Studies in 2013

Offshore wind toward 2020

Study, 2013

Europe has set itself ambitious climate and energy targets. Offshore wind power places a pivotal role in the mix …  >>

Corporate Headquarters

Study, 2013

Our sixth edition of the corporate headquarters survey unveils five ways how outstanding headquarters add value, going beyond the traditional focus on cost and efficiency …  >>

The New Tobacco Products Directive – Potential Economic Impact

Study, 2013

The proposal for a new Tobacco Products Directive by the European Commission has the potential to significantly impact the tobacco sector and the EU economy …  >>

Best practices in new product development

Study, 2013

In this study our experts looked at more than 400 successful product developments by leading manufacturers in various industry sectors …  >>

Einweisermanagement in deutschen Kliniken (Referral management in German hospitals)

think: act CONTENT (German only), 2013

Competition on the inpatient healthcare market is getting fiercer. German hospitals are under immense pressure to maximize their bed capacity utilization …  >>

Executive Rail Radar

Study, 2013

In 2013, European railway companies will be focusing on improving their profitability and financial situation. This is because railways are experiencing major changes across Europe …  >>

"Rightsizing Europe" - The European car crisis and implications for automotive suppliers

Study, 2013

After the all-time high in 2010, the profitability of the global auto supplier industry is now declining again …  >>

Study, 2013

Germany's energy transition is forcing utilities companies to make major changes, as key factors such as decentralized production of renewable energy and the shift away from nuclear energy are having major effects on the German energy market …  >>

Study (in German only), 2013

The auto service business is getting tougher by the day. In Germany, the market for spare parts and auto services generates revenues of around EUR 26 billion a year …  >>

Presentation to the ICIS world conference, 2013

During the 17th edition of ICIS World Base Oils & Lubricants conference, our partner William Downey gave a speech on "Automotive 2025 - key global trends and the impact on lubricants" …  >>

Business Barometer together with American Chamber of Commerce in Germany (German only), 2013

After an average year in 2012, American companies in Germany are optimistic about 2013 …  >>

Study, 2013

The role of manufacturing in advanced economies is changing. A global economy, along with innovative supply chains and new technologies, require new visions about how to organize and operate manufacturing …  >>

Study (in German), 2013

The luxury segment in Germany is booming thanks to its considerable strengths. High quality, technological innovation and unique design demonstrate the expertise of luxury companies and their employees …  >>

Study, 2013

The mood is upbeat once again in the European private equity sector. After a more pessimistic mood among PE investors in 2012, more deals are expected this year – especially in Scandinavia and Germany …  >>

Study in cooperation with ECE, 2013

Sooner or later, bricks and mortar will be replaced by online shopping. Online, price is the only thing that matters. Offline retail is degenerating into a showroom for online retailers. Young people have already been lost to brick-and-mortar retail. … Or so they say! …  >>

Joint study with the University of Tübingen, 2013

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and the University of Tübingen have produced a study that investigates the extent to which Europe's five biggest football leagues – in Germany, England, Spain, Italy and France – deliver genuine excitement …  >>

Study, 2013

2013 will be the perfect storm of necessity and opportunity, and those who understand to focus and execute well will have plenty of opportunity to profit …  >>

Report by the Social Media Think:Lab, 2013

This report was designed and carried out by the Social Media Think:Lab, a joint research initiative of the University of Münster’s Marketing Center and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. It provides indisputable evidence that social media has become a key element of German consumers’ lives …  >>

Study, 2013

Frugal products are simple, affordable solutions that meet customer needs in emerging markets. The development of frugal products will play an increasingly important role for Western companies going forward …  >>

Joint study with the Institute of Management at the University of St. Gallen, 2013

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and the University of St. Gallen’s Institute of Management (IfB-HSG) have completed a survey that reveals the roles of strategy work and CSOs in times of increasing uncertainty …  >>

Joint study with AUTOMANAGER and the IESE Business School, 2013

In collaboration with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and AUTOMANAGER, the IESE Business School in Barcelona conducted a project to develop modern, sustainable distribution models for the European car industry …  >>

Survey by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, in cooperation with KPMG and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants., 2013

Chinese companies operating in the EU will be increasing their investments and looking to further engage in M&A …  >>

THOUGHTS, 2013

Germany's manufacturing skills, the uptick in the global economy, a stabilized Europe and a healthy domestic market – these factors will have a positive impact on growth in Germany through 2013. …  >>

Issue Paper, 2013

Rail franchising is a vital issue for delivery of a cost effective, passenger focussed and successful rail industry in Britain …  >>

Issue Paper (in German only), 2013

Depending on their business model, airlines in Europe face specific challenges that require different solutions …  >>

Study, 2013

Increasing price and cost pressure, regulatory changes and expiring patents are leading to shrinking margins in the pharmaceutical industry …  >>