Credit Suisse Blog Credit Suisse is an investment banking company that was founded in Switzerland. Credit Suisse is an global company that stretches across the world in regions from The Americas, South Pacific Asia, Europe, The Middle East, and Africa. Their mission statement is: “leverage geographic diversity and new sources of talent to create a cost effective global business support … Continue Reading →

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VF Corporation Blog I was absent from this trip sadly I never like missing class but I was in bed with strep throat and the common cold. I am very disappointed I missed this site visit because I have an interest in fashion and I would have love to seen some of their business models. I also would have asked … Continue Reading →

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Sandvik Manufacturing Sandvik is a manufacturing company that was founded in Sweden and has been operating and producing for over 150 years.  As a manufacturing organization Sandvik is focused heavily on safety of their employees as well as the safety of their customers.  They produce parts for companies such as Caterpillar, GMC, Ford, and some self- maintenance companies like Gillette.  … Continue Reading →

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Elon University was founded in 1889 and has fought through hardship and adversity every year since they were founded. The University has had continued growth and expansion. The growth benefits all who live and work here.  Elon University mission statement is: “Elon University embraces its founders’ vision of an academic community that transforms mind, body, and spirit and encourages freedom … Continue Reading →

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Honda Power is a manufacturing company that makes engines for a large array of different machines.  They make engines for lawnmowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, and generators.  Honda is an international company that started in Japan but does most of their manufacturing in the United States. Honda’s mission statement or philosophy is: “maintain a global viewpoint, we are dedicated to … Continue Reading →

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  SAS is an analytic software company. There are 13000 global employees and they have international offices in Singapore, France, Germany, and Mexico just to name a few. They are responsible for 36.2% of the total market share in the analytic industry. SAS has incredible employee services and benefits, which are put into place to increase employee production and loyalty. … Continue Reading →

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Center for Creative Leadership The Center for Creative Leadership or CCL’s mission statement is: provides unparalleled expertise in helping individuals and organizations around the world to unlock their leadership potential.”  CCL provides an outlet for experienced business leaders and people who are looking to improve their leadership skills by become more qualified to hold positions of higher reasonability.  CCL offers … Continue Reading →

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The Proximity Hotel is a luxury hotel that has unique and special business practices. When a hotel is built it is normally considered just a piece of real estate that is looking to be sold. The Proximity Hotel decided to build their hotel with the understanding that they were going to be the owners. The ownership mentality is important because … Continue Reading →

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Glen Raven is a textile and frabic manufacturing company at heart, but they are also owners of  numerous smaller more specialized companies that range in a variety of different fields. Their misson statement is: “Enchaning life for global consumers with the worlds most innovative fabric-based, market-driven solutions.” They are a global organization that produces specialized textile’s and fabric’s for industreis … Continue Reading →

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LabCorp is a major corporation that has a lot of moving parts. It has a number of different organizations unrealted to labratoy testing such as a financial, and legal branch that insure sustained success.  LabCorp’s mission statement is: “LabCorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories.”  They follow … Continue Reading →

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