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A new strategic role for purchasing: business partner for value(s) creation

de Hemmer Gudme, Olaf - In: Strategic Direction 33 (2017) 2, pp. 27-29

Purpose This paper aims to question a new strategic role for purchasers. Design/methodology/approach Comparing current hot topics in purchasing with the application of system modeling/value thinking to the purchasing department of a company. Findings A new vision of the roles of purchasers...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015013328

Iran and online entrepreneurship

In: Strategic Direction 38 (2022) 4, pp. 4-6

Purpose This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Design/methodology/approach This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015012094

Preserving the future of business

In: Strategic Direction 33 (2017) 7, pp. 20-22

their customers, without harming their profits, and improving growth. Through careful business strategy innovation, similar …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015012393

Nature's inspiration

In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 9, pp. 33-35

Purpose – Many believe biomimicry – whereby an innovation to solve human problems is inspired by or comes from … and copying nature's designs. And to highlight this approach's potential to solve growing “sustainability” challenges, the … provides useful innovation on recent inventions to solve human problems that have been developed using biomimcry. …

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More than one can handle

In: Strategic Direction 39 (2023) 5, pp. 7-8

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015012330

Back to the future?

In: Strategic Direction 28 (2012) 9, pp. 15-17

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010754

How UNIQLO evolves its value proposition and brand image: imitation, trial and error and innovation

Huang, Pei-Yuh; Kobayashi, Shigeru; Isomura, Kazuhito - In: Strategic Direction 30 (2014) 7, pp. 42-45

innovation by utilizing imitation and learning. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines the case of Fast Retailing from … business model through trial and error and finally creates innovation. Practical implications – The paper emphasizes the …

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Building value with Lego

In: Strategic Direction 28 (2012) 9, pp. 21-24

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010756

A different approach to innovation

In: Strategic Direction 29 (2013) 7, pp. 13-16

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Innovating for a sustainable future: an interview with Patrick Deconinck, Senior Vice President Western Europe for 3M

by Gareth Bell, Interview - In: Strategic Direction 29 (2013) 3, pp. 36-38

discusses the importance of innovation and R&D investment for winning in a flat market. Originality/value – The interview offers …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010811

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