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Nov 11, 2019
Industrial companies that follow a comprehensive playbook can capture more than twice as much value as organizations focused on technology alone.
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Nov 11, 2019
Chemicals have lagged in global capital markets since early 2018. The industry needs a new set of value drivers to win back investors' interest.
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Nov 11, 2019
At face value, the problem is simple: Getting the right care to the right people at the right cost—but anyone who has touched or worked in the industry knows that it's a lot more complicated. As part of our series looking at productivity, Dr. Ron Walls, COO at Brigham Health discusses the opportunities to improve healthcare productivity—and the steps that leaders could be taking today to improve healthcare delivery.
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Nov 08, 2019
New research on the potential developments of 28 powertrain component markets suggests the shifts that are coming—and suppliers should start preparing for them now.
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Nov 07, 2019
Economic downturns take their toll—and chemical companies are no exception. Here's what resilient companies did to outperform their peers.
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Nov 07, 2019
Customer concerns about the security and privacy of their online data can impede personalized marketing at scale. Best-practice companies are building protections into their digital properties.
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Nov 07, 2019
How do transparency, empathy, and meaning work in practice?
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Nov 07, 2019
For industrial-services organizations, slow-moving inventory can be a drag on financial performance. Why not transform it into a profit booster?
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Nov 07, 2019
Shifting market dynamics and rising competition compel industrial companies to overhaul their organizations to harness technology.
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Nov 07, 2019
Workers aged 18 to 34 hold almost 40% of the US jobs that could disappear due to the automation in the next decade, write Liz Hilton Segel and Susan Lund in Quartz.
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Nov 06, 2019
AI can help humans with bias, but only if humans are working together to tackle bias in AI, write James Manyika, Jake Silberg, and Brittany Presten in Harvard Business Review.
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Nov 06, 2019
North American asset managers face unprecedented challenges. In order for the industry's position to stay the same—earning premium growth, profitability, and valuation—everything will need to change.
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Nov 06, 2019
When making important business decisions, it's critical to put first impressions aside and explore the facts.
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Nov 06, 2019
The coming years could prove challenging for Chinese airlines, which are already battling economic losses. They should focus on five opportunities.
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Nov 06, 2019
Key negotiation practices can result in significant cost savings in public-sector procurement.
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Nov 06, 2019
Implementing integrated eligibility systems can be fraught with challenges, making it difficult for states to claim success. However, there are five observations they can use to ensure triumphant future execution.
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Nov 05, 2019
The roots of discontent with global capitalism run deep, according to the historian. By looking back, business leaders can get a clearer view of what's coming.
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Nov 04, 2019
Empowering the finance organization to take decisive action to strengthen the balance sheet is critical to achieving organizational resilience.
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Nov 04, 2019
General and administrative (G&A) costs are usually the first target for cuts. But they can actually be hidden sources of value for companies that know where—and how—to look.
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Nov 04, 2019
Insurance companies can reap significant benefits from overhauling their core IT systems. Deciding which approach to choose depends on a range of considerations.
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Nov 04, 2019
Achieving a fully integrated modular construction offering relies on pragmatic leadership and a people-first culture.
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Nov 01, 2019
Encouraging UK governments and construction companies to scale modern methods of construction can help address concerns over diminishing housing as well as prepare the emerging workforce to manage it.
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Nov 01, 2019
Innovations in biomedical sciences and technology fuel the opportunity to transform R&D for new-drug development holistically—500 days faster, better tailored to patient needs, and 25 percent cheaper.
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Oct 31, 2019
Military commanders have had to change the way they operate in the field. Corporate executives should take note.
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Oct 31, 2019
The engineering and construction industry, long berated for lagging behind in terms of digitalization, is picking up steam. New business models are changing the game.
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Oct 31, 2019
Three leaders from British Army headquarters lay out what it took to bolster agility and flexibility in its operations.
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Oct 31, 2019
Asia will account for more than half the global economy by 2040. What opportunities and risks lie ahead as "the Asian century" unfolds?
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Oct 30, 2019
The European Union's liberalization of the commercial long-distance passenger-rail market will have sizable impact for both operators and investors, potentially benefiting the entire rail industry.
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Oct 29, 2019
A closer look at the lease auctioning process in India suggests a potential shift in the country's iron ore trade position.
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Oct 28, 2019
Four McKinsey experts share what they see—and foresee—in the evolving meat and protein market.
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Oct 28, 2019
Justin Whitmore is the head of alternative protein for one of the world's largest meat companies. In this interview, he shares his views on the future of food.
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Oct 28, 2019
As Katerra strives to digitally disrupt the construction industry and "productize" the way we build, CEO Michael Marks discusses lessons learned and aspirations.
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Oct 28, 2019
A three-step Accelerated Performance Transformation can help industrial, technology, and consumer companies obtain benefits that eluded them in the past.
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Oct 28, 2019
A strategic transformation that focuses on resilience will allow a company to adapt to changing economic scenarios.
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Oct 28, 2019
Want a more innovative company? Check your aspirations—and your willingness to make tough
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Oct 28, 2019
Industrial companies can hedge an ever-increasing number of commodities, but effective hedging requires a comprehensive approach.
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Oct 28, 2019
In this interview with Daimler's board member responsible for Greater China, Hubertus Troska discusses changes in the market and how his company has upped its game in the premium-car segment.
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Oct 28, 2019
Asian insurers have achieved remarkable growth in recent years, but disruptors are looming. To maintain their momentum, these insurers must ramp up their digital and advanced analytics capabilities.
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Oct 28, 2019
Could a tiny aquatic vegetable become the primary source of protein for millions of people worldwide? An Israeli start-up believes so.
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Oct 28, 2019
Four McKinsey partners describe their Claims 2030 vision.
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Oct 28, 2019
McKinsey experts expect tomorrow's packaging to be smart, personalized, and reusable.
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Oct 28, 2019
Githesh Ramamurthy, chairman and CEO of CCC Information Services, shares his views on the future of claims.
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Oct 25, 2019
The CEO's job is as difficult as it is important. Here is a guide to how the best CEOs think and act.
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Oct 25, 2019
Production from shale wells declines quickly, but operators can cushion the fall. Sustaining base production is often the best use of capital, a quick way to generate cash, and a key pillar for producers seeking to transform their operations.
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Oct 25, 2019
Digitization raises the demands on CFOs, along with the scale and influence of the role. How should finance chiefs reinvent?
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Oct 25, 2019
The key to achieving sustainable growth at Danone is a strategy focused what customers want and building up a growth mind-set within the business.
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Oct 24, 2019
By 2035, unmet LNG demand could reach 100 to 140 MTPA. With more than 100 pre-FID projects totaling over 1,100 MTPA in contention to meet this demand, how can operators improve their competitive position?
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Oct 24, 2019
Real-estate developers are in prime position to lead the shift to modular construction. Crafting their product strategies and supplier partnerships are good places to start.
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Oct 24, 2019
To catalyze breakthrough growth, leaders must set bold aspirations, make tough choices, and mobilize resources at scale.
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Oct 24, 2019
Around the world, women are paid at lower rates and wages than men and are less likely to be promoted. They also tend to work in different sectors. The implications are everyone's business.
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Oct 23, 2019
African governments face stagnant tax revenues and rising public debt. Yet they have wide scope to reform tax systems and improve spending efficiencies. Across Africa, public-finance transformation could deliver $100 billion a year in new revenues and savings.
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Oct 23, 2019
The automation of nonphysical core processes is an often-overlooked source of value in industrials.
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Oct 23, 2019
Few PE firms systematically focus on pricing transformations, though such programs can create substantial value. Here's how pricing value can be captured at any stage in the deal cycle.
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Oct 23, 2019
By plotting strategy early in a strategic transformation, companies avoid making precise plans for the wrong future.
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Oct 22, 2019
Most digital transformations don't yield the benefits that leaders expect. New research shows that five practices maximize the chance of extraordinary outcomes.
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Oct 22, 2019
Here's what you need to know to navigate the road ahead in the world's largest auto market.
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Oct 22, 2019
New technologies are transforming industrial, technology, and consumer companies. How can they improve their margins and growth while funding innovation?
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Oct 21, 2019
As growth slows, banks across the globe need to urgently consider a suite of radical organic or inorganic moves before we hit a downturn.
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Oct 21, 2019
Leadership plays a critical role in building conviction and commitment for a sustained strategic transformation.
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Oct 21, 2019
Catherine Jacobson, president and CEO of Froedtert Health, and Thomas Zenty, CEO of University Hospitals, explain how their academic medical centers and academic-based health systems are finding their niche in the healthcare ecosystem. As these centers develop, how do changing consumer expectations and social determinants of health change their vision for the future?
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Oct 21, 2019
New research on recent mergers shows that leading companies follow disciplined playbooks to extract maximum value.
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Oct 21, 2019
M&A has become more difficult of late. Consumer-goods companies need to rediscover why acquisitions succeed.
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Oct 17, 2019
Crunching the numbers on transformations suggests good news for companies that go broad, move fast and renew often, prioritize health, and keep stretching their aspirations.
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Oct 17, 2019
Smarter capital expenditure management can save large industrial companies up to 25 percent on every project.
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Oct 17, 2019
Sustainable sourcing is fast becoming a top priority for fashion companies. A survey of sourcing executives reveals ambitious targets—and highlights the transformation needed.
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Oct 16, 2019
New research identifies why women fail to advance—and suggests what the industry can do about it.
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Oct 16, 2019
Innovation is of fundamental importance for Europe's economic and social system. These five paths could build on its strengths and help the continent regain its competitive edge.
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Oct 16, 2019
A holistic approach to transformation ensures that a company is positioning itself for long-term success.
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Oct 15, 2019
Five years in to our research, we see bright spots at senior levels. But companies need to focus their efforts earlier in the pipeline to make real progress.
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Oct 15, 2019
A closer look at the future of the nickel market considers the role of ore exports from Southeast Asia.
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Oct 15, 2019
Want to move faster, fly higher, and generally perform like a top technology company? Try the modular approach to platforms.
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Oct 14, 2019
The example of one university shows the potential value in transforming administrative operations.
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Oct 14, 2019
The industry may be on the cusp of a new and less forgiving era. Private owners can take steps now to get ready.
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Oct 14, 2019
Artificial intelligence can generate tremendous value for us all, if policymakers and businesses act swiftly and smartly to capture its full benefits and mitigate the inevitable risks, write James Manyika and Jacques Bughin in Project Syndicate.
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Oct 11, 2019
To stay competitive in electric-power generation, gas- and coal-powered plants need to improve fuel efficiency and performance. A digital-enabled operational transformation allows them to do so.
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Oct 11, 2019
To accelerate innovation, more companies are turning to outsiders for help—especially their suppliers. Getting supplier innovation to work means rethinking incentives, relationships, and management.
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Oct 11, 2019
Renewable-based power generation is rising. As the market evolves, what will it take to succeed, and what kinds of players will win?
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Oct 11, 2019
Across the developed world, health systems must adapt to aging populations, changing patient needs, and advances in technology that could both reduce costs and revolutionize clinical care.
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Oct 10, 2019
With careful planning, the latest technologies mean businesses can grow their asset bases without growing their cost bases.
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Oct 10, 2019
Modular platform strategies—originally developed and used by high-volume automotive players—can drive value in complex, project-based industries as well. Here's what you need to know.
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Oct 10, 2019
Three levers can help governments and development finance institutions increase private-sector financing for infrastructure, narrowing some of the sector's largest investment gaps.
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Oct 10, 2019
In a business, the parts link together and compose the whole. And so to improve the whole, you must improve the parts—right?
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Oct 10, 2019
The car industry's digital transformation exposes new cybersecurity threats. Learn what OEMs can do to protect their cars and customers from hackers.
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Oct 10, 2019
Increase the odds of a successful business transformation by going "all in"—combining five big moves to improve your company's performance and portfolio.
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Oct 09, 2019
Semiconductor profits have been strong over the past few years. Could recent changes within the industry stall their progress?
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Oct 09, 2019
Despite the rapid growth of public-cloud adoption, internal-infrastructure teams are well positioned to add unique value. But they'll need to change their approach and evolve their service.
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Oct 09, 2019
Prudential Financial vice chairman Rob Falzon discusses the criticality of people to digital growth, how Prudential is preparing its workforce for the future, and partnerships with the education sector.
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Oct 09, 2019
Singapore has put design at the heart of its public sector improvement initiatives—making it a potent source of learning for other governments.
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Oct 08, 2019
The most significant risk from climate change in the near term is not from a future of extreme weather — we know it is coming — but whether we have adapted to an increasingly volatile present, write Dickon Pinner and Jonathan Woetzel in GreenBiz.
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Oct 08, 2019
The automation age could widen economic disparities between high-growth cities and struggling rural areas, thus affecting where companies hire, invest, and locate.
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Oct 08, 2019
The most sophisticated institutions are moving from a "maturity based" to a "risk based" approach for managing cyberrisk. Here is how they are doing it.
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Oct 07, 2019
Daniel Moore talks about finding bad guys, creating good money, and everything in between.
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Oct 04, 2019
Research shows that automation trends may be widening the racial wealth gap. This article reveals possible interventions that may help African American workers prepare for the future.
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Oct 04, 2019
Digitisation and automation could result in a net gain of up to 1.2 million jobs in South Africa by 2030. But if companies don't act swiftly to take advantage of the opportunities these technologies present to drive innovation and growth, the country will suffer.
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Oct 04, 2019
"Ideas mean that we can have sustained economic growth, and we will not only have more stuff but be better people."
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Oct 04, 2019
Vietnam's economic stability and growing middle class create an attractive retail environment. Companies need to embrace three key trends to translate the opportunity into profitable enterprises.
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Oct 04, 2019
Despite rising production, most US shale producers are showing negative free cash flow. To improve capital efficiency, they need to optimize development strategies for economic value, not volume.
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Oct 03, 2019
Embracing a growth mind-set and working with customers to develop innovative new products has been the recipe for growth at Amcor.
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Oct 03, 2019
Blurring the lines between pharmaceuticals and medical technology, cybermedicine has the potential to become a pillar of medical treatment and play a key role in the future of medtech innovation.
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Oct 03, 2019
By 2040, Asia is likely to generate more than 50% of world GDP, and could account for nearly 40% of global consumption, write Jonathan Woetzel and Jeongmin Seong in Project Syndicate.
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