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New twists in the electric-vehicle transition: A consumer perspectiveon 22 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Our annual mobility survey examines how consumer priorities and expectations are shaping the transition to electric vehicles in major markets.
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America at 250: An introductionon 22 April 2025 at 12:00 am
It may be hard to believe (or to pronounce) but the nation is nearing its semiquincentennial. Today, the country’s challenges are vast, but the possibilities are even greater.
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Open source technology in the age of AIon 22 April 2025 at 12:00 am
With more organizations deploying gen AI across business functions, a new survey finds that leaders are increasingly turning to open source AI solutions to build out their tech stacks.
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Semiconductors have a big opportunity—but barriers to scale remainon 21 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Global semiconductor companies plan to invest roughly one trillion dollars in new plants through 2030. But first, the industry must overcome challenges.
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Empowering telecom employees with personalized AI-powered training and coaching toolson 21 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Deutsche Telekom worked with McKinsey experts and QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, to build and launch a capability building engine to help upskill 8,000 agents working in the field and at call centers to better meet customer needs.
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Overcoming the ‘broken rung’on 21 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Women are getting stuck on the corporate ladder. They can overcome this advancement gap—what we call the broken rung—by taking important steps to build their experience capital.
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Unfinished business: The ongoing tech gender gap in Latin Americaon 21 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Latin America has enjoyed a boom in digital technologies, but women have been left behind. Closing the technology gender gap could benefit organizations across sectors.
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Author Talks: What Microsoft can teach us about innovationon 18 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Innovation is not about waiting for a eureka moment. Drawing from seven case studies at Microsoft, two innovation leaders reveal what actually drives breakthrough results.
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Tariffs and global trade: The economic impact on businesson 18 April 2025 at 12:00 am
The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Here’s how decision-makers can best position their companies to thrive in the evolving landscape.
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Global Lighthouse voices: A talk with Bosch Mobility China COO Norman Rothon 18 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Norman Roth believes in challenging the status quo via fostering a “problem-welcoming culture.” For him, the distinction between a premier company and an average one lies in their approach to inevitable challenges.
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Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir on marketing in product-led growthon 17 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir, chief marketing officer at Atlassian, discusses the role marketing plays in engaging, nurturing, and expanding product growth.
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Beyond automation: How gen AI is reshaping supply chainson 17 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Gen AI is set to boost efficiency, decision-making, and performance in supply chains—but it’s not a magic bullet. Companies will have to double down on tech and talent to unlock its full potential.
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Alok Sama on corporate finance in the fast laneon 17 April 2025 at 12:00 am
The former SoftBank CFO describes the culture shock of moving from traditional corporate finance to dealmaking at the cutting edge of technology, and what led him to write a book.
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The US retirement industry at a crossroadson 16 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Fee compression and other factors are squeezing retirement solutions providers’ profitability, but ancillary products and services offer a new avenue for growth.
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Talking with Flywire CFO Cosmin Pitigoion 16 April 2025 at 12:00 am
How a cross-border payments company built a platform to simplify money movement for education, healthcare, travel, and B2B.
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Building bridges toward career opportunities for millions of Americanson 16 April 2025 at 12:00 am
McKinsey partnered with Goodwill Industries International to enhance its workforce development programs and services, supporting local Goodwill organizations as they work daily to equip individuals with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving job market.
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New reference process and service library supports operational risk management across financial serviceson 15 April 2025 at 12:00 am
New technologies and business models are transforming the way financial institutions operate. A unique process and service library is supporting operational risk management across the industry.
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The McKinsey Crossword: Metallic Metaphors | No. 228on 15 April 2025 at 12:00 am
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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What it takes for industrial companies to unlock software valueon 15 April 2025 at 12:00 am
To generate growth from their software investments, industrial companies can adapt their go-to-market playbook.
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Spend digital twin: A tool for volatility and tariffson 14 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Spend digital twins could revolutionize procurement by handing negotiation power back to buyers—providing a clear and real-time view of fair market price.
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Navigating tariffs with a geopolitical nerve centeron 11 April 2025 at 12:00 am
A nerve center can help companies chart a course through expanding tariffs and trade controls by orchestrating nine rapid actions, from tariff operations to supplier diversification.
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Global Lighthouse voices: A talk with LCFC CEO and Lenovo VP Xiaohui Dingon 11 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Xiaohui Ding underscores that digital transformation is not a one-time project but a continuous self-revolution, that starts at the top of the organization and is driven by a clear vision and measurable value.
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The fashion industry faces a world in fluxon 11 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Brands are grappling with rising unpredictability and slowing growth. What next?
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India: The promise and possibilities for global companieson 10 April 2025 at 12:00 am
India often attracts multinationals seeking new business opportunities. What strategies will help them thrive in this compelling but unique market?
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Mitigating procurement value leakage with generative AIon 9 April 2025 at 12:00 am
In an era of unprecedented disruption, procurement is no longer just about negotiating costs but is at the forefront of navigating complexity and protecting value.
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Finding a grounded approach to the restaurant businesson 9 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Mercer Street Hospitality founder and CEO John McDonald discusses how he selects new projects while maintaining his stable of restaurants and bars in a notoriously challenging industry.
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Author Talks: How to lead in a polarized worldon 9 April 2025 at 12:00 am
From political polarization to social movements, outrage is reshaping the landscape for organizations. A business professor offers a unique, practical approach to help leaders make sense of this phenomenon, engage stakeholders effectively, and build resilience.
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Winning with customers: The Albert Heijn success formulaon 8 April 2025 at 12:00 am
CEO Marit van Egmond shares her recipe for Albert Heijn’s success and what she expects to drive the market in the years to come.
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J&J’s Ashita Batavia on advancing oncology clinical-trials with dataon 8 April 2025 at 12:00 am
Ashita Batavia, head of hematology and oncology data sciences, R&D, at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, discusses how data can advance clinical trials, drug development, and prescreening.
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Selex drives growth by tailoring assortments and formats to local needson 8 April 2025 at 12:00 am
According to Maniele Tasca, general manager of Selex Gruppo Commerciale, recognizing regional differences is a key success factor in Italian grocery.