♦ UPDATE: Learn about companies that are applying this timeless advice today. A version of this article appeared in the July–August 2008 issue of Harvard Business Review. James L. Heskett is a Baker ...

Get ready to eat your way across America at these beloved eateries. Since the 1950s, Whataburger has been a Texas favorite. Over the years, it has expanded into 16 additional states with over a ...

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A small colored fish pokes out its head from a coral. An Acanthemblemaria Blenny pokes out its head from a coral in the waters of Panama. Credit: Tim Treuer Food chains in the coral reefs of the ...

Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes round out the Restaurant Brands stable of restaurant chains, which span burgers and fries, coffee and breakfast, fried chicken, and sandwiches. Despite challenges ...

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Today, a single finished product often results from manufacturing and assembly in multiple countries, with each step in the process adding value. Participation in these Global Value Chains (GVCs) can ...