On February 18 and 19 2016 the first Strategy Tour was organized by the Strategy Tour committee of Asset Strategy & Logistics. The information in this article is was gathered by an interview with the chairman of this committee, Veerle Ravensbergen. During these two days, three companies were visited. Day Read more…
The bitcoin is probably one of the most discussed currencies of the past years. In 2013 the virtual coin wa mainly in the news because of its incredible fluctuations in value. In July 2013 a bitcoin was worth $30. By December 2013, this was $1200 but dropped again shortly after to Read more…
With 10,000 employees, some 100 million visitors every year and over 100 years of experience you would probably think that the department stores of V&D are a great success. But somehow things went terribly wrong with the company standing on the brink of bankruptcy. Since 2010 V&D has a new Read more…
Telephone, e-mail, Internet, computer hardware, computer software, banking service industries… Industries which make the world of today; we can not imagine a world without them. All these industries are examples of network markets, in which market players can get the chance to win almost all market share. One important question Read more…
A copycat path to strategic move Imovation = Imitation + Innovation Much of the current business books and theories will lead you to believe that there are great benefits associated with innovation and pioneering entry. The same is true for the popular media, which has elevated innovators to cult status. Yet Read more…
Even when you are not a car-enthusiast, you have probably heard of Tesla, the American manufacturer of high-end electric cars. Even though the company hasn’t been in existence for a long time, it already generated lots of publicity and is valued very highly by investors, trend watchers and an increasing Read more…
About sustainability, business models and goats-wool-socks Sustainability is a hot topic, the image of the goats-wool-sock-thingy is something of the past. If you go out and ask people, everyone wants to be sustainable, as long as it doesn’t take more effort or is much more expensive. That’s a little bit Read more…
Being born in the region of Eindhoven has certain characteristics. You will probably talk with a very gently accent, a certain part of your youth will be spent at Stratumseind, and you’ll also be most likely to support PSV. And almost certain: either one of your (grand) parents or neighbours Read more…
When I think of Mickey Mouse and Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, I think of Disney. And when I think of Disney, being Dutch, I think of Disneyland Paris. Two parks, Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, a Disney Village and seven hotels, all part of Euro Disney SCA. On the Read more…
Every month The YoungEntrepreneur places a young entrepreneur in the spotlights. The entrepreneur is interviewed to provide us with some insights about his or her company, the challenges faced, strategic goals made, and logistical issues to be dealt with. The YoungEntrepreneur of this month is Alexander Nijdam, who, together with Bas Read more…