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McDonald’s corporate officers: Are they still a big strategic asset?
Ray Kroc built his company around an ethos of action over academics. Do the modern McDonald’s corporate officers reflect this strategic choice?
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Wheel of retailing: What it is and why Dollar General may not move up
Since its formulation, the wheel of retail has helped explain the evolution of retailers. Here’s why Dollar General may be different.
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G.E. exits consumer light bulbs and the definition of a conglomerate
G.E. was the definition of a conglomerate–and now it’s not. Learn what the corporate structure is, its’ strengths and weaknesses through a G.E. case study.
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What is a CPG company? It’s more than just a brand.
What exactly is a consumer packaged goods (CPG) company? I answer that question and outline their two main business strategies.
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Kraft Heinz Is Dying a Death by a Thousand Cost Cuts
How the private equity model drove one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies into a corner.
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Why did Dean Foods go Bankrupt? A Porter Model Analysis reveals the truth.
Dean Foods went from an industry leader to bankrupt in a few years. A Porter Analysis reveals that industry structure had a much larger impact than previously imagined.