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Low-cost carriers in Japan : challenges and paths to success - using a corporate simulation model for empirical analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
This paper analyzes the causes behind the sluggishness of new airlines, low cost carriers (LCCs), in Japan. The object is to identify and to recommend innovative policy changes and ideas for the industry, by analyzing the ...
Process Innovation by working miners : a case of user innovation in copper mining industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Employees are known to develop and use key process improvements. In this thesis, I explore innovation by mining employees working in Codelco, a Chilean mining company. The data on these innovations come from a contest ...
Technological change in the salmon farming industry in Chile : using investment decision tools to model an innovation path and a framework for developing a new technology
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Salmon farming is one of Chile's main economic activities, as well as a major factor in the country's aquaculture sector, and critical to the economic growth strategies proposed by the government. Chilean salmon farming ...
The promise of digital technology in brick and mortar retail
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
In this thesis we discuss the profound impact that technology is having on brick-and-mortar fashion retail. Retailers that (i) understand the implications of these changes and (ii) can adapt their retail business models ...
Developing a global strategy for a Brazilian engineering services provider
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
The Delta Model framework is used in this work to assess a engineering services provider's current and desired level of customer bonding and define a Strategic Plan towards a global operation. Several other frameworks serve ...
Big data : evolution, components, challenges and opportunities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
This work reviews the evolution and current state of the "Big Data" industry, and to understand the key components, challenges and opportunities of Big Data and analytics face in today business environment, this is analyzed ...
Developing a strategy for the SOA market at a leading software vendor
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
The Delta Model Framework provides an excellent platform to analyze and develop a business strategy that will assure the firm has competitive advantage. Its foundation is in the three core positions, Best Product, Total ...