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By Maureen Aylward Netflix is quickly becoming the largest video subscription service and its competition is racing to catch up. Netflix’s growth over the last year is a sign that something is happening in the online video streaming business. We asked our Zintro experts to comment on what’s happening in the industry, how it might be [...]
With more people under the age of 65 seeking to have knee and hip replacement surgery, we wanted to know how this trend will impact the medical device field. We asked our Zintro experts to tell us what might be behind this trend. LeapMedical, a consultant with experience in areas of interventional cardiology and endovascular [...]
by Maureen Aylward The Coca-Cola Company recently announced that it transitioned two of its beverage lines to plant-based packaging, Odwalla and Dasani. One of Coca-Cola’s representatives says that it is the company’s goal to make plastic bottles a thing of the past. Zintro wanted to know what our experts thought about this and how this [...]
By Maureen Aylward It seems like nonprofits around the globe struggle with the same issues around funding and finding new and innovative techniques to tackle the issue. Zintro experts from the US, UK, Albania, and Israel responded to our call to outline what nonprofits can do differently. “Being too dependent on donations is a challenge [...]
By Maureen Aylward Online degrees, distance learning programs, and corporate online training tools seem to be everywhere. The eLearning industry is growing rapidly. We wanted to know more about the technology, who is doing it, and what areas are growing. These Zintro experts provided us with insight on what’s happening. According to the American Society [...]
By Maureen Aylward Toyota recently announced that it will slow its production of cars due to significant disruptions in its supply chain from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Honda and Nissan are likely to experience shortages too. We asked our Zintro experts to discuss what they think are the most significant consequences of this announcement [...]
by Maureen Aylward In cities like New York City and London, it is no surprise when an office building is suddenly converted to residential apartments or condos. Why is office-to-residential conversion happening? Is it because of the soft commercial real estate market or is it to make room for more office development? Zintro experts had [...]
In an effort to keep tabs on different industries, we often go to our Zintro experts to learn more about the market influences that shape an industry over the next year to 18 months. This week we look at what chemical industry experts see happening in the near future. Stefano Colicchia is an executive with [...]
By Maureen Aylward US retailers are taking a stand against interchange fees that big banks collect when debit cards are used for purchases. What is at the heart of this battle? We asked our Zintro experts to comment on these questions and here is what they had to say. At issue is an amendment in [...]
by Maureen Aylward Not-for-profits depend on fundraising for much of their funding. Cause marketing is gaining traction in the not-for-profit space as a way to connect with potential contributors and to generate exposure about a service, event, or social cause. Our Zintro experts weighed in on the topic of cause marketing. More than one expert [...]
Zintro asked experts in the solar energy field to comment on core competencies and what clients should look for in a solar energy consultant. Jan Grotenberg, a consultant with expertise in commercializing complex technology like solar and smart grids, believes an expert in the solar energy industry should have an understanding of the technologies used [...]
A recent study released by IBISWorld identifies ten dying US industries. Among these top industries is apparel manufacturing. Zintro experts had a lot to say about the survival of the industry and whether it is indeed dying. Sanjita Prasad, an expert with more than 30 years in the apparel and textile industry, says that the [...]
We recently posed a question to Zintro’s mining and metals experts about the obstacles, challenges, and benefits of a social license to operate a mine. A social license to operate has to do with how the mining company interacts with its community in order to be a better community partner. Ronald Smit, an industry expert [...]
The Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, has tasked the Department of Defense to reduce expenses by $100 billion. This means that the aerospace and defense industry must look to reduce spending and make systems more efficient. And there are many opinions on how the industry can approach this challenge. Six Sigma Consultant, an expert in [...]
Pfizer announced that it is selling its Capsugel business for $2.38 billion in cash to a private equity firm. Is this a sign of potential future divestitures? Is this type of divestiture a trend for the industry? Kaustubh Dharkar, an international pharmaceutical consultant who has worked with the UN Development Programme in Africa, thinks it [...]
Last week, the FDA tightened its rules for prescription cough, cold, or allergy-related medicines. We asked if other medications are at risk for the same scrutiny and if the FDA restrictions would inhibit the development or release of new products. Ken Evold, PhD, a specialist in the medical device industry with 25 years of experience, [...]
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