A Burger-Making Robot Displays the Principles of Proximity
Beef, bun, lettuce, tomato, cheese … there is nothing more American than the classic burger.
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Proximity Powers the Future of Work
Has COVID pushed us toward a new era of work? Of all the painful effects of it, might it push us to a world in which success at work is judged by merit rather than status? Amidst a great employment reshuffling and a shortage of talented laborers, employers are updating their hiring standards, and employees …
How We Power: Trends & Challenges in the Energy Industry
Across many industries, the pandemic whisked the world along in an upheaval of transition. Ready or not, digital transformation pointed the way to survive, if not excel, in a suddenly virtual world.
Getting to the Heart of Proximity Strategy: Lessons Learned from Mir Imran
Mir Imran is a legendary innovator. He started a career of building healthcare companies in the late 1970s and has been developing breakthrough medical innovations for over 40 years. He has founded more than 20 life sciences companies, 15 of which have gone public or been acquired.
This Start-Up is Bringing the Power of Proximity to the Fresh Food Industry
A new year offers a reset period. An opportunity to transform our daily habits with the hope that small changes compound and, if we stick to them with consistency, by the end of the year our lives could look drastically different.
Vertical Farming: 3 Companies Using Proximity Strategy to Bring Food Production to New Heights
On my ride up to Vermont to ski each winter, I follow a path through Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. While the route is mostly bordered by traditional farms, there is one that looks more like a secret lab. From a complex of large semi-translucent warehouses emanates an eerie blue light that reflects the trees …
Pizza Wars: A Case for Proximity
Every weekend, like most busy parents, I do my best to convince my three children to come out of their rooms, put down their phones, and spend some time with their dad. Sharing a meal is the best way to bring us together, and an abundance of delivery options lets us capitalize on the time …
What Spotify Can Teach Us About Proximity
In 2006, a pair of Swedish entrepreneurs banded together to fight an ongoing problem: Piracy in the music industry was costing artists, retailers, and record companies billions of dollars in lost sales. Customers who had previously gone to CD or record stores to purchase music were now evading legislation to download songs for free, instantly …
How “Proximity” Technologies are Bridging the Gap Between Demand and Delivery
Shuffling through the crowds of Fourth of July weekend shoppers, I spied my prize. The farm stand’s rows were bursting with color—juicy strawberries, rich blueberries, and robust peaches. “Over here,” I called out to my kids to join me. We carefully selected handfuls from the overflowing baskets. Fresh berries would make a perfect addition to …
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Proximity: Closing the Gap Between Desire and Delivery
Earlier this month, we introduced our 2021 Business Trends report based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We will be expanding on one of these trends every week with the intention of supporting your organization’s strategy for the next year and beyond. This is our third installment.