Crowdfunding is an alternative method of raising capital for a project or campaign and is fulfilled through the monetary contributions of many people, either from family or friends, as well as investors customers. Unlike multinational companies that raise funds through stocks, smaller businesses and entrepreneurs will be able to finance…
Key Points Walmart is turning four of its stores into laboratories that test ways to turn the company’s huge physical footprint into a more powerful edge for e-commerce. At the stores, employees will use digital tools, store design features, and different strategies that could speed up restocking shelves and fulfilling…
Some 90% of the world’s goods are transported by sea, which makes the current shortage a real problem. Take a look around you. Perhaps you’re snacking on a banana, sipping some coffee, or sitting in front of your computer and taking a break from work to read this article. Most…
Employee empowerment will be one of several key components helping the company meet its growth goals, Rohr says. It's a strategy Rohr says worked well for him in his previous role as CEO of specialty chemical producer Albemarle Corp. (IW500/289). At Celanese, Rohr says he plans to have employees more...