Article 10 is titled "Bringing Minds Together" and includes the following topics:

• Inspire people with a vision of change.
• Explain why other collaborators are essential for success.
• Share the wealth.

>Wall Street Journal Article: "How Nike Fell Behind in the Innovation Race," Link: https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/how-nike-fell-behind-in-the-innovation-race-83944224?mod=hp_lista_pos1Links to an external site.

>Wall Street Journal Article: "The Robots Are Comingto Collaborate With You," Link: https://www.wsj.com/business/the-robots-are-comingto-collaborate-with-you-d870282e?mod=Searchresults_pos2&page=1Links to an external site.

Please review the assigned materials before answering the questions below.

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1. Discuss the importance of bringing minds together to improve product innovation at Nike.
2. Describe how buyers and suppliers can work with Nike to create innovative new products.
3. What are the opportunities and risks of investing in cobots to improve collaboration?
4. Please provide an insightful question about establishing partnerships to improve new product innovation. Why is this an important question?