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Chapter 15

 How Home Depot Brings on the Innovation by Marycruz 

Every year Home Depot awards the newest innovation and for 2019 it was an lawn mower. The description is as follows; “ The ergonomic fit and high-accuracy cutting power of the Cub Cadet ULTIMA Series ZT1 50 FAB Zero-Turn Riding Mower by MTD raises the bar for durability without sacrificing operator comfort. The “zero-turn riding capability” allows faster mowing time. Dual LED headlights provide brighter, longer, broader light for working before dawn or after dusk. For a more even cut with fewer clumps and stragglers, the mower features a 50 in. heavy-duty fabricated deck with a reinforced AeroForce cutting system.” This could be very beneficial for someone who has to any grass work or has big fields to cover. A person who buys this would have to go through a high-effort decision to purchase this often but it would most likely benefit a landscaper or a person with a large field of grass who needs some time to cut it during the day and then if needed to be able to use it at night as well. Below is a picture of the product.

Home Depot Innovations 

By: Niousha Khosrowyar 


The Home Depot was named one of the world’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2017 by Fast Company. The Most Innovative Companies list. honors leading organizations who best exemplify nimble business and impactful innovation.The Home Depot was honored for its bold e-commerce strategy and efforts to integrate the digital and in-store shopping experience. Here’s a look at five innovative moments in the company’s recent history. The retailer’s mobile app, for example, leverages AR technology to let customers place virtual items into the real world via their phones. It also uses voice-activated search and in-store GPS to help shoppers find the exact product they need.Home Depot associates work side-by-side with students at the Home Depot Technology Center at Georgia Tech to test and develop new technologies. And at a company where technology is everywhere, building a pipeline for talent is crucial. 

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