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In a thought-provoking Fast Company article this spring, Shekar Natarajan, EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer for AEO, the parent company of American Eagle Outfitters, made the following observation: “If every retailer shared supply-chain assets, we could cut 9 trillion transportation miles a year, have 90,000 fewer trucks on the...

It’s rare that a business owner stops me mid-conversation to ask about something that’s trending on TikTok. But that’s exactly what happened last week. He was concerned about the Quiet Quitting trend that’s occurring on the platform and the impact this movement would have on his Gen Z and Millenial...

Instagram, one could argue, is a social media network unlike any other. Instead of words, the site is almost exclusively based on the sharing of photos and videos. This visual twist is what has made Instagram the cultural behemoth that it is today - "Instagramming" is now a verb. If...

In early 1945 the planet was ravaged. A deadly world war had consumed the globe and killed tens of millions; most people were living with unimaginable stress. However, the tide was turning in favor of the allies; Hitler had overplayed his hand at the Battle of the Bulge. War in...

Global coffee chain Starbucks recently named Laxman Narasimhan its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). And if reports are to be believed, Laxman Narasimhan is likely to earn about $17.5 million in annual payout if he reaches his targets. In comparison, his annual payout with Reckitt Benckiser last year was £6...

The last two years have been a turbulent period for businesses across almost every industry. Some businesses have struggled to stay afloat, while others have adapted their operating models and have prospered. For those that have struggled, a laser-sharp focus on efficiency has become integral to their success.  When businesses...

A well-run business is prepared for growth. Operational efficiency leads to improved customer experiences, the erosion of employee stress, and most importantly, enhanced revenue potential. Once processes run smoothly and teams collaborate seamlessly, businesses are positioned to innovate and grow. However, many leaders struggle to reach this target. But, with...

Have you ever found yourself perusing a long menu in a restaurant, with a plethora of fabulous choices and found yourself incapable of making a choice for your meal? In fact, after looking at all these fabulous choices you’re not even hungry anymore.  It’s not you, it’s them! The body...

The current state of the world economy has prompted many companies to concentrate on expanding into foreign markets. However, enterprises frequently encounter language barriers in their international operations, which can be challenging to overcome and, if handled poorly, cost businesses the chance to build a solid brand. The linguistic diversity...

High-performing peer advisory groups and top organizational teams have at least two common attributes: 1) An active Learning-Achieving Cycle and 2) An acute understanding of the power of celebration. Both are foundational to realizing Peernovation. So let's unpack their attributes and their relationship to one another so you can make...