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Running on Netflix: How Machine Learning is Fueling Your Netflix Binge-Watching Problem

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Reed Hastings

In an era of decreased attention span, heightened competition and high content creation costs, Netflix is countering churn with innovative machine-learning algorithms which aim to provide subscribers with the most personalized entertainment experience but would this be enough to maintain a sustainable competitive position in the long run?

Is Sony INNOVATING enough to create the next Walkman?

Posted on November 13, 2018 by panda

From being perceived a GHOST in 2012 to one of the most underappreciated TURNAROUNDS by 2017, SONY has come a long way! But, is it really INNOVATING? Will we ever see the next Walkman-like revolutionary product from SONY?

The End of Everyday: Isolationism’s Potential Impact on Walmart’s “Everyday Low Prices”

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Dr. Christina Yang

As Trump raises skepticism on China's trade practices and promotes isolationist investment, Walmart should rethink its strategy away from reliance on low labor and manufacturing costs found in China, potentially to invest in its loyal customer base – the everyday American family.

It’s Complicated: The Global Relationship between Boeing, its Customers, and its Supply Chain

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Chris

Boeing has depended on a network of suppliers across the globe to fuel decades of growth, now those suppliers threaten to begin producing their own aircraft, upending the Boeing-Airbus duopoly.

Globalization vs. Isolationism: Finding Nike’s New Competitive Advantage?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Isabel Khoo

How do global brands thrive in an era of isolationism and protectionism? For Nike, the answer is lobbying, automation and reshoring.

The Doctor will Skype you now — The Digitalization of Medicine

Posted on November 15, 2017 by AC

Partners Healthcare, one of the pre-eminent US hospital systems, has started to use TeleHealth to ease access issues, improve efficiency and extend reach in the healthcare field. But what are the longer-term risks of this trend?

Taking a Bite out of Apple: Fighting the Tides of Isolationism

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Chris Sun

Apple operates one of the most complex supply chains globally and epitomizes the power of globalization – and its pitfalls. Can the re-emerging forces of isolationism derail Apple's success?

Collaborative Robots as a hedge against Isolationism

Posted on November 15, 2017 by hs14

As Isolationism makes global production difficult and policies unpredictable, Collaborative Robots could offer a bridge gap solution.

Will Trump’s economic nationalism hurt Toyota?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Reed Taylor

Toyota's RAV4 is one of America's best selling cars. Can it stay on top with a Japanese supply chain and Canadian assembly plant?

LEGO: The missing bricks in their global supply chain?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Ab

Examining the effects of globalization and isolationism on LEGO's global supply chain

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