IdeaScale

AUGUST 31, 2017

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, an unlikely corporation spearheaded the relief effort. Walmart, long maligned as a junky department store, pulled off a stunning logistical feat , getting 100,000 meals, 1,500 truckloads of supplies, and jobs for every displaced worker to the site with a speed that outmatched even the government. It was a reminder of what many who had been paying attention already knew: Walmart is, in many under-appreciated ways, a powerful innovator.

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Exago

AUGUST 31, 2017

Gen Zers are part of a generation that is global, social, visual and technological. They are the most connected, educated and sophisticated generation ever. The post Generation Z and innovation in the workplace appeared first on Exago.

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Innocentive

AUGUST 31, 2017

The model of production most established companies will be familiar with involves a series of basic steps. Beginning with market research – to identify gaps and test ideas – new products and services then move through phases that include research and development, creation and manufacture, and launch. The drivers are external and each element of the process is protected.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 31, 2017

Qmarkets' Innovation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): In this series, we will present different guidelines on how to bring innovation theory to practice. This week, we take a look at Employee Engagement - the benefits of employee engagement and how to successfully create employee engagement in your organization. An organization’s employees are vital components in a successful corporate innovation delivery plan.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 31, 2017

First of a two-part series: "Because of the numerous examples of lines in innovation, these provide important lessons for the modern innovation practitioner.".

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Innovation Leader

AUGUST 31, 2017

Whirlpool Corporation has been working hard to get hackathons to generate real value. Subho Moulik, Head of Global Innovation, explains what they've learned so far.

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