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Sep 16, 2019
Better to give than to take away? Not when axing underperforming projects and businesses.
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Sep 16, 2019
Advanced risk-rating models dramatically improve detection by applying machine learning and statistical analysis to better-quality data and dynamic customer profiles.
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Sep 16, 2019
McKinsey research shows that established companies win by addressing digital strategy's dual imperatives: building new digital businesses while digitizing legacy operations.
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Sep 16, 2019
With new digital capabilities, distributors are finding that pricing can do more than traditional margin-expansion methods to create new value.
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Sep 16, 2019
What's better than digital transformation? A faster digital transformation—that delights customers, develops agile ways of working, and creates new value. Here's the road map followed at Schwab.
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Sep 13, 2019
Andy Ruben of Yerdle draws on his experience in sustainability to discuss how companies can enter—and thrive in—the circular economy.
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Sep 13, 2019
Governments with the most effective business-attraction programs deploy comprehensive economic-development strategies.
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Sep 13, 2019
Structured problem solving can be used to address almost any complex challenge in business or public policy.
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Sep 13, 2019
Despite the promise of digitization, paper forms will remain for many years. Payers that find a better way to handle both paper-based and digital information will have a competitive advantage.
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Sep 13, 2019
The efforts of many companies to apply Industry 4.0 solutions are stuck in "pilot purgatory." Determining where to focus and how to scale can help generate a meaningful, lasting impact.
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Sep 12, 2019
When both you and your partner have demanding jobs, it's challenging to strike the right work-life balance. Can companies help dual-career couples juggle it all?
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Sep 12, 2019
The chairman and CEO of China's e-commerce giant describes Alibaba's approach to innovation and how he balances analytics and instinct to push himself to spot hidden opportunities.
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Sep 11, 2019
"If we want kids to have meaningful careers, what educational outcomes do we need to work toward?" asks Wendy Kopp, CEO and cofounder of Teach For All and founder of Teach For America.
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Sep 10, 2019
As well as boosting productivity, automation and other technologies can help small and midsize companies expand their consumer base and go global, write Jaana Remes and Andres Cadena in Financial Times.
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Sep 10, 2019
By taking advantage of digital disruption, the region has a golden opportunity to nurture faster growth that benefits everyone, write Jaana Remes and Homi Kharas in Project Syndicate.
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Sep 10, 2019
Chinese insurers can take four strategic actions to boost agency productivity and professionalize their core distribution channel.
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Sep 10, 2019
Europe has world-class universities, research institutions, medical centers, and hospitals that provide a strong base for sourcing and developing scientific innovation. However, this strength does not yet translate into patents for new medicines, as Europe trails both China and the United States in that area. Increased investment in biotech may hold the key to helping grow Europe's share of new drugs. Europe's biotechs currently receive only 20 percent of the funding their US counterparts do. Read more in "Biotech in Europe: A strong foundation for growth and innovation."
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Sep 10, 2019
The latest research shows: when government agencies offer a better customer experience, they deliver measurable impact across multiple priorities. Public-sector leaders should pick their spots and be bold.
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Sep 09, 2019
New research has identified a set of capabilities that allow an organization to repeatedly bounce back from setbacks or adapt quickly to new trends. CFOs are supremely well placed to ensure that these "resilience assets" are in place.
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Sep 09, 2019
When the next economic downturn comes, states will need to be more deliberate about how they manage expenditures and revenues than ever before.
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Sep 06, 2019
In this video, McKinsey senior partner Bernhard Kotanko discusses the most attractive value pools in Asia insurance today and, looking ahead, suggests how to capture that value.
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Sep 06, 2019
Amid long-term margin declines in the global refining market, players must move quickly to adjust their portfolio strategies.
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Sep 06, 2019
Consumer-goods corporations have already turned the screws on costs. To capture further potential, they need to adopt cross-functional approaches.
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Sep 06, 2019
Here is how SaaS providers can meet the security needs of their enterprise customers.
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Sep 05, 2019
Telco operators are more vulnerable today than they were ten years ago. To thrive through the next economic downturn and beyond, they must act now—and with focus.
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Sep 05, 2019
For 30 years, Australia has helped lead innovation in infrastructure planning, financing, and delivery. New challenges now create a need for change in prioritisation, design, and productivity.
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Sep 04, 2019
How can the CEO break employees' silence and get the critical input needed to make the right strategic moves?
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Sep 04, 2019
Expansion in the gas and LNG markets continues, with LNG demand expected to increase 3.6 percent per year to 2035.
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Sep 04, 2019
Digitisation and automation could result in a net gain of up to 1.2 million jobs in South Africa by 2030, and companies need to move fast to capitalise on these opportunities.
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Sep 03, 2019
Europe has a complex biotech landscape, with hundreds of companies, multiple paths to innovation and financing, and marked differences among countries. To see through the complexity, we grouped approximately 1,000 European biotech companies into eight clusters based on country, modality, and therapeutic area. We identified biotech hot spots as well as trends and possible directions for the region. Read more in "Biotech in Europe: A strong foundation for growth and innovation."
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Sep 03, 2019
The energy transition will make grid planning and operations increasingly challenging for transmission and distribution operators.
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Aug 30, 2019
Can advanced technologies like AI improve the well-being of humans? Only if we more carefully manage its deployment, and its effects on human labor.
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Aug 29, 2019
Many governments are working with philanthropic organizations on transformation efforts. Both sides can take steps to assure they get the most out of the relationship.
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Aug 29, 2019
ERP transformations are never easy. Agile can help improve your results.
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Aug 29, 2019
Large-scale organizational change is more likely to stick if executives apply equal discipline and rigor to the hard and soft elements that matter.
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Aug 28, 2019
To maximize growth, leaders need a growth-focused mind-set and a willingness to place bets on the future.
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Aug 28, 2019
To maximize growth, leaders need a growth-focused mindset and a willingness to place bets on the future.
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Aug 28, 2019
As intelligent machines enter the workplace, some occupations are shrinking. At the same time, the economy is generating new jobs—although they may be different occupations in different locations. What does the future of work hold for places and people across the United States?
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Aug 27, 2019
CFO David Lee believes the company's continued success will depend heavily on its ability to create many more "craveable" products and to maintain its corporate culture.
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Aug 27, 2019
Bold design and smart technology combine to create a space that will foster client impact and peak performance
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Aug 26, 2019
Executives in Asia should align their manufacturing footprints with shifting trade flows.
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Aug 26, 2019
Asia is the world center for banking growth, with consumer finance at the forefront.
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Aug 26, 2019
The latest analysis of our Electric Vehicle Index shows the global electric-light-vehicle industry continues to make solid progress. To accelerate growth further, several hurdles need to be overcome.
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Aug 23, 2019
European companies have an opportunity to play a stronger role in the industry by focusing on three factors.
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Aug 23, 2019
To move your organization from targeted experimentation to driving agility at scale, it's crucial to focus on agile capability building.
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Aug 23, 2019
It's not news to food retailers: sometimes your stocks are too high, sometimes they're too low. Advanced planning now gives them entirely new options for solving the expensive problem—and cuts costs in the process.
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Aug 22, 2019
For retailers, procurement is no longer solely a matter of negotiating "A" brands. Private labels and verticalization are trending. Advanced approaches and tools help get procurement in shape for the future.
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Aug 22, 2019
Gene therapy holds great promise for treating a variety of diseases, but without changes, today's payment system could limit the number of patients who benefit.
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Aug 21, 2019
Why nonhospital-provider segments are primed for growth—and why that matters.
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Aug 21, 2019
The need to shift mind-sets is the biggest block to successful transformations. The key lies in making the shift both individual and institutional—at the same time.
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Aug 21, 2019
When agencies have a seat at the table and participate in areas such as governance and stakeholder relations, these zones have the best chance of promoting economic growth.
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Aug 21, 2019
In this video, McKinsey partner Sumit Popli discusses the role bancassurance, digitization, and digital distribution have been playing in Asia and what this means for insurers.
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Aug 20, 2019
A decade from now, chemicals plants may look similar from the outside. But the inside will be very different.
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Aug 20, 2019
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are a hot topic of debate. McKinsey asked two professionals close to the issue to weigh in on whether they believe UAVs will gain traction and claim a significant share of urban deliveries by 2030.
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Aug 20, 2019
Few engineering and construction companies have captured the full benefit of digital. Five practices can help E&C companies move beyond isolated pilots and unlock digital's value across their enterprises.
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Aug 20, 2019
On its own, technology won't be enough to fix your supply chain.
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Aug 19, 2019
New McKinsey research has uncovered a fascinating correlation between gender diversity and corporate performance.
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Aug 19, 2019
The future of the energy sector in Asia will likely be driven by renewables and innovative energy technology.
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Aug 19, 2019
Many Indian companies need to transition from being founder-led to more effectively implementing professional processes, improving corporate-governance standards, and devising new business models.
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Aug 16, 2019
Cognitive biases can trip up even the most experienced executives but can be defeated using proven techniques.
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Aug 16, 2019
The fragmented real-estate industry in Asia has no clear winner—but lots of opportunities.
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Aug 16, 2019
Consumer interest in non-meat-based protein options is increasing globally. Food industry players that want to capture the opportunity must understand the evolving market dynamics and where to place their bets.
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Aug 15, 2019
In a digital age, most supply chains run on old principles and processes. A few leaders can show us how a new operating model can answer the demands of today—and tomorrow.
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Aug 15, 2019
As public expectations rise, government agencies are doubling down on improving service delivery to delight their customers.
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Aug 14, 2019
Esports is fast becoming one of the most popular spectator sports for young US men. But brands looking to capitalize should first learn the complex rules of this new, global game.
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Aug 14, 2019
Most carriers are struggling to meet their cost of capital, and productivity has barely moved over the past decade. Taking a more structural approach to productivity is required to make significant progress.
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Aug 14, 2019
With mining and metals projects becoming increasingly complex, more rigorous feasibility studies help prevent cost and schedule overruns, and maximize value.
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Aug 13, 2019
The persistent racial wealth gap in the United States is a burden on black Americans as well as the overall economy. New research quantifies the impact of closing the gap and identifies key sources of this socioeconomic inequity.
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Aug 13, 2019
Time to restock your shelves? We asked leaders of some of the world's biggest organizations to share the books they look forward to reading or revisiting.
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Aug 12, 2019
If you're in luxury goods and services, China is the story.
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Aug 12, 2019
Pharmaceutical companies can reap huge rewards from the hundreds of smaller projects they manage, not just from the occasional big one. Thinking about value, not just costs, is key.
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Aug 12, 2019
After years of high growth, the US unconventionals sector has yet to deliver cash flow or returns to investors across the full cycle. To achieve profitability, shale producers will need to transform their organizations and shift their strategic focus from growth to value creation.
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Aug 09, 2019
Global energy demand is headed toward a plateau over the next ten to 20 years, as the world focuses on electrification, energy efficiency, and more service-driven economic growth.
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Aug 09, 2019
The decline in the need for space in Australian traditional brick and mortar retail calls for a survival plan.
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Aug 09, 2019
Brands and retailers are moving quickly to provide more seamless omnichannel shopping experiences—but your customers are moving faster.
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Aug 09, 2019
An aging population, automation, and the democratization of people's jobs will be crucial factors for companies in China to manage.
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Aug 09, 2019
Five lessons to consider when moving beyond your core business
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Aug 08, 2019
The value of creative and strategic thinkers capable of solving complex problems has never been higher.
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Aug 08, 2019
South Korean manufacturers need more than gradual improvements—they need complete transformations through digital technologies.
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Aug 08, 2019
A new way to focus on outcomes and results can free IT organizations to spend more time on business priorities.
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Aug 07, 2019
New research highlights what the best-performing sales organizations are doing.
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Aug 07, 2019
Digital tools could bring new productivity and efficiency gains to indirect functions. Why do semiconductor companies hesitate to use them?
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Aug 07, 2019
Nonfinancial reports helped stimulate the growth of sustainable investing. Now investors are questioning current reporting practices—and calling for changes that executives and board members must understand.
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Aug 06, 2019
The answer is yes—but only if leaders start embracing technological social responsibility (TSR) as a new business imperative for the AI era.
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Aug 06, 2019
New technologies are reshaping aftermarket services—and both customers and providers can benefit.
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Aug 06, 2019
Using advanced analytics and digital capabilities to improve the design and implementation of care management programs can promote better patient outcomes and an improved return on investment (ROI).
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Aug 05, 2019
Companies that have moved operations to the cloud still aren't achieving the desired operational agility. A renewed focus on people, processes, and policies can unlock the cloud's full potential.
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Aug 05, 2019
Our research shows that many large mergers and acquisitions are abandoned before closing because of value-creation, regulatory, and political issues. Here's how to improve the odds of success.
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Aug 05, 2019
With environmental regulations becoming increasingly stringent, arsenic looks set to pile ever more pressure on copper producers.
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Aug 05, 2019
Jakarta's flagship rapid-transit project has proven successful within its first year. MRT's director envisions a total of 230 kilometers of railway alleviating some of the world's worst congestion.
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Aug 05, 2019
Machinery companies that partner in a B2B ecosystem could fend off new waves of tech competition by developing the capacity to deliver innovative aftersales and services offers.
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Aug 02, 2019
Amazon's Prime Day successes go way beyond sales. Retailers can learn from Amazon's focus on leveraging and building out its ecosystem.
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Aug 02, 2019
Creating or participating in a digital health ecosystem can allow payers to take advantage of their central position in the healthcare landscape and expand in new directions.
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Aug 02, 2019
Agile coaches play a vital role in enterprise-wide agile transformations. To develop enough coaches, companies should create specialized training academies.
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Aug 02, 2019
The potential for women in Asia to raise their economic position is great, but automation will present unique challenges for women in the workforce.
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Aug 01, 2019
Spending on social priorities, such as pensions, unemployment support, and disability, account for a large portion of government expenditure, yet many services fail to meet customer expectations.
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Aug 01, 2019
Two longtime experts in mergers and acquisitions describe what works—and what doesn't—in corporate dealmaking, including how to approach the role of activist investors.
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Aug 01, 2019
While a successful exit has many elements, a clear and evidence-backed equity story detailing the asset's potential may be the most important. Three key principles can help funds maximize exit returns.
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Aug 01, 2019
As M&A activity and acquisition premiums hit historic highs, companies can use advanced analytics to increase value and accelerate impact during integration.
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Jul 31, 2019
In transformations, healthcare providers and payers must attend to their organizational health, not just their short-term performance.
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