Just as Bitcoin was conceived as a method for bypassing financial intermediaries, blockchain can help to improve the travel experience by letting customers interact directly with service providers. This process is already underway, with multinational corporations and technology startups developing…
At least 20 percent of the Hyderabad IKEA store’s delivery fleet will be electric rickshaws. The compact, three-wheeled vehicles are used widely throughout India to navigate the notoriously dense traffic found in large cities. Raed more in curbed Ikea’s first…
The defining expectation: good companies and investments will deliver competitive financial returns while helping society meet its biggest challenges, and in so doing will enable sustainable business. Read more in BCG Optimize for both social and business value by By…
Although excitement about digital ecosystems is growing, executives still don’t fully understand what makes a particular digital ecosystem successful. We reveal five factors common to successful digital ecosystems. Read more in BCG What Does a Successful Digital Ecosystem Look Like?…
More and more, overlooked cities and states are getting creative, combining public and private economic enticements to appeal to remote workers. Starting this year, Vermont, which is dealing with an aging population and years of little to no growth, is…
Customer scrutiny of the practices of large corporations is increasing at a rapid clip. More than ever, there’s pressure on retailers to reassure buyers that the tantalum used in their smartphones and laptops is not mined in war zones and…
With the government set to change the law relating to casual staff to potentially enhance their rights and benefits, it makes sound commercial sense to keep abreast of forthcoming alterations to tax and employment rights status. However, there is no…
The most burning question is how companies can fill hybrid positions and ensure ongoing performance improvement even if their workforces are not ready-made with hybrid skills. Read more in rallyware 70% of Jobs Will Be Hybrid by 2029: Are You…
The five most valuable public companies in the US—Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon—are all orchestrators of digital ecosystems. This is a strong contrast with ten years ago, when Microsoft was the only digital player alongside four physical giants (Exxon…
This $65 T-shirt is made by a startup called Unbound Merino, founded in 2016, that creates wool travel clothes that can go weeks without being washed. Read more in Fast Company The next big thing in fashion? Not washing your…
