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Arthur D. Little produces systematic approach for managing...

Information and communication technologies (ICT) continue to drive innovation across industry sectors, whether replacing established technologies or enhancing the functionality of existing products.  Managing Technological Discontinuities, the latest report from innovation consultancy Arthur D...
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Technology & innovation management

mHealth could be the next killer app in the mobile industry...

Advances in mobile technology have the potential to transform the way health care is delivered in both emerging and developed markets, with revenue potential reaching ten billion dollars within five years. While expanding into mHealth can create significant value and new growth opportunities for...
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Technology & innovation management

Arthur D. Little celebrates 125 years at the forefront of...

World's first management consultancy helps business embrace the new normal

Arthur D. Little, the world's first management consultancy, marks its 125th anniversary with the launch of an interactive microsite – 125years.adl.com – that celebrates the company's history while highlighting its most recent research and thinking around the future of innovation management....
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Focus on new business areas to dramatically increase in...

Understanding what customers want remains top innovation management priority

Arthur D. Little has conducted a global survey of CIOs and CTOs1 to gauge their views on emerging trends over the next ten years in the area of innovation management.  Key findings are listed in this piece:Share of products/services in new business areas expected to double from 20% in 2010 to...
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New study quantifies the impact of broadband speed on GDP

Doubling the broadband speed for an economy increases GDP by 0.3 per cent.

Research conducted by Ericsson, Arthur D. Little and Chalmers University of Technology confirms that increased broadband speed contributes significantly to economic growth. Positive effects come from automated and simplified processes, increased productivity as well as better access to basic...
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Technology & innovation management

Arthur D. Little: Climate change creating competitive...

New report warns that companies must rethink their business models to survive an uncertain future

A new report by Arthur D. Little urges businesses across all sectors to consider the cost of carbon when planning for long-term growth, or risk losing out to sustainability-savvy competitors and new emerging market players.  In "Ensuring survival: Business models in a low carbon world,...
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Sustainability

Arthur D. Little demystifies sustainability for the board...

While ‘sustainability’ has become a corporate watchword in the 21st century, many companies remain unclear about what are the most appropriate practical actions to take for business...  In The Board’s Sustainability Handbook, innovation consultancy Arthur D. Little (ADL) demystifies the...
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Sustainability

Arthur D. Little: Car dealers face further agony with the...

Latest report reveals how to evaluate and mitigate dealers’ risk of bankruptcy  

As credit markets tighten and the financial crisis deepens, car dealers worldwide are struggling with diminishing profitability and weak 2009 sales. “Dealer Risk Assessment and Contingency Plan Development” – a new report released by global management consultancy Arthur D. Little (ADL) – explores...
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Automotive

Arthur D. Little demonstrates that innovators need to go...

Experience from key breakthroughs over last 125 years powers new advances

As part of celebrating 125 years of strategic consulting, Arthur D. Little today outlined how society can learn lessons from history in order to power future innovation. Based on its own experience working on projects as diverse as the lunar landings, alternative energy and the introduction of...
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Arthur D. Little calls for a new cooperation model between...

Increase transparency to better manage the impact of externalities along the oil industry value chain

With the rise of petronationalism and increasing competition for oil and gas supplies, Arthur D. Little’s latest viewpoint “Building a New Equilibrium” provides insight into the changing face of the industry and how key players, including International Oil Companies (IOCs), National Oil Companies (...
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