Supply chain flexibility
Volatility has become a fact of life in today's business landscape. Yet, after years of global expansion, many companies' supply chains are brittle, unable to respond to frequent fluctuations in demand and supply. This 10Minutes explores the strategies companies can deploy to make their supply chains more agile and adaptable.
Managing water risks
Businesses have to compete for fresh water with a burgeoning global population that is consuming more food and energy; both are inextricably linked to water. Missteps in managing water can lead to political and legal snafus that halt production in far-flung global operations. 10Minutes discusses how companies can find creative solutions to managing water risks by taking the long view.
Growing by understanding the consumer better
Businesses now realize that consumers do not necessarily rely solely on rational analysis when they make decisions. Rather, many factors like emotions play a significant role. This 10Minutes focuses on how businesses can use behavioral economic principles to better understand their customers – particularly relevant now, when companies are making big bets on customer-centric growth strategies.