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Linking internal process technology development and the use of manufacturing technologies with plant capabilities
While computerized and equipment based advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT) are typically sourced from external vendors, plants also develop proprietary process technologies in-house. In a study, my co-author and I present internal process technology development…
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Price Markdowns in Apparel Industry
An article published on January 14, 2009 in Wall Street Journal reported that apparel maker Liz Claiborne Inc. warned of a fourth-quarter loss, signaling that suppliers to many retail chains will be sharing the…
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Amazon’s Sales Growth
An article published on January 30, 2009 in Wall Street Journal reported Amazon.com Inc.'s profit rose 9% and sales surged 18% in the fourth quarter as the Internet giant used its pricing muscle to…
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SAP’s Foray Into “On-Demand” Web-Based Software
An article published on February 4, 2009 in Wall Street Journal reported that SAP AG plans to imitate the Web-based software makers that have been chipping away at its business. The German software company…
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Merck Outsources Distribution to UPS
An article published on January 7, 2009 in Wall Street Journal reported that United Parcel Service Inc. said it agreed to manage U.S. distribution for most of Merck & Co.'s drugs and vaccines, and…
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A platform to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you'll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you're a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
This is how it all started…
I started this blog to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you’ll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
Anand Nair
Educator | Researcher | Management Scientist | Data Scientist | Consultant | Entrepreneur | Value Mentor