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CONTENTS
Professor Nancy Hubbard shares her insights on conquering global markets – the subject of her new book.
Q&A
CONFLICT MINERALS: TIME TO ACT
Nicola Cobb discusses the implications of new legislation aimed at regulating the industry / 19
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Is now the right time to jump in whole-heartedly into the carbon fi bre market?
DON’T MISS THE POINT ABOUT CARBON FIBRE / 23
Steve Burch talks
about the latest developments in joint ventures
JOINT VENTURES / 07
FOCUS 3
Is it time to tackle complex people challenges
in a more holistic manner?
PEOPLE POWERED PERFORMANCE / 12
Machine to Machine (M2M) technology is about to revolutionise the automotive industry, as John Leech explains
M2M: THIS LOOKS SET TO BE THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME / 10
While demand for cars may be stabilising, complacency could lead to supplier risks not being identifi ed.
MANAGING AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN FRAGILITY / 16
Crowdsourcing allows businesses to fi nd out what key stakeholder groups are
thinking...and to act on the information
The Regional Growth Fund supports private-sector projects that might not otherwise have gone ahead
Solid supply chains are essential to futureproof businesses
CHASING THE INVISIBLE ADVANTAGE / 26
Hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated – businesses need to stay ahead of the game
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ARE YOU
CROWDSOURCING YOUR WAY TO THE RIGHT ANSWER? / 31
FUNDING THE FUTURE / 33
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