to - Blog - Global Risk Community2024-03-28T19:16:00Zhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/toIn the Midst of COVID-19, Is Your Supply Chain Resilient?https://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/in-the-midst-of-covid-19-is-your-supply-chain-resilient2020-07-18T05:38:42.000Z2020-07-18T05:38:42.000ZJoseph Robinsonhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/JosephRobinson808<div><p></p><p><a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/supply-chain-resiliency-4147">Supply Chain Resiliency</a> is the capability of the Supply Chain to be prepared for unexpected risk events. It is the Supply Chain’s ability <a href="https://flevy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pic-1-Supply-Chain-Resiliency-200x300.jpeg" target="_blank"><img src="https://flevy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pic-1-Supply-Chain-Resiliency-200x300.jpeg?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" class="align-right" alt="pic-1-Supply-Chain-Resiliency-200x300.jpeg?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>to respond and recover quickly to potential disruptions. It can return to its original situation or grow by moving to a new, more desirable state in order to increase customer service, market share, and financial performance.</p><p>Resilience is currently an increasing concern in the Supply Chain caused by globalization. The Supply Chain is globally being subject to diverse types of disturbances. The largest disruption so far in the global Supply Chain in modern history was the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March 2011. With the rising level of logistical complexity, the resiliency of the Supply Chain has not kept pace. These disturbances need to be handled in the right way, compelling the use of tools and approaches that can support resilient Supply Chain decisions.</p><p>With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, resiliency in the Supply Chain is further emphasized.</p><h3><strong>Understanding Supply Chain Resilience</strong><strong> </strong></h3><p>The risk of Supply Chain disruption is increasing. A recent study by Aon Risk Solutions showed that the percentage of global companies reporting a loss of income due to a Supply Chain disruption increased from 28% in 2011 to 42% in 2013. The MIT Scale Network Study further showed that many large companies are unable to create contingency rules and procedures for operations during a complex, high-risk event.</p><p>According to the MIT study, approximately 60% of surveyed managers either do not actively work on Supply Chain risk management or do not consider their company’s risk management practice effective. Managers have been found to be lacking in a framework that will guide them in the deployment of risk management practices. In fact, it has been noted that there is little understanding of risks resulting in a lack of knowledge of what kind of framework fits a particular Supply Chain dynamics.</p><p>For <a href="https://flevy.com/business-toolkit/supply-chain-management">Supply Chain Management</a> to keep up with the increasing level of logistical complexity, there is a need to reconfigure the Supply Chain.</p><h3><strong>The 5-phase Approach to Supply Chain Resilience</strong></h3><p>In 2005, Cisco had difficulty coping when Hurricane Katrina struck. The Supply Chain performance level was not maintained to cope with the sudden surge in orders for new equipment to replace damaged telecommunication infrastructure. The Cisco teams cannot locate all products in the Supply Chain or understand the financial impact of emergency sales. However, in 2011, that was a turning point for Cisco. Cisco had deployed a very solid Supply Chain resiliency program that addressed the impact of external vulnerabilities and the aftereffects it caused to the Supply Chain.</p><p>Cisco has succeeded by executing a <a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/supply-chain-resiliency-4147">5-phase approach to Supply Chain Resiliency</a>.</p><p><a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/supply-chain-resiliency-4147" target="_blank"><img src="https://flevy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pic-2-Supply-Chain-Resiliency.png?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="750" class="align-full" alt="pic-2-Supply-Chain-Resiliency.png?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p>In reconfiguring its Supply Chain to make it more resilient, Cisco first identified its strategic objectives.</p><p><strong>Phase 1: Identify Strategic Objectives</strong>. The first phase is focused on identifying competitive priorities for particular product categories. It matches priorities with Supply Chain capabilities.</p><p>Through <a href="https://flevy.com/strategic-planning">Strategic Planning</a>, Cisco was able to build its competitive advantage which depended on its ability to match global opportunities to outsource production with global market opportunities. This is known as the Cisco Lean Model.</p><p><strong>Phase 2: Mapping Supply Chain Vulnerabilities.</strong> This focused on understanding the company’s vulnerabilities. Supply Chains are vulnerable on many fronts—political upheavals, regulatory compliance mandates, increasing economic uncertainty, natural disasters, etc. Being aware of the vulnerabilities will enable the organization to come up with the appropriate design to achieve Supply Chain Resiliency.</p><p>In undertaking the second phase, Cisco focused on supporting a responsible global Supply Chain characterized by product differentiation, high value, and high margins. Mitigation measures were also implemented to make a resilient Supply Chain.</p><p>With the 5-phase approach, Cisco was able to achieve a resilient Supply Chain capable of effectively managing disruptions. It has also prepared them in addressing risk management warning signs and deploying the appropriate reactive tools to every kind of significantly disruptive event.</p><p>Interested in gaining more understanding of <a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/supply-chain-resiliency-4147">Supply Chain Resiliency</a>? You can learn more and download an <a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/supply-chain-resiliency-4147">editable PowerPoint about <strong>Supply Chain Resiliency</strong> here on the Flevy documents marketplace</a>.</p><p><strong>Are you a management consultant?</strong></p><p>You can download this and hundreds of other <a href="http://flevy.com/pro/library/frameworks">consulting frameworks</a> and <a href="http://flevy.com/pro/library/consulting">consulting training guides</a> from the <a href="http://flevy.com/pro/library">FlevyPro library</a>.</p></div>User Friendly Satellite Data Services to Revolutionize Developmenthttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/user-friendly-satellite-data-services-to-revolutionize2020-07-09T07:48:36.000Z2020-07-09T07:48:36.000ZKBV Researchhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/KBVResearch<div><p>Technological developments allow satellite imagery simpler and quicker to use than ever before. A growing number of companies are having their data accessible free of charge: in 2008, the United States Geological Survey made free-to-use data from its Landsat satellites, contributing to a major increase in the usage of satellite data for scientific and industrial purposes. The European Space Agency has now introduced a focus on free and transparent data for the Copernicus program.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8028322861,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}8028322861,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="8028322861?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><h2><strong>What are satellite data services?</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/satellite-data-services-market/">Satellite data services</a> are designed to implement satellite Earth Observation ( EO) technologies that are transverse to the broad EPOS population and ideal for usage in many solid Earth science application scenarios. Satellite Data is integrated by National Research Infrastructures that have innovative and established Earth Observation (EO) products and services to be used in many Solid Earth Sciences technology scenarios.</p><p></p><p>Satellite data services are cloud-based services providing access to near-real-time, ready-to-use satellite imagery and products derived from Sentinel-1 and 2 satellites. They handle pre-processing and associated costs, so you don't have to. Low cost monthly or annual licenses provide consumers with access to review of ready-to-use satellite data under an open data license for applications to help track, control, and calculate land-based operation and change over time.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Who needs satellite data services?</strong></h2><h3><strong>Natural resources</strong></h3><p>Satellite data services and GIS Maps (Geographic Information Systems) have a significant role in the evaluation and study of natural resources, including livestock, forestry, and coastal management. Satellite images can offer up to 30 centimeters of spatial resolution for improved study, measurement, and tracking of natural resources.</p><p></p><p>This technology can contribute to a wide range of global change-related potential applications for vegetation and ecosystem dynamics, hazard and disaster monitoring, geological and soil analysis, land surface climatology, hydrology, land cover change, and the generation of ortho-rectified Digital Elevation Models (DEMs).</p><p></p><h3><strong>Defense & Intelligence</strong></h3><p>Satellite data services provide geospatial services to government departments and military companies for various defense and security mapping applications. From satellite picture acquisition to final image analysis, these services can recognize the need for impeccable precision and image quality for the mapping and knowledge requirements.</p><p></p><p>Satellite imagery and GIS maps optimize security systems that enable local governments to properly evaluate and consider how to implement strategies to save a life, protect property, and enhance the potential economic prosperity of their cities. Current threats to a world range from terrorism activities and intelligence assaults on vital facilities to the possible usage of weapons of mass destruction and the spread of infectious diseases. Each of these threats could cause massive losses and disruption to a country.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Mining</strong></h3><p>Satellite data services and aerial photography have proven to be valuable resources for mineral discovery projects. They can be seen in a number of ways. First, they supply geologists and field crews with the location of paths, highways, fences, and inhabited areas. It is critical for mapping future access corridors for exploration areas and considering the environmental effects of large projects. Satellite map data is also useful for mapping outcrops and regolith systematics and covering vegetation through research blocks and geographical areas.</p><p></p><p>Satellite data services can also benefit geologists, scientists, and exploration managers from the multiple bands that satellites carry that allow them to interpret wavelengths that cannot be seen by the human eye. Near-infrared, short-wave infrared and thermal infrared can be used to identify differences in the structural features of the earth's surface. Multispectral imaging and thematic analysis allow researchers to capture reflective data and the absorption properties of dirt, rock, and vegetation. This data can also be used by professional photogeologists to view surface lithologies, to distinguish clays, oxides, and soil types from satellite imagery.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Geographic Information Systems(GIS)</strong></h3><p>The Geographic Information System or GIS is a system that provides a fundamentally new way of creating and utilizing the maps required to navigate our cities and industries. GIS produces intelligent super maps from which complex planning and analysis can be carried out at the click of a button. Satellite Imaging Corporation (SIC) integrates orthorectified satellite imagery with derived vector data and client-provided geospatial data to produce single, GIS data-rich maps for numerous industrial uses, including agriculture, emergency prevention, energy, and environmental monitoring.</p><p></p><p>Satellite data services incorporate GIS data to achieve a multi-layer result for many types of analysis and management related to a project. The expertise and accuracy of GIS mapping services prevent almost all potential problems associated with GIS maps. Through utilizing machine learning, neural network algorithms and satellite remote sensing techniques, automated extraction of objects observed on satellite imagery will speed up and minimize the cost of, for example, tracking and counting animals, detection of solar panel installations on commercial and residential buildings, detection of related objects in form or materials or other suitable applications.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Here's how user-friendly satellite data can revolutionize development:</strong></h2><p>Satellite imagery can offer valuable data that complement conventional data collection mechanisms, such as censuses and surveys. This can provide valuable insights on disaster response, track deforestation by calculating the evolution of forest cover over time, and help urban development by monitoring urban growth.</p><p></p><p>However, despite the increased accessibility of satellite data, converting it into accessible knowledge also needs significant skills and resources. Although recent advances in data analytics have enabled some analysis to become computerized and automated, such practices have yet to be implemented on a scale by the construction industry. Nevertheless, if the processing burden for any individual country is removed, the data can be incorporated much more easily within the country, the national system, and processes.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Making satellite data ‘analysis-ready’</strong></h3><p>Satellite images have to be processed before they are ready for analysis. One specific technique, for example, is to eliminate cloud cover from photographs by replacing contaminated pixels with clean ones. Another is to remove the haziness that may occur as a result of atmospheric disturbances — a method referred to as "atmospheric correction."</p><p></p><p>To make satellite data more user-friendly, several vendors have started selling analysis-ready data or ARD data. The term applies to data that has already been stripped of any irregularities, in particular by utilizing algorithms — making it more available to companies who might not be willing to utilize it.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Bringing ARD to the development community</strong></h3><p>The Earth Observation organization has created tools to convert a large amount of satellite data into user-friendly formats. These include open-data cubes — open-source systems in which satellite databases are arranged by space and time coordinates. This helps end-users to watch the development of Earth data — such as plants, land usage, or water coverage — within time. In the context of sustainable development, this could mean having easy and quick access to monitoring the effects of climate change in a particular location or urbanization pattern where there are no census mechanisms in place.</p><p></p><p>ARDC has come to life as a result of previous discussions between the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data and partner countries. This exposed some of the obstacles that nations encountered when pursuing environmental growth locally, including the time required to process satellite results. In order to promote the adoption of new practices across the different government agencies responsible for data handling, ARDC carries out a range of skill development initiatives, including training.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2><p>The satellite data services market is expected to grow at substantial rates over the forecast period. Major progress in geospatial imagery analysis combined with the implementation of AI and big data, privatization of the space industry, and the growing demand for small earth observation satellites are driving the market.</p><p></p><p><strong>Free Valuable Insights:</strong> <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/news/satellite-data-services-market/">Global Satellite Data Services Market to reach a market size of USD 16.2 billion by 2026</a></p><p></p><p>As in the case of satellite data services to revolutionize growth, the Earth observation industry is still young and developing. Despite technical developments in fields such as machine learning that the pace at which data can be analyzed, the full potential of Earth observation data has yet to be explored. And as the number of users and products grows, ARD may ultimately develop a number of standards that reflect growing types of user needs and requirements.</p></div>Push To Talk Technology Coming Up In the Digital Erahttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/push-to-talk-technology-coming-up-in-the-digital-era2020-02-27T11:19:44.000Z2020-02-27T11:19:44.000ZKBV Researchhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/KBVResearch<div><p>The <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/push-to-talk-market/"><strong>push to talk</strong></a> technology has proven to be an efficient one in providing instant access to the digital network that's currently being worked on. If a business or institution uses a network-enabled for dispatch, any device that has access to it through push-to-speak will be able to communicate through it. This means that bidirectional radios, cell phones, and even computers can access the network by pressing a button.</p><p>Previously, in fields such as public safety, defense, construction, transportation, and manufacturing, push to talk has always been the standard. It is a common technology because it is easy to enable and allows the operator to focus on the job at hand. Therefore, it facilitates quick and efficient communication confined to a predetermined group of people who need to hear the entire conversation. Immediate access to communicate to the network is the primary reason why PTT-enabled devices have been a pillar in environments where time-critical coordination of teams is crucial.</p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>What is the push to talk technology?</strong></span></p><p>Push-to-talk (PTT), also known as press-to-transmit, is a technology of having conversations or communicating on half-duplex communication lines like a two-way radio, by using a momentary button to switch from voice reception mode to transmit mode. The term has its history dated back to the initial phase of two-way radio communication, where the PTT button physically involved the operating mechanism of the handheld two-way radio transmitter.</p><p>PTT capabilities have been extended to several digital devices including cellular phones. As mobile carriers on the devices they support offer push-to-talk services, PTT functionality is accessible on smartphones and specialized mobile handsets. Some services also work on laptops, desktops, or tablets. Where these devices are suitable and convenient, push-to-talk can provide PTT's operational advantages whilst also incorporating the benefits of several mobile devices. Most companies are currently facing the need for their team management systems to be digitized. Shifting from push-to-talk radios to future-proof smart devices takes much preparation to succeed.</p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Why adopt the push to talk technology?</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Durability and Reliability</strong></span></li></ul><p>Push to talk radio systems work in places that are beyond the range of cellular devices. This helps the companies remain connected with workers who are near or within remote areas. In terms of resilience, Push to talk radio systems can endure a plethora of environmental conditions where it is not feasible or ineffective to use cellphones. Moreover, the Push to Talk radios serves as a reliable medium that can be used for emergency services and allow the authorities concerned to remain in contact with the appropriate individuals.</p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Clarity</strong></span></li></ul><p>A key aspect of workforce management arises from the need for effective communication that involves the transmission of information and the relaying of responses for the same. Due to ambiguous communication, time-sensitive activities may potentially be expected to lose revenue. There is, therefore, a need for efficient communication, in which both parties may produce a clear message. Push-to-talk protocol follows this through its systems and radio promoting transmission clarity along with fewer misinterpretations regarding the same.</p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Industrial Usage</strong></span></li></ul><p>Industries that involve and participate in deploying field employees may greatly benefit from Push to talk devices; in fact, one point to note is that some industries can need Push to talk devices for efficient operation. Push to Talk technologies are those that can support a multitude of industries, with their use extending to a variety of requirements; distance constraints no longer pose a problem, mainly because of devices such as the Peak Push To Talk system that works anywhere cellular coverage is possible. For this reason, industries such as the construction industry, the event management industry, the energy industry and so on can readily deploy their workers who would be equipped with the necessary device to stay connected.</p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Push to talk technology for various industries:</strong></span></p><ol><li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Manufacturing</strong></span></li></ol><p>Radio communication is a crucial base for manufacturing communications. Technology has improved the way the workforce in this industry communicates. However, instead of replacing radio, these advancements have made it even more essential as a reliable, robust, and direct connection.</p><p>Over the past few years, the number of manufacturing firms has almost doubled to digital two-way radios that can incorporate intelligence-driven applications. Virtually everyone, from the smallest workshop to the largest production plant–can take advantage of the Push-To-Talk (PTT) technology throughout their entire operation. The experience with two-way PTT radio provides instant contact to communicate and empower the workforce.</p><ol start="2"><li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Transportation & Logistics</strong></span></li></ol><p>Technology is changing the way transportation businesses interact. This is largely due to over-cellular push-to-talk technology that allows transportation companies to connect with their people on the ground, in their air, and on the water wherever they may be.</p><p>PTT technology enables the companies to communicate in real-time with a massive group of professionals with one message to all or one person, sending and receiving private messages from that person. Since Peak PTT provides real-time GPS location and tracking, wherever there is a 4G LTE network, they can use push-to-talk technology to track drivers and pilots to ensure that they keep to their prescribed routes and make satisfactory progress towards their destinations.</p><ol start="3"><li><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Travel & Hospitality</strong></span></li></ol><p>The turnaround time for guest requests is usually very small for the workers in the hospitality industry. To maintain customer satisfaction is crucial to being able to communicate guest expectations and resolution status immediately to one or more departments. The ability to send requests easily through real-time voice or messaging — using just one device — saves time and money, and it is just one of the advantages of the push to talk technology.</p><p>Several hotel executives and managers hold a cellular calling device and use mobile business software. Communicating with workers using two-way LMR radios requires a separate PTT-enabled device that lacks flexibility and adds additional communications costs. Users can hold only one computer with PTT, a PTT-enabled smartphone for quick voice communications, text messaging and access to core business applications— making it easy to stay in touch.</p><p><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>To conclude</strong></span></p><p>The <a href="https://www.kbvresearch.com/push-to-talk-market/"><strong>push to talk market</strong></a> has evolved at a constant pace to provide flexible capabilities to its widespread user base. Nevertheless, its basic purpose remains the same, which is for a person to vocally communicate with another person and/or group.</p><p>Push to Talk systems use 4G devices called "Long Term Evolution Network radios," so while cell networks may turn down their 3G bands, users of push-to-talk devices will be contained in the coming years. Needless to say, this advancement is just one of the advantages of using Push to Talk technology, which also offers a range of advantages in different areas.</p><p> </p></div>Capabilities-Driven Strategy: The Key to Getting your Growth Strategy Righthttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/capabilities-driven-strategy-the-key-to-getting-your-growth2019-12-04T06:30:00.000Z2019-12-04T06:30:00.000ZJoseph Robinsonhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/JosephRobinson808<div><p>Formulating a <a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/capabilities-driven-strategy-cdr-3677">Capabilities-Driven Strategy (CDR)</a> is easy, but the execution is difficult, especially in turbulent times. This is not the time to<a href="http://flevy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Capabilities-Driven-Strategy-300x200.jpeg" target="_blank"><img src="http://flevy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Capabilities-Driven-Strategy-300x200.jpeg?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="300" class="align-right" alt="Capabilities-Driven-Strategy-300x200.jpeg?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a> find a cave and hibernate until the economic storm passes. It is unlikely that the storm will pass anytime soon. Capabilities-Driven Strategy is the only way to remain equipped for perpetually stormy weather.</p><p>Companies need to take care or build those capabilities that are genuinely needed and not those that do not serve our customers. Capabilities do not manifest themselves overnight. They take time to grow. But companies who have mastered the art of developing and implementing a Capabilities-Driven Strategy have grown to develop the world’s leading brands. Distinctive capabilities--i.e. <a href="https://flevy.com/business-toolkit/core-competencies">Core Competencies</a>--have been used to propel them to reach operational and business excellence.</p><h3><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>What is a Capabilities-Driven Strategy?</strong></span></h3><p>A capabilities-driven approach to strategy allows companies to become coherent. This leads companies to achieve scale by applying their distinctive capabilities throughout the entire company. Instituting a Capabilities-Driven Strategy requires articulation of capabilities that help companies succeed in the key market.<br /> The bulk of the company’s support should then focus on these capabilities. This can be achieved by taking on a <a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/capabilities-driven-strategy-cdr-3677">3-phase Approach to Capabilities-Driven Strategy</a>.</p><h3><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>The 3-phase Approach to Capabilities-Driven Strategy</strong></span></h3><p><a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/capabilities-driven-strategy-cdr-3677" target="_blank"><img src="http://flevy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1st-slide-Capabilities-Driven-Strategy-1024x768.png?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="750" class="align-full" alt="1st-slide-Capabilities-Driven-Strategy-1024x768.png?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><ol><li><strong>Identify Capabilities</strong><br /> Phase 1 starts by identifying the drivers of demand in your market. It is essential to identify capabilities that could meet expectations and satisfy our customers.</li></ol><ol start="2"><li><strong>Build Capabilities</strong><br /> Building capabilities are the next critical phase underlying the Capabilities-Driven Strategy. Phase 2 looks into the building up of complementary, reinforcing capabilities vital in our capacity to execute and deliver.</li></ol><ol start="3"><li> <strong>Divest Business</strong><br /> Divesting business is the 3rd phase of Capabilities-Driven Strategy that requires a thorough analysis of our capabilities and actions. We can either streamline or sell our businesses. What we have – our capabilities play a vital role in this decision that we have to make.</li></ol><p>Whatever decision our company takes, what is essential is to have the foresight to anticipate future industry dynamics and customer needs.</p><h3><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>What Makes Starbucks Stand Out</strong></span></h3><p>Starbucks is the world’s most iconic brand and known for ambiance in its retail stores. Strategically, Starbucks used its distinctive capabilities to be the purveyor of the “third place” for conviviality. To achieve this means being the center for human activity after home and work.</p><p>Starbucks has to identify its distinctive capabilities before being able to use it strategically. Starbucks has stewardship over a globally available consumer experience. It can distinctively deliver its products and service, as well as design and develop a premium product line. Starbucks is known for recruiting and managing a cadre of dedicated employees.</p><p>Summing it all up allows Starbucks to develop the Capabilities-Driven Strategy that will establish itself as the purveyor of the “third place” for conviviality.</p><p>Distinctive capabilities are effective tools that companies can use to connect where they aim to go and what they can accomplish. Starbucks was able to effectively use these tools to lead them to where they want to go and be. The journey can be a challenge for each and every company. We can all be like Starbucks. We just need to have a good grasp of what we have and what we are capable of doing. This can make a big difference between becoming what we aim for and just being content with where we are now in the midst of uncertainty.</p><p>Interested in gaining more understanding of <a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/capabilities-driven-strategy-cdr-3677">Capabilities-Driven Strategy (CDR)</a>? You can learn more and download an <a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/capabilities-driven-strategy-cdr-3677">editable PowerPoint about <strong>Capabilities-Driven Strategy (CDR)</strong> here</a> on the <a href="https://flevy.com/browse">Flevy documents marketplace</a>.</p><p><strong>Are you a management consultant?</strong></p><p>You can download this and hundreds of other <a href="http://flevy.com/pro/library/frameworks">consulting frameworks</a> and <a href="http://flevy.com/pro/library/consulting">consulting training guides</a> from the <a href="http://flevy.com/pro/library">FlevyPro library</a>.</p></div>Research Briefing: Key Decisions to Create an Attractive Ecosystemhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/research-briefing-key-decisions-to-create-an-attractive-ecosystem2018-07-18T21:01:36.000Z2018-07-18T21:01:36.000ZEnrique Raul Suarezhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/EnriqueRaulSuarez<div><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8028272300,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="459" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8028272300,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="8028272300?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><h2 style="text-align:center;"><strong>Research Briefing</strong>: <em>Key Decisions to Create an Attractive Ecosystem</em></h2><h2 style="text-align:center;"></h2><h2 style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">By:</span></h2><h2 style="text-align:center;"></h2><h2 style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Weill, Sebastian, Woerner; Apr 19, 2018</span></h2><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Source: MIT CISR</strong></span></p><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;">The next five years will be critical for large companies to create successful Ecosystem Driver business models, at least for their best customers. <em>MIT CISR research shows that the Ecosystem Driver model is the highest performer of the digital era to date, but it is also challenging to pursue.</em></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;">In this briefing, we describe seven key decisions around design dimensions that will help aspiring ecosystem drivers to create attractive ecosystems. Four of these dimensions are particularly impactful for performance of ecosystem participants.</span></h2><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;">You can download the publication in the below link:</span></h2><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8028272865,original{{/staticFileLink}}">2018_0401_EcosystemDriver_WeillSebastianWoerner.pdf</a></p><p></p><p></p></div>Save 54% on workers' compensation costs, just like Johns Hopkins Hospital didhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/save-54-on-workers-compensation-costs-just-like-johns-hopkins2017-09-12T13:39:41.000Z2017-09-12T13:39:41.000ZNelson Hendler, MDhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/NelsonHendlerMD<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8028267453,original{{/staticFileLink}}">Self%20Insurer%202013.pdf</a><br />My company offers a system developed by Johns Hopkins Hospital doctors, which saves 54% on workers compensation costs just like Johns Hopkins Hospital did. You would realize comparable savings on other types of personal injury cases. I have attached an article from the Self Insurer, written by Dick Goff, the past president of the Self Insurance Institute of America which provides this information. <br /><br />My colleagues and I at Johns Hopkins Hospital published research showing that 40% -80% of chronic pain patients are misdiagnosed. (1,2,3). Therefore our group developed two Internet questionnaires: <br />1) The Pain Validity Test can predict if someone will have abnormalities on medical testing, with 95% accuracy, and predicts if they well not have abnormalities with 85%-100% accuracy. (4, 5). This test has always been admitted as evidence in 8 states (6). It can detect fraud for $300, instead of $2,500 for detectives, $1,500 for FCE and $1,700 for IMEs.</p><p><br />2a) The Diagnostic Paradigm renders medical diagnoses which have a 96% correlation with Johns Hopkins Hospital doctors. Correcting bad diagnoses can help to accurately set reserves. As an example, RSD carries a reserve of $!,000,000. But we published articles which show 71%-80% of patients told they have RSD really have nerve entrapment, which has a $50,000 reserve. Proper diagnosis can free up $950,000 in reserves, per case. Similar savings can be realized for “lumbar strain,” “fibromyalgia” and other commonly misdiagnosed cases.</p><p><br />2b) The Treatment Algorithm, based on the results of the Diagnostic Paradigm, this algorithm provides a list of the correct medical test to order, to confirm each diagnoses, which are far more accurate than X-rays, MRIs, and CT. and allow doctors to obtain the same impressive results which Johns Hopkins Hospital did. . As an example, the MRI does not identify disc damage, which is detected by the provocative discogram 78% of the time, and the CT misses pathology detected by the 3D-CT 56% of the time. However, most physician do not use provocative discograms or 3D-CT, which further contributes to the misdiagnosis rate (2).</p><p><br />Using clinical skills and special diagnostics produced a 54% savings in workers’ comp cost for Johns Hopkins Hospital, while improving patient care. (7). Using the two tests, one clinic was able to reduce medication use 90%, doctor visits 45%, and instead of a 1% return to work rate for claimant out of work for more than 2 years, the return to work rate was 19% for workers comp and 62% for auto accident cases (8).<br />We have documented cost savings between $20,000 to $175,000 a case, (9) by converting “sprain or strain or whiplash cases” which has lasted 3 months or more, with countless sessions of physical therapy and chiropractic care, into a properly diagnosed damaged disc missed by MRI, and CT, which can be readily treated, and resolved.</p><p><br />With proper diagnosis, and treatment, the fraudulent cases are weeded out, and the cases which need proper treatment get it, and then return to work. The insurance company still saves money, with improved patient outcomes.</p><p><br />These questionnaires, available in English or Spanish, can be found at <a href="http://www.MarylandClinicalDiagnostics.com">www.MarylandClinicalDiagnostics.com</a>. With 15 minutes training, any secretary can administer the tests, and results are available in 5 minutes. <br />If you would like me to arrange for you to use the tests for a free trial period, for a pilot study, please email me. <br />DocNelse@aol.com <br /><a href="http://www.MarylandClinicalDiagnostics.com">www.MarylandClinicalDiagnostics.com</a><br /><br />Nelson Hendler, MD, MS<br />former Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery <br />Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine<br />past president-American Academy of Pain Management</p><p>References: <br />1) <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/overlooked-diagnoses-in-chronic-pain">http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/overlooked-diagnoses-in-chronic-pain</a><br />2) <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/cervical-fusion-for-misdiagnosed-headache-and-whiplash">http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/cervical-fusion-for-misdiagnosed-headache-and-whiplash</a><br />3) <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/fibromyalgia-abstract">http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/fibromyalgia-abstract</a> <br />4) <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/pvt-n83">http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/pvt-n83</a><br />5) <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/pvt-forensic-examiner">http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/pvt-forensic-examiner</a><br />6) <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/pvt-used-in-court-in-word">http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/pvt-used-in-court-in-word</a><br />7) <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/bernacki-j-occ-enviro-med">http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/bernacki-j-occ-enviro-med</a> <br />8) <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/validating-the-complaint-of-pain">http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/validating-the-complaint-of-pain</a> <br />9) <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/patient-cost-savings-documented-with-letters">http://www.slideshare.net/DiagnoseMyPain/patient-cost-savings-documented-with-letters</a></p></div>Status map work permit system (safety management software)https://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/status-map-work-permit-system-safety-management-software2017-06-06T10:11:07.000Z2017-06-06T10:11:07.000ZAge Jellemahttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/AgeJellema<div><p><span>Now Available: A web based interactive map in WPS! The map generates a complete overview of all permit requests, work permits and isolations (LOTO). Go to <a href="https://www.workpermitsystem.com/functionalities/interactive-map" target="_blank">https://www.workpermitsystem.com/functionalities/interactive-map</a> for more information.</span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8028254656,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8028254656,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="8028254656?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/81Hjtoij9Ko?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p></p></div>Osho: No Society Wants you to Become Wisehttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/osho-no-society-wants-you-to-become-wise2017-03-06T03:46:47.000Z2017-03-06T03:46:47.000ZEnrique Raul Suarezhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/EnriqueRaulSuarez<div><p></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8028254300,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="480" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8028254300,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="8028254300?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span class="font-size-4">Osho: No Society Wants you to Become Wise</span></strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><h2 style="text-align:center;">Source: Under the Blue Door</h2><h2>“No society wants you to become wise: it is against the investment of all societies. If people are wise they cannot be exploited. If they are intelligent they cannot be subjugated, they cannot be forced in a mechanical life, to live like robots. They will assert their individuality. They will have the fragrance of rebellion around them. They will like to live in freedom. Freedom comes with wisdom, intrinsically. They are inseparable, and no society wants people to be free. The communist society, the fascist society, the capitalist society, the Hindu, the Mohammedan, the Christian — no society — would like people to use their own intelligence because the moment they start using their intelligence they become dangerous — dangerous to the establishment, dangerous to the people who are in power, dangerous to the ‘haves’; dangerous to all kinds of oppression, exploitation, suppression; dangerous to the churches, dangerous to the states, dangerous to the nations. In fact, a wise man is afire, alive, aflame. But he cannot sell his life, he cannot serve them. He would like rather to die than to be enslaved.” ~Osho</h2><p></p><div class="slate-resizable-image-embed slate-image-embed__resize-full-width"><img src="https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAvUAAAAJGZlZDRlNGIyLTczZDAtNDNiYy1iZTdlLTYyMjg3ZGIwYTRiNA.jpg" class="align-center" alt="AAEAAQAAAAAAAAvUAAAAJGZlZDRlNGIyLTczZDAtNDNiYy1iZTdlLTYyMjg3ZGIwYTRiNA.jpg" /></div><p>Art by Samuel Ronquillo</p></div>