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Closing the PLM loop
In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 4, pp. 35-37
Purpose – This paper 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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010253
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Lifecycle transformation
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 3, pp. 33-35
Purpose – To explain “product lifecycle management”. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer. Findings – According to CIMdata, the overall PLM market is now worth around $17 billion, with nearly two thirds of this spend being on the primary...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010004
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Innovation is a game for team players
In: Strategic Direction 23 (2007) 4, pp. 16-19
impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Innovation has been the name of the game ever since the … always been the key to capturing a bigger and better share of the market. However, in today's consumer society, innovation is … survive, firms must innovate. At one time innovation was the provenance of the eccentric inventor who may have taken years …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010129
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Nissan enjoys life in the fast lane
In: Strategic Direction 20 (2004) 7, pp. 9-12
In the fairytale Peter Pan, the Lost Boys are quite content to skip merrily along behind their leader. The extent of their ambition is to emulate him. At Nissan, a somewhat different philosophy prevails. The Japanese automaker has no intention of simply following in the wake of rivals because,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009809
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Volvo's Latin American style
In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 1, pp. 28-29
Purpose – To provide a concise briefing on the most topical issues and relevant implications from the top 400 management publications in the world. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the argument...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009862
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The acclaim of failure
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 2, pp. 28-29
Purpose – This article looks at why BMW rewards employee mistakes. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – The strategy really aims to bring about big cultural...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009992
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GM and the NUMMI alliance
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 4, pp. 26-29
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/10015010012
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How Toyota stays ahead of the pack
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 10, pp. 32-35
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/10015010078
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Using “crowds” to select ideas
In: Strategic Direction 24 (2007) 1, pp. 32-34
Purpose – To review the comments made by Doug Burcicki, speaking at the “Front End of Innovation” conference, organized … by IIR, on the concept auction approach to innovation. Design/methodology/approach – The author examines and provides a … précis of the speech made by Doug Burcicki. Findings – For effective innovation, companies need to be able to sort out new …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010223
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Harnessing innovative research
In: Strategic Direction 25 (2009) 2, pp. 32-34
impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – “The Engineer: Technology and Innovation Awards” recognise the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010354