The Value Factor (how Global Leaders Use Information For Growth & Competitive Advantage)

What is the only thing I have that my competitors do not have? What can I invest in that my competitors cannot replicate? Information. It’s the new competitive edge. Capitalizing on the information a company owns about its customers, suppliers and partners is now the value proposition for sustainable long-term growth. Authors Hurd and Nyberg go inside companies to see the value proposition in practice. Combining case studies and analysts’ insights with common sense and surprisingly simple ideas for growth, The Value Factor show how companies transform information into a competitive asset. Hurd and Nyberg have access to some of the top companies in every industry and from around the world. In this book they share their unique perspective on what the innovators are doing to get ahead and stay ahead in the tough business environment of today and how top companies are meeting challenges and turning them into growth opportunities. About Author: S Mark Hurd is president and chief executive officer of NCR Corporation, a leading global technology company. NCR’s automated teller machines, retail systems, Taradata® data warehouse and IT services provide Relationship Technology solutions that maximize the value of customer interactions. Lars Nyberg served as NCR’s chief executive officer (CEO) from June 1995 until March 2003, and led its transformation from a hardware manufacture to a technology solutions provider. Nyberg also serves on the boards of directors of The Sandvik Group in Sweden and Wisconsin-based Snap-on Incorporated.