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The Self-Tuning Enterprise
Reeves, Martin; Zeng, Ming; Venjara, AminArticle HBS-R1506E-EStrategyWouldn't it be great if there were an algorithm that could tell you when to develop a new business model or enter an emerging market? Unfortunately, one doesn't exist. However, it is possible to use the principles behind algorithms to continually retune your strategy and your organization. In online enterprises, algorithms constantly readjust the products and content shown to customers. They do this by operating three learning loops: experiment...Starting at €8.20
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Alibaba and the Future of Business
Zeng, MingArticle HBS-R1805F-EStrategyAlibaba is not a retailer in the traditional sense. It doesn't source or keep stock, and logistics services are carried out by third-party providers. Instead, Alibaba is what you get if you take all the functions associated with retail and coordinate them online into a sprawling, data-driven network of sellers, marketers, service providers, logistics companies, and manufacturers. Indeed, Alibaba does what Amazon, eBay, PayPal, Google, FedEx, all ...Starting at €8.20