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Dec 08, 2023
Faced with earnings turbulence, some manufacturers are abandoning index-based pricing for a balanced-portfolio strategy.
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Dec 08, 2023
Nature-related commitments by Fortune Global 500 companies are rising, but progress is incremental and from a very low base.
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Dec 08, 2023
After starting strong, CEOs need to find a new gear to maintain organizational performance.
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Dec 08, 2023
Currently faced with a stagnating economy, South Korea could grow to become a top-seven economy by 2040 by adopting eight bold actions within three pillars.
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Dec 07, 2023
New EPC contracting strategies could help to reduce escalating costs for planned US greenfield projects and avoid a potential LNG supply-demand gap for the world.
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Dec 07, 2023
In vitro diagnostics players are being tested as their offerings are increasingly commoditized. Digital diagnostics offers a path to growth.
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Dec 07, 2023
The recently retired CEO of TruStage reflects on the decade he spent at the insurer's helm, including an early move to prioritize digital.
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Dec 07, 2023
Government organizations may seek to jump on the gen AI bandwagon, but the technology's complexities could sideline their efforts. Our framework addresses some critical implementation questions.
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Dec 07, 2023
Fast fashion retailers have sped up their production processes, getting new styles to customers at a record pace—and creating significant environmental and social challenges.
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Dec 06, 2023
The operations lead is the counterweight to the external-facing CEO, building organizational resilience and employee empowerment.
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Dec 06, 2023
The economic environment has US consumers rethinking their next car purchase. At the same time, interest in environmentally friendly vehicles continues to grow.
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Dec 06, 2023
To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, it will be vital to mobilize sufficient capital to drive decarbonization in developing countries.
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Dec 06, 2023
A leading market maker for investment in carbon removal believes that tackling climate change has to be done quickly, but that the problem is tractable. Doom-laden thinking has gone too far.
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Dec 06, 2023
Climate change and infectious-health risks are threatening health systems across the globe. High-impact investments that address these risks concurrently could also help build resilient health systems.
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Dec 06, 2023
Former White House official Raj Panjabi shares his insights on pandemic prevention and preparedness, and the critical role public and private sectors can play in a global health emergency response.
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Dec 05, 2023
Mobility is a fundamental part of daily life and ripe for constant change and innovation. This report looks at global mobility trends and investment in smart mobility across geographies and technologies.
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Dec 05, 2023
From automating processes and powering hyperpersonalization to permanently altering the idea generation process, generative AI is poised to be a catalyst for a new age of marketing capabilities.
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Dec 05, 2023
Digital self-service and better access to information top the list of what the public most wants to see from government. Our benchmark research indicates steps that agencies can take to deliver.
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Dec 05, 2023
In the face of climate and transition risks, an updated planning paradigm can help grid operators mitigate evolving challenges and ensure grid resilience and affordability.
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Dec 05, 2023
Despite a rapidly changing business landscape, the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) not only holds, but grows even stronger. In our research, we continue to explore the link between diversity and holistic impact.
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Dec 05, 2023
Setting up gen AI pilots is easy; scaling them to capture material value is hard. A recipe for success is emerging.
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Dec 05, 2023
How has the retail landscape changed over the last decade? Senior partner and leader of McKinsey's global retail sector, Dymfke Kuijpers, discusses the latest trends business leaders should look out for.
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Dec 05, 2023
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you're looking for a quick win.
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Dec 04, 2023
A chief transformation officer is the high-level orchestrator of a business transformation.
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Dec 04, 2023
CO2 removal (CDR) capacity is far from the gigaton scale needed to round out businesses' net-zero efforts by 2050. We explore a mature CDR market's potential and possible first-mover advantages.
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Dec 04, 2023
Consumer confidence was mixed across the region as geopolitical concerns and price increases weighed on shoppers. Here's the latest research from our ConsumerWise team.
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Dec 04, 2023
Brands recognize the value of partnering with suppliers but have been slow to act. Our latest survey finds that brands are finally shifting to transform the apparel industry.
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Dec 04, 2023
Asian grocers and FMCG companies are dealing with the impact of inflation and changing consumer preferences. Our analysis highlights five trends, but the devil is in the details for each market.
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Dec 04, 2023
Equipment recovery, planned maintenance, and parts management can increase semiconductor fabs' equipment availability and efficiencies.
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Dec 01, 2023
History has shown that building new businesses amid economic volatility is an offensive play that tends to reward companies with higher revenue growth and earnings compared with peers that retrench.
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Dec 01, 2023
Many of the climate technologies needed to achieve deep decarbonization already exist. The challenge now is accelerating innovation and scale-up to achieve technical and commercial breakthroughs.
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Dec 01, 2023
Jin Wang, senior partner in McKinsey's Shenzhen office, shares more on the opportunities that lie in building a more inclusive workforce.
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Dec 01, 2023
Property and casualty claims can drive significant progress toward decarbonization goals—and in doing so, deliver better business outcomes.
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Dec 01, 2023
A warehouse automation revolution is underway, but too many projects are not delivering the results.
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Dec 01, 2023
Kweilin Ellingrud, senior partner and McKinsey Global Institute director, discusses the role businesses can play to contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth.
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Dec 01, 2023
Seungheon Song, managing partner of McKinsey's Korea office, elaborates on the opportunities Korean companies have to propel their country's economy forward.
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Dec 01, 2023
Asia is at a crossroads—today's cluster of disruptions have the region at the epicenter. Senior partner and Asia Chairman, Gautam Kumra, discusses its implications on businesses in Asia and beyond.
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Dec 01, 2023
Joydeep Sengupta, senior partner in McKinsey's Singapore office, shares more on which changes to the global business environment have most affected CEO priorities.
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Dec 01, 2023
An approach to M&A integrations that looks beyond combinatorial synergies can be the starting point for broader transformation.
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Dec 01, 2023
Richard Lee, senior partner in McKinsey's Seoul office, talks us through the opportunities Korea has to achieve its next S-curve.
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Nov 30, 2023
Waste heat recovery can help industrial companies curb emissions, but this potential is largely untapped. Now is the time to turn waste heat into profit.
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Nov 30, 2023
A successful net-zero transition will require achieving not one objective but four. We offer a guide to getting it right.
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Nov 30, 2023
There is $3 trillion worth of business value at stake for companies that successfully use cloud technology—yet many are still in a fog. Here's a clear path toward cloud adoption.
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Nov 30, 2023
Explore how extreme weather can put the prospect of Black livelihood, well-being, and socioeconomic mobility at greater risk.
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Nov 30, 2023
Public-private-philanthropic partnerships could help combat climate change. Our weekly digest of insights explores that topic and more.
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Nov 29, 2023
An AI-informed approach makes it faster, easier, and cheaper to decarbonize real estate. Here's how.
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Nov 29, 2023
The CFO role was named for its original function of overseeing an organization's finances, but it's now seen as a cross-cutting common denominator linking every part of an organization.
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Nov 29, 2023
Fashion companies will face economic headwinds, technology shifts, and an evolving competitive landscape in 2024. However, shifting consumer priorities will continue to offer opportunities.
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Nov 28, 2023
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you're looking for a quick win.
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Nov 28, 2023
Family-owned businesses that combine four critical mindsets with five strategic actions have a chance to quadruple their value in the next decade—while maintaining resilience.
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Nov 28, 2023
Family-owned businesses that combine four critical mindsets with five strategic actions have a chance to quadruple their value in the next decade—while maintaining resilience.
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Nov 28, 2023
Investor relations strategy should prioritize long-term investors who are the true owners of your company.
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Nov 28, 2023
Recent market stresses have accelerated the industry's transformation, and new opportunities lie ahead for asset managers in a world of disruption.
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Nov 27, 2023
Pilots have shown the power of GenAI in automotive marketing and sales, but OEMs and dealers need a systematic scale-up strategy now to gain a competitive advantage.
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Nov 27, 2023
You may be surprised at how much film and TV have shaped society. Pulitzer Prize winner and data expert Walt Hickey reveals why.
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Nov 27, 2023
The new mandate? Propel technological and operating-model changes in HR while still keeping the "human" in human resources.
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Nov 27, 2023
Companies need to uplift their much-maligned middle managers. Not merely a midpoint to the top, they are the true center of the organization.
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Nov 27, 2023
Increasing resilience to climate change requires a more systematic response than ever before. Governments and public entities play a central role in defining, enabling, and executing it.
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Nov 23, 2023
Continued urbanization and rising income levels are expected to sustainably drive consumption growth in the medium to long term.
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Nov 22, 2023
As geopolitical currents swirl, we examine the implications for trade and options for business leaders to foster global connections.
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Nov 22, 2023
For digital and AI transformations to succeed, companies need to understand the problems they want to solve and rewire their organizations for continuous innovation
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Nov 22, 2023
Artificial intelligence is accelerating drug discovery. If clinical development fails to keep pace, the benefits to patients will be delayed.
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Nov 21, 2023
Renewable natural gas plays a role in reducing emissions—scaling it is one potential near-term action on the journey to decarbonization.
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Nov 21, 2023
Why political defeat sometimes unleashes grief and grievances: A political scientist shares what you can do to reframe feelings of loss.
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Nov 21, 2023
Employing ethnocultural minorities could help many companies simultaneously close talent gaps and deliver inclusive growth.
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Nov 21, 2023
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you're looking for a quick win.
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Nov 20, 2023
Partnerships bringing together the public sector, the private sector, and philanthropies are increasingly emerging to address climate and nature challenges such as tackling the net-zero transition, reducing forest loss, and promoting biodiversity.
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Nov 20, 2023
Tania Holt outlines how better inclusion of ethnic minorities in the workplace can help European companies counter labor market shortages, drive growth and reduce inequalities.
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Nov 20, 2023
Connections within the ecosystem are critical to the arts sector's ability to achieve and sustain impact.
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Nov 20, 2023
Engagement with the arts has broader impact which can be measured in three ways: Impact on the UK economy, impact on individuals, and impact on communities.
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Nov 20, 2023
For the UK arts sector to continue to thrive, all individuals and organisations involved should recognise its dynamics as an ecosystem and look for opportunities to strengthen the connections upon which its health depends.
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Nov 20, 2023
The global outlook is unchanged despite weaker readings in trade, consumer confidence, and business activity. Still-elevated inflation and interest rates are acting as headwinds to economic growth.
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Nov 17, 2023
In her new book, Lisa Sun shares the playbook for unlocking your strengths and explains why confidence isn't "one size fits all."
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Nov 17, 2023
More than 50 percent of workers say their productivity is down. Managers who understand what motivates different types of workers can boost their engagement and help them find more satisfaction at work.
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Nov 17, 2023
CMOs are responsible for more than marketing their company's products or services. They should also forge strong partnerships with their C-suite colleagues to drive growth.
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Nov 16, 2023
The CEO is the person ultimately responsible for the success of a company. Their job is to develop strategy and deploy the resources to deliver on it.
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Nov 16, 2023
Here's a playbook for banks looking to compete—and collaborate—with mortgage brokers in a changing market.
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Nov 16, 2023
A survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistics providers reveals that technology investments are set to increase, with numerous companies already piloting advanced use cases.
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Nov 16, 2023
New strategies will be needed as it is going to be very different from the past 30 years when the continent, with China at the vanguard, surged to global prominence, write Jeongmin Seong and Nick Leung in China Daily.
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Nov 15, 2023
How should CFOs approach generative AI—enterprise-wide and in the finance function—and what can they do right now to rapidly climb the learning curve?
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Nov 15, 2023
Jacopo Ghidoni, a partner based in Milan, outlines how the advent of generative AI has raised awareness of AI in boardrooms and accelerated the transition to more data-driven companies.
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Nov 15, 2023
Ashley van Heteren, a partner based in Amsterdam, explores how Europe's social sector can harness the power of generative AI to aid innovation in multiple use cases from drug discovery to education and upskilling.
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Nov 15, 2023
Tey Bannerman, a partner based in London, explains how generative AI can enhance personalization and the customer experience and also outlines why companies must be mindful of risks and how they use consumer data.
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Nov 15, 2023
Asaf Somekh, co-founder of Iguazio, says that generative AI can improve customer experiences in Europe by improving natural language translation and explains how regulation can provide clarity for companies looking to develop AI-led products and services.
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Nov 15, 2023
New ROI analysis highlights what it takes to capture the value of cloud computing, and what role generative AI can play.
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Nov 15, 2023
Members of travel brands' loyalty programs have become increasingly disloyal. What will bring these straying customers back?
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Nov 14, 2023
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you're looking for a quick win.
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Nov 14, 2023
Henrik Henriksson, CEO of H2 Green Steel, talks about the challenges and successes in founding a green business start-up and out-executing peers in a competitive environment.
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Nov 14, 2023
Real estate can use generative AI to turn the industry's data into treasure in seven steps.
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Nov 14, 2023
One of the world's tech scholars talks geeks, two-pizza teams, the 90 percent syndrome and a whole lot more.
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Nov 14, 2023
Healthcare ecosystem entities can use insights gleaned from a US consumer survey of health-related social needs to inform policies and programs and improve outcomes.
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Nov 14, 2023
A recent digital and cyber self-assessment of organizations in Australia and New Zealand revealed a mix of strengths and areas for improvement needed to address ever-evolving digital-related risks.
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Nov 13, 2023
A mapping exercise can help senior managers determine how best to bring employees with different priorities together to achieve common corporate goals.
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Nov 13, 2023
As private equity firms enhance their approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion, many still struggle to close important parity gaps.
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Nov 13, 2023
In search of the best deals, US consumers are spreading out their spending across several months this holiday season. Here's what that means for retailers.
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Nov 10, 2023
Geopolitical tensions have been rising, creating significant risks for companies, especially those operating internationally. Here is how to plan ahead.
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Nov 10, 2023
A recent survey found that mining companies have made some diversity, equity, and inclusion progress but can do much more to champion diverse talent to overcome talent shortages and skills gaps.
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Nov 10, 2023
Uncover a new operational reality in 2024—where productivity, technology enablement, and sustainability are the key drivers of future success.
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Nov 09, 2023
The Netherlands can spearhead innovation in the global effort toward decarbonization. We explore five "forward-leaning moves" that drive economic growth, resilience, and decarbonization.
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