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Steady progress in approaching the quantum advantage
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.
From margins to mainstream: Asians and Pacific Islanders in Hollywood
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.
Medtech propels economic growth and innovation in Southern California
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...
The McKinsey Crossword: Women’s Book Club | No. 177
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) bus...
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/the-mckinsey-crossword/april-23-2024
What is top of mind for dairy executives in 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.
Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, March 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.
Engage your workforce
Many workers are disengaged, and that’s destroying productivity and value. Here’s how employers can help boost morale and reengage their workers.
https://www.mckinsey.com/quarterly/the-five-fifty/five-fifty-engage-your-workforce
Indonesia’s green powerhouse promise: Ten bold moves
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 w...
Accelerating innovation: The potential of digital twins in medtech R&D
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 tra...
From anime to monozukuri: The hidden strengths of Japanese corporates
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.
Author Talks: The formula for successful negotiation
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 seem...
The battery cell component opportunity in Europe and North America
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.
Nature-positive investments: Good for the planet and long-term value
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.
Insights to Impact: A weekly briefing on creating sustainable and inclusive growth
How can companies help employees who lack skills, will, and time management capacity? Our weekly digest explores that topic and more.
Everything you wanted to know about carbon removals but were afraid to ask
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.
A ‘universal human right’: Quality mental healthcare for children
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.
What’s the future for cities in the postpandemic world?
Leading urban economist Ed Glaeser talks doom loops, hybrid spaces, the 15-minute city, and bumpy roads.
https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/forward-thinking/whats-the-future-for-cities-in-the-postpandemic-world
A question of identity: Talking with Socure’s Johnny Ayers
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.
Springtime for Canada’s fintech industry?
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.
https://www.mckinsey.com/ca/overview/springtime-for-canadas-fintech-industry
Value creation through business model innovation in US healthcare
Innovative business models in US healthcare are creating substantial value, but much opportunity remains, even among the fastest-growing organizations.
Driving long-term business transformation
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.
The McKinsey Crossword: Zigzag Pattern | No. 176
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) bus...
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/the-mckinsey-crossword/april-16-2024
Consumers rule: Driving healthcare growth with a consumer-led strategy
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.
Author Talks: Cass Sunstein on the perils of habituation
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 wa...
Six ways CFOs find the time to unlock their full potential
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.
Increasing your return on talent: The moves and metrics that matter
Five actions can transform an organization’s talent system, establishing a culture of performance while boosting employee experience.
Salesforce seeks competitive edge with its climate and nature action
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.
Why courting aspirational luxury consumers still matters
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 importan...
Bridging private equity’s value creation gap
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.
Alex Hardiman on product outside of pure technology companies
Alex Hardiman, chief product officer of the New York Times, shares how a strong product-led strategy can elevate organizations across industries.
How to find opportunity in a crisis: Launching a spinoff business
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.
Beyond the bus: Five key challenges in US student transportation
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.
Embedded finance: The choices and trade-offs for US banks
No risk, no reward. Banks can design an embedded-finance offering based on their size, distribution footprint, customer base, and product portfolio.
State of Grocery Europe 2024: Signs of Hope
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 medi...
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/state-of-grocery-europe-2024-signs-of-hope
How institutional investors can gain a performance edge
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.
Simplicity, efficiency, and sustainability in discount grocery
Reitan Retail’s CEO talks about two milestone deals that show the distinctiveness of the company’s discounter model.
Building the future: Focusing on digitalization and sustainability
Lionel Souque, CEO of Rewe Group, explains how his company is building the future through digitalization, retail media, and sustainability.
A growth journey toward green and local
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.
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/a-growth-journey-toward-green-and-local
Unlocking autonomous-vehicle development: TIER IV’s open-source blueprint
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 ho...
Meal delivery shouldn’t be a luxury
CEO Niklas Östberg explains how Delivery Hero is doubling down on grocery delivery to unlock further growth.
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/meal-delivery-shouldnt-be-a-luxury
Tradespeople wanted: The need for critical trade skills in the US
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 perform...
Voice of the US farmer 2023–24: Farmers seek path to scale sustainably
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.
The McKinsey Crossword: Swap Exchange | No. 175
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) bus...
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/the-mckinsey-crossword/april-9-2024
How manufacturing’s Lighthouses are capturing the full value of AI
AI is defining the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and production front-runners are finding significant impact throughout the factory, production network, and supply chain.
The AI revolution will be ‘virtualized’
A tsunami of digital innovation is hitting product development. Will your organization surf that wave or be overwhelmed by it?
https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/our-insights/the-ai-revolution-will-be-virtualized
The generative AI opportunity in airline maintenance
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?
China Brief: Consumers Are Spending Again (Outside of China)
Despite economic headwinds, Chinese consumption is exhibiting encouraging signs.
https://www.mckinsey.com/cn/our-insights/our-insights/consumers-are-spending-again
Why strategists should embrace imperfection
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.
Space: The $1.8 trillion opportunity for global economic growth
As the space economy expands, it could create value for multiple industries and solve many of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Author Talks: Brand strategist Bonnie Wan on no-regrets living
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 ca...