In light of uncertainty around Brexit, McLaren has decided to double down on manufacturing in the United Kingdom.
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SunPower: Dark Clouds Over Sunny Future
The growth of the solar industry is under threat because of Tariffs being proposed on imported solar cells, which had contributed greatly towards getting cost of solar energy down to a level conducive for mass adoption.
Chipotle: Balancing Sustainable Ingredients with a Sustainable Supply Chain
Chipotle has recently run into trouble balancing sustainable ingredients and its increasingly complicated supply chain. With global warming set to increasingly affect agriculture worldwide, how can Chipotle balance staying on the leading edge of sustainability, while maintaining a functioning supply chain?
Can Barclays Thrive in a Post-Brexit London?
In the aftermath of Brexit, can Barclays still attract the talent it needs to be a market leader without abandoning London and relocating to Frankfurt?
AK Steel: Casualty of a Protectionist War with No Winner in Sight
An industry that has historically relied on operating leverage to generate profits now finds itself struggling to plan production amidst the uncertainty caused by competing protectionist policies.
Supplier Scorecards: Walmart’s Push for a Cleaner Supply Chain
From Stores to Supply Chain: Broadening its Sustainability Efforts Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has successfully introduced innovative and scalable, low-cost sustainability initiatives across its 11,695 stores. It was among the first retailers to make sustainable products available at little […]
GE Digital: One Size Fits None
“The data economy for the industrial world has arrived, and GE is in a unique position to lead it.” – Jeff Immelt [1]
Navigating Tricky Terrain: Toyota In An Isolationist World
In an increasingly inward-looking world, corporate CEOs need to reach out more than ever before.
Enough Rubber to Meet the Road? Managing the Natural Rubber Supply Chain
Climate change may contribute to a shortage of natural rubber as global tire demand continues to grow. Will Cooper Tire be able to source a viable rubber alternative?
Textron Marine and Land Systems: Technology of the future, IT of the past
A military vehicle company with 80 years of experience faces tough decisions on how to improve production planning systems after significant financial losses.