In September 2015, I wrote about the razor blade strategy (literally) disrupted by the Dollar Shave Club (DSC). You can read that blog article by clicking here. Well, just recently, the efforts of DSC's CEO and founder Michael Dublin have paid off. After only five years, the startup has … [Read more...] about Technology Disruption For Success and $$
Strategic Uses
Is Amazon Dashing to the IoT?
Does this happen to you? For your household and personal items ... dishwasher soap, ketchup, contact lens solution, toothpaste ... when you need an item (because you are empty), you look in the closet and the item is not there. And of course, it's either 6am or 10pm at night. Bad timing. The … [Read more...] about Is Amazon Dashing to the IoT?
Has Microsoft Linked-In to a Successful Acquisition?
Many years ago, I received an "invitation" email from a colleague at URI to join this professional network. I remember thinking ... hmm, what is this? Another Facebook? I decided, what's the harm? Little did I realize where this "social network" company would reach. After viewing the news … [Read more...] about Has Microsoft Linked-In to a Successful Acquisition?
What Does Big Data Miss? A Look at Soft Data!
In a previous post, I discussed how Target used GuestID numbers and advanced algorithms to track and predict customer buying habits. Target is just one example of a retailer using big data to enhance business. The real juggernaut of retailers using big data should not be a surprise—Wal-Mart. The … [Read more...] about What Does Big Data Miss? A Look at Soft Data!
The Gen Y Health Act: Is there an app for that?
The Gen Y Health Act: Is there an app for that? by Gerardo Reyes, MBA Candidate The Millennial Wave The Millennial generation represents over one fourth of the US population at 83.1 million (Bereau, 2015). As they shift into their prime spending years, their digital nativity experience will … [Read more...] about The Gen Y Health Act: Is there an app for that?
Why does the auto collision repair process have to be as stressful as the accident?
Why does the auto collision repair process have to be as stressful as the accident? by Cynthia Zammarelli, MBA Candidate Has the insurance adjuster seen my vehicle yet? When will my car be done? What is the status of the repair? Am I going to get stuck with rental charges? Where are the parts … [Read more...] about Why does the auto collision repair process have to be as stressful as the accident?
ATMs — All Technology (does) Matter?!
For those of us that were born before 1980, we remember that all banking transactions were done with a teller in a "brick and mortar" bank. Then, around late 1970s ... BAMM! ... the automated teller machine was invented. The first models could not even dispense individual currency bills, but … [Read more...] about ATMs — All Technology (does) Matter?!
Will the Smartphone Control Humans?
In the era of driver-less cars, fitness meters on our bodies, and GPS tracking, how about altering our mind and body rather than just tracking us? When you read the headline, you probably thought to yourself ... "OK, I already know that. My phone is never more than arms-length away from me." … [Read more...] about Will the Smartphone Control Humans?
Does Online Commerce Strategy Mimic Traditional Retailing?
When you were a child, remember Highlights Magazine? To the Hidden Picture article? To find something inside the graphic? A recent Wall Street Journal article said that "retailers have been stealing ideas from online rivals about how to run websites for years.” That may be true, but online … [Read more...] about Does Online Commerce Strategy Mimic Traditional Retailing?
Politics and Hershey Chocolate, Smartphones are Here!
Chocolate is one of the most popular items that people enjoy eating. Total sales of chocolate in the United States is approximately $20B with per capita consumption of chocolate is about 12 pounds per year. So what does this have to do with smartphones? Mobile Phone Adoption Well, a new report … [Read more...] about Politics and Hershey Chocolate, Smartphones are Here!