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How to revolutionize a “dying” industry by attacking simultaneously top and bottom line – HP’s “instant ink” success of implementing IoT into supply chain and creating customer value
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Last modified on November 15, 2017 at 5:19 pm
It is no secret the printing industry is suffering from decreasing revenues and profits[1]. As a product manager Working in HP I felt every day the pressure to innovate the company’s products on the one hand and it’s TOM processes [...]

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On December 1, 2017, NT commented on Sustainability at Inditex :

Thank you for the read, fascinating facts ! I find many similarities to this problem with the Ikea case, companies encourage recyclable materials and green suppliers but due to inherit conflicts with their business model do not offer “buy back” program. I believe growing awareness is needed from the consumer side. I’d like to mention Urban Outfitters who are offering “renewal” garments: http://www.businessinsider.com/urban-outfitters-buys-yard-sale-clothes-2012-12. You mentioned Reformation in your article, they are truly in the front of fast and sustainable fashion but I wonder, why does it come with a price tag ?

On December 1, 2017, NT commented on Content Globalization – A Script for Success? :

Thank you for the article, very interesting ! Reading this a major risk that might effect Netflix came to my mind – can this “bans” only be a way to “push” the company against the wall to create revenue sharing and not real censorships considerations ?. The large number of stakeholders you show in the first diagram makes this an extremely risky threat. handling this situation will require Netflix high legal costs and understanding. In some cases, I assume those litigations might even jeopardize it’s “first mover” stand.

On November 29, 2017, NT commented on Supply chain digitization: From fabric manufacturing to downward dog :

Thank you for the article.
Regarding the first open question:
I believe Lululemon should actually not consolidate their global manufactures. It is true that such a move can create better information sharing throughout the supply chain. Having said that, as studied in Li & Fung there are many advantages to having many suppliers such as diversification of risks. I do believe, as mentioned, a single system monitoring operations should be in place.

On November 29, 2017, NT commented on Getting personal: What digitization and customization mean for Nike’s supply chain :

Thank you for the article. Creating personalization in physical stores is a challenge that might be promoted by a technology also mentioned by you in the article, digital printing. The industry is evolving to allow smaller, cheaper, and faster printers that can, with improving quality, create customized patterns on different materials. Other challenges may arise from implementation of this solution of course, such as, possible “mistakes” occurring in front of the customer but the experience itself can bring much value both marketing wise on operationly.
Taking into account 3D printing projections I believe even greater in store customization possibilities may absolutely arise.

On November 29, 2017, NT commented on Getting personal: What digitization and customization mean for Nike’s supply chain :

Thank you for the article. Creating personalization in physical stores is a challenge that might be promoted by a technology also mentioned by you in the article, digital printing. The industry is evolving to allow smaller, cheaper, and faster printers that can, with improving quality, create customized patterns on different materials. Other challenges may arise from implementation of this solution of course, such as, possible “mistakes” occurring in front of the customer but the experience itself can bring much value both marketing wise on operationly.
Taking into account 3D printing projections I believe even greater in store customization possibilities may absoltly arise.

On November 29, 2017, NT commented on Throwing Away Billions :

Thank you for the article. Even though I believe sensors in trucks are a step in the right direction a true solution to the larger problem, what do you do with all the trash, is still pending. As mentioned, major investment in those short term “band aids” might shift the focus from efforts to solve the large issue. More over, it may reduce the incentive or public pressure from companies to move into a more sustainable TOM processes.

On November 29, 2017, NT commented on Blue Bottle Coffee: Riding the “Third Wave” :

Thank you for the article. As raised above, the major concern indeed is Blue Bottel’s integrity to maintain it’s sustainable standards in light of Nestle control. I believe the company’s value preposition lies heavily on that supply chain guarantee to maintain fare trade and environmentally friendly operations. Therefor, I believe the public will hold it accountable which will result in lesser risk.

As also stated, true desire to create framers eduction network is necessary. Farmers may not acknowledge fully the long term benefits of this methods and may favor current earnings. I hope Nestle is sincere in it’s intents and that they see the long term sustainability of the message directly related to those standards.