Most people associate Philips with internet-connected LED lightbulbs you can control with your smart phone. Few know that the company is connecting millions of medical devices and driving adoption of the internet of things (IOT) in hospitals and outpatient settings. Students of TOM and disruptive technologies will want to read on to learn more!
Operating Model
The Boston Beer Company: The largest microbrewery in the world.
The harmonious alignment of business and operating models in the world of craft beers.
Making Dreams Come True…With Operations Management
How Disney’s innovative operations management translates into magical experiences for customers, and large profits for the company
Inditex and Zara: Delivering fast (and more profitable) fashion
Through its flagship brand Zara, Inditex has revolutionized fashion retailing through its promise to design, produce, and deliver cutting-edge apparel in under 3 weeks. Read on to find out how Zara successfully delivers to over 2000 stores in 88 countries every week, and why they continue to grow by 8% after decades of operation.
Spirit Airlines: flying high on excessive fees and terrible customer service
Spirit's ultra low cost operations and crappy customer service yield surprising financial dividends
GSK – Keep it simple
GSK – The Big Pharma that decided to keep it simple in an industry that is getting more complicated than ever
American Tower Company: An Operational Beauty in Ugly Masses of Steel!
How a simple operational model has turned a boring business model into a fascinating cash cow.
SpaceX – Lowering the Cost of Access to Space
SpaceX is offering the lowest cost to orbit by turning traditional operations of the space industry upside down