IntroductionOrexigen Therapeutics (Orexigen) focuses on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) disorders with initial focus on obesity. The company leverages its proprietary low-throughput screening model technology to screen drugs and combine approved generic drugs to create new therapeutics for CNS to improve energy expenditure.Scope*Contains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT...more
It's of little surprise that in these challenging times, consumers have made pricing their top priority in making their buying decisions. Many retailers have in response to this, created the perpetual discount price point. Week after week sales go on until after a couple of years of this strategy, customers have become wary of the perpetual sale in so many stores. They wonder whether they're really getting a bargain after all.A recent survey in...more
Desired State strategy is largely unused and in my opinion is the "secret sauce" to a wildly successful strategy. It is a state of being that is created by accessing feelings and senses as if you have already arrived at the goal. I hear it often referred to as a "designed outcome" and I disagree with that verbiage. A desired state doesn't have any specifics in it. A completed action step is not a "state of being". They cannot be both and until you have wrestled with the distinctions between the two, you may remain confused.Do you remember back to the first module: Being vs. Doing? A state of being holds the greatest potential for business transformation. It energizes our imaginations and bodies at the pure anticipation of it. We can feel the success! We can hear the accolades! We can imagine the bliss and personal satisfaction at having accomplished our big hairy goal.We use Desired State strategy all the time without realizing it. For instance, every time we decide to buy a new car…from the point that we start to consider the financing; as we start to visit car dealerships and scan the highways for what is attractive to us; as we experience the smooth drive; the...more
This report provides detailed opportunity assessment of key elements in the Indian Logistics sector. The report starts with identification of key strategic elements of the value chain / supply chain in Chapter 2. Chapter 3 provides overview of strategic elements. Chapter 4 discusses each element in-depth to understand the sector...more
Those "Aha!" moments, that flash of insight when things come together in your mind and you connect the dots. And, almost suddenly, you know exactly what to do. Brain science now reveals how these flashes of insight happen. It's a special form of intuition. This is what William Duggan, associate professor of Management at Columbia Business School...more
Let's face it: The current global recession does not seem to be recovering very fast.Yet, didn't the movie The Secret offer such hope three years ago? It seemed like a bright future that with millions of new converts to the Law of Attraction, a new era of prosperity and abundance will be ushered in.Grab A Copy Click herePerhaps you are one of them.You faithfully followed each and every one of the 3 steps. Yet the results you "attracted" were dismal at best. If you have any doubt about that…The financial system has collapsed. More and more major banks are dropping like flies. The feds seem to be running around like headless chickens.CNN published an article October 7th reporting that 8/10 Americans are stressed out by all these happenings. This year alone, 760,000 jobs will be lost. And that's just the pre-bailout statistics.Furthermore, even if you're prudently saving, your 401K plan is going up in smoke. On top of that, inflation rates are soaring.You see, the Law of Attraction has been around a long time.Grab A Copy Click here100 years ago, the great Orville Wright said, "Isn't it astounding that these secrets have been preserved for all of those years just so we...more
Both novice and seasoned traders often have many questions in their quest to understand options trading. In this article, we will discuss some of the more frequently asked questions. How Are Options Better Than Other Derivatives?Options, like other...more
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In todays competitive market there are thousands of suppliers as well as competitors. It is very challenging to gain an edge over your competitors. If you are reading this article you are probably trying to find ways to beat your competition. One of...more
Madras Cements Ltd. (500260) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewMadras Cements Limited (MCL) is actively engaged in manufacturing of cement. It is the flag ship company of Ramco Group and manufactures Portland cement. The company has four...more
Manhattan Associates, Inc. (MANH) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewManhattan Associates, Inc (Manhattan Associates) is engaged in developing and providing supply chain optimization solutions. The company offers design, configuration,...more
Mannai Corporation Q.S.C (MCCS) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewMannai Corporation Q.S.C (Mannai ) is a Qatar based holding company. The company is principally engaged in two activities such as trade and services. The company offers a wide...more