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Should Manufacturing Jobs Be 'Re-shored' to the U.S.?
At a time when the word "outsourcing" has become synonymous with "unpatriotic" for many American voters, General Electric, Dow Chemical and other companies are opting to bring back a portion of their product manufacturing -- along with a sizeable number of jobs -- to the U.S. Why are these firms placing a huge bet on what some analysts are now calling "re-shoring"? How many manufacturers are likely to follow in their footsteps? And what factors should global managers take into consideration when they decide whether or not to make such a move?
From: September 26, 2012
Can Free Online Courses Transform the Higher Education Industry?
Amid a sputtering recovery that has highlighted the dearth of qualified workers in particular segments of the economy, many in the business community view free massive online open courses (MOOCs) as a key part of the solution. But others worry that students who rely only on these courses will miss out on the benefits that a campus environment can provide.
From: June 20, 2012
First-class Mess: Saving the U.S. Postal Service
Like many large, once successful organizations, the United States Postal Service (USPS) failed to adapt to sweeping technological changes that have altered how Americans do everything from paying bills to communicating with friends and family. With the USPS facing a possible cash crunch this fall, the service is scrambling to cut costs, and legislators in Washington, D.C., are debating a new law that would transform the organization. The question now is whether the overhaul of the postal service will position it to survive in the decades ahead, or whether it will continue on its current path to irrelevance.
From: June 20, 2012
Changes Needed at Avon Are More Than Cosmetic
Sherilyn McCoy, Avon Products' new CEO, faces a daunting list of challenges: a three-year internal investigation into charges of government bribery in China; an SEC investigation into alleged leaks to analysts; possible takeover offers from two different suitors, and a stock that lost nearly half its value in 2011. Wharton faculty offer a roadmap for getting Avon back on its feet.
From: April 25, 2012
Pop Quiz: Can Indra Nooyi Revive PepsiCo?
When Indra Nooyi became CEO of PepsiCo in 2006, she unveiled a bold plan to introduce wholesome offerings into the company's line of sugary beverages and snacks. But observers say the strategy has amounted to a case of too much, too soon, and now the company must come back from years of flat earnings and waning consumer interest in its products. Recently, PepsiCo's board made a series of leadership changes that indicate Nooyi might be on her way out. How can Pepsi regain the confidence of investors and customers?
From: March 28, 2012
