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How CEO’s drive saved car giant Ford from the scrapyard
2 October 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Competitiveness • 7 min read • 
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Companies desperately in need of a turnaround in fortunes should take inspiration from the successful 2008 rescue mission by the then-new Ford boss Alan Mulally....
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Future ready? A methodical approach will repay youÂ
9 August 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Competitiveness • 8 min read
Singapore-based DBS bank was being shaken by nimble competitors from China, and it needed to change fast. But CEO Piyush Gupta knew that blowing a fortune on the latest technology was not...
Circular economy: Cooperation is the key to successÂ
5 August 2024 • by Julia Binder, Manuel Braun in Competitiveness • 14 min read
A network of partnerships and coalitions set within supportive ecosystems can be powerful enablers for successful circular business models....
Asset-light Nike model is driving change in the auto industryÂ
26 July 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Competitiveness • 7 min read
The rise of electric vehicles – and a flood of new, small market entrants – is transforming the nuts and bolts of car making. Does this shift finally spell the end for...
Digital sustainability: It pays to be a leader, not a laggardÂ
17 July 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Evangelos Syrigos in Competitiveness • 12 min read
Companies that excel in both digital and sustainable transformation attract a stock market premium, according to research. So, how do you tap into that value? ...
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