strategy+business: AUTO, AIRLINES & TRANSPORT

Books in Brief: What Happened at GM

by David K. Hurst — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A review of Why GM Matters, by William J. Holstein.

All Brands Are Niche Brands

by Tim Mahoney — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Subaru's chief marketing officer on how to sell cars in a tough market.

Revving the Growth Engine

by Vikas Sehgal, Matthew Ericksen, and Ganesh Panneer — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0500

India's burgeoning middle class is fueling automobile sales, though most consumers still choose two-wheel vehicles -- at least for now.

Putting the Stimulus to Work

by Daniel Gabaldon and Joseph Van den Berg — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500

How to spend $800 billion and actually improve the nation's infrastructure.

Toyota's IT Transformation

by Barbra Cooper with Karen Nocket — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:00:00 -0500

The information systems group at Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. has moved from an "order-taker" role to "next-generation demand management" in an effort to meet overall corporate needs.

The Best Years of the Auto Industry Are Still to Come

by Ronald Haddock and John Jullens — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Even as they struggle through the economic meltdown, vehicle makers can look ahead to a high-growth, flexible, global future.

Convincing Consumers to Spend Again

by William J. Holstein — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0500

In a brutal sales environment, retailers and manufacturers, led by the auto industry, are finding that smarter marketing -- not better products -- may be the best way to a customer's heart.

The Future Is Lithium

by William J. Holstein — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:00:00 -0600

The advent of environmentally friendly automobiles is jump-starting a global battle over battery technology.

Building Cars by Design

by Vikas Sehgal, Robert Reppa, and Kazutoshi Tominaga — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:00:00 -0600

Faced with plummeting demand, automakers should make vehicles with features that match customer preferences.

Transforming an Adversarial Relationship

by Frank Smeekes and Reid Wilk — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0600

A survey of automakers and their suppliers unearths the management prerequisites for working together profitably.

The Coming Boom in Hybrid Cars

by Christopher Giliberti — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0500

Evidence from innovation theory and auto-industry history suggests that the market share for hybrids is about to accelerate sharply.

?Jeffrey Liker: The Thought Leader Interview

by ?Jeffrey Rothfeder — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The lean process expert explains why it's so hard to emulate Toyota.

Friendlier Skies

by Jrgen Ringbeck and Stephan Gross — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00:00 -0500

Consolidation in the increasingly competitive European airline industry has been long delayed, but the wait is coming to an end.

Competing on the Eco Front

by Jrgen Ringbeck and Stephan Gross — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0500

Environmentally friendly countries have a leg up in the competition for international travelers, but sustaining that advantage takes work.

The Intelligent Highway: A Smart Idea?

by Joyce Wenger, Jack Opiola, and Tony Ioannidis — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0600

Roadways that give drivers safety updates and ease congestion may finally become part of U.S. transportation infrastructure.

New Life for Tired Brands

by Nikhil Bahadur and John Jullens — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

How to discover the dormant vitality in an old product line.

On Track for Growth

by Andrew Tipping and Justin Zubrod — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

How the railroad industry is reinventing itself as a customer-conscious business.

Travel 2.0

by Volkmar Koch, Jrgen Ringbeck, and Stefan Stroh — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0600

Winning over the travelers of the future will require technologies that, like human travel agents, can segment customers accurately and give them what they want.

See for Yourself

by Tim Laseter and Larry Laseter — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Firsthand observation on the front lines can offer the critical insights that make for inspired -- and inspiring -- leadership.

The Big Squeeze

by Chris Manning and Stephan Gross — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Can traditional legacy airlines find a way out of the "no-man's-land" between the established low-cost carriers and the premium players?

Innovation Agility

by Kevin Dehoff and John Loehr — Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The most versatile product development programs focus on essentials.

Win-Win Sourcing

by Bill Jackson and Michael Pfitzmann — Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The most effective procurement model fosters knowledge sharing, not mistrust.

The Importance of Being a Must-See Destination

by Jrgen Ringbeck and Stephan Gross — Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Excellent travel and tourism policies, infrastructure, and services can translate into a roaring economy.

Beyond the Borders

by Ronald Haddock, Kevin Ma, and Edward Tse — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600

As more Chinese travelers leave the mainland to explore the world, the travel industry must figure out what these consumers really want.

One Billion New Automobiles

by Bill Jackson and Vikas Sehgal — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Three trends that will change the future of the automobile industry.

Pay Attention to Revenue Growth. But How?

by Paul Leinwand, John Loehr, and Kolinjuwa Shriram — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600

Identify the growth rate for any given portfolio of businesses, and measure how your company stacks up.

Flying Blind

by Nicholas G. Carr — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600

It's hard to recognize a daring failure when it's taking off. Consider the Concorde.

Building a Better Matchmaker

by Maarten Jager and Steven Wheeler — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600

How a "customer-sensing capability" can do a better job of connecting people to the cars -- and other purchases -- of their dreams.

Shifting Gears

by Bill Jackson, John Loehr, and Natasa Azman — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600

Auto companies that hope to thrive in today's diverse market will need the flexibility to realign themselves with new vehicle designs, power train alternatives, and primary brands.

The Advertising Saturation Point

by Evan Hirsh and Mark Schweizer — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0500

For every automobile, and maybe every product, there's a threshold beyond which your ad budget is wasted.