How Crown Agents find the opportunities to innovate

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Title:	How Crown Agents find the opportunities to innovate
Author(s):	Kippenberger, T
Citation:	Kippenberger, T, (1997) "How Crown Agents find the opportunities to innovate", Antidote, The, Vol. 2 Iss: 2, pp.28 - 30
Keywords:	Crown Agents, Experts, Innovation, International business, International trade
Article type:	Case study
DOI:	10.1108/EUM0000000006415 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Concentrates on the UK's Crown Agents, founded in the 1830s, to procure goods on behalf of the British Crown Colonies — currently it serves or operates in 150 countries worldwide and now provides a wide range of services abroad. Contends Crown Agents has had to learn to be alert to donor policies and client requirements (from a fleet of Land-Rovers to specially designed epaulettes for a national police force!). Praises Crown Agents' strong reputation in relief operations and emergency logistics. Gives many examples of Crown Agents expertise in various countries and areas of the world.