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May 08, 2024
As generative AI begins to reshape jobs, leaders have an opportunity to reimagine work, the workplace, and the worker. Five actions can help.
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May 08, 2024
Midmarket businesses have vast opportunities to increase their performance and scale if they reinvent how they work. Here are six keys to successful midcap transformations.
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May 07, 2024
Cash is no longer Latin Americans' preferred way to pay, as debit cards, credit cards, and mobile payments have gained fans, presenting opportunities for financial-services companies.
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May 07, 2024
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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May 07, 2024
How should CEOs approach corporate values? When should they speak out on contentious issues? Alison Taylor breaks down how businesses can do the right thing—even when it's not easy to.
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May 06, 2024
Pilots of generative AI commercial use cases at biopharmaceutical and medtech companies have been promising, but success at scale hinges on a clear—and budgeted—gen AI strategy and custom solutions.
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May 06, 2024
A geopolitical risk unit can add perspective to navigate and identify opportunities in a fragmenting world.
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May 06, 2024
Gen Z workers say they're open to jobs in manufacturing. But getting them to take these jobs, engage, and stay will mean changing a work environment long optimized for machines, not people.
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May 06, 2024
The US government has demonstrated increasing interest in acquiring capabilities through as-a-service models. Many challenges could keep it from doing so—particularly in unpredictable environments.
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May 03, 2024
Do you tend to speak up or play it safe? Author Elaine Lin Hering shares how you can build the confidence to find—and use—the voice you've learned to bury.
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May 03, 2024
The former CEO of American Equity Investment Life reflects on his career path, Brookfield's acquisition of AEL, and his predictions for the insurance industry.
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May 03, 2024
To meet escalating demand for the latest advanced products, companies need a better way to handle the interactions and uncertainties of increasingly complex manufacturing.
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May 02, 2024
MSMEs are vital for growth and jobs, but struggle with productivity. The route to higher productivity lies in creating a win-win economic fabric for all companies.
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May 02, 2024
Arthur Mensch, CEO and cofounder of Paris-based Mistral AI, discusses his company's large language models, its open-source strategy, and how AI will change the workplace.
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May 02, 2024
Active users of gen AI are high value and in demand—and in many cases, poised to quit. New research reveals how to attract them, keep them engaged, and motivate them to stay put.
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May 02, 2024
Which sectors could see the greatest value from quantum technologies by 2035? Our weekly digest explores that topic and more.
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May 01, 2024
Hydrogen developers could use digital twins to improve the economic viability of renewable projects and meet increasing demand. Here, we illustrate how, using renewable hydrogen as an example.
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May 01, 2024
Former finance leaders offer advice on how CFOs can go from good to great in the middle years of their tenure.
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May 01, 2024
Narcissism. Overconfidence. Low EQ. Why do we persist in selecting for leadership traits that hamper organizational progress—and leave the right potential leaders in the wrong roles?
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May 01, 2024
DP World's Yuvraj Narayan discusses the challenges and opportunities that port operators are seeing and how the nature of trade could evolve over time.
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Apr 30, 2024
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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Apr 30, 2024
AI is here to stay. To outcompete in the future, organizations and individuals alike need to get familiar fast. This series of McKinsey Explainers dives deep into the seven technologies that are already shaping the years to come.
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Apr 30, 2024
Deep learning is a type of machine learning that is more capable, autonomous, and accurate than traditional machine learning.
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Apr 30, 2024
Machine learning is a form of artificial intelligence that is able to learn without explicit programming by a human.
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Apr 29, 2024
This playbook for founder CEOs on scaling from start-up to standout and beyond borrows lessons from the global B2B software-as-a-service industry.
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Apr 26, 2024
The contact center emerged as an early use case for generative AI—with varied success. Organizations can learn from early adopters and think about their adoption strategies across three horizons.
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Apr 26, 2024
Maximizing the value of R&D expenditures will require taking a broader, portfolio-level perspective and accepting a certain level of risk—and failure—in the process.
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Apr 26, 2024
Today's governments face increasing obstacles to achieving their primary mission: serving the public. Refreshed management approaches and new technologies can help.
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Apr 26, 2024
Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, discusses the impact generative AI will have on software development, the evolution of the developer's role, and the opportunity to accelerate innovation.
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Apr 25, 2024
A German study shows how an auction-based insights approach allows manufacturers of consumer products to better understand which aspects of sustainability can encourage consumer demand.
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Apr 25, 2024
What's possible through the power of design? The answer might surprise you.
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Apr 24, 2024
Asian and Pacific Islander consumers could generate billions of dollars in additional revenue—if the film and television industry can improve the representation and authenticity of API content.
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Apr 24, 2024
Quantum technology could create value worth trillions of dollars within the next decade. The third annual Quantum Technology Monitor synthesizes the latest opportunities in this burgeoning field.
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Apr 24, 2024
Productivity growth is the secret sauce that fuels economic success. It determines how much output we get from our inputs, and when it's high, living standards soar, writes Kweilin Ellingrud in Forbes.
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Apr 23, 2024
Many medtech companies are thriving in Southern California, and prospects are bright for continued development of the sector. Leaders who capitalize on the region's advantages have much to gain.
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Apr 23, 2024
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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Apr 23, 2024
How will the US dairy industry evolve in response to growing concerns about sustainability and other issues? We conducted our sixth annual survey of dairy executives to find out.
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Apr 22, 2024
Changes in the global economic environment, coupled with geopolitical influences, have reset trade relations in various places, and competition has become fierce. All walks of life have been affected, such as the supply chain of the technology industry. However, under the new situation, China is still active and plays an important role in global trade, but its positioning has changed, and operators must always keep an eye on the situation and make adjustments, writes Jeongmin Seong in Hong Kong Economic Times.
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Apr 22, 2024
Consumption continues to be resilient, except in Europe; central banks hold interest rates steady due to ongoing inflation risk; business survey respondents show increased confidence in economy.
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Apr 22, 2024
By identifying and acting on the opportunities on the road to net zero, Indonesia could—with ten strategic initiatives—help ensure a secure, green, and sustainable future for itself and the world.
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Apr 22, 2024
By identifying and acting on the opportunities on the road to net zero, Indonesia could—with ten strategic initiatives—help ensure a secure, green, and sustainable future for itself and the world.
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Apr 22, 2024
Many workers are disengaged, and that's destroying productivity and value. Here's how employers can help boost morale and reengage their workers.
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Apr 19, 2024
The underlying strengths of Japanese corporates, matched with a confidence to achieve transformation, can be the keys to unlock their full potential for global growth.
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Apr 19, 2024
When the stakes are high and regulation is necessarily complex, using digital twins can enable better, faster innovation in medtech. Unlocking the value available can be hard, but getting the transformation right can help organizations create better performing products.
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Apr 19, 2024
What does it take to constructively engage and transform conflict? Harvard's William Ury, expert negotiator and coauthor of the best-selling classic Getting to Yes, offers a way out of the seemingly impossible problems of our time.
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Apr 18, 2024
Decarbonization has emerged as a critical tool in the fight against climate change, but it also shows promise as a means of economic acceleration across the globe. Learn how.
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Apr 18, 2024
The demand for nature and biodiversity investments is growing—Saker Nusseibeh talks about how to meet clients where they are and encourage them to move forward with a long-term view.
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Apr 18, 2024
Momentum for the battery cell component market is building rapidly in Europe and North America. To capitalize on this opportunity, suppliers will need to tackle several challenges head-on.
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Apr 17, 2024
Leading urban economist Ed Glaeser talks doom loops, hybrid spaces, the 15-minute city, and bumpy roads.
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Apr 17, 2024
The founder and CEO of digital identity verification and fraud prevention platform Socure describes the challenges and opportunities of AML, KYC, and identity fraud prevention.
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Apr 17, 2024
Improving mental health globally demands an equitable, evidence-based, and holistic approach that encompasses the specific needs of children and young people, says UNICEF's Zeinab Hijazi.
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Apr 16, 2024
What it takes to get transformation right, setting a company up to operate better today and handle disruption and change tomorrow with energized, creative employees.
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Apr 16, 2024
The uptake of digital financial services is low in Canada compared with other similar economies. Developments in five areas will determine if the industry is about to blossom.
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Apr 16, 2024
Innovative business models in US healthcare are creating substantial value, but much opportunity remains, even among the fastest-growing organizations.
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Apr 16, 2024
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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Apr 16, 2024
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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Apr 15, 2024
Five actions can transform an organization's talent system, establishing a culture of performance while boosting employee experience.
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Apr 15, 2024
It's hard to create outsize value when you have to manage the finance function's daily and often urgent demands. But some CFOs rise to the challenge.
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Apr 15, 2024
Consumers are increasingly discerning about where, how, and from whom they receive healthcare. Healthcare can learn from other industries how to provide an optimal end-to-end consumer experience.
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Apr 15, 2024
When we become too comfortable in our jobs and relationships, we can miss huge opportunities to grow and change. Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein explores this dynamic—and suggests ways to keep the sparkle in our lives.
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Apr 12, 2024
Alex Hardiman, chief product officer of the New York Times, shares how a strong product-led strategy can elevate organizations across industries.
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Apr 12, 2024
Amid a slower deal environment, private equity buyout managers can adapt their approach to value creation—and, as a first step, emphasize improvements to operational efficiency.
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Apr 12, 2024
Tim Christophersen, vice president, climate action at Salesforce, talks about the global software leader's climate and nature strategy and the lessons learned from its pursuit of net zero.
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Apr 12, 2024
To help insulate themselves from economic headwinds, luxury brands have focused much of their attention on serving high-net-worth consumers. But aspirational luxury consumers are just as important.
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Apr 11, 2024
The CEO and cofounder of Drop discusses spinning off an adjacent business under a new brand during the COVID-19 pandemic while still scaling up the initial startup.
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Apr 11, 2024
Getting K-12 students to school is a complex endeavor that requires significant investment and innovation. Stakeholders could face five key challenges within the next decade.
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Apr 11, 2024
No risk, no reward. Banks can design an embedded-finance offering based on their size, distribution footprint, customer base, and product portfolio.
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Apr 10, 2024
Lionel Souque, CEO of Rewe Group, explains how his company is building the future through digitalization, retail media, and sustainability.
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Apr 10, 2024
CEO Yves Claude shares insights into Auchan's commitment to sustainability with local sourcing and long-term supplier relationships as it expands significantly across geographies.
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Apr 10, 2024
CEO Niklas Östberg explains how Delivery Hero is doubling down on grocery delivery to unlock further growth.
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Apr 10, 2024
Christopher Ailman, chief investment officer of the California State Teachers' Retirement Fund, explains how performance can be enhanced by culture, diversification, and limiting CIO turnover.
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Apr 10, 2024
Reitan Retail's CEO talks about two milestone deals that show the distinctiveness of the company's discounter model.
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Apr 10, 2024
Although economic uncertainty will likely persist in 2024, grocery retailers could fuel profitable growth by future-proofing the assortment, driving efficiency savings, and monetizing retail media.
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Apr 10, 2024
Can open-source software unlock the scalability the autonomous-vehicle industry has struggled to achieve amid varied successes and setbacks? Shinpei Kato, CEO of TIER IV, shares his vision for how it might.
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Apr 10, 2024
Can open-source software unlock the scalability the autonomous-vehicle industry has struggled to achieve amid varied successes and setbacks? Shinpei Kato, CEO of TIER IV, shares his vision for how it might.
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Apr 09, 2024
A McKinsey survey finds that 90 percent of farmers are aware of sustainable-farming practices, but holistic adoption remains low; they seek more operational and financial support.
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Apr 09, 2024
US manufacturing and construction face a hiring crunch for skilled workers such as carpenters, electricians, welders, and plumbers. A few creative actions can help overcome gaps and boost performance.
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Apr 09, 2024
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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Apr 09, 2024
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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Apr 09, 2024
Artificial intelligence is defining the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and production front-runners are finding significant impact throughout the factory, production network, and supply chain.
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Apr 08, 2024
As the space economy expands, it could create value for multiple industries and solve many of the world's most pressing challenges.
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Apr 08, 2024
Despite economic headwinds, Chinese consumption is exhibiting encouraging signs.
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Apr 08, 2024
Despite economic headwinds, Chinese consumption is exhibiting encouraging signs.
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Apr 08, 2024
For everyone from repair copilots to clerical assistants, generative AI can improve productivity and ease labor shortages. How can airlines and related companies get the basics right?
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Apr 08, 2024
A tsunami of digital innovation is hitting product development. Will your organization surf that wave or be overwhelmed by it?
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Apr 08, 2024
In a world of rapid change, looking for certainty can obscure opportunity. Taking smaller yet bold steps provides a more sure-footed path through uncertainty.
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Apr 05, 2024
Can a tool intended for creative work help you live life more fully? Advertising leader Bonnie Wan shares her story of connection and courage—and offers a transformative practice that anyone can learn.
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Apr 04, 2024
Leaders today confront a raft of complexities. Here's what will matter most as 2024 evolves—and how CEOs can reckon with ongoing disruption successfully.
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Apr 04, 2024
In response to financial pressures, academic medical centers are pursuing efforts to improve their near-term fiscal health. Clinician engagement is crucial to longer-term success.
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Apr 04, 2024
The Nordic countries are well equipped to take the lead on responsible use of artificial intelligence. This sets them up for a competitive advantage.
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Apr 04, 2024
At some factories, underperformance isn't just financial—it may also threaten safety, quality, or the environment. An unconventional improvement approach can help these sites regain health and vitality.
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Apr 04, 2024
As increased commodity trading value pools attract new competition, successful players will differentiate by managing illiquid risks and embracing data-driven trading models.
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Apr 03, 2024
By upgrading their energy strategies, industrials can reduce energy costs, accommodate market volatility, and achieve ambitious decarbonization targets—here's how.
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Apr 03, 2024
Technology disruptions are reshaping mobility solutions. Will mobility insurance see a meteoric transformation?
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Apr 03, 2024
Consumer-facing businesses have an opportunity to unlock holistic value. By better integrating their loyalty programs with pricing strategies, they can drive growth in a muddled economic landscape.
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Apr 03, 2024
A new, comprehensive supply-chain-management approach can help aerospace companies eliminate many of the disruptions that are contributing to a record-high aircraft order backlog.
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Apr 03, 2024
As economies in Asia evolve in 2024, they have the potential to shape the next normal. We talk to business media leaders about their views on the year that was and the year ahead.
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Apr 02, 2024
In this final retrospective, McKinsey senior partners and best-selling authors share insights from their book, discuss the "life cycle of a CEO," and talk about developments in their ongoing research.
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Apr 02, 2024
Price transparency is one of several industry innovations that is increasing the potential for consumerism in US healthcare.
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Apr 02, 2024
Overcoming the challenges to capturing cloud value, particularly those that are unique to European companies, requires a five-pronged strategy.
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