BCG Digital Ventures: Fighting disruption on two fronts

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BCG must help clients transform to avoid disruption while also protecting against disruption to their own core business. BCG Digital Ventures is BCG’s innovation, incubation, and investment arm and helps client companies develop innovative products, platforms, and businesses to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world.

Li & Fung Must “Innovate or Die”

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At 112 years old, and with its market capitalization down 80% from its 2011 peak, Li & Fung must “innovate or die” as a Financial Times article put it bluntly. During the 1980s-90s, Li & Fung used acquisition rollups to create a massive network of over 15,000 factory suppliers in 60 countries. However, as the retail industry modernized during the last decade, Li & Fung missed the boat on many digital innovation trends and lost its powerful position as the world leader in supply chain management. 

eBay – No More Auctions?

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eBay, starting off as an auction site, was quickly surpassed by Amazon in US and has encountered strong opponents in international markets. How should it transform and re-invent itself in order to win in competition?