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The culprits behind missed supply chain synergies Jenn Callaway, council director
The business leaders MAPI surveyed say cultural and operational incompatibility are the common reasons for a lack of post-acquisition supply chain synergy, not poor estimates. Learn how a targeted analysis of the acquiring company, not just acquired company, can prevent integration headaches. Blog Video: Interconnections of productivity performance  | | Waldman (MAPI) |
Cliff Waldman, director of economic studies
In this seven-minute video, Cliff describes his analysis of US manufacturing productivity growth, reveals industry rankings for labor productivity growth and discusses how industries' interconnected performance can inform policy efforts to stimulate growth. Video
Webinar: International premium tax liabilities Wednesday, April 6, 11 a.m. Eastern
It is easy for insurance premium taxes to fall through the cracks and cause compliance troubles for multinational companies, particularly because of licensing issues. In this webinar, which is targeted to risk managers and tax professionals, an Ernst & Young tax expert will provide an overview of taxation on global insurance premiums and accompanying risks and opportunities. Webinar |
The terrifying threat of digital obsolescence With disruption everywhere, many organizations are scared of the known threats yet even more worried about the threats they don't see coming. This lengthy exploration looks at how big companies can grapple with change and also "can use this framework to spot opportunities to disrupt competitors -- or themselves," write Angus Dawson, Martin Hirt and Jay Scanlan. McKinsey Quarterly (free registration) (3/2016) A few simple questions can help people succeed Bringing out the best in others is often as simple as using a few simple, repetitive questions to draw out their ideas, writes Hal Mayer. Once you've got them talking, repeating the question "Anything else?" can help people think through the problems and find solutions for themselves. Leading With Questions blog (3/28) |
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