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Jan 17, 2020
While gold does not tarnish or decay, the industry that mines, refines, and fashions the yellow metal is far less stable.
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Jan 16, 2020
How could Earth's changing climate impact socioeconomic systems across the world in the next three decades? A yearlong, cross-disciplinary research effort at McKinsey & Company provides some answers.
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Jan 16, 2020
Software is transforming car capabilities but also creating development challenges for automotive players. An end-to-end approach that integrates independent software elements into a comprehensive platform can improve functionality and decrease complexity.
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Jan 15, 2020
Leading pharma companies are using their launch rooms not just to prepare for product launches, but as labs to experiment with design thinking, agile approaches, and advanced analytics.
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Jan 15, 2020
The public, private and third sectors need to work together to support women to make the transitions they need to thrive in the automation age, write Anu Madgavkar, Vivian Hunt, and Lareina Yee in World Economic Forum.
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Jan 15, 2020
Collaboration, automation, and innovation may hold the keys to the future of healthcare investing. Matt Holt, managing director and president of private equity at New Mountain Capital leads healthcare investing for the firm and shares his views.
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Jan 15, 2020
As omnichannel shopping is becoming the new norm, consumer and retail companies must be ready to deliver fast, impeccable omnichannel service. Doing so requires a new supply chain network approach.
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Jan 14, 2020
Existing and emerging technologies can help save teacher time—time that could be redirected toward student learning. But to capture the potential, stakeholders need to address four imperatives.
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Jan 13, 2020
One nonprofit is improving education in socially disadvantaged communities in Western Australia. The lessons it has learned may help other schools succeed on the path to educational equality.
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Jan 10, 2020
Manufacturing's leaders in applying Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) digital technologies are building on their head start—generating even more value across the entire enterprise.
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Jan 10, 2020
To succeed in the digital age, companies need to significantly raise their metabolic rate.
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Jan 09, 2020
To achieve workforce parity, businesses should apply the same practices they are using against the glass ceiling.
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Jan 08, 2020
Winning in the digital age requires both lightning speed and thoughtful deliberation. Companies able to master this paradox are emerging as today's winners. Those that can't will be sold for parts.
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Jan 08, 2020
Getting the right people into the right roles is more vital than ever. Here's how to deliver returns on talent faster—and help more women rise to the C-suite at the same time.
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Jan 07, 2020
As the pressure to act on climate change builds, the industry should consider a range of options.
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Jan 06, 2020
What role will natural gas play in North America's energy mix over the next decades? And how can players position themselves to manage threats and capture opportunities from the energy transition?
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Jan 06, 2020
Best practices can help governments invest in infrastructure that expands the economy and better serves the public.
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Jan 06, 2020
Having a resilience plan in place can set a company apart from its competitors while simultaneously improving cash flow and strengthening the balance sheet.
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Jan 03, 2020
As partnerships grow more complex, putting the right foundations in place from the start becomes even more crucial to lucrative and lasting collaboration.
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Dec 23, 2019
Here's what you need to know about developments in the oilfield-services-and-equipment sector, which continued to face challenges in the third quarter of 2019.
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Dec 20, 2019
Advanced analytics may help struggling fisheries thrive while simultaneously protecting endangered ocean resources.
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Dec 20, 2019
Resilient companies enjoy gains that last long after an economic crisis has passed.
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Dec 20, 2019
Safety analytics derived from virtual-reality data can quantify workers' ability to sense physical hazards and be used to achieve a safer workplace and generative safety culture.
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Dec 20, 2019
Plastic waste is a critical issue of our time. Effecting change will require an integrated approach.
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Dec 20, 2019
Consumer expectations and new technologies are rapidly changing revenues and profits in the consumer-packaged-goods market. Incumbent companies can prepare by adjusting their business models.
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Dec 20, 2019
Respondents' views on the world economy and their countries' conditions turn somewhat brighter. Trade tensions remain the most-cited threat to global growth, while social unrest climbs on the list of concerns.
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Dec 19, 2019
To make the most of new digital approaches in manufacturing, heavy-industry players need to put some critical enablers in place.
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Dec 19, 2019
Supporting start-ups in a legacy business requires changes in both skill sets and mind-sets.
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Dec 19, 2019
What mattered in the automotive and mobility markets in 2019, and what will dominate the space in 2020? We look closer at the autonomous, connected, electrified, and shared trends that matter.
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Dec 19, 2019
With domestic consumption powering economic growth, companies should consider stepping up their activities in 2020.
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Dec 18, 2019
Reuben Lai, senior managing director of Grab Financial, discusses the impact of the ridesharing industry, gig economy, and mega demographic trends on the economies of Southeast Asia.
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Dec 18, 2019
Changes in the medtech market have left many companies struggling with their operational footprints. A network redesign can help them save costs, increase flexibility, and create a competitive edge.
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Dec 18, 2019
Five trends emerged in the latest research from our Chinese Consumer Survey, offering insight into what over 5,000 consumers in the region think about spending, brands, health, and more.
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Dec 17, 2019
Targeted and thoughtful application of design in global public health can not only improve projects, programs, and organizations but also save lives.
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Dec 16, 2019
As insurance companies allocate more resources to technology functions, operations will need to reshape to make the most of their new tools.
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Dec 16, 2019
Infographic: These ten charts are a snapshot of some of the best of McKinsey Global Institute's research over the past year.
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Dec 16, 2019
Data-driven growth comes from much more than just being good at data.
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Dec 16, 2019
New research from our US Sentiment Survey shows that consumer confidence is near an all-time high. Consumers don't plan to cut back on spending—but they look to spend wisely.
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Dec 16, 2019
The competitive landscape is shifting across the region as consumer tastes change, new digital champions emerge, and governments deregulate.
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Dec 16, 2019
Kai Grünewald, a founding partner at McKinsey subsidiary Aberkyn, discusses bringing more humanity to the insurance workplace, the role of emotions in resilience, and stories as tools.
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Dec 16, 2019
High complexity and low costs have made maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) categories hard to manage well—even as value trickles away. New technologies make it easier to plug the leaks.
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Dec 13, 2019
Unlocking the full potential of CAR T-cell therapies requires investment in four areas.
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Dec 13, 2019
Chemicals plants often have plenty of good data on equipment performance and reliability. A predictive-maintenance program might be the worst way to use it.
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Dec 13, 2019
Eight practical shifts that can help management teams overcome the social games and corporate politics that doom so many bold plans to failure.
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Dec 12, 2019
For large companies, building new businesses is essential for growth and reinvention. The key to success? Combining the strengths of an incumbent with the agility of a start-up.
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Dec 12, 2019
MásMóvil has been able to accelerate its growth by fostering a culture focused on growth and killing off emails, among other things.
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Dec 11, 2019
The most valuable lessons of women's leadership programs are those that show organizations where to improve.
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Dec 10, 2019
To succeed in the market's new era, players in the region will need to shift their strategies in response to five characteristics.
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Dec 10, 2019
By taking a data-driven approach, regions can pinpoint the strengths and gaps in their pool of tech talent and prioritize investments to boost competitiveness and collaboration.
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Dec 10, 2019
Missions can foster broad collaboration between business leaders and the public sector while also garnering support from European citizens.
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Dec 06, 2019
Today's automation shows huge promise for saving time, money, and human effort. For operations centers, is it now just a matter of "ready, set, automate"?
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Dec 06, 2019
What does it take to make a true performance leap? The authors of Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick explain the key strategic levers their analysis has revealed, and how strongly you have to pull them.
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Dec 06, 2019
The e-commerce giant's supply-chain leader explains how delivery is done today and how things might change tomorrow.
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Dec 06, 2019
Middle Eastern consumers are experienced and increasingly savvy, but the region is grappling with shifting economic currents and the rise of digital. For brands, this implies risks but also opportunities.
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Dec 06, 2019
To operate well is to operate responsibly—but more must be done on sustainable design and balanced portfolios to achieve a net-zero future.
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Dec 05, 2019
While organizations are often tempted to use automation to eliminate work, looking at the customer experience for growth opportunities can maximize returns on automation investments.
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Dec 05, 2019
How can we ensure that everyone has the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century? Three experts sketch out a vision.
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Dec 05, 2019
To enable continuous learning, leaders will need to think and act differently.
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Dec 05, 2019
Mergers represent an enormous operational and cultural change for employees. Culture is too often neglected. Don't fall into this trap.
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Dec 04, 2019
Although they are often pursued as an approach for vertical integration, their value is not always clearly demonstrated.
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Dec 03, 2019
Scandinavia has been an example to many nations on bridging the gaps between governments and their people. Here are a few ways the public and private sectors use design to connect with residents.
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Dec 03, 2019
If you want to grow your business, improve your commercial capabilities.
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Dec 02, 2019
With so much attention focused on the debate over the merits of Medicare for All, it is easy to lose sight of changes in Medicare Advantage.
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Dec 02, 2019
Alexander Ng, vice president of Tencent Healthcare, shares his vision for hospital care in 2030.
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Dec 02, 2019
Four McKinsey partners talk drones and disruptions.
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Nov 29, 2019
For pioneering organizations, inclusiveness is fundamental to enhancing gender parity and overall diversity, and results in financial and organizational performance. Overall, employees with a low perception of inclusiveness in their organization state that they have already given up on career opportunities due to their environment—and this is particularly true for women. So, how can companies build and promote inclusiveness? What are the mechanisms in play to increase diversity at the top?
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Nov 28, 2019
Agregatorzy podbijaja rynek sprzedazy ubezpieczen w Internecie. Jaka strategie powinni obrac tradycyjni ubezpieczyciele?
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Nov 27, 2019
Innovative industrial companies are swapping a reactive, manual, and labor-intensive repair lifecycle for one that's proactive and automated, with machine learning and advanced analytics at its core.
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Nov 26, 2019
Structural shifts are reshaping Europe's asset-management landscape. For individual firms, there is no single winning formula for success—but the response must be proactive and bold.
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Nov 26, 2019
In an increasingly data-dependent sector, oil and gas companies need to scale up their use of technology across the enterprise rapidly. Success will involve reframing the CIO's role in driving not only digital transformation but also business outcomes.
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Nov 25, 2019
The authors of Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick explain how big data can help managers set bold aspirations and overcome organizational inertia.
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Nov 25, 2019
Shared micromobility continues to develop. What's changed, and what can we learn from one city's first 100 days with e-scooters?
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Nov 24, 2019
Gender inequality in Africa remains high, and progress toward gender parity has stagnated. This is a large missed opportunity for African societies and for the continent's growth prospects.
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Nov 22, 2019
Mexico has a large and diversified base of resources that could offer one of the lowest energy costs in the world. The energy transition could help the country achieve its potential.
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Nov 22, 2019
The growing fiscal gap has policy makers in a difficult position. Swift action in a few areas can help them improve the operational efficiency of fiscal systems.
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Nov 22, 2019
Most companies report measurable benefits from AI where it has been deployed; however, much work remains to scale impact, manage risks, and retrain the workforce. A group of high performers shows the way.
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Nov 21, 2019
Chemical companies can extract large savings from parts of their procurement budget that are undermanaged. A four-step approach shows how.
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Nov 21, 2019
To face up to challenges stemming from digital innovation, airline executives should work to secure technology delivery, manage cyberrisk, and address costs, among other actions.
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Nov 21, 2019
Germany has been a leader in the transition toward a low-carbon-energy system, but it will still miss most of its energy-transition targets for 2020. Urgent action is needed to get back on track.
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Nov 21, 2019
Addressing the housing shortage is an opportunity to reimagine Los Angeles.
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Nov 21, 2019
Quick takes on the pressures posed by climate change—and potential responses.
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Nov 20, 2019
In this interview, Patricia Cogswell, the deputy administrator of the US Transportation Security Administration, discusses how the organization innovates and stays in front of risks.
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Nov 20, 2019
Government agencies have struggled to match the private sector in modernizing IT infrastructure. By reimagining the business case and executing more effectively, they can unlock value through greater efficiency and improved performance.
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Nov 20, 2019
The industry is not looking forward to 2020—suggesting strategic clarity will be important.
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Nov 20, 2019
Technology performance has become critical to business success. Here's how a CEO can focus the technology function on a company's strategic priorities.
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Nov 19, 2019
Several trends are reshaping the premium-automotive market. New research lays out pragmatic actions that can help players craft a winning strategy.
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Nov 19, 2019
Brexit has disrupted both supply of and demand for talent in the United Kingdom. In the context of such a major shift, it is essential that companies revise their long-term approach to talent.
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Nov 19, 2019
For industrial companies, "lighthouse" sites that incorporate all applicable tech solutions can help organizations transition from trials to sustainable change.
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Nov 18, 2019
Trying to launch new tech-powered businesses—while upgrading the tech quotient of your old ones? Better hope you can multitask.
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Nov 18, 2019
While addressing its challenges, large, leading, and market-shaping global companies, and those that aspire to be, will need to chart a course that delivers sustainable and inclusive growth, write James Manyika and Lareina Yee in Fortune.
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Nov 18, 2019
Is 6 percent or more of your net income flying out the window?
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Nov 15, 2019
The future of Asia is no longer just a story about China. In the decades ahead, Asian economies will go from participating in global trade and innovation flows to determining their shape and direction.
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Nov 15, 2019
The success rates of large change programs vary widely. Finance teams can make a big difference in the outcome of these initiatives by articulating and validating the link between transformation efforts and long-term value.
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Nov 15, 2019
Eddie Huang is second-in-command at SF Express, one of the world's largest providers of delivery services. He sees a future of double-digit growth and ever-faster delivery times—as well as challenges related to technology and talent.
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Nov 15, 2019
The former deputy governor of the Bank of England discusses deciphering the Alice in Wonderland world of negative interest rates and central-bank accountability with senior partner Eckart Windhagen.
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Nov 15, 2019
Industrial companies are transforming revenue growth by using digital technologies and analytics to tap into next-generation commercial levers.
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Nov 15, 2019
Outsourcing, workplace strategies, and technology innovations hold immense potential for companies seeking to reduce costs and improve productivity in facilities management.
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Nov 14, 2019
As institutional investors flock to real estate, investment managers must avoid getting stuck in the middle of the market—too big to be nimble yet too small to reach scale.
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Nov 14, 2019
The global chemical industry is no stranger to setbacks in capital markets performance. A snapshot of recent trends may show the industry entering new territory.
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Nov 14, 2019
Getting your environmental, social, and governance (ESG) proposition right links to higher value creation. Here's why.
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