Cranfield On: Innovation and Operations Management
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04/06/2013
Professor Mark Jenkins on whether to innovate or imitate to build competitive advantage.
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By Pietro Micheli | 29/05/2012
A pleasing design undoubtedly strengthens the appeal and commercial success of new products. Dr Pietro Micheli discusses a study that investigates differences in the language used by managers and industrial designers and that dialogue between the two groups is key to success.
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By David Baxter | 01/02/2012
Cranfield School of Management has published the findings of an extensive research study examining innovation across a number of areas within the Justice sector. The report identifies key factors that promote and support innovation and the challenges faced by organisations attempting to introduce innovation into traditionally risk-averse environments.
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By Mike Sweeney | 17/10/2011
The global car industry is changing and evolving. What are the key trends and implications? Mike Sweeney discusses the nature of changes in the British car industry, how the industry impacts on the UK economy and makes an assessment of the global car industry’s future, with the emergence of competition and change which crosses national boundaries
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By Mike Sweeney | 02/08/2011
In todays fluctuating business environment, companies must sometimes make the choice to downsize some of their operations. Lessons from best practice and research are identified and five key steps are discussed to successfully manage downsizing or plant closure.
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By Bob Lillis | 14/07/2011
Bob Lillis explores an issue that is common in many organisations, and that is cutting costs. He contends that it is possible and desirable to reduce costs through collaboration via a lean strategy. However, there are important pre-conditions to making this work.
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By Keith Goffin | 20/06/2011
In this climate of cuts, Keith Goffin discusses an innovative way forward: new partnerships between the public sector and commercial organisations. This combines the capabilities of public and private partners in a unique way that enables the generation of new services (which neither partner could develop alone), and in a way that the revenues are shared. He discusses examples from the Met Office and the health services.
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By Graham Clark | 16/05/2011
Graham Clark discusses what it takes to be a customer focussed organisation that stands out from the crowd. It may seem such a simple equation: good customer service equals good business. And yet this patently isn’t played out in practice, as all of us have experienced. Learning from organisations such as Southwest Airlines, great service is delivered consistently throughout the whole network of relationships. Too much attention to heroes on the service front line is not enough; there is
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By Keith Goffin | 26/11/2010
What are the key reasons for new product success & what steps can companies take to promote
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By Mike Sweeney | 30/07/2010
Mike Sweeney looks at change in the motor industry
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By Mike Sweeney | 21/05/2009
Professor Mike Sweeney discusses the current global situation in the auto industry
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By Marek Szwejczewski | 20/04/2009
Dr Marek Szwejczewski looks at the health of UK manufacturing
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By Keith Goffin | 19/03/2009
Professor Keith Goffin examines the benefits of innovation during the recession
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By Patrick Reinmoeller | 27/02/2009
Professor Patrick Reinmoeller talks about links between innovation and resilience
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By Graham Clark | 07/10/2008
Graham Clark stresses that service delivery becomes even more important in difficult economic times
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