This new book presents a blueprint for corporate growth in the challenging environment of the first decade of the 21st century. It shows that Streamlining is an approach that leads companies to enable, automate and innovate to control costs and improve performance in these new conditions. Pioneers like Cisco, Dell, GE, BP and Siemens have shown that it can deliver. This book will show all companies how to achieve results in the next part of their new technology/e-business journey and will be essential for all managers.

Companies have forgotten the art of strategic thinking. Existing strategic models, established decades ago, are obsolete in the current economy. Without the appropriate strategy tools, management has turned inward on issues such as reengineering and has relied upon shorter term market perspectives. As a result companies around the globe have failed or lost substantial parts of their market shares.

In Strategy in Crisis, Michael de Kare-Silver offers a unique model for corporate strategic planning. His "Market Commitment" model focuses on competitive advantage in...

Highly Recommended - 1999 MCA Book Awards This book examines for the first time the impact of the electronic shopping revolution on the major retailers and manufacturers of today. It identifies which companies will feel the greatest impact of the changes and how that will vary by industry sector. It describes the strategic options available and how they can best be pursued and made successful. It sets out a roadmap for retailers and manufacturers to think and plan their way through this new revolution and master the changing needs and expectations of the twenty-first century consumer.

This new book presents a blueprint for corporate growth in the challenging environment of the first decade of the 21st century. It shows that Streamlining is an approach that leads companies to enable, automate and innovate to control costs and improve performance in these new conditions.