Smart products are the new norm. How can manufacturers differentiate and grow profitability as even their smart products become commodities? Our survey of over 150 companies shows that manufacturers are targeting much larger goals as they mature their smart product strategies beyond their products by adopting smart, connected, digital business models. Please enjoy the summary*…
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Business Sustainability and Transformation Strategies
With the crisis phase of COVID-19 passing, how are companies adjusting corporate strategies and priorities to address intensified business risk and disruption? How are they setting transformation strategies to ensure long-term business success and profitability in the face of rapidly evolving business models, new technology adoption, environmental concerns, socio-economic issues, and political uncertainty? We surveyed…
Profiting from Smart Machines, Equipment, and Devices (survey invitation)
How can manufacturers increase revenue or decrease cost with smart products like industrial machines, commercial equipment, and medical devices? This survey is now closed. Please see the results in Profiting from Smart Products or look for more survey opportunities here.
Succeeding with Industry 4.0: Understanding the Whole Elephant (article)
What does effective storytelling have to do with succeeding with Industry 4.0? Plenty. With the right narrative by level and function, the whole company can engage with Industry 4.0 strategy. At that point, everyone, whether top-level management or shop-floor workers, can buy-in. Once they do, they can participate effectively in setting the standards required to…
Executive Strategies for Long-Term Business Success 2020+ (Survey Invitation)
How do leading companies develop their products, services, workforce, and business for long-term, sustainable business success? Please take 10 to 15 minutes to fill out this short survey to share your perspective. As a thank you, we’ll send you a free copy of the report summarizing our findings. Individual responses will be kept confidential. Thank…