In the 1960s and 1970s, oil supplies were a source of international political conflict. Major oil companies, such as Exxon, Shell, and BP were key actors in this conflict. With their vertical, multinational structures, they dominated production and trade. The study examines their strategies and...

Frontmatter -- Introduction: Priorities for the Strategic Development of the Global Economic System Until 2030 -- Contents -- Part I: The Conceptual Vision of the Future Context and Foundations of the Strategic Development of the Global Economic System Until 2030 -- 1 “The Lean and Six...

In this book a comprehensive coverage of major retailing topics and contemporary issues in retailing and branding is given, including many cases and practical examples. Besides introducing the topic strategic planning in retailing and fundamentals in the fields of the marketing mix in retailing,...

Marken sind aus dem Alltag der Konsumenten nicht mehr wegzudenken und haben weiter an Bedeutung gewonnen. Auch in der Marketingpraxis bildet die Marke den Dreh- und Angelpunkt des marktorientierten Handelns. Das vorliegende Lehrbuch schließt die Lücke zwischen Markenmanagement und...