Harry Winston: “Glitz, Glam, and Gorgeous Rocks”
Transforming Fine Jewelry into Fine Works of Art for over eighty years
effective operations
Wayfair: Holding Inventory Is For Losers
With an asset-light operating model, Wayfair is well positioned for aggressive growth.
Illinois Tool Works: Extreme Decentralization
Building a conglomerate with operations in 57 countries one customer at a time.
Haidilao Hot Pot’s Success
It is not usual to relate a fancy word such as 'unstoppable' with a restaurant chain, this traditional business model just does not sound sexy any more nowadays. However, the success of Haidilao Hot Pot, a chain of hot pot restaurant, is phenomenal in the China market, and it is on the way of overseas expansion. The secret recipe of Haidilao lies at the superior dining experience it provides to the customers, and the way it aligns its business model with operation model in order to provide the experience.
Pernod Ricard – achieving growth through premiumisation
Pernod Ricard, the second largest spirits and wine company in the world, has achieved tremendous success by focus on the premium spirits market and by closely aligning its business model with its operational one.
The Business of Blowouts: Operational Efficiencies at DryBar
DryBar’s ingenious branding, relentless commitment to customer experience and effective operations are transforming the beauty industry one blowout at a time.
The Tragic Map Of The Only Places You Can Get In-N-Out Burger [1]
In-N-Out quality tied to the west coast…for now.
Tractor Supply Company: Delivering growth to stockholders and everything but tractors to those living the rural lifestyle
Growing stores and sales while staying focused on the target consumer and maintaining disciplined alignment of between business and operating models to drive efficiency.
Uber: the best avenue to drive down
Before the age of technology, finding a ride on a rainy night or early in the morning to the airport was a chore. Now, Uber has made the process of riding in style one of ease and affordability.
Vail Resorts – Epic Operations
Vail Resorts provides a resort experience that relies on it's multidimensional operating model to add value for customers past just skiing or snowboarding.