Etikett: Kodak
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Article about Kodak in Ny Teknik, 14th of June 2013
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Public lecture in Stockholm tomorrow on Kodak Moments and the collapse of Nokia
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Sure, digital imaging killed Kodak, but the decline started in the 1980s
The graph below illustrates the number of Kodak employees over time. It suggests that the company’s decline was not only attributable to digital imaging and lost film revenues. The problems started much earlier and are largely related to the emergence of FujiFilm as a serious competitor on the global stage. Read more about the Kodak […]
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Ice harvesting, digital imaging and why history matters
Those who study history and understand theory can make better predictions. The quote below comes from James M. Utterback, an MIT professor who has done pioneering work regarding the interplay between technological change and industrial dynamics. In 1994, Utterback compared photographic film with the old Ice harvesting industry in the Boston area, a vibrant business […]
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Quotes from Kodak’s annual report 2000
As we move further into the information age, historical documents are increasingly available online, giving us the opportunity to marvel at how the times are changing. The statement below comes from Kodak’s annual report in 2000 (the complete quote can be found here), which is the year when Kodak’s decline was about to accelerate. “Last […]
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No more Kodak moments in the Olympics
Looking back at the rise and fall of Kodak over the past century, one can make several observations about its role in society. Kodak’s hegemony was manifested through its strong presence in the Olympic Games. During these games, not only athletes compete – firms also compete for our attention. Tracking Kodak’s role in the Olympic […]
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Photos from an abandoned Kodak building
Below, some photos from Kodak’s old site north of Stockholm, Sweden.