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Is there hope for manufacturing? You bet!
I'm in Milwaukee today, speaking at a private group of manufacturers from across the country, who work within a particular industry. The theme, to a broad degree, is the future of…
After flat? Rethink strategies and go post-flat!
As some economies continue to experience rounds of volatility, there are still plenty trying to figure out what to do next. And there are a many who are focused on the theme of…
Branding, marketing, and manufacturing 2.0
From a variety of keynotes through the last few weeks, here's what we've got to deal with. The consumer of today is: time challenged attention starved jumpy & fast with product…
Keynote: Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America Conference - Adapting in Today's Fast-Paced Global Economy
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) Conference in April 2008, addressing one of the jewelry industry’s most pressing…
Innovating in a flat world - the jewelry industry
I keynoted the 2008 Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America Expo New York yesterday, on the theme of ""How to Unlock Your Potential in the High Velocity Economy." Just…
Innovation in the global energy industry
I spent a half day last week with the CEO and senior management team of a large global energy company. They engaged me to provide them with insight on the trends which will impact…
Innovation and insight in manufacturing
"Do you want to be focusing on the problems of the past, or do you want to outfit your organization so that everyone has the insight they need to deal with all the challenges that…
The new face of manufacturing : agility, insight and execution...
Yesterday I gave the opening keynote for the annual manufacturers meeting of the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association. Most of the folks in attendance were CEO's and senior…
What do you do after the world gets flat? Put a ripple in it!
"When we have this global competition where everyone is competing on price, the only way out of that hell is to up the value of your brand" -- Jim Carroll, Snowboard Trade…
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association: The Future of Recreation
Jim delivered a dinner keynote for dozens of CEOs of some of the world’s largest sporting goods companies, taking a look at the new consumer, the new media spend, and the rapidly…
Keynote Case Study: Caterpillar — Moving Upscale
Caterpillar brought me into its global dealers meeting to address a strategic issue that reaches far beyond industrial equipment: How do you keep a product from becoming a…
Caterpillar: Moving Upscale – Partnership Strategies and Avoiding Commoditzation
Jim addressed their global dealers meeting to provide insight into the unique and innovative ways that they could enhance customer relationships to reduce the risks of product…
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