Tag: disruptive
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The innovation does not have to be a separate area in the company
A lot of disruptive pioneers separate their innovation endeavors from the core business in order to protect it. But creating this kind of distance can sometimes backfire, if there is not enough common ground to bridge the gap between the emerging business and the existing one. Many companies are already structured in a very siloed manner. So…
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Walmart Lessons from the two giants of American retailing
FOR decades a titan has towered over America’s shopping landscape. Walmart is not just the world’s biggest retailer but the biggest private employer and, by sales, the biggest company. Last year its tills rang up takings of $482 billion, about twice Apple’s revenue. But now the beast of Bentonville must cope with an unfamiliar sensation.…