Performance Management and Incentives
DESCRIPTION As part of securing the company’s values and/or strategy for (foreign) subsidiaries, the company has a performance management program that is partly tied to stocks and wages, but also other motivational aspects. Unfortunately, these programs do not fully work as intended, as one or more management groups in the subsidiaries act to optimize personal […]
The Future Role of the Company
DESCRIPTION Because of factors such as climate, Covid-19, CSR, digitalization, increased globalization, change in energy sources, or other market disruptions, there is a need to look profoundly at how the company should look in the future say 3-8 years from now. Defining what factors that will have the most influence on the company’s business environment […]
Russia & Eastern Europe
DESCRIPTION Russia’s long period of sturdy growth came to an end around 2009. However, today the question is if Russia is worthwhile or if this is just too complicated. Over-regulation, political circumstances, deteriorating infrastructure, bureaucracy, high level of illegal trade, widespread corruption, and bad relations to other countries (particularly Western) are inhibiting the Russian market. […]
Brand Smashing
DESCRIPTION The options for differentiated brand building is slowly slipping up, and it is forcing you to think of alternatives. With the myriad of brand logos trying to stand out of the crowd but creating brand confusion for the consumer, it is crucial not to be dependent on your brand logo alone. Stemming from the […]
Product (Category) Portfolio Management
DESCRIPTION Creating the optimal category mix is increasingly important for the business. On one hand, extending the product portfolio can jeopardize the focus on the existing core business. On this note, if we are moving into new markets, which we do not necessarily have extensive knowledge about, can we risk that our efforts are too […]
India: (Still?) An Emerging Market
DESCRIPTION With a real GDP rate growth of 4-7% 2015-2020 is India still a market worthwhile, and can it be considered an emerging market as a prospect or to have already invested in India. Although on one hand India is accepted as a very attractive market, there are several challenges that pose high barriers for […]
Post Merger Integration
DESCRIPTION After a merger or an acquisition, there is the (often tedious) process of integrating the organizations involved, their different cultures and work processes, and bringing one unified company out on the other side of this integration that works efficiently towards a common agreed mission. Also, bringing companies together has been made with a plan […]
Redefining the Go-To Market and Strategic Position
DESCRIPTION Increasing demand on being more efficient in meeting the market and the existing development of market demand, new ways introducing and trading company products and services are called for. One such way may be through the more creative use of e-business and more thorough integration with customers and suppliers. This includes an evaluation of […]
China: Possibilities and Threats
DESCRIPTION China has for a long period looked like a great opportunity both concerning market entry and as a place for low-cost manufacturing. However, even if this is still correct, there are several drawbacks such as corruption, illegal copying, difficult market penetration, costly distribution, and more. This calls for a thorough understanding of China and […]
Business Process Efficiency
DESCRIPTION In current times, businesses are facing competition. Consequently, it is crucial to tighten the business processes to a level of efficiency that supports the pursuit of competitive and profitable performance. Lean is one of the methods often resorted to, while BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) is a way for organizations to focus on core competencies. […]
