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At Roland Berger, we have been following advances in the field of electrical propulsion closely. From technological development and investment by new entrants, to activity by major aerospace incumbents – the industry is set for a dramatic shift.

Artificial intelligence - we believe, that in the future companies will migrate from data-driven approaches to fundamentally different business models.

Roland Berger Center for Smart Mobility contributes to a more sustainable and value-adding state of mobility. We advise and consult clients with tailor-made solutions across different expertise areas, such as automotive, transportation, energy and public sector.

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The coronavirus outbreak is cutting a swath through the economy. It is intensifying the downward trend in many industries.

Myanmar's economy is re-integrating into global markets, business confidence is strong.

How can we prepare for a future that we can hardly describe, let alone reliably plan? We believe that the only way is to be fast, flexible and elastic in order to follow the erratic, fractured and increasingly unplannable trajectories of the global economy.

Digitalization, new value chain configurations and new business models are catalysts for change in procurement, bringing about opportunities such as RPA, AI and bots. The endgame for procurement has begun.

Digital solutions thereby help cities to improve their citizens’ quality of life and at the same time achieve their climate action goals.

Terra Numerata links Europe with high-tech hubs around the world. Collaboration and co-creation are the basis of disruptive digital ecosystems.

The great African paradox - while women are more vulnerable to poverty and violence - they also hold the greatest potential for economic growth and innovation.

The Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050 comprises six megatrends shaping the world in the coming decades. These megatrends encompass economic factors as well as social, environmental, technological, and geopolitical shifts.

The September 2020 edition of the Automotive Disruption Radar shows that the coronavirus hit the automotive industry hard but had little effect on the sector’s shift to autonomous mobility.

Read more on how the automotive sector is evolving towards a growing demand for lithium-ion batteries and how European suppliers can challenge the Asian market.

Find out more about the award for holistic sustainability in the automotive industry and which evaluation standards can be used to show the sector new perspectives.

Read more on how the world’s largest automotive market is changing and which market strategy China will have to adopt to meet the new demands successfully.

A recent consumer survey conducted by Roland Berger and Potloc reveals how consumer behavior is changing across the world.

Learn more about this year's aerospace and defence survey and get insights into pre-and post-Covid industry priorities.

Covid-19 pandemic intensifies the downward spiral of automotive suppliers. What measures must now be taken?

Think:Act explores the dimensions of remote working, its impact on daily work-life and the skills that would be needed in the future.

Think: Act asks experts how globalization has impacted import and export in the past, and how they envision trade in the future.

No crisis in recent history has hit the economy as hard as the corona pandemic. Our 2020 Restructuring Study shows what this means for the economy and the restructuring industry.

Think:Act Magazine explores how successful companies face the challenges of our time with creativity and agility to enter a New World.

Struggling to bring automotive startups to scale or corporate pilot projects up to speed within your organization? Time to consider our approach on how to integrate corporate pilot projects and startups into automotive OEM ecosystems.

Micromobility – the use of bicycles and e-scooters purchased privately or as a sharing service – can become a smart component of urban mobility, if various conditions are met.

The trend toward sustainability is unstoppable – and the manufacturers of packaging and processing machines need holistic sustainability strategies to keep up.

Urban Air Mobility – an industry takes off. Investments are over 20 times higher than four years ago.

Think:Act asks experts how globalization has impacted import and export in the past, and how they envision trade in the future.

Think:Act Magazine introduces the New World of Business in which success depends on how quickly enterprises can adapt to accelerating change.

Sustainability is changing the world as we know it. What will our lives look like in 2050 – and what can companies do to ensure a livable future?

Breeze Technologies is a technology leader for air quality sensors, data and analytics. The startup helps cities and corporations to design more efficient clean air action plans with artificial intelligence and the internet of things.

Hyundai believes that a variety of stakeholders, access and affordability are key factors for UAM success.

The Internet Economy Report 2020 presents the most important facts, figures and data on the European Internet economy and offers specific recommendations for policymakers.

The corona crisis affected the aerospace industry tremendously, but MRO consolidation is on its way and winners will emerge in the future.

Digital technologies are reshaping the dental care sector in terms of workflow and administration through improved quality outcomes, cost, and time-savings.

Packaging waste management is no longer just a trend, but a key strategic pillar for the FMCG industry.

A fit-for-purpose operating model is of paramount importance, especially through the current crisis.

The attractiveness of rail as an efficient means of transport will allow the global rail market to overcome COVID-19 disruptions and continue to grow.

Effective leadership means turning transformation into your best advantage. Think:Act explores the thought models that are helping CEOs maintain their relevance.

Global spending on digital health could reach almost EUR 1 trillion by 2025. Digital platforms are reshaping the market – but who is making the race is still undecided.

The Covid-19 crisis accelerated the digitalization of insurance customer acquisition, as customers have spent more time online during the lockdown across Europe.

Air Race E, an electric air racing event set to take off by the end of next year, has a vision to accelerate the adoption of electrical propulsion.

Urban logistics play a key role in the evolution of our future cities. A platform solution with genuine integration of the whole system could help create efficient urban logistics.

The Roland Berger Triple Transformation framework enables decision makers in the automotive industry to overcome current challenges and succeed in the 2020s

In contrast to the 2008/2009 financial crisis, in the Corona crisis it is not the banks that are the trigger of the crisis, but part of the solution. Our article reveals what the 'New Normal' for banks after Covid-19 might look like.

Greenpeace International’s Jennifer Morgan speaks with Think:Act Magazine about responsibility, climate change and risks of not adopting new global policies.

Covid-19 has hit all the automotive sector on all sides. The pandemic is like a magnifying glass, making structural deficits stand out.