(Note: This post of Feb 9, 2009 refers to the 2007-8 stimulus package) We have been trying to figure out the kind of opportunities that might come up from the stimulus package – particularly in the B2B and Supply Chain areas. I think there will be plenty of opportunities in these areas if you start looking at what the stimulus is planning to do.
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Why Search Advertising like Google AdWords should work better in tough times
In tough times like these, Ad budgets tend to get cut across swathes of industries and company sizes. “Tough times get the tough going,” is the old adage- so what can tough advertisers do? Some money on search advertising may be a good bet. As David Ogilvy said “Ninety-nine percent of advertising doesn’t sell muchContinue reading “Why Search Advertising like Google AdWords should work better in tough times”
Dubai and Caterpillar- learning from an India business and Chinese New Year of the Ox
It was during my recent India trip that I went in to meet several businesses in software,infrastructure, engineering,food and chemicals. What struck me was the enormous number of young people employed and the vibrancy of 7% growth that India is reporting. Lower than the 9% growth that India was experiencing but not bad.It sure feltContinue reading “Dubai and Caterpillar- learning from an India business and Chinese New Year of the Ox”
Towards global B-to-B trust and transparency in 2009
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Steven Chu will be Energy Secretary
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Global Bailouts as Jon Stewart supports US Auto Bailout
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Mumbai Terror and Upstream Risk
The events of the past week brings to sharp focus of fixing problems upstream in supply chains and also for management in general. Generally, for services there is this whole “redundancy” thing that allows for delivery from alternative locations in case of sudden disruption. Explicit planning for contingencies ahead of time, right at the contractual stage, is a good idea. Disrupted operations or liquidated damages don’t really solve business problems.
Auto Industry Bailout next week ?
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What can suppliers learn from job seekers and job keepers ? Understanding “value” contribution
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And change in modern cultures- Barack Obama
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