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Sep 20, 2019
Experts say a new law expected to go into effect in California could transform a number of industries that reduce costs by relying on independent contractors.
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Sep 20, 2019
Five years ago, India took on the audacious target of eliminating open defecation by October 2019. A study by Penn researchers explores the role of change agents in trying to reach that goal.
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Sep 19, 2019
Striking GM workers are seeking to win back concessions the UAW made to the automaker during the Great Recession. But it will be tough for the two sides to come together, experts said.
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Sep 19, 2019
Striking GM workers are seeking to win back concessions the UAW made to the automaker during the Great Recession. But it will be tough for the two sides to come together, experts said.
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Sep 19, 2019
Why does one person love broccoli but another hate it? Your DNA has something to do with it, according to a new book by Indiana University professor Bill Sullivan.
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Sep 19, 2019
U.S. enforcement authorities are increasingly targeting corrupt practices among Chinese companies in Africa. Four trends are worth watching, notes this opinion piece.
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Sep 19, 2019
In her new book, Columbia University professor Sharon Marcus traces the history of celebrity culture and shows how the biggest stars stay relevant by learning how to manipulate the media of their day.
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Sep 19, 2019
New research from Penn Medicine shows that just one instance of non-nicotine vaping stresses blood vessels, highlighting the need for more regulation of the sector.
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Sep 17, 2019
The U.S. could be headed for negative interest rate territory. Experts from Wharton and Michigan State University discuss the implications for the U.S. economy.
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Sep 17, 2019
The U.S. could be headed for negative interest rate territory. Experts from Wharton and Michigan State University discuss the implications for the U.S. economy.
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Sep 17, 2019
With $50 million in seed funding, former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka's new venture -- Vianai -- seeks to harness artificial intelligence as a force multiplier to tackle some of our biggest problems.
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Sep 17, 2019
New Wharton research examines whether decentralized or centralized organizations are better at using data analytics to innovate.
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Sep 17, 2019
New Wharton research examines whether decentralized or centralized organizations are better at using data analytics to innovate.
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Sep 16, 2019
A new report by experts at the University of Pennsylvania offers solution-oriented proposals for tackling climate change at the federal, state and local levels.
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Sep 16, 2019
Fueled by a leap in broadband adoption and the advent of mobile devices and digital assistants, the digital living room is no longer a TV-centric area in the home. But it also still isn't the unified and open ecosystem consumers want.
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Sep 13, 2019
What can governments and non-governmental organizations do to better prepare for, and aid countries in the recovery from, devastating storms? The heads of two NGOs weigh in.
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Sep 12, 2019
If he wins in October, presidential hopeful Alberto Fernandez is best positioned to introduce long-term economic reforms in Argentina, say experts.
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Sep 12, 2019
What makes for good mavericks in business? They leave their ego out of it and contribute based on facts, notes this opinion piece.
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Sep 11, 2019
Former Aetna CEO Ron Williams draws on his years of management experience to offer leadership advice in his new book.
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Sep 11, 2019
Corporate social responsibility is taking center stage as consumers care more about which firms they patronize. Experts Toby Usnik and Daniel Korschun explain why companies not on board will be left behind.
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Sep 10, 2019
A simulation from the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that the U.S. could increase both employment and GDP by upping the net flow of immigrants. But political headwinds mean any efforts at reform face a long road ahead.
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Sep 10, 2019
Wharton's Howard Kunreuther and Michael Useem explain why some firms find creative ways to cope with disasters while others do not.
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Sep 10, 2019
Torn between unsustainable deliver costs and its strategy of wooing customers with low prices, Amazon will need to rethink its business model to ensure continued growth, say experts.
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Sep 10, 2019
As the finance industry grapples with what the next generation of banks and payment systems will look like, it's clear that partnerships are critical for riding the wave of change successfully.
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Sep 06, 2019
Wharton experts discuss climate change proposals from the 2020 presidential candidates.
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Sep 05, 2019
While the trade war between the U.S. and China continues to take its toll, global supply chains provide a "force for reason" in ending the standoff, writes Wharton dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.
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Sep 05, 2019
Digital retailers can reap significant financial benefits from opening physical stores, according to new research from Wharton and Harvard.
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Sep 05, 2019
Teams work best -- and fastest -- when they include a highly diverse group of people from all levels across an organization and are based on the right criteria, notes this opinion piece.
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Sep 03, 2019
Any analysis of WeWork's potential IPO should begin by examining the management and governance structure and how that may impact the company, writes Wharton's David Erickson in this opinion piece.
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Sep 03, 2019
A new book by journalist and cybersecurity expert Kate Fazzini reveals the true nature of cybercriminals beyond the headlines.
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Aug 30, 2019
Keshub Mahindra was at the helm of one of India's top business groups for five decades. Now aged 95, he shares what life has taught him.
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Aug 30, 2019
New research from Wharton's Peter Cappelli and Prasanna Tambe points out the promise and pitfalls of using artificial intelligence in human resources, where algorithms can't easily replace human decision-making.
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Aug 30, 2019
Successfully addressing social determinants of health -- such as access to food, housing and employment -- could lead to "the greatest opportunity to advance health in our country in a generation," according to one expert.
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Aug 29, 2019
In his best-selling book, Scott Kupor, former entrepreneur and now managing partner at VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, offers advice on how founders can understand and engage with VCs.
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Aug 28, 2019
Companies that are growth drivers are able to attract, nurture and retain so-called innovation talent, which they support through a work-systems model, say Wharton's George Day and Gregory Shea.
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Aug 27, 2019
Fintech has grown in prominence in part due to a promise of greater inclusion and empowerment for historically underrepresented groups. But doing so successfully requires firms to take a holistic approach to building products, teams, algorithms and more.
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Aug 27, 2019
In the data-as-currency world, generators of data get practically nothing, says MX Technologies' Jane Barratt.
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Aug 27, 2019
In the data-as-currency world, generators of data get practically nothing, says MX Technologies' Jane Barratt.
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Aug 27, 2019
Rising commercial rents and the demise of the department store model pose an existential threat to Barneys and other icons of high-end retail.
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Aug 23, 2019
Companies often claim individuals' data can be kept private if personally identifiable information remains hidden. But being anonymous is not easy, say experts from Penn's Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences.
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Aug 23, 2019
Wharton's Hummy Song examines the common hospital practice of capacity pooling and whether it's the best way to manage the mismatch between the number of patients and available beds.
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Aug 20, 2019
Stories of success in China's real estate market invariably come from the country's largest firms. But not always. The stunning rise of China's Zhongliang Group Limited is one such exception. Its triumph is a reminder that strategy, not scale, anchors a firm's competitiveness. Zhongliang, founded in China's entrepreneurial heartland of Wenzhou, experienced rapid national expansion
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Aug 20, 2019
Uber needs to ensure that its core business of ride-hailing is profitable before diversifying into areas like bike rentals, say experts.
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Aug 20, 2019
While many investors are concerned that the next recession is on the horizon, Wharton's Jeremy Siegel says a slowdown is more likely in the short term.
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Aug 20, 2019
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia president Patrick Harker discusses interest rate policies, recession fears and whether central banks are ready to introduce a stablecoin cyrptocurrency, among other pressing issues.
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Aug 19, 2019
Executive coach Jerry Colonna wants managers to stop focusing on output and achievement alone, and work on building the maturity required for leaders to lift up others, not just themselves.
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Aug 19, 2019
Leaders should stop focusing on output and achievement alone, and work on building the maturity required to lift up others, not just themselves, notes the author of a new book.
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Aug 15, 2019
Crowdfunding backers who are victims of misconduct often have little recourse. But a simple platform design change could strengthen protections, according to new research from Wharton and Cornell.
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Aug 13, 2019
Armed with a sense of realistic optimism, we can navigate - and help to reverse - some worrisome global trends, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.
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Aug 13, 2019
Wharton's Peter Fader and Emory's Dan McCarthy explain why customer-based corporate valuation is a novel -- and very accurate -- way of determining a firm's worth.
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Aug 13, 2019
Wharton's Peter Fader and Emory's Dan McCarthy explain why customer-based corporate valuation is a novel -- and very accurate -- way of determining a firm's worth.
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Aug 09, 2019
Navigating the balance between culture and technology is one of the toughest challenges of digital transformation, according to Nik Puri, senior vice president of global IT at FedEx, and Dan Alig, CIO at Wharton computing and information technology.
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Aug 09, 2019
Years in the making, the T-Mobile-Sprint merger finally looks set to move ahead - provided the two telecom firms can help to establish a new wireless competitor: Dish Network.
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Aug 06, 2019
President Trump's latest threat to levy 10% tariffs on $300 billion of imports from China will result in lower output from the U.S. economy and higher household debt, according to analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Experts say consumers and businesses will feel the impact.
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Aug 06, 2019
Don't expect the latest round of trade battles between the U.S. and China to lead to a full-on currency war, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.
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Aug 06, 2019
Don't expect the latest round of trade conflicts between the U.S. and China to lead to a full-on currency war despite the most recent battles, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.
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Aug 06, 2019
Cosmic Crisp, a new apple variety more than 20 years in the making, is hitting stores this fall in the U.S. -- but getting produce to stand apart from similar offerings is not a simple task, marketing experts say.
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Aug 06, 2019
Wharton's Jeremy Siegel and David Rosenberg of Gluskin Sheff expect the Fed to cut interest rates in the coming year as the latest GDP report reveals some troubling trends. But they disagree on whether the slowdown will lead to a recession.
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Aug 06, 2019
The SEC has proposed exempting smaller firms from independent audits to verify internal controls. But that could increase accounting scandals and volatility, according to research by Wharton's Daniel Taylor.
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Aug 02, 2019
A new book by University of North Carolina professor Bradley Staats outlines how to become a dynamic learner, which he says is key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing world.
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Jul 30, 2019
Blockchain can transform supply chain management by automating relationships and building trust, notes BCG's Stefan Gstettner. But it's not always the best technology for boosting supply chain efficiency.
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Jul 30, 2019
Adequate spending, consistent regulation and constant vigilance are needed to protect America's digital networks against the increasing threat of attacks, according to a book from two top cybersecurity experts.
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Jul 30, 2019
Resilience, passion, flexibility, focus, trust and people skills are as important as a winning idea in a successful startup, say experts from tGELF and the MiSK Foundation.
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Jul 30, 2019
The Equifax settlement sheds light on the new challenges that the digital era and the advance of shadow banking pose for legislators, regulators and consumers.
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Jul 30, 2019
The Equifax settlement sheds light on the new challenges that the digital era and the advance of shadow banking pose for legislators, regulators and consumers.
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Jul 29, 2019
In late 2014, Vanke, one of China's largest real estate companies, embarked on a new chapter in its corporate history with the launch of a 40 billion yuan (US $6 billion) ski resort in Songhua Lake, Jilin Province. The resort attracted 300,000 visitors in 2016 — a figure previously achieved only by a handful of
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Jul 26, 2019
Social media as we know it has barely reached its 20th birthday, but it's changed the fabric of everyday life. But what does the future hold for the sector and the players currently at the top?
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Jul 25, 2019
A new study from Wharton and City University of London looks at the roles that feelings and friendships play in entrepreneurial ventures, especially when the prospects for success dim.
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Jul 25, 2019
Poor nutrition and obesity are setting records globally despite abundant healthy choices at restaurants and grocery stores. In her new book, food writer Bee Wilson looks at the paradox of the modern diet.
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Jul 24, 2019
A new book from investigative journalist Oliver Bullough paints a bleak picture of rampant corruption, showing how the world's rich and powerful conspire to stay that way.
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Jul 24, 2019
Data analytics is increasingly infusing jobs at all levels, not just those in the back office, says A. Charles Thomas, GM's chief data and analytics officer, at the recent Wharton Customer Analytics conference.
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Jul 23, 2019
Chirstine Lagarde is a shoo-in to become the next president of the European Central Bank. But will a straitjacket of low-to-negative interest rates give her any room to maneuver?
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Jul 23, 2019
Shelley Boyce recounts how she turned a failing grade for a marketing plan into MedRisk, a multimillion-dollar company that provides managed physical medicine for the workers' compensation industry.
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Jul 22, 2019
Changes in the economy, the nature of employment benefits and attitudes toward work more generally have made planning for retirement more complicated than ever.
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Jul 22, 2019
Changes in the economy, the nature of employment benefits and attitudes toward work more generally have made planning for retirement more complicated than ever - and there are few solutions that would help everyone, say experts.
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Jul 22, 2019
Amazon has announced a $700 million plan to retrain employees who will be automated out of jobs. While it's a laudable goal, the company has other critical personnel issues it needs to address, experts say.
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Jul 19, 2019
China's second-quarter economic growth hit a 27-year low. But it's not because of the trade war, say experts from Wharton and Stanford.
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Jul 19, 2019
China's second-quarter economic growth hit a 27-year low. But it's not because of the trade war, say experts from Wharton and Stanford.
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Jul 18, 2019
New Wharton research develops a novel method for studying the hiring process, finding that race and gender biases likely impact who gets hired at some of the world's top firms.
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Jul 18, 2019
New Wharton research develops a novel method for studying the hiring process, finding that race and gender biases likely impact who gets hired at some of the world's top firms.
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Jul 18, 2019
New Wharton research develops a novel method for studying the hiring process, finding that race and gender biases likely impact who gets hired at some of the world's top firms.
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Jul 18, 2019
Ranking judo champion Peter Paltchik exemplifies what it means to overcome adversity and push beyond limits - a lesson that is inspiring to business leaders as well as athletes.
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Jul 17, 2019
Mala Anand, president of intelligent enterprise solutions and industries at SAP, offers his views on how to create ethical and effective AI applications.
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Jul 17, 2019
Experts say the recent boom in plus-size clothing offerings is the result of financial and social pressure that is pushing manufacturers to scramble for a share of this $21 billion market.
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Jul 16, 2019
The world reacted with wonder when Americans sent the first astronauts to moon 50 years ago this week. But there was a dark side to the space race. In his new book, Fraser MacDonald recounts some of the Cold War's forgotten history.
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Jul 16, 2019
By going public, Virgin Galactic will be able to tap the capital it needs to fuel its engines for the space tourism race.
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Jul 16, 2019
At the recent Wharton Leadership Conference, former Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg discussed what he has learned from working in telecom for a half century, how he negotiated with Steve Jobs, and how Android came into being.
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Jul 15, 2019
New Wharton research looks at why some vision statements are more powerful than others, and how leaders can craft them effectively.
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Jul 12, 2019
Litigator-turned-venture capitalist Bruce Cannon Gibney is sharply critical of the American legal system and explains in his new book why the concept of "justice for all" falls far short.
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Jul 12, 2019
China and the West have different approaches to fintech. Which will prevail?
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Jul 11, 2019
Many U.S. medical facilities are closing and consolidating as their expenses far outpace revenues. Experts say it's a symptom of the disease plaguing the American health care system.
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Jul 11, 2019
China and the West have different approaches to fintech. Which will prevail?
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Jul 11, 2019
The debate on health insurance is poised to head not just to the Supreme Court but also to become a hot election issue, according to experts.
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Jul 11, 2019
Sustainable ETFs are on the rise and could move impact investing into the mainstream, say experts.
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Jul 10, 2019
The recent controversy over Nike sneakers sporting a Revolutionary War-era flag raises similar questions to a Supreme Court decision on the use of controversial words as marketing tools, notes the author of this opinion piece.
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Jul 10, 2019
With advanced technologies likely to automate almost 60% of factory tasks, manufacturing in low-cost countries may no longer offer a competitive advantage, says Boston Consulting Group's Justin Rose.
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Jul 09, 2019
The highly successful business of popular culture is based, in part, on a medium that was denigrated and despised throughout much of its history - comic books. Comic-Con's Eisner Awards ceremony seeks to rectify that.
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Jul 09, 2019
The former head of Chrysler and Ford, who died last week at 94, will be remembered as a leader who fought through adversity and revolutionized the concept of the "celebrity CEO."
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Jul 09, 2019
The former head of Chrysler and Ford, who died last week at 94, will be remembered as a leader who fought through adversity and revolutionized the concept of the "celebrity CEO."
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Jul 09, 2019
Journalist David Epstein lends support to the generalist, who gains a wider range of experience and skills by dabbling in different things, compared with the narrowly defined specialist.
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