predatory supply chain Resources

Sponsored White Papers, Webcasts, and Downloads

Apple's predatory supply chain: AMR Research’s Bruce Richardson writes about what he calls "predatory supply chains," situations where manufacturers through exclusive contracts monopolize key inputs leaving competitors high and dry, especially in new growth markets. Richardson introduces the idea with Apple's iPod. He points out the recent wave of reports about Samsung's local competitors...; Tags: Bruce Richardson, Apple Computer Inc., predatory supply chain; Blog posts 2005-10-24

Feds side with Microsoft in Korea flap: Feds side with Microsoft in Korea flapWhat did I tell ya!!!SLAP down...Wow pot calling the kettle black"Sound antitrust policy should protect competition, not competitors, and must avoid chilling innovation and competition even by 'dominant' companies," McDonald said. "Furthermore, we believe that regulators should avoid substituting their judgment for the market's...; Tags: Corporate law, Strategy, administration, Microsoft Corp., McDonald, antitrust; Discussion threads 2005-12-07
Apple's predatory suppy chain: Apple's predatory suppy chainApple isn't new in this... but isn't the concept detrimental to community?People should share. Not hoarde.Just anti-free market propagandaThese hack stories are common, and always hinge on a variety of economic falacies. At root, they are just anti-business and anti-marketplace. In this specific case,...; Tags: Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2005-10-24
Of software ecosystems, symbiosis and co-innovation: What is a business without a vibrant ecosystem? Barren and destined for oblivion. At least that's how enterprise software companies seem to think based on all the ecosystems some mutually beneficial and others parasitic or amensalist. It's beyond having an efficient supply chain a kind of ecosystem to flatten costs,...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, software; Blog posts 2005-09-28

Thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Visit SmartPlanet
More from IBM
How to Drive Better Business Outcomes with Exceptional Web Experiences Download the eBook
Driving Business Agility through SOA Connectivity & Integration Read the White Paper from IBM
Linking Decisions and Information for Organizational Performance Read the Tom Davenport study