What it really takes to capture the value of APIs APIs are the connective tissue in today’s ecosystems. For companies who know how to implement them, they can cut costs, improve efficiency, and help the bottom line. APIs are the connective tissue in today’s ecosystems. For companies who know how to implement them, they can Read more about What it really takes to capture the value of APIs[…]
Getting ready for the future of work Artificial intelligence is poised to disrupt the workplace. What will the company of the future look like—and how will people keep up? Artificial intelligence is poised to disrupt the workplace. What will the company of the future look like—and how will people keep up? Source: McKinsey Getting Read more about Getting ready for the future of work[…]
Impact investing finds its place in India The country’s market for purpose-driven finance could grow to $6 billion to $8 billion in 2025. What’s shaping the landscape? The country’s market for purpose-driven finance could grow to $6 billion to $8 billion in 2025. What’s shaping the landscape? Source: McKinsey Impact investing finds its place Read more about Impact investing finds its place in India[…]
How to Minimize Cart Abandonment in Your Checkout Process Recently, I stumbled upon a scary statistic. A whopping 69.23% of ecommerce shopping carts are abandoned. To put this into perspective, for every 100 customers who start the checkout process, 69 don’t finish. Is it a massive problem? Absolutely. These numbers shouldn’t sit right with any business Read more about How to Minimize Cart Abandonment in Your Checkout Process[…]
Financial globalization hits a more stable, inclusive stride After the global financial crisis, a number of countries stepped back from the world stage, choosing to instead focus on domestic capital while being more selective about foreign investments. After the global financial crisis, a number of countries stepped back from the world stage, choosing to instead Read more about Financial globalization hits a more stable, inclusive stride[…]
How Important Conversion Optimization Is for Small Ecommerce Sites There are no two ways about it. If you’re in ecommerce, you’re in business to make money. Sure, there may be philosophical reasons why you provide your customers with top-notch service. But ultimately, your goal is to ensure money exchanges hands quicker and more often. The Read more about How Important Conversion Optimization Is for Small Ecommerce Sites[…]
The growth imperative for medical-device companies Recent valuations have been driven by high expectations of growth. Can your company deliver? Recent valuations have been driven by high expectations of growth. Can your company deliver? Source: McKinsey The growth imperative for medical-device companies
A new reality for the Russian consumer industry The country’s economy is showing signs of recovery, but many consumers are still hesitant to spend. Here’s how companies can win in this evolving market. The country’s economy is showing signs of recovery, but many consumers are still hesitant to spend. Here’s how companies can win in Read more about A new reality for the Russian consumer industry[…]
593: Stress Is an Organizational Problem Mark Mortensen, an associate professor of organizational behavior at INSEAD, discusses the research on “multiteaming”—when employees work not only across multiple projects, but multiple teams. It has significant benefits at the individual, team, and organizational levels. Among them: multiteaming saves money. The cost—stretched employees—is hard to see. And that Read more about 593: Stress Is an Organizational Problem[…]
Automation, robotics, and the factory of the future Cheaper, more capable, and more flexible technologies are accelerating the growth of fully automated production facilities. The key challenge for companies will be deciding how best to harness their power. Cheaper, more capable, and more flexible technologies are accelerating the growth of fully automated production facilities. The Read more about Automation, robotics, and the factory of the future[…]