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The Flevy Blog covers Business Strategies, Business Theories, & Business Stories.
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Disruptive change has put a tremendous strain on organizations and their IT departments. The capabilities of the IT talent is declining due to inadequate technical education and aging workforce. Legacy systems and diverse IT applications… Information Technology (IT) Redesign
Most organizations struggle to find a true strategic fit between their Corporate Strategies and their Supply Chain Strategies. For most organizations, they operate within a highly complex and globally interconnected Supply Chain. Aligning Supply Chain… How We Can Align Our Corporate Strategy and Supply Chain Strategy
Scalability describes possible meaningful changes in magnitude or capacity. In business terms, it’s the capability of a system to enhance productivity upon resource augmentation. Scalability provides an organization the capabilities to develop compelling value propositions—that… Business Model Innovation: How to Create Scalable Business Models?
Segmentation. Everyone’s doing it, but are you doing it right? Although segmentation should help target the right customers, it does not always bring the intended value. Inappropriately or incorrectly defined segments may lead management… An Introduction to Market and Customer Segmentation
First, let’s define Value Proposition. Here’s what Wikipedia has to say: A value proposition is a promise of value to be delivered and acknowledged. Creating a value proposition is a part of business strategy. Kaplan and… How Compelling Is Your Value Proposition?
What, another clarion call urging executives to fundamentally rethink their business models through digital technology? The business media have had no shortage of these. Many such bulletins focus on radically changing the nature of competition… Digitizing Your Business Model
Selling can be sleazy when it’s manipulative. “Let me convince you to do something, so I’ll get what I want.” If you want to grow your business, and feel good about yourself at the same… Selling the Solution, Not the Product
Forming a relationship or partnership with a Third Party Logistics (3PL) company is an important decision. When visiting the 3PL’s facilities for the first time, it is important to come prepared. Be prepared to ask… Meeting a 3PL Provider for the First Time? Be Prepared