Kasra Ferdows
Georgetown University professor and co-author of the HBR article "How to Turn a Supply Chain Platform into an Innovation Engine." Expert in global supply chains and digital platforms.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 25min
Turn Your Supply Chain into an Innovation Engine
Kasra Ferdows, an operations management professor at Georgetown University and supply chain expert, delves into how open digital platforms revolutionize supply chain innovation. He shares Haier's remarkable response during the pandemic, swiftly creating mobile isolation wards. The conversation highlights the importance of transparency and collaboration, illustrating how even small organizations can harness digital tools for efficiency. Ferdows emphasizes cultivating strong supplier relationships and nurturing innovative strategies for lasting competitive advantage.
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Jun 28, 2022 • 24min
Open Digital Platforms to Spur Innovation
In this engaging discussion, Georgetown Professor Kasra Ferdows shares insights on the power of open digital platforms, drawing from Haier Group's innovative approaches during the COVID-19 crisis. He explains how fostering collaboration can turn supply chain platforms into engines of innovation, urging companies to break free from siloed operations. Ferdows also highlights the importance of trust and network effects in driving business success, and how a growth mindset can help organizations adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
