value chain Archives

Identifying innovation opportunities : making the innovation matrix work for you

octobre 25, 2016janvier 11, 2017

How to use the innovation matrix? How to refer to the innovation matrix in order to leverage client verbatim? How to identify a relevant innovation opportunity based on informal conversations with consumers and/or clients? These are some of the questions I’d like to address in this article. Using the innovation matrix the way Anthony Ulwick thought of it Anthony Ulwick provided a first…

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Identifier les opportunités d’innovation globales, réplicables et à fort enjeu pour le client

juin 28, 2016juillet 6, 2017

Comment identifier des opportunités d’innovation à fort potentiel ? Comment s’assurer que l’on travailler sur des enjeux répondant à une demande massive et globale ? Voici les questions que nous souhaitons traiter avec la matrice d’innovation. I/ Identifier les activités de production Cette première étape reste particulièrement importante pour les clients B2B (« Business To Business »). Les activités de production peuvent être, par exemple, une activité d’acquisition…

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Exceptional CEO performance — 2/2

mars 15, 2016janvier 11, 2017

I/ The Era of Anders at General Dynamics, an Example of Exceptional CEO Performance When Anders joined the company he had already acquired a stellar pedigree. He was the photographer of “Earth rise” when he was orbiting the moon as an astronaut. He held multiple corporate functions in different companies, such as General Electric, and was called in at General Dynamics. For the…

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« 3D technology improves our client’s value chain », says Bruno Delahaye of Dassault Systèmes – 2/2

janvier 15, 2015janvier 11, 2017

In what ways can 3D imaging technology maximize a firm’s competitive advantage ? This is a question that Bruno Delahaye, Julie Roger-Carel and myself discussed in a recent conversation. During our first discussion we talked about how 3D technology can improve sourcing of input materials and product design. In a follow-up discussion, we talked about how 3D technology improves manufacturing, marketing and sales. I/ DS…

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« 3D technology improves our client’s value chain », says Bruno Delahaye, VP Channel Marketing Value Solutions at Dassault Systèmes

décembre 23, 2014janvier 11, 2017

How to turn 3D imaging into a competitive advantage ? This question suggests a broader one : what’s the relationship, if any, between 3D technology and value chain optimization ? These are some of the questions that came to my mind when I talked with Bruno Delahaye of Dassault Systems, following an introduction by Julie Roger-Carel of Bouygues Telecom. I/ Introducing Bruno Delahaye Bruno joined DASSAULT SYSTEMES…

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Alain Ferrandi’s tips on succeeding at innovation

août 26, 2013janvier 11, 2017

Innovation companies suffer from a high failure rate. However, following Alain’s tips on innovation may lead to a lower failure rate.