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Issue 2, 2012

Mobile NFC – what’s all the hype about

Mobile Near Field Communication (NFC) has been discussed intensively over the past 24 months. Various players have geared up to enter the different market segments. Billions of dollars are at stake, but the winners are not yet in sight. In this article, incorporating the results of a recent ADL...
Telecommunications, Information technology, Media & Electronics (TIME), Technology & innovation management
Issue 2, 2012

Innovation quick wins – a guide to some practical tools

Effective innovation requires a comprehensive approach, starting with strategy and supported by strong processes, an efficient organization and resources, and an innovative culture. And it can take a long time to achieve. But what can organizations do when they don’t have a lot of time to improve...
Technology & innovation management
Issue 2, 2012

Who moved my money?

By 2015 experts predict that the volume of mobile payments will have reached $1 trillion. Global players of all sorts are getting ready to reap the benefits of this huge potential market. But companies wanting to enter need to address some critical issues. This article outlines the main topics.
Telecommunications, Information technology, Media & Electronics (TIME)
Issue 2, 2012

e-Company: Becoming the Amazon of your industry

Companies like Amazon and Google are setting the standards for customer service in the digital age. The question for any company entering this field is how to make the transition and give customers the kind of online experience they have come to expect from the digital customer service leaders....
Organization & transformation
Issue 1, 2011

Interview: Marc Grynberg, CEO of Umicore

Marc Grynberg shares his views on strategy and innovation. An ardent believer in growing revenues through innovation, Mr Grynberg knows that, to be successful, a company must be aware of all the aspects of innovation that come into play.
Technology & innovation management, Strategy
Issue 1, 2011

The Inventor of Modern Consulting

When Arthur Dehon Little established the firm that was to bear his name, he laid the basis for the modern management consulting services industry. The industry has spawned numerous other firms since then. Our genealogy of our industry gives you the details.
Strategy
Issue 1, 2011

The Future of Innovation Management: The Next 10 Years

Literature is rife with books and articles on the history of innovation management. But what about the future? To find out more about the future of innovation management, we conducted a survey of the opinions and perspectives of nearly 100 CTOs. This article describes the five major innovation...
Technology & innovation management
Issue 1, 2011

Breakthrough Arthur D. Little Classics on Innovation

When it comes to innovation, Arthur D. Little leads the debate. We conduct our own proprietary research and build on the insights gained from working with clients at the leading edge of innovation management. We are happy to share our knowledge and perspectives through influential books and...
Technology & innovation management, Strategy
Issue 1, 2011

Ground-breaking Innovation Management Concepts from the...

From stage gate to open innovation, the last 25 years have seen step changes in companies’ approaches to innovation. Our primer describes the landmark concepts of the last 25 years.
Technology & innovation management
Issue 1, 2011

Inventions from 1886 Shaping Daily Life Today

1886 was a great year: Arthur D. Little founded the world’s premier consulting company, Coca-Cola created the world’s first soft drink and Carl Benz invented the car. Our overview provides a round-up of the other inventions that the year had in store and that have helped to shape the modern...
Automotive, Strategy, Technology & innovation management