Hand-Forged Axes, Stamina and Products Made to Last: Gränsfors Bruk’s Craftsmanship Holding Strategy
Elevating the axe as an exquisitely handcrafted tool seems like an unconventional strategy in the age of single-use consumerism. Gränsfors Bruk, however, proves that...
Launching Into a New Market
On 12th April 1961, cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin became the first man in space when he completed one orbit of the earth in the...
USA: Distinguishing Family Hiring from Kin Preference
Dr Jones is a professor of psychology at Missouri State University who specialises in industrial-organisational (I-O) psychology. His research in this area explores ethical...
Riluc: A Renaissance in Portuguese Furniture
When it comes to furniture, Ricardo Lucas is a visionary. To solidify his place in the industry, the Portuguese entrepreneur has developed a highly...
Taiwan: Embracing Plurality to Avoid the Harmful Effects of Nepotism
Dr Chengwei Liu is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Behavioural Science at England's Warwick Business School. An expert in executive decision-making, Dr Liu's...
Tanihata and the Art of Kumiko Ramma: Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship
Tanihata is at the forefront of one of Japan’s oldest architectural traditions: Kumiko Ramma. The family company's CEO, Tanihata Nobuo, is a traditionalist with...
Modernisation, Globalisation and the Democratisation of Craftsmanship
The Japanese term monozukuri translates literally as "making things". Figuratively, the word is similar to the English "craftsmanship" but goes further to address providence,...
Wagner Quality Shoes: Craftsmanship in Customer Service
Wagner Quality Shoes, a sixth-generation Pittsburgh-based shoe store that dates back to 1854, meets the expectation of craftsmanship their name implies in an unconventional...
The Coulson Group: Unique by Design
Cliff Coulson was a Canadian war hero and frontiersman – a tank and bulldozer operator who assisted allied troops in the Second World War....
Azza Fahmy: The Women Behind Egypt’s Most Iconic Jewellery Brand
Luxury brand Azza Fahmy stands for some of the most sought-after and highly regarded jewellery in the world. The studio's namesake, Egyptian designer, artist and...
