This year's studies

The energy turnaround and decentralized energy production

Speech held at the CHORUS Neue Energien Tage (in German only), 2012

The presentation looks at the drivers and trends behind the transformation in our energy system …  >>

Oil Price Forecast for 2012

Study, 2012

In this study, we examined if the 2011 oil price developments changed the top 3 performing forecasters and looked at their forecasts for 2012 …  >>

The cross-industry significance of the secondary healthcare market

Speech held at the ISPO Munich 2012, 2012

At the ISPO Munich 2012, Karsten Neumann, leader of the practice group payors and politics , held a speech on the cross-industry significance of the secondary healthcare market …  >>

Redefining asset management in new realities

Study, 2012

This global study explores the future development of asset management business models for both the retail and institutional investment segments in light of the new realities in financial markets and the asset management industry …  >>

Video-Endgame | The battle for the future of television has begun

think: act CONTENT, 2012

It's quite certain that television as we know it today will no longer exist in 2020. Technology, players, content – all will change dramatically …  >>

The End of the China Cycle

Study, 2012

New study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants analyzes the socio-political transformation in China. The Chinese "low-cost" manufacturing cycle is coming to an end …  >>

Study (in German), 2011

Germany is seeing a new forward-looking lead market emerge for using energy and resources efficiently in real estate …  >>

Customer magazine, 2011

The issue centers on a wholesale fitness program for European and national sales companies, describing a tailored approach on how to flank the exploitation of additional sales potential …  >>

Survey, 2011

We launched this "Executive Radar" to support executive-level thinking in the European railway industry …  >>

Study, 2011

In 2011, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants once again carried out an extensive global study on trends and benchmarks in the purchasing of production and non-production-related materials and services – the fourth study since 1999 …  >>

Study, 2011

City tourism has become an engine of economic growth in Europe in recent years, particularly in capital cities that have a tourism concept in place …  >>

Study in cooperation with DKSH, 2011

Globalization is an irreversible trend. And so it should be – it drives international specialization and accelerates the efficient international division of labor …  >>

Study, 2011

The global wind power boom is slowly tailing off – especially in Europe. After double-digit growth in recent years, the onshore and offshore wind power market will grow by only around 5% annually between now and 2015 …  >>

Study in cooperation with SAP AG, 2011

The market for information and communication technology (ICT) is experiencing a far-reaching transition. This study examines the most important drivers and characteristic attributes of the emerging cloud economy …  >>

Study, 2011

Over the next 20 years, the chemicals market will more than double. However, at the same time, critical developments will stifle margins and growth rates …  >>

Study (in German), 2011

Due to the growing level of government debt in some EU countries, there are signs of a slowdown, but not a slump, in economic growth in Germany …  >>

Study (in German), 2011

After a serious cooldown in 2008 and 2009, the global M&A market is recovering in 2011, and will likely hit a transaction volume of about EUR 1.6 trillion by the end of the year …  >>

Study in cooperation with icv (in German only), 2011

The Operations Efficiency Radar 2012 indicates the top levers for raising efficiency and helps CFOs plan for 2012 …  >>

Survey (in German), 2011

Capital markets may be shrinking around the globe and the instability of the euro creating widespread insecurity, but the real economy in Germany is still growing strongly …  >>

Study, 2011

This study, conducted by the Sustainability Committee of the European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore in collaboration with us, examines the market potential and business environment in the energy efficiency product and service industry in Southeast Asia …  >>

Study, 2011

E-mobility is one of tomorrow's major business opportunities. By the year 2025, electric or partially electric vehicles will account for up to 50% of new vehicle registrations in Europe. …  >>

think: act CONTENT, 2011

New rules in wealth management require a new form of banking. Providers must align value propositions to client needs and regain trust …  >>

Summary of study results, 2011

Rare Earth (RE) are a group of 17 metals which are required for many high tech applications – And they are not really "rare" …  >>

Study, 2011

Our study identified key growth opportunities, important levers and market challenges in the global construction equipment industry …  >>

Joint study with Creditreform, 2011

Optimizing working capital management could be the key for German SMEs to releasing EUR 115 billion in untapped liquidity …  >>

Survey (in German), 2011

The status of the car and what the younger generation think about this …  >>

Customer magazine, 2011

In this issue of Automotive inSIGHTS, we focus at the supplier industry and the growing Asia region. It's also worth taking a look at the commercial vehicles industry …  >>

think: act CONTENT, 2011

The demand for cars is exploding. And the market is known for being dynamic. It offers enormous opportunities. But buyers are demanding more …  >>

Study, 2011

For the fourth time in a row, Roland Berger is analyzing the regional M&A activities in CEE/SEE …  >>

Study in cooperation with Lazard, 2011

The worldwide automotive supplier industry is currently booming with average profit margins of 6.2% – higher even than their pre-crisis levels …  >>

Study, 2011

The worldwide market for Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles has taken off. It will reach almost USD 9 billion by 2015 …  >>

Study (in German), 2011

Energy demand from energy-intensive industries will rise sharply in the coming years. Our experts see enormous potential for improving energy efficiency …  >>

Study (in German), 2011

The Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology commissioned Roland Berger Strategy Consultants to analyze the German and international healthcare markets …  >>

Study, 2011

The Li-Ion-battery value chain will change dramatically, automotive companies need to reflect these dynamics in products, partnering strategies and processes …  >>

Study, 2011

Strategic investors from China are looking specifically for Western companies that can help them improve their own technological competitiveness …  >>

Study, 2011

The long-term prospects in the business aviation industry are as promising as those for the aerospace sector …  >>

think: act CONTENT, 2011

The increase in managed assets underlines the appeal of the industry – although market recovery is still fragile …  >>

Study, 2011

New restructuring studies by Roland Berger show that German and international companies view economic recovery in a positive light, but as only partly sustainable …  >>

Study, 2011

German and international companies are optimistic once again now that the financial and economic crisis is over and consider themselves very or extremely competitive …  >>

Survey, 2011

As a top strategy consultancy in the European Aerospace & Defence sector, we actively support industry leaders in identifying challenges, uncovering solutions and driving decisive change in their organizations …  >>

Study together with the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, 2011

In May 2011 the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants released a new Business Confidence report …  >>

Study by Roland Berger Austria and ERSTE Bank, 2011

Most Central and Eastern European companies made it through the crisis in one piece, sales have returned to pre-crisis levels, profits are not quite back there yet …  >>

Joint study with the German American Chambers of Commerce, 2011

The German American Chambers of Commerce in cooperation with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, for the second year in a row, conducted a survey evaluating the outlook of the renewable energy sector within the United States …  >>

Study, 2011

After the severe economic crisis, things are looking up for banks in Germany. This is because business with corporate customers is booming and offers gross revenue potential of over EUR 30 billion. …  >>

Study, 2011

As many as 80% of the large-scale international companies surveyed are aware of the importance of diversity & inclusion (D&I) as a management issue. Changes in legislation and demographic trends are forcing them to take it more seriously. …  >>

Joint study with VDMA, 2011

The joint study by VDMA and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants shows that the expansion of electromobility presents new business opportunities for the industry, but also major challenges …  >>

Joint study conducted by ESCP Europe and Roland Berger, 2011

This study focuses on the coordination of international development, production and marketing activities – core functions in which automotive managers have repeatedly identified room for improvement …  >>

Joint study of HypoVereinbank and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants (in German), 2011

A study that HypoVereinsbank conducted with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants closely examines the strategic challenges facing German construction companies and demonstrates that the industry hit rock bottom back in 2005 …  >>

Study, 2011

In a Germany-wide survey conducted from early November 2010 to late January 2011 109 subsidiaries of US and international companies and companies headquartered in Germany were asked about the relevance of corporate volunteering. The study sheds light on the multifaceted corporate citizenship activities of companies in Germany. …  >>

Study, 2011

Most automotive companies realize that they need more globally integrated development. However, most development employees – and hence most development work – are still located in the company's home region …  >>

Study, 2011

This study presents a roadmap on how telecom operators can become customer-centric organizations. Senior management has to initiate a change in philosophy and develop the business strategy around customer needs. …  >>

Joint study of Roland Berger, Debtwire, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Rothschild, 2011

The Refinancing Report provides some interesting insights into how both borrowers and lenders are thinking about market timing, sources of funding and the key challenges they expect to face …  >>

Study, 2011

This study describes the marked recovery made by the private equity market and new challenges facing the industry …  >>

Study, 2011

Roland Berger experts are supporting construction equipment manufacturers wishing to do business in Brazil – "the world's biggest building site" …  >>

Joint study by Roland Berger and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, 2011

The Asia-Pacific Headquarters Study 2011, conducted by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China in cooperation with Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, examines the growing trend among multinational companies towards establishing regional headquarters in Asia Pacific …  >>

Study (in German), 2011

In a generally better business environment, it is SMEs in particular that are affected by insolvency. Financing problems are the main cause …  >>

Study, 2011

The credit crisis of 2008 profoundly reshaped the competitive environment, regulation and client behavior in the banking sector. …  >>

Study, 2011

In the aftermath of the financial crisis – with expected regulatory changes, difficult market environments and shrinking profits – European insurance companies have different levers to react. …  >>

Study, 2011

We specially developed this quick check to give the affected centers a brief assessment of their own position and their strategic options from an external perspective. …  >>

Study, 2011

Expenditure on health in Germany is rising steadily – up from EUR 212 billion in 2000 to around EUR 279 billion in 2010 …  >>

Study, 2011

Five megatrends, geopolitical change, changing demographics, sustainability, the evolution of mobility as well as changing technology, will cause a huge leap forward in the development of the automotive industry within the next 15 years …  >>

Study in cooperation with Efma, 2011

The European Financial Marketing Association (Efma) and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, kindly supported by Volksbank International, conducted a study on debt collection in the CEE region …  >>

Study in cooperation with HHL-Leipzig Graduate School of Management, 2011

Our scenario study on the European airline industry focuses particularly on network carriers. We have developed four scenarios for the industry in the year 2015 based on two key uncertain developments and important industry trends …  >>

Speech (in German), 2011

At the 3rd health insurance day in Stuttgart, our Principal Karsten Neumann talked about prevention as a long-term approach for cost reduction in the health care system …  (PDF, 1748 KB)

Study together with the Austrian Hotel Association (ÖHV), 2011

The Austrian Hotel Association (ÖHV) and Roland Berger Austria examined the question posed by tourism executives of whether more beds really bring in more guests, or do they lead to price wars that endanger the economic viability of the hospitality industry …  >>

Study (short version), 2011

OEMs have to create new strategies to face global challenges. According to our study three global mega trends are dominating the future development of the industry …  >>

Study in cooperation with icv, 2011

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and the International Controller Association surveyed over 100 CFOs and commercial directors of manufacturing companies …  >>