Apple “Most Innovative Company” for Third Year in a Row

[nepcker]

The 50 Most Innovative Companies

BusinessWeek teamed with the Boston Consulting Group to find out which companies are the most innovative in the eyes of senior executives.

For the third year in a row, the design-driven masters in Cupertino, Calif., lead the pack of creative firms on our list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Apple manages to dominate any would-be contenders, beating out two-time runner-up Google with more than twice as many votes.

Once again, we surveyed senior executives worldwide to develop our list. While many of the names, such as Toyota, IBM, and Starbucks, make repeat appearances, there were also big changes. These include Honda's eco-fueled leap from No. 23 to No. 12; Disney's soar onto the charts, thanks in part to the Steve Jobs halo effect; and Dell's precipitous fall, as its reputation for business model innovation continues to lose ground to competitors' new product designs. Take a look at the top 50 most innovative companies on our list.



As our first-place innovator for the third year in a row, Apple reigns again. The Mac creator is a master of superb product, store, and experience design. Now that it's invading the living room and the cell-phone market, will it continue the winning streak?


Data: BusinessWeek-Boston Consulting Group 2007 Most Innovative Companies survey of senior executives


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[kirangp]

I think this has been already posted a few months back