Open Innovation at the Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada’s implementation of open innovation through PIVOT.
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US Isolationism Takes Flight to Ground Bombardier
The USA, keen to enact an “aggressive defence of US trade remedies laws”, attacks Canadian aerospace firm Bombardier – landing a direct blow to both of its closest allies.
#MexicoStrong – Global Automotive Supply Chain Resilient on NAFTA Negotiations
On the evening of Sept. 19, the hashtag #FuerzaMexico (#MexicoStrong) took off across the internet after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Central Mexico. Mexicans raced to the scene of disaster and lined up to help incessantly for the next few weeks. Videos of their collective spirit took over the media – the world was astonished. Such scenes did not come as surprise for Mexicans, whose heritage of resilience supports most aspects of our lives – from facing internal injustices to dealing with external political threats.
From the tundra to the savannah: climate change risk for a global mining company
Rio Tinto, the second largest diversified mining company in the world, combats different types of climate change risks across its geographically diverse global footprint.
CSeries Queries: Boeing Takes on Airbus/Bombardier
In response to Boeing's complaint that Bombardier sold 75 of its CS100 aircraft to Delta Airlines at a price well below cost, the U.S. Department of Commerce added a 300% import tariff to the aircraft. In addition to appealing the decision, Bombardier's strategy had to change.
Delphi’s supply pain: moral and business responsibility in the age of isolationism
Delphi, along with other auto industry players and the communities in which they operate, is being threatened by isolationist movements throughout the world (e.g., Brexit, NAFTA renegotiation/termination)
360° View of the Citizen: Digitally Enabled Social Services
British Columbia, a province in Canada, spent five years and $182M on the Integrated Case Management (ICM) digital transformation to enable social service ministries to see a more holistic view of citizens and provide better social services. Was the ICM transformation worth the price tag?
BIXS: Tracking Cattle to Fight Disease
Albertan ranchers think they can contain mad cow disease outbreaks by sharing information throughout the cattle supply chain.
Target Misses the Mark in Canada
In January 2015, Target announced that it would liquidate its operations in Canada, shut down all 133 stores and report a $5.4 billion loss for the quarter.