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Why I Bought the Company
O.M. Scott & Sons, the lawn products company, had been a division of ITT. Tadd G. Seitz, President and GEO of Scott, tells why he and his management team purchased the company…
So You Want to Do a Leveraged Buyout
Marc Schwarz, Edward A. WeinsteinSome practical advice from two veteran LBO advisers can help potential owner‐managers navigate the unexpected twists and turns of this transaction.
The Growing Appeal of the Leveraged ESOP
Corey RosenMore and more companies are linking their leveraged buyouts to an employee stock ownership plan. Two of the reasons: to create shareholder loyalty and to encourage superior…
Growth Strategies at Remington
Kiam, President of Remington Products, Inc., reveals his strategies for turning a company that lost $30 million in a four‐year period to one with expected sales of $300 million…
It's Time to Explore New Global Trade Options
Anant R. Negandi, Peter A. DonhoweBy insisting on 100 percent ownership of foreign ventures and refusing to enter into partnerships with foreign investors or governments, U.S. corporations are losing business to…
The Role of Leadership in Strategy Development
David G. ShanksWhat makes a great leader? Here is how executives utilize innovations to strike out in new directions.
Strengthening the Link Between R&D and Corporate Strategy
William J. Spencer, Deborah D. TriantHow can companies improve the value that is derived from their research efforts? The authors believe the key is to open the lines of communication between R&D and business…
Techniques for Cost Justifying CIM
Jean L. NobleBecause computer‐integrated manufacturing is a complex, high‐risk investment that is difficult to cost justify, many companies have refrained from using it and reaping its…
How to Limit Inventory Expenses
Eugene F. FinkinRoyal Little, in his heyday at Textron, used to tell people that managing inventory is “working where the money is.” This statement emphasizes the truth that inventory ties up…
Evolution of a New Industry
Kenneth M. DavidsonFor about a decade, the annual number and total value of large mergers have consistently grown, with only occasional pauses or reverses. In contrast, the economy, the stock…
A New Approach for Managing Information Technology
G. Michael AshmoreC ompanies that have learned to harness the power of technology have been able to open up markets, improve the quality of business operations and products, and increase profits…
Direct Mail—The Right Audience and the Right Message
Frank K. SonnenbergIn a discussion of the problems inherent in advertising almost a century ago, retailer John Wanamaker said, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I…
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