our Insights MORE
You don’t have to look far to finance your growth ambitions. Marketing & Sales Insights MORE
Three applications illustrate how companies are beginning to embrace data-driven solutions while establishing a foundation for future initiatives. Insights on Capital Projects & Infrastructure MORE
Female retention in engineering remains a persistent problem. To build a deeper understanding of these experiences and how women deal with them, we interviewed and surveyed more than 330 engineers in the U.S. (43% Our interviews with male engineers confirm these beliefs. MORE
Can software vendors and other companies identify more opportunities to grow and deliver value by taking a fresh look at customer success? Our Insights MORE
What opportunities does AI open up for mobility, and how can OEMs capture them in the short and long run? Our Insights MORE
Sanctions or not, NASA uses Russian-made engines to propel rockets. Yesterday, just seconds after takeoff, a NASA Antares rocket with a Russian-made engine exploded on takeoff. The Russian maker of the engine used in the unmanned US supply rocket that exploded after liftoff in Virginia denied on Wednesday that its product was at fault for the catastrophe. In essence, the AJ-26 engine is undergoing flight tests,” it said. MORE
The Engineer builds things that work. The engineer builds it out. Engineers shouldn't make stuff up. A career is often based on one of these three stances: The Scientist does experiments. Sometimes they work, sometimes they fail. She takes good notes. Comes up with a theory. MORE
Recommendation engines (or recommenders ) force organizations to fundamentally rethink how to get greater value from their data while creating greater value for their customers. “Build real recommendation engines fast” is my mission-critical recommendation to companies aspiring — or struggling — to creatively cross the digital divide. Laura Schneider for HBR. MORE
These stories are consistent with a growing body of research on search engine bias. ” In other words, the researchers showed that image search engines exaggerate gender stereotypes concerning professions. In a project with my colleagues from the University of Sheffield’s Information School, Jo Bates and Paul Clough, we have been conducting experiments to gauge whether image search engines perpetuate more generalized gender stereotypes. MORE
Four ex-Google engineers, including the man who built Google’s first self-driving … Continue reading → EconomicsMovement in the autonomous vehicle space accelerated once again. MORE
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Engineering Related Topics McKinsey
MAY 8, 2019
Vaccine development has slowed over the past five years, but changes to investment strategies and a shift in focus to more technical and complex vaccines could renew the innovation engine. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Female retention in engineering remains a persistent problem. To build a deeper understanding of these experiences and how women deal with them, we interviewed and surveyed more than 330 engineers in the U.S. (43% Our interviews with male engineers confirm these beliefs.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Creating a digital, tech-driven economy could be the growth engine that ten economies in the region need. Europe
McKinsey
JANUARY 12, 2019
Three applications illustrate how companies are beginning to embrace data-driven solutions while establishing a foundation for future initiatives. Insights on Capital Projects & Infrastructure
McKinsey
JANUARY 10, 2017
The CIO of ING Bank discusses the importance of top engineering talent and agile ways of working when it comes to digitizing products and processes. Our insights
Seth Godin Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2017
When TV first was adopted, it was a magical gift. The shows united our culture and the ads fueled a seemingly endless consumer boom. Today, though, marketers have turned television into an instrument of dissatisfaction.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Consultants Consultant: Manage time using Business Process Re-engineering (BPR). BPR your life takes the principles of business process re-engineering and applies them to the way you manage your time (and therefore your life). Five principles of re-engineering your […]. The post Manage time using Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Lessons from the expansion of the Panama Canal. Our Insights
Consulting Success
AUGUST 6, 2018
From Engineer To Successful Ecommerce Consultant with Mike Gammarino: Podcast #48 is a post from: Consulting Success. A lot of times, what we see for new product companies are you’ve got a couple of founders where one knows the product well because that started the idea, and then one knows how to market and sell the product. Once you have those two things together, the next piece is the ecommerce operations piece.
Consulting Success
AUGUST 20, 2018
Craig Wortmann of Sales Engine consulting reveals the key to sell more: networking. Consulting Success Podcast Craig Wortmann go-to-market growing portfolio How To Sell More How To Sell More With Craig Wortmann of Sales Engine Consulting messaging sales Sales Engine Consulting
McKinsey
JULY 28, 2017
New technologies are transforming all stages of the engineering and construction process. Here’s what companies need to know about the evolving landscape. Our Insights
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Seth Godin Blog
JUNE 3, 2016
The most direct way to get a jet to fly is to add bigger engines. That's certainly one way to get through a thorny problem. And the easiest way to gain attention is to run more ads, or yell more loudly. Horsepower is an expensive but often effective solution.
Seth Godin Blog
AUGUST 6, 2016
The Engineer builds things that work. The engineer builds it out. Engineers shouldn't make stuff up. A career is often based on one of these three stances: The Scientist does experiments. Sometimes they work, sometimes they fail. She takes good notes. Comes up with a theory.
Strategy+Business
MAY 25, 2016
E-tailers create sponsored ads in a bid to attract online consumers, but lower-cost improvements to search placement can be more profitable
McKinsey
JANUARY 22, 2018
Can software vendors and other companies identify more opportunities to grow and deliver value by taking a fresh look at customer success? Our Insights
Harvard Business
AUGUST 23, 2016
Engineering is the most male-dominated field in STEM. with women making up only 13% of the engineering workforce. For decades, to attract more women to the field, engineering educators have focused on curriculum reform (e.g., Why men and women enter engineering.
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Women engineers have a visibility problem. In 2014 we interviewed 50 women engineers in three leading FTSE 100 organizations in the UK. All three organizations said they were committed to diversity and were attempting to hire, retain, and promote more women engineers.
McKinsey
JANUARY 4, 2018
What opportunities does AI open up for mobility, and how can OEMs capture them in the short and long run? Our Insights
Strategy+Business
APRIL 23, 2017
Are the bells and whistles on already highly engineered products just decadence, or are they a small price to pay for the gadgets we need
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Lessons from the expansion of the Panama Canal. Our Insights
Harvard Business
APRIL 16, 2018
As the new general manager of the Global Research & Innovative Technology Center (GRIT) at Hitachi Metals, Kenichi Inoue is tasked with creating an updated framework for research and development in advanced materials, helping his organization make the shift to a new approach to engineering and innovation in a disrupted world. Innovation Design Product development Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure Manufacturing Sponsor Content
Harvard Business
JUNE 12, 2018
Engineering faces a serious gender-based retention problem. Despite all the efforts encouraging women to study engineering, over 40% of highly skilled women who enter the field end up leaving. In 2014 we interviewed 34 women engineers in two FTSE 100 firms in the UK. Ten of the engineers were in the early stages of their careers, 19 were mid-career, and five were in late career. PET’s engineering workforce was about 12% women, and TTD’s was about 9%.
McKinsey
MAY 16, 2018
You don’t have to look far to finance your growth ambitions. Marketing & Sales Insights
MishTalk
MAY 17, 2016
Four ex-Google engineers, including the man who built Google’s first self-driving … Continue reading → EconomicsMovement in the autonomous vehicle space accelerated once again.
Harvard Business
MAY 9, 2018
Entrepreneurs are known for their creativity and risk tolerance; engineers, mathematicians, and health care workers typically aren’t. Consider, for example, the ideal attributes of a civil engineer building an interstate bridge near your home. Do you picture a risk-tolerant engineer who is highly comfortable with uncertainty, or one who tends to prefer mathematical certainly? Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images.
Consultant Ninja
AUGUST 12, 2009
Engineers as Rock Stars. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Who cant love this ad? Posted by Consultant Ninja. at 7:37 AM. Related Posts. 1 comment: Cory. that was great =). August 12, 2009 at 11:04 AM. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
Harvard Business
AUGUST 10, 2017
Just how common are the views on gender espoused in the memo that former Google engineer James Damore was recently fired for distributing on an internal company message board? Research we’ve conducted shows that while most people don’t share Damore’s views, male engineers are more likely to. ” Students are taught engineering purity, Cech found , so their commitment to public welfare declines significantly over the course of their engineering education.
The Source
MAY 10, 2019
Based on time spent recently in its San Francisco Innovation Hub, it’s going into engineering and product development, helping its clients design, prototype, and launch new products and services. Opportunities for growth Technology Blog posts Engineering Technology firms
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 15, 2014
As demand for ambulatory care grows, providers can unlock access using existing resources. But they''ll need to redesign the way they operate--by putting the patient in the middle
McKinsey
MARCH 6, 2017
R&D leaders can boost productivity by using advanced analytics to create stronger, faster engineering teams. Our Insights
Harvard Business
AUGUST 1, 2017
Recommendation engines (or recommenders ) force organizations to fundamentally rethink how to get greater value from their data while creating greater value for their customers. “Build real recommendation engines fast” is my mission-critical recommendation to companies aspiring — or struggling — to creatively cross the digital divide. Laura Schneider for HBR.
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
When an aircraft manufacturer decides to create a new model, it doesn’t ask pilots and crew to identify the best cabin, wings, jet engines, and other parts, and then put all the pieces together. It is the realm of systems engineering, a field that has contributed to jaw-dropping achievements, such as sending a spacecraft on a nine-year voyage to Pluto and designing a nuclear submarine.
Harvard Business
JULY 6, 2016
In the past decade, consumers have shifted from worrying about sharing personal financial information when shopping on the internet to embracing online retailers’ recommendations for them.
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 20, 2016
These stories are consistent with a growing body of research on search engine bias. ” In other words, the researchers showed that image search engines exaggerate gender stereotypes concerning professions. In a project with my colleagues from the University of Sheffield’s Information School, Jo Bates and Paul Clough, we have been conducting experiments to gauge whether image search engines perpetuate more generalized gender stereotypes.
MishTalk
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Sanctions or not, NASA uses Russian-made engines to propel rockets. Yesterday, just seconds after takeoff, a NASA Antares rocket with a Russian-made engine exploded on takeoff. The Russian maker of the engine used in the unmanned US supply rocket that exploded after liftoff in Virginia denied on Wednesday that its product was at fault for the catastrophe. In essence, the AJ-26 engine is undergoing flight tests,” it said.
McKinsey
JULY 13, 2018
A few banks are generating significant bottom-line impact from their digital investments. These leaders share a relentless focus on applying productivity gains as broadly as possible across the organization. Insights on Financial Services
MishTalk
APRIL 1, 2015
The following guest post by Culpepper first appeared on Tumblr as How Chicago has used financial engineering to paper over its massive budget gap.
MishTalk
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Capital Investment Financial Engineering In a press release Wal-Mart announced " Capital investments will be approximately $11.0 Wolf Richter took Wal-Mart to task for that statement in his appraisal The Chilling Thing Wal-Mart Said about Financial Engineering. It has been the most successful method of financial engineering. In this era, once financial engineering fails to prop up stock prices, all bets are off.
McKinsey
MARCH 14, 2017
Full intelligent process automation comprises five key technologies. Here’s how to use them to enhance productivity and efficiency, reduce operational risks, and improve customer experiences. Our Insights
MishTalk
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Smart Debt Engineering The markets are giddy today over a Plan to End Debt Standoff released yesterday by Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis.
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