# Roland Berger > Roland Berger is a global consultancy with offices in all major markets and industries. We provide the analytic approach and expertise to meet the profound challenges facing the world. ## Expertises - [Aerospace & Defense](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Aerospace-Defense/): Roland Berger advises the aerospace, defense and security industries\. We support OEMs, suppliers, agencies and investors\. - [Automotive Consulting Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Automotive/Consulting-Services/): Roland Berger offers tailor\-made solutions leading the transformation of the automotive industry into the new mobility world\. Learn more now\! - [Battery](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Battery/): Roland Berger's pursuit of sustainability and genuine emission reduction in the realm of lithium\-ion batteries encompasses advancements in cell production, the establishment of gigafactories, exploration of cell formats, innovations in cell chemistry and a commitment to effective battery recycling solutions\. - [Chemicals \| Consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Chemicals/Consulting-Services/): Chemical industry consulting services: sustainability strategy, operational excellence, digital transformation & portfolio optimization\. Drive results\. - [Construction](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Construction/): Roland Berger helps clients achieve capital and cost efficiency in real estate management and facility services\. Contact us now\. - [Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture I Consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Consumer-Goods-Retail-Agriculture/Consulting-Services/): Roland Berger experts can deliver tailored solutions to global players throughout the consumer goods, retail, and agriculture value chain\. - [Electrics and Electronics I Consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Electrics-Electronics/Consulting-services/): Roland Berger offers tailor\-made solutions from Strategy to M&A and Investor Support, Operations, Restructuring, performance improvement, PMI, IPO preparation, \.\.\. \. Learn more now\! - [Energy & Utilities Consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Energy-Utilities/): Consulting for the energy and utilities industry: growth and sustainability for companies in the energy sector and public organizations\. - [Financial Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Financial-Services/Consulting-services/): Roland Berger offers strategic approaches and proprietary solutions for sustained success in the financial services industry\. - [Industrial Products & Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Industrial-Products-Services/): Roland Berger advises companies on industrial goods and services, combining outstanding industry expertise and excellent technical know\-how\. - [Infrastructure](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Infrastructure/): Roland Berger advises public and private clients on the planning, financing, commissioning and maintenance of infrastructure\. - [Pharma & Healthcare](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Pharma-Healthcare/): Roland Berger advises pharma, MedTech and insurance companies on how to master the challenges of the future\. - [Private Equity & Strategic Investors I Consulting Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Private-Equity-Strategic-Investors/Consulting-Services/): We support private equity and strategic investors to take the right investment decisions and to identify the most important levers to realize a company’s \(hidden\) value\. - [Public Sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Public-Sector/Consulting-Services/): Overview of the consulting areas covered by the Roland Berger Public Sector team with selected project examples with a focus on national strategies, digitalization, and \(re\)privatization\. - [Technology, Media & Telecoms I Consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Technology-Media-Telcos/Consulting-Services/): Roland Berger supports TMT and sports organizations to choose strategies and technology solutions that optimize profit and growth\. - [Transportation, Tourism & Logistics](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Industries/Transportation/): Roland Berger supports the mobility and logistics industry in digitization along the entire value chain\. - [Corporate Performance I Publikationen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Services/Corporate-Performance/Consulting-Services/): Erzielen Sie mit Roland Berger eine nachhaltige Leistungssteigerung\. Wir helfen Unternehmen aus allen Branchen dabei, ihre Rentabilität, ihren Cashflow und ihre Widerstandsfähigkeit zu steigern\. - [Digital I Consulting services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Services/Digital/Consulting-Services/): Digital transformation can be a complex process\. Roland Berger can guide you through each aspect \- and unlock your organization's full potential\. - [Interim Management I Consulting Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Services/Interim-Management/Consulting-Services/): Roland Berger IMPEX: Our experienced interim managers bring missing management competences into companies and take over management responsibility for a transitional period\. - [Mergers & Acquisitions I Consulting Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Services/Mergers-Acquisitions/Consulting-Services/): We offer investment banking services for sell\-side / buy\-side, M&A strategy and Financial Advisory for financing, capital structure optimization and financial restructuring\. - [People & Organization I Consulting Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Services/People-Organization/Consulting-Services/): Our People & Organization experts develop and implement strategies that create lasting change throughout a business, from culture to functional efficiency\. - [Restructuring & Turnaround I Consulting Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Services/Restructuring-Turnaround/Consulting-Services/): We support companies in exceptional situations with clear strategies, tailored concepts, and swift execution – enabling sustainable transformation and renewed strength\. - [Sales & Marketing I Consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Services/Sales-Marketing/Consulting-services/): Roland Berger provides world\-class consulting with the support of a global network\. Our cross\-disciplinary teams help to shape your strategy for the future\. - [Transaction Services I Consulting Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Services/Transaction-Services/Consulting-Services/): We support our clients to create the maximum value with our end\-to\-end transaction service excellence\. We are your trusted partner every step of the transaction\. ## Events - [Recent event: Manufacturing Month 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Manufacturing-Month-2025.html): October 1, 2025 \- October 31, 2025, At Roland Berger, we take immense pride in celebrating Manufacturing Month, a time dedicated to honoring the U\.S\. manufacturing sector's innovation, resilience, and far\-reaching contributions\. Throughout October, our Partners Gareth Hayes and Apratim Sarkar actively engage with industry leaders to highlight the transformative changes shaping manufacturing today\-driven by cutting\-edge technologies, sustainability goals, and evolving global markets\. - [Recent event: Intelligent Operations Roundtable](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Intelligent-Operations-Roundtable.html): June 18, 2025, Together with Microsoft and Shurfah Holding, we will host our Intelligent Operations Roundtable in Riyadh\. We will explore insights into the use of GenAI, digital innovations from Saudi Arabia and successful transformation programmes\. Experience exclusive inspiration sessions, practical success stories and take the opportunity to network with leading industry experts\. For more information, please contact Donna Rice\. - [Recent event: World Economic Forum \| Annual Meeting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/World-Economic-Forum-Annual-Meeting.html): January 20, 2025 \- January 25, 2025, xxx - [Recent event: Manufacturing Innovation 2024: AI in Operations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Manufacturing-Innovation-2024-AI-in-Operations.html): October 16, 2024, Join our partner Michelle Drew Rodriguez at the Manufacturing Innovation 2024: AI in Operations conference for exciting insights into the benefits of new AI tools and use cases\. The Research Highlight Panel will present key findings from the new “Manufacturing Intelligence” research study by the Manufacturers Alliance Foundation, supported by Roland Berger, on AI use cases in manufacturing\. Further information is available here\. - [Recent event: World Water Week 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/World-Water-Week-2024.html): August 25, 2024 \- August 29, 2024, Partner Bill Malarkey participated in a virtual panel discussion during World Water Week 2024, providing insights into collaborative efforts to address global water challenges\. The interactive session focused on how companies are achieving both business and societal benefits through strategic partnerships\. - [Recent event: Roland Berger & Houlihan Lokey AAPEX/SEMA Networking Breakfast](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Roland-Berger-Houlihan-Lokey-AAPEX-SEMA-Networking-Breakfast.html): October 31, 2023, Join Roland Berger and Houlihan Lokey at our annual Networking Breakfast, taking place on Nov\. 1, 2023, during this year's AAPEX/SEMA event\. - [Recent event: 2022 AAPEX/SEMA Networking Breakfast \| Las Vegas, NV \| USA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/2022-AAPEX-SEMA-Networking-Breakfast-Las-Vegas-NV-USA.html): November 2, 2022, Join Roland Berger and Houlihan Lokey at our annual Networking Breakfast, taking place on Nov\. 2, 2022, during this year's AAPEX/SEMA event\. - [Recent event: Sustainable Innovation Forum at COP27](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Sustainable-Innovation-Forum-at-COP27.html): November 8, 2022 \- November 10, 2022, As a thought leader and consulting partner in the field of Climate Action and against the backdrop of our own net zero emission target, we are engaging actively with the COP27 movement and joining as headline partner for the 13th Sustainable Innovation Forum\. - [Recent event: 2022 NBMBAA and ROMBA Conferences](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/2022-NBMBAA-and-ROMBA-Conferences.html): September 27, 2022 \- October 8, 2022, Meet with Roland Berger at this year's NBMBAA and ROMBA Conferences - [Recent event: Consumer Goods Forum 2022 \| Dublin](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Consumer-Goods-Forum-2022-Dublin.html): June 19, 2022 \- June 22, 2022, Our Partner Tobias Göbbel will hold a special session on "How to Win the Sustain Game" at the Consumer Goods Forum\. During the session, a sneak preview will be given of the results of our publication "The Sustain Game", which will be exclusively launched at the Global Consumer Summit 2022\. A plenary discussion moderated by our Partner Patrick Müller\-Sarmiento is also included in the session\. - [Recent event: ATX West \| Anaheim, CA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/ATX-West-Anaheim-CA.html): April 12, 2022 \- April 14, 2022, What are the latest automation technology trends impacting your today and tomorrow? Meet with Roland Berger at this year's ATX West, to talk the trends that are moving the world forward\. - [Recent event: AASA 2022 Vision Conference \| Dearborn, MI \| USA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/AASA-2022-Vision-Conference-Dearborn-MI-USA.html): April 5, 2022 \- April 6, 2022, AASA and Roland Berger U\.S\. Aftermarket Leaders Barry Neal and Neury Freitas present AASA’s Newest Landmark Study: The Aftermarket 2035 – Prioritizing the Inflection Points - [Recent event: MEA Energy Week \| Energy Security and the fate of the energy transition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/MEA-Energy-Week-Energy-Security-and-the-fate-of-the-energy-transition.html): June 26, 2022 \- June 28, 2022, Roland Berger Partner Pierre Samaties speaks on a panel on the " Energy Security and the fate of the energy transition" at Middle East Energy week \- a 3\-day virtual conference where leading experts will discuss the transformation of the energy industry, the impact of climate objectives, evolving technology innovations, and what this all means for the Middle East\. - [Recent event: 2021 AAPEX/SEMA Networking Breakfast](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/2021-AAPEX-SEMA-Networking-Breakfast.html): November 3, 2021, Join our Partner Barry Neal and Principal Neury Freitas and Investment firm Houlihan Lokey for a Networking Breakfast at AAPEX/SEMA 2021 \. - [Recent event: Sustainable Innovation Forum at COP26](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Sustainable-Innovation-Forum-at-COP26.html): November 7, 2021 \- November 9, 2021, As a thought leader and consulting partner in the field of Climate Action and against the backdrop of our own net zero emission target, we are engaging actively with the COP26 movement and joining as knowledge partner for the 12th Sustainable Innovation Forum \(SIF\)\. - [Recent event: WELT am Sonntag – Better Future Conference "Sustainability"](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/WELT-am-Sonntag-Better-Future-Conference-Sustainability.html): April 19, 2021, Together with the editorial team, our Global Managing Partner Stefan Schaible discusses decarbonization as a competitive advantage and which specific courses of action arise for companies as a result of this new paradigm\. - [Recent event: Italy: The green hydrogen hub for Europe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Italy-The-green-hydrogen-hub-for-Europe.html): October 1, 2021, Roland Berger is a supporter of this year’s All4Climate – an initiative of climate champions around the world that will contribute to this September’s Pre\-COP meetings in Milan as well as November’s COP26, hosted by the UK in partnership with Italy\. Join this event and learn about what Italy can do to be the EU’s green hydrogen hub and how Roland Berger plans to support this goal\. - [Recent event: Automotive Software Factory \| Dialogue with high performers \- Automotive and beyond](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Automotive-Software-Factory-Dialogue-with-high-performers-Automotive-and.html): September 21, 2021, The automotive industry is undergoing significant technological change\. Together with Seerene and the Hasso Plattner Institute, our Partner Wolfgang Bernhart invites you to network with top decision makers in automotive engineering and discuss innovations, approaches and best practices in their industry\. - [Recent event: OPERA R&D Lab \- Roundtable](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/OPERA-R-D-Lab-Roundtable.html): April 19, 2021 - [Recent event: manage\.future: Outlook on the German economy 2021 \| Virtual Conference](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/manage.future-Outlook-on-the-German-economy-2021-Virtual-Conference.html): January 21, 2021, One day after the inauguration of the new US President Joe Biden our Global Managing Partner Stefan Schaible together with manager magazin Editor\-in\-Chief Sven O\. Clausen welcome Harvard Professor Karim R\. Lakhani, Bayer CEO Werner Baumann and Former German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel for a live debate on the future of the German economy\. - [Recent event: On current occasion](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/On-current-occasion.html): March 31, 2015 \- July 31, 2015, The dynamic situation surrounding the new corona virus also requires drastic measures from us at Roland Berger\. We see it as our duty to prevent further spread of the virus and thus contribute to the general safety and health of all people around us\. For this reason, our Spring / Summer live events will be postponed or cancelled for the time being\. Meanwhile, our experts are there for you in various webinars, webcasts and audioconferences to accompany your return to a new normality\. - [Recent event: The Farnborough International Airshow "FIA Connect" \| Virtual Conference](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/The-Farnborough-International-Airshow-FIA-Connect-Virtual-Conference.html): July 19, 2020 \- July 23, 2020, This year's Farnborough Airshow has gone digital as "FIA Connect"\. As ever, Roland Berger is deeply involved with this landmark event, and this year presents four unique topics in the form of virtual sessions\. - [Recent event: Sustainability: Spotlight on Procurement and Supply Chain \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Sustainability-Spotlight-on-Procurement-and-Supply-Chain-Webinar.html): July 28, 2020, Our Partner Sebastian Feldmann and Principal Hannah Zühlke, share their expertise on how the issues of sustainability, procurement and supply chains can be advantageously reconciled contrary to their previous image\. - [Recent event: Accelerate the adoption of I4\.0 and IoT within automotive production \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Accelerate-the-adoption-of-I4.0-and-IoT-within-automotive-production-Webinar.html): July 19, 2020, Bernhard Langefeld, expert on IoT and I4\.0, shares his knowledge from use cases and experiences in production and automation, and answers your questions on this key innovaton topic\. - [Recent event: The Butterfly Principle \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/The-Butterfly-Principle-Webinar.html): July 20, 2020, Crisis is often the catalyst for change and improvement\. Our Partners Sven Marlinghaus, Oliver Knapp and Jörg Esser guide you through a four\-step framework, developed by Roland Berger, to initiate a transformation\. - [Recent event: The Future of Urban Air Mobility \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/The-Future-of-Urban-Air-Mobility-Webinar.html): July 1, 2020, Urban Air Mobility is a nascent industry that has recently been shook by the Coronavirus crisis\. Our Partner Manfred Hader and Stephan Baur discuss perspectives, impact and opportunities of the industry, before and after the crisis\. - [Recent event: Innovation By Crisis \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Innovation-By-Crisis-Webinar.html): June 24, 2020, Together with Bayern Innovativ, our Partners Stephen Gackstatter and Oliver Knapp show and discuss examples of companies that turned the fate of the current crisis into their favor\. - [Recent event: Operations: The heart of sustainability \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Operations-The-heart-of-sustainability-Webinar.html): June 15, 2020, Sustainability is a broad field that covers much more than just greenhouse gas emissions\. The Roland Berger Operations Team invites you to rethink sustainability in operations and to discuss inspiring company examples\. - [Recent event: How far will COVID\-19 impact the aerospace industry and how to emerge stronger after the crisis \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/How-far-will-COVID-19-impact-the-aerospace-industry-and-how-to-emerge-stronger.html): June 3, 2020, Our Partners Manfred Hader, Robert Thomsonand Zhanfu Yu are speaking about the current situation of the aerospace industry considering the COVID\-19 influence and ways out of the crisis situation\. - [Recent event: Navigating the "New Normal" \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Navigating-the-New-Normal-Webinar.html): May 27, 2020, As Corona measures are being relaxed, our Partners Patrick Heinemann, Manfred Hader and Volker Rothfuss reflect on crisis implications and provide industry insights as well as strategic recommendations\. - [Recent event: The Smart Segmentation Imperative \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/The-Smart-Segmentation-Imperative-Webinar.html): May 18, 2020, The Roland Berger Operations Team presents its Quick\-Win approach to reduce spend and prepare for recovery at high speed in a global webinar\. - [Recent event: Mechanical and plant engineering in times of Corona \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Mechanical-and-plant-engineering-in-times-of-Corona-Webinar.html): May 6, 2020, Our experts in Mechanical Engineering Felix Mogge, Gerald Orendi and Sven Siepen discuss the situation and future of the industry in the light of the corona crisis in a joint webinar\. - [Recent event: Build, back, better \- Powerful despite Corona \| Expert\-call](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Build-back-better-Powerful-despite-Corona-Expert-call.html): April 16, 2020 \- April 24, 2020, The current COVID\-19 situation leaves many challenges and few answers\. In a series of audio conferences, valued speakers from different professional backgrounds will share their perspectives\. - [Recent event: Spend Compression \| Webinar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Spend-Compression-Webinar.html): April 16, 2020 \- April 23, 2020, Roland Berger's Spend Compression approach delivers a rapid solution for firms to increase their savings in demanding times like these\. - [Recent event: OPERA R&D Lab: Transform R&D with Guerilla Tactics](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/OPERA-R-D-Lab-Transform-R-D-with-Guerilla-Tactics.html): February 12, 2020, Steffen Gackstatter discuss the latest trends in R&D transformation \- including guerrilla tactics\. The R&D Lab is explaining our \#OPERA 2030 framework, its guiding principles and impact on research and development\. - [Recent event: Carve\-Out = Solved?, Stuttgart, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Carve-Out-Solved-Stuttgart-Germany.html): January 16, 2020, Patrick Heinemann and Burkhard Schwenker speak about their expertise with regard to strategic goals and success factors in the design of corporate carve\-outs\. - [Recent event: Artificial Intelligence \- Game Changer 2020, Hamburg, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Artificial-Intelligence-Game-Changer-2020-Hamburg-Germany.html): December 2, 2019, Ashok Kaul participates with other digital leaders in a panel discussion on artificial intelligence\. - [Recent event: Creditshelf Finanz\-Talk, Frankfurt, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Creditshelf-Finanz-Talk-Frankfurt-Germany.html): November 7, 2019, Event series with panel discussions on digital funding of mid\-sized companies co\-chaired by Roland Berger Partner Dominik Löber \. - [Recent event: Creditshelf Finanz\-Talk, Dusseldorf, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Creditshelf-Finanz-Talk-Dusseldorf-Germany.html): November 6, 2019, Event series with panel discussions on digital funding of mid\-sized companies co\-chaired by Roland Berger Partner Dominik Löber \. - [Recent event: World Economic Forum, Davos\-Klosters, Switzerland](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/World-Economic-Forum-Davos-Klosters-Switzerland.html): January 21, 2020 \- January 23, 2020, Roland Berger is partner of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos to shape global, regional and industrial agendas\. - [Recent event: Future of Health, Berlin, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Future-of-Health-Berlin-Germany.html): October 31, 2019, Morris Hosseini, Thilo Kaltenbach, Karsten Neumann and Oliver Rong give an outlook on the drastic changes affecting this sector\. - [Recent event: French\-German Business Forum 2019, Berlin, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/French-German-Business-Forum-2019-Berlin-Germany.html): October 29, 2019 \- October 30, 2019, Stefan Schaible participates in a panel discussion on a new French\-German economical strategy\. - [Recent event: Creditshelf Finanz\-Talk, Stuttgart, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Creditshelf-Finanz-Talk-Stuttgart-Germany.html): October 16, 2019, Event series with panel discussions on digital funding of mid\-sized companies co\-chaired by Roland Berger Partner Dominik Löber \. - [Recent event: Creditshelf Finanz\-Talk, Munich, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Creditshelf-Finanz-Talk-Munich-Germany.html): October 17, 2019, Event series with panel discussions on digital funding of mid\-sized companies co\-chaired by Roland Berger Partner Dominik Löber\. - [Recent event: AAPEX Show, Las Vegas, USA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/AAPEX-Show-Las-Vegas-USA.html): November 5, 2019 \- November 7, 2019, US Aftermarket Leader Barry Neal reports on the pulse check of the industry and advices on how to prepare for the new online\-to\-offline world\. - [Recent event: Creditshelf Finanz\-Talk, Stuttgart, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Creditshelf-Finanz-Talk-Stuttgart-Germany-2.html): September 16, 2019, Event series with panel discussions on digital funding of mid\-sized companies co\-chaired by Roland Berger Partner Dominik Löber\. - [Recent event: Süddeutsche Zeitung Wirtschaftsgipfel, Berlin, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/S%C3%BCddeutsche-Zeitung-Wirtschaftsgipfel-Berlin-Germany.html): November 11, 2019 \- November 13, 2019, Stefan Schaible contributes to the conversation at Germany's major economic summit hosted by Süddeutsche Zeitung\. - [Recent event: Creditshelf Finanz\-Talk, Hamburg, Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/About/Events/Creditshelf-Finanz-Talk-Hamburg-Germany.html): September 25, 2019, Event series with panel discussions on digital funding of mid\-sized companies co\-chaired by Roland Berger Partner Dominik Löber\. ## Experts - [Flavie Nguyen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Flavie.Nguyen.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture - [Jonathan Chan](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jonathan.Chan.html): Principal, Sydney Office, Australia, Expert in Infrastructure and Transaction Services - [Marcel Tiemann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marcel.Tiemann.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transaction Services - [Nicola Breyer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Nicola.Breyer.html): Senior Advisor, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Sebastian Heil](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sebastian.Heil.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense - [Tim Kleindiek](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Tim.Kleindiek.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transaction Services - [Yoshiaki Tsuji](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Yoshiaki.Tsuji.html): Principal, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Transaction Services - [Simon Kuhn](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Simon.Kuhn.html): Principal, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Nawaz Isaji](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Nawaz.Isaji.html): Partner, Sydney Office, Australia, Expert in Transaction Services - [Vanessa Schneider](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Vanessa.Schneider.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Restructuring, Performance & Transformation - [Michael Zhao](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michael.Zhao.html): Partner, Guangzhou Office, Greater China, Expert in Operations and Sales & Marketing - [Dimitri Pierre\-Justin](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Dimitri.Pierre-Justin.html): Principal, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Transaction Services - [Max Schaukellis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Max.Schaukellis.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Sungho Won](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Won.Sungho.html): Partner, Seoul Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Electrics & Electronics - [Timothy Derr](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Timothy.Derr.html): Senior Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture - [Eunyoung Kim](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Eunyoung.Kim.html): Partner, Seoul Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Financial Services - [Fabian Wiesenaecker](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Fabian.Wiesenaecker.html): Principal, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in People & Organization - [Ansgar Kernder](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ansgar.Kernder.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Capital Goods and Industrial Products & Services - [Markus Fournell](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Markus.Fournell.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Jan Stoeckel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jan.Stoeckel.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture - [Hiroshi Koami](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Hiroshi-.Koami.html): Principal, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Britta Mittler](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Britta.Mittler.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transaction Services - [François Aubry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Fran%C3%A7ois.Aubry.html): Senior Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Sales & Marketing - [Simon Liu](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Simon.Liu.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Infrastructure - [Ryo Iizuka](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ryo.Izuka.html): Principal, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Strategic Investors and Transaction Services - [Naoki Tokumoto](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Naoki.Tokumoto.html): Partner, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Digital and Pharma & Healthcare - [Julia Schwientek](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Julia.Schwientek.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Corporate Performance - [Himanshu Jain](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Himanshu-.Jain.html): Principal, Dubai Office, Middle East - [Jeanne Wittelsbuerger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jeanne.Wittelsbuerger.html): Principal, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in People & Organization - [Lola Wijaya](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Lola.Wijaya.html): Principal, Singapore Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Pharma & Healthcare - 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[Florian Gerhart](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Florian.Gerhart.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Restructuring, Performance & Transformation - [Rizwanur Rahman](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Rizwanur-.Rahman.html): Principal, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Digital - [Alexis Spyrou](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alexis-.Spyrou.html): Principal, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Florian Dietrich](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Florian.Dietrich.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transaction Services - [Darot Dy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Darot.Dy.html): Principal, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense - [Matthias Seckler](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matthias.Seckler.html): Principal, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Josef Rider](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Josef.Rider.html): Director, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Abhijit Boora](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Abhijit.Boora.html): Director, Detroit Office, North America, Expert in Operations - [Raphael Maccagnan](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Raphael.Maccagnan.html): Senior Partner, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Strategic Investors, Restructuring and Transaction Services - [Antoine Kimmel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Antoine.Kimmel.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Anugrah Pratama](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Anugrah.Pratama.html): Partner, Jakarta Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Infrastructure - [Timo Gloeckner](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Timo.Gloeckner.html): Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Switbert Miczka](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Switbert.Miczka.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Michael Tribus](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michael.Tribus.html): Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture - 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[Sean Stephens](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sean.Stephens.html): Partner, Boston Office, North America, Expert in Transaction Services - [Oleg Kozyrenko](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Oleg.Kozyrenko.html): Principal, Philadelphia Office, North America, Expert in Operations - [Charlie Pope](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Charlie.Pope.html): Principal, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Automotive and Sales & Marketing - [Patrick Putz](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Patrick.Putz-2.html): Director, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Geert Verheyden](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Geert.Verheyden.html): Principal, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Guilherme Issa](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Guilherme.Issa.html): Principal, São Paulo Office, South America, Expert in Infrastructure and Sales & Marketing - [Spencer Gore](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Spencer.Gore.html): Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Battery and Industrial Products & Services - 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[Shan Hu](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Shan.Hu.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Pharma & Healthcare - [Nozomu Yoshimi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Nozomu.Yoshimi.html): Principal, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Infrastructure - [Gerd Christian Finck](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Gerd.Finck.html): Director, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transaction Services - [Niels Kammerer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Niels.Kammerer.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in People & Organization - [Leonardo Puccetti](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Leonardo.Puccetti.html): Principal, São Paulo Office, South America, Expert in Financial Services and Transaction Services - [Balazs Kolbenheyer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Balazs.Kolbenheyer.html): Principal, Chicago Office, North America - [Gurdeep Gosal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Gurdeep.Gosal.html): Principal, Singapore Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Transaction Services - [Christian Wehrberger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christian.Wehrberger.html): Principal, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Jonas Schultz](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jonas.Schultz.html): Principal, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Steven Gauthier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Steven.Gauthier.html): Principal, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Johannes Halstrick](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Johannes.Halstrick.html): Principal, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Jakob Kriependorf](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jakob.Kriependorf.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Markus Bauer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Markus.Bauer.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Matteo Mocci](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matteo.Mocci.html): Principal, Rome Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Capital Goods and Industrial Products & Services - 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[Maryam Aljafen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Maryam.Aljafen.html): Principal, Manama Office, Middle East, Expert in Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Andreas Ruppen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Andreas.Ruppen.html): Principal, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Annika Endres](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Annika.Endres.html): Principal, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Paul Simon](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Paul.Simon.html): Principal, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Transaction Services - [Tilman Gronau](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Tilman.Gronau.html): Principal, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transaction Services - [Kamil Kasprowicz](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Kamil.Kasprowicz.html): Principal, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Operations and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Rachel Hugo](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Rachel.Hugo.html): Senior Partner, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense and Industrial Products & Services - [Michael Schich](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michael.Schich.html): Principal, Vice President Tech & AI Innovation, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Michael Jonas](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michael.Jonas.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Laurent Hublet](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Laurent.Hublet.html): Director, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Keita Yamane](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Keita.Yamane.html): Partner, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Technology, Media & Telcos - [Jens Stratmanns](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jens.Stratmanns.html): Director, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Axel Fischer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Axel.Fischer.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Marcus Hartmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marcus.Hartmann.html): Senior Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - 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[Matt Page](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matt.Page.html): Partner, Toronto Office, North America, Expert in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Strategic Investors and Transaction Services - [Philipp Leutiger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Philipp.Leutiger.html): Senior Partner, Boston Office, North America, Expert in Chemicals and Digital - [Andrei Lorman](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Andrei.Lorman.html): Principal, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Stefan Lysak](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Stefan.Lysak.html): Press contact USA, Boston Office, North America - [Christina Gröger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christina.Groeger.html): Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Richard Gehlmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Richard-.Gehlmann.html): Principal, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Sabrine Zerktouni](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sabrine.Zerktouni.html): Principal, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture - [Ralph Seidel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ralph-.Seidel.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Björn Schubert](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Bj%C3%B6rn-.Schubert.html): Principal, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transaction Services - [Tamino Middel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Tamino-.Middel.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Alessandro Grigolon](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alessandro-.Grigolon.html): Principal, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Fabian Buerger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Fabian.Buerger.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Pierre Edouard Blanc](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Pierre.Blanc.html): Principal, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Transaction Services - [Manas Trivedi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Manas-.Trivedi.html): Principal, New Delhi Office, South Asia, Expert in Battery and Industrial Products & Services - [Kulit Kiartsritara](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Kulit-.Kiartsritara.html): Principal, Bangkok Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Infrastructure, Public Sector and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Frank Qiang Fu](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Frank-.Fu.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Battery, Capital Goods, Industrial Products & Services and Infrastructure - [Carlo Gozzi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Carlo.Gozzi.html): Principal, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Capital Goods and Industrial Products & Services - [Florian Hartmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Florian-.Hartmann.html): Director, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Katy Batts](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Katy.Batts.html): HR contact, Dubai Office, Middle East - [Mathieu Jamot](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Mathieu-.Jamot.html): Senior Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities - [Tom Hartmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Tom.Hartmann.html): Principal, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Restructuring - [Nicolas Dumas](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Nicolas.Dumas.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Antonio Maresca](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Antonio.Maresca.html): Principal, Milan Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Jizhou Gareth Xie](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jizhou.Xie.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Operations - [Evelijn Zikken](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Evelijn.Zikken.html): Partner, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture - [Sayak Datta](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sayak.Datta.html): Partner, Singapore Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Infrastructure - [Thomas Zeimentz](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Thomas.Zeimentz.html): Principal, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Koji Toyama](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Koji.Toyama.html): Partner, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Infrastructure - [Bill Malarkey](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Bill.Malarkey.html): Partner, Philadelphia Office, North America, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Infrastructure - [Ismail Alaoui](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ismail.Alaoui.html): Principal, Manama Office, Middle East, Expert in Infrastructure - [Christophe Guillet](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christophe.Guillet.html): Partner, Manama Office, Middle East, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Infrastructure - [Ida Johansson](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ida.Johansson.html): Principal, Gothenburg Office, Northern Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Bastien Simeon](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Bastien.Simeon.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Infrastructure - [Dorothee Chabredier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Dorothee.Chabredier.html): Principal, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Mathieu De Kervenoael](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Mathieu.De-Kervenoael.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Infrastructure - [Nizar Hneini](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Nizar.Hneini.html): Senior Partner, Managing Director Middle East, Doha Office, Middle East, Expert in Digital and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Viktoria Danzer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Viktoria.Danzer.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Prince Punnackal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Prince.Punnackal.html): Principal, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Geoff Gage](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Geoff.Gage.html): Senior Partner, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Infrastructure - [Makram Raad](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Makram.Raad.html): Principal, Riyadh Office, Middle East, Expert in Infrastructure - [Michelle Briffett](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michelle.Briffett.html): Principal, Boston Office, North America, Expert in Chemicals and Industrial Products & Services - [Kyle Gordon](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Kyle.Gordon.html): Principal, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Battery and Industrial Products & Services - [Alexandra Romanova](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alexandra.Romanova.html): Principal, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Weonseok Oh](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Weonseok.Oh.html): Principal, Seoul Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Capital Goods, Industrial Products & Services and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Maxwell Gustafson](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Maxwell.Gustafson.html): Principal, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Jonas Lehmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jonas.Lehmann.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Shuo Pan](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Shuo.Pan.html): Principal, Beijing Office, Greater China, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Maarten Roelofsma](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Maarten.Roelofsma.html): Principal, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Chemicals - [Lasse Adler](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Lasse.Adler.html): Principal, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Maximilian Jaehn](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Maximilian.Jaehn.html): Principal, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Corporate Performance and Restructuring - [Wiebke Stranz](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Wiebke.Stranz.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Public Sector - [Jörg Delhaes](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/J%C3%B6rg.Delhaes.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transaction Services - [Patrick Ruthardt](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Patrick.Ruthardt.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Christian Hartmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christian.Hartmann.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Vincent Ting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Vincent.Ting.html): Principal, Kuala Lumpur Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Chemicals, Industrial Products & Services and Infrastructure - [Houda Ougaddoum](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Houda.Ougaddoum.html): Principal, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Infrastructure and Operations - [Sebastian Braun](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sebastian.Braun.html): Principal, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Manuel Seid](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Manuel.Seid.html): Principal, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Sixiao Qu](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sixiao.Qu.html): Principal, Beijing Office, Greater China, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Marvin Kattendiek](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marvin.Kattendiek.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Sales & Marketing - [Edeltraud Leibrock](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Edeltraud.Leibrock.html): Senior Partner, Global Managing Director, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Dorival Bettencourt](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Dorival.Bettencourt.html): Partner, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Infrastructure - [Razvan Dumitru](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Razvan.Dumitru.html): Principal, Bucharest Office, Eastern Europe, Expert in Infrastructure and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Johannes Braun](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Johannes.Braun.html): Director, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Interim Management and Restructuring - [Slava Chak](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Slava.Chak.html): Partner, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Sid Malhotra](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sid.Malhotra.html): Senior Partner, Boston Office, North America, Expert in Chemicals and Industrial Products & Services - [Francisco Abiul Menano](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Francisco.Menano.html): Principal, Lisbon Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Financial Services, Infrastructure and Sustainability - [Ibai Corera](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ibai.Corera.html): Partner, Riyadh Office, Middle East, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Henrik Pettersson](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Henrik.Pettersson.html): Principal, Stockholm Office, Northern Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Alia Sabala](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alia.Sabala.html): Partner, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Public Sector - [Daniel Ruppert](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Daniel.Ruppert.html): Director, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Chetan Anand](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Chetan.Anand.html): Director, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Technology, Media & Telcos - [Gilles Oubuih](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Gilles.Oubuih.html): Principal, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Operations - [Kay Thielemann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Kay.Thielemann.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Xudong Zhang](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Xudong.Zhang.html): Principal, Beijing Office, Greater China, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Daniel Tao](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Daniel.Tao.html): Principal, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Capital Goods and Construction - [Rebecca Evans](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Rebecca.Evans.html): Principal, Detroit Office, North America, Expert in Automotive, Industrial Products & Services and People & Organization - [Philipp Zottmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Philipp.Zottmann.html): Principal, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Sales & Marketing - [Reda Najid](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Reda.Najid.html): Principal, Casablanca Office, Northern Africa, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Karim Haggar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Karim.Haggar.html): Senior Advisor, Dubai Office, Middle East - [Feras Abul](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Feras.Abul.html): Partner, Manama Office, Middle East, Expert in Infrastructure - [Leonard Walz](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Leonard.Walz.html): Principal, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Sales & Marketing - [Lisa Staedtler](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Lisa.Staedtler.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Capital Goods and Industrial Products & Services - [Charles Colrat](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Charles.Colrat.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Oliver Holtkemper](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Oliver.Holtkemper.html): Partner, Singapore Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Electrics & Electronics, Industrial Products & Services and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Zhihao Huang](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Zhihao.Huang.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Wataru Hayami](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Wataru.Hayami.html): Principal, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Sebastian Wind](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sebastian.Wind.html): Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Usman Tahir](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Usman.Tahir.html): Principal, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Hugo Carreira](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Hugo-.Carreira.html): Principal, Doha Office, Middle East, Expert in Digital - [Pedro Galhardas](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Pedro.Galhardas.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner Portugal, Lisbon Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Infrastructure - [Eesha Nayak](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Eesha.Nayak.html): Principal, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Sales & Marketing - [Georg Henig](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Georg.Henig.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Chahe Dabanjian](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Chahe.Dabanjian.html): Partner, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Infrastructure and Public Sector - [Hitoshi Kaise](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Hitoshi.Kaise.html): Partner, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Automotive and Industrial Products & Services - [Juan Shi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Juan.Shi.html): Principal, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Electrics & Electronics and Industrial Products & Services - [Max Hoeglund Wetterwik](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Max-.Hoeglund-Wetterwik.html): Principal, Stockholm Office, Northern Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities, Pharma & Healthcare and Transaction Services - [Stefan Treiber](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Stefan.Treiber.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Interim Management and Restructuring - [Tobias Kramolowsky](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Tobias.Kramolowsky.html): Director, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Corporate Performance and Interim Management - [Peter Walendy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Peter.Walendy.html): Director, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Interim Management - [Andreas Poeschl](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Andreas.Poeschl.html): Principal, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in People & Organization - [Mathieu Bernard](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Mathieu.Bernard.html): Principal, Madrid Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Automotive and Restructuring - [El Mokhtar Harti](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/El-Mokhtar.Harti.html): Principal, Casablanca Office, Northern Africa, Expert in Financial Services - [Jochim\-Friedrich Jagau](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jochim-Friedrich.Jagau.html): Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Tim Hotz](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Tim-.Hotz.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Tobias Hanspach](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Tobias.Hanspach.html): Partner, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Corporate Performance - [Jiong Yang](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jiong.Yang.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Battery and Operations - [Masato Someya](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Masato.Someya.html): Partner, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Capital Goods and Industrial Products & Services - [Fabian Maier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Fabian.Maier.html): Principal, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Christian Lumpe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christian.Lumpe.html): Partner, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Chemicals and Sales & Marketing - [Oliver Riedel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Oliver.Riedel.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Emil Ohlsson](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Emil.Ohlsson.html): Principal, Stockholm Office, Northern Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Transaction Services - [Anne Moore](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Anne.Moore.html): Principal, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Sara Barada](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sara.Barada.html): Partner, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Pol Busquets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Pol.Busquets.html): Partner, Madrid Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Capital Goods, Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Industrial Products & Services - [Stefan Krieger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Stefan.Krieger.html): Principal, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Capital Goods, Industrial Products & Services and Sales & Marketing - [Peter Odenwälder](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Peter.Odenw%C3%A4lder.html): Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Chemicals and Operations - [Ruirui Zong\-Rühe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ruirui.Zong-R%C3%BChe.html): Partner, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Battery, Chemicals, Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Christian Dölle](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christian.D%C3%B6lle.html): Senior Advisor, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe - [Douglas Bade](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Douglas.Bade.html): Senior Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Tariq Ashraf](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Tariq.Ashraf.html): Principal, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Technology, Media & Telcos - [Jann Oetken](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jann.Oetken.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in People & Organization - [Nina Feuersinger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Nina.Feuersinger.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in People & Organization and Restructuring - [Cyrus Asgarian](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Cyrus.Asgarian.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Restructuring - [Simone Schatto](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Simone.Schatto.html): Director, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Sales & Marketing - [Vasco Teixeira](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Vasco.Teixeira.html): Principal, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Operations and Restructuring - [Hugo Texier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Hugo.Texier.html): Partner, Kuala Lumpur Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture - [Michael Knott](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michael-.Knott.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner United Kingdom, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors, Sales & Marketing and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Norman Firchau](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Norman.Firchau.html): Partner, Detroit Office, North America, Expert in Automotive, Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Martin Weissbart](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Martin.Wei%C3%9Fbart.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Christopher Schmitt](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christopher.Schmitt.html): Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Bernhard Weissensteiner](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Bernhard.Weissensteiner.html): Principal, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Industrial Products & Services, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Daniel Kubis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Daniel.Kubis.html): Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Automotive and Battery - [Marie\-Charlotte Niedermeier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marie-Charlotte.Niedermeier.html): Principal, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Automotive and Sales & Marketing - [Erin Sowerby](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Erin.Sowerby.html): Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Industrial Products & Services - [Eymeric Boyer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Eymeric.Boyer.html): Principal, Montreal Office, North America, Expert in Aerospace & Defense and Capital Goods - [Alexandre Charpentier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alexandre.Charpentier.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Mohamad Yamout](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Mohamad.Yamout.html): Partner, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Public Sector - [Mengxi Zhou](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Mengxi.Zhou.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Automotive - [Adam Healy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Adam.Healy.html): Partner, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense and Electrics & Electronics - [Matthieu Noel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matthieu.Noel.html): Principal, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Gabriella Borgovan](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Gabriella.Borgovan.html): Principal, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Operations - [Carla Bartrina](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Carla.Plana.html): Director, Madrid Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Lars Ickenroth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Lars.Ickenroth.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Maxim Przystaw](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Maxim.Przystaw.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Marco Bühren](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marco.B%C3%BChren.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Verena Koch](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Verena-.Koch.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Chantal Jäger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Chantal.J%C3%A4ger.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Restructuring and Transaction Services - [Alexander Fey](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alexander-.Fey.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Electrics & Electronics and Industrial Products & Services - [Matthias Nagl](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matthias-.Nagl.html): Principal, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Cemre Bagci\-Phan](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Cemre.Bagci-Phan.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Restructuring - [Nicolas Wüthrich](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Nicolas-.W%C3%BCthrich.html): Partner, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Sales & Marketing - 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[Apratim Sarkar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Apratim.Sarkar.html): Senior Partner, Boston Office, North America, Expert in Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture, Corporate Performance and Operations - [Alexis de Peretti](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alexis.de-Peretti.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Technology, Media & Telcos - [Shantanu Verma](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Shantanu.Verma.html): Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Operations - [David Zhu](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/David.Zhu.html): Partner, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Battery, Electrics & Electronics and Operations - [Richard Stolz](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Richard.Stolz.html): Partner, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Thomas Richter](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Thomas.Richter.html): Partner, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Eyad Faraj](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Eyad.Faraj.html): Partner, Manama Office, Middle East, Expert in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Strategic Investors and Transaction Services - [Pedro Guimaraes](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Pedro.Guimaraes.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner Brazil, São Paulo Office, South America, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture, Industrial Products & Services and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Konrad Gruda](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Konrad.Gruda.html): Senior Advisor, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Nils Breuer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Nils.Breuer.html): Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Beate Rosenthal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Beate.Rosenthal.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Sales & Marketing - [Bo Liu](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Bo.Liu.html): Principal, Beijing Office, Greater China - [Maurizio Minelli](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Maurizio.Minelli.html): Partner, Managing Partner Italy, Milan Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Digital and Financial Services - [Sarah Li](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sarah.Li.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Georges Almeida](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Georges.html): Partner, São Paulo Office, South America, Expert in Energy & Utilities - [Jack Zhuang](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jack.Zhuang.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Jonathan Yan](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jonathan-.Yan.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture - [Marcus Wolf](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marcus.Wolf.html): Partner, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Restructuring - [Rob van der Meer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Rob.van-der-Meer.html): Principal, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Kenichi Shimomura](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Kenichi.Shimomura.html): Principal, Singapore Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture - [Manuel Schieler](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Manuel.Schieler.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital and Sales & Marketing - [Giacomo Sandicchi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Giacomo.Sandicchi.html): Principal, Milan Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Paulo Salla](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Paulo.Salla.html): Principal, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Automotive and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Mathieu Rasamoela](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Mathieu.Rasamoela.html): Principal, Boston Office, North America, Expert in Chemicals, Industrial Products & Services, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Mortaza Nadjafi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Mortaza.Nadjafi.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Restructuring - 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[Astrid Bohlke](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Astrid.Bohlke.html): Principal, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Alexander Baumgartner](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alexander.Baumgartner.html): Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Battery, Chemicals and Industrial Products & Services - [Takayuki Omiya](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Takayuki.Omiya.html): Principal, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Aerospace & Defense, Automotive and Capital Goods - [Kwangho Kim](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Kwangho.Kim.html): Principal, Seoul Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Julien Bourdinière](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Julien.Bourdini%C3%A8re.html): Senior Partner, Singapore Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture, Operations and Sales & Marketing - [Waldemar Lau](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Waldemar.Lau.html): Principal, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Yojiro Kamiya](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Yojiro.Kamiya.html): Principal, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [David Yu](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/David.Yu.html): Senior Advisor, Shanghai Office, Greater China - [Florian Dehne](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Florian.Dehne.html): Partner, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Wataru Matsumoto](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Wataru.Matsumoto.html): Senior Partner, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture, Corporate Performance, Industrial Products & Services and Restructuring - [Louis Gendry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Louis.Gendry.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Jiangning Dai](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jiangning.Dai.html): Partner, Beijing Office, Greater China, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Danny Mueller](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Danny.Mueller.html): Senior Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Chemicals, Industrial Products & Services, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Michael Baur](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michael.Baur.html): Partner, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Michel Jacob](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michel-.Jacob.html): Senior Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Operations - [Jawad Shaikh](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jawad.Shaikh.html): Partner, Riyadh Office, Middle East, Expert in Digital and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Kiyoung Song](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Kiyoung.Song.html): Partner, Seoul Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Capital Goods, Industrial Products & Services and Transaction Services - [Sebastian Koper](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sebastian.Koper.html): Principal, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Battery, Capital Goods and Industrial Products & Services - [Benjamin Verhelst](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Benjamin.Verhelst.html): Partner, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Milko Teofilov](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Milko.Teofilov.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Corporate Performance and Restructuring - [Christian\-Simon Ernst](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christian-Simon.Ernst.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive and Industrial Products & Services - [Dragos Popa](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Dragos.Popa.html): Principal, Bucharest Office, Eastern Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Michael Poetzl](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michael.Poetzl.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Capital Goods and Industrial Products & Services - [Volkmar Noeske](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Volkmar.Noeske-2.html): Principal, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Marco Mayer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marco.Mayer.html): Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Restructuring - [Markus Kaufmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Markus.Kaufmann.html): Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Infrastructure - [Kathy Jiang](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Kathy.Jiang.html): Principal, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Sales & Marketing - [Martin Hülsen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Martin.H%C3%BClsen.html): Principal, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Dustin Herr](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Dustin.Herr.html): Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Infrastructure and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Olivier Gillibert](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Olivier.Gillibert.html): Principal, Casablanca Office, Northern Africa, Expert in Infrastructure - [Marie Lê de Narp](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marie.L%C3%AA-de-Narp.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors, Sales & Marketing and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Dilhani de Silva](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Dilhani.de-Silva.html): Principal, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Chemicals and Industrial Products & Services - [João Cunha](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jo%C3%A3o.Cunha.html): Principal, Lisbon Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Clément Audouin](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Cl%C3%A9ment.Audouin.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities - [Daniel Rohrhirsch](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Daniel.Rohrhirsch.html): Senior Partner, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Stefano Sorrentino](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Stefano.Sorrentino.html): Partner, Milan Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Financial Services - [Benjamin Rassler](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Benjamin.Rassler.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Restructuring - 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[Lou Jian](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Lou.Jian.html): Senior Advisor, Shanghai Office, Greater China - [Jan\-Hendrick Többe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jan-Hendrick.T%C3%B6bbe.html): Senior Advisor, Hamburg Office, Central Europe - [Kevin Shi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Kevin.Shi.html): Partner, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Chemicals, Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Aditya Agarwal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Aditya.Agarwal.html): Partner, Singapore Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Restructuring - [Ulf Rieckhoff](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ulf.Rieckhoff.html): Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Corporate Performance, Restructuring and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Siongkoon Lim](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Siongkoon.Lim.html): Senior Partner, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services, Infrastructure, Private Equity & Strategic Investors and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Arvind CJ](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Arvind.CJ.html): Partner, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Automotive, Battery and Capital Goods - [Maryna Finkelshteyn](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Maryna.Finkelshteyn.html): Partner, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in People & Organization and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Masashi Go](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Masashi.Go.html): Partner, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Automotive, Battery and Industrial Products & Services - [Julian Gulden](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Julian.Gulden.html): Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Ryoya Watanabe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ryoya.Watanabe.html): Principal, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Stephan Fath](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Stephan-.Fath.html): Director, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [David Born](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/David.Born.html): Head of Roland Berger Institute, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe - [Fernando Lopez de los Mozos](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Fernando.Lopez-de-los-Mozos.html): Senior Partner, Madrid Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Gundula Pally](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Gundula.Pally.html): Partner, Managing Partner Austria, Vienna Office, Central Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture, Industrial Products & Services, Mergers & Acquisitions and Operations - [Bieito Ledo](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Bieito.Ledo.html): Senior Partner, Madrid Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Lennart van de Kamp](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Lennart.van-de-Kamp.html): Partner, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Corporate Performance, Financial Services, People & Organization, Private Equity & Strategic Investors, Restructuring and Transaction Services - [Bram Albers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Bram.Albers.html): Partner, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Infrastructure - [Florian Deichmueller](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Florian.Deichmueller.html): Partner, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Matthieu Daumas](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matthieu.Daumas.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Filip Conic](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Filip.Conic.html): Partner, Vienna Office, Central Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare and Sales & Marketing - [Markus Held](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Markus.Held.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Mergers & Acquisitions - [Stephan Hartmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Stephan.Hartmann.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner Switzerland, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Corporate Performance and Restructuring - [Jun Ye](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jun.Ye.html): Senior Advisor, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Infrastructure - [Anna Ohlsen\-Mangold](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Anna.Ohlsen-Mangold.html): Principal, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Andrea Bassanino](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Andrea.Bassanino.html): Senior Partner, Milan Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure, Private Equity & Strategic Investors, Technology, Media & Telcos and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Mike Granowski](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Mike.Granowski.html): Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Energy & Utilities - [William Adkins](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/William.Adkins.html): Partner, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Yaroslav Stetsenko](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Yaroslav.Stetsenko.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Constanze Schweinsteiger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Constanze.Schweinsteiger.html): Senior Partner, Supervisory Board Member, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in People & Organization - [Frederick Van Gysegem](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Frederick.Van-Gysegem.html): Senior Partner, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Financial Services, People & Organization and Public Sector - [Andra Ioana](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Andra.Ioana.html): Principal, Bucharest Office, Eastern Europe - [Janes Grotelueschen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Janes.Grotelueschen.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Everett Johnson](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Everett.Johnson.html): Director, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Chemicals and Sales & Marketing - [Sulina Kaur](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sulina.Kaur.html): Principal, Kuala Lumpur Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Public Sector - [Justus Jandt](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Justus.Jandt.html): Senior Partner, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Steffen Thiel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Steffen.Thiel.html): Partner, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Sales & Marketing - [Thomas Kirschstein](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Thomas.Kirschstein.html): Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Capital Goods, Electrics & Electronics and Industrial Products & Services - [Claire Pernet](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Claire.Pernet.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities - [Gabriel Schillaci](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Gabriel.Schillaci.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Stephan Baur](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Stephan-.Baur.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense and Industrial Products & Services - [Rebecca Marciniak](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Rebecca.Marciniak.html): Partner, Detroit Office, North America, Expert in Capital Goods, Industrial Products & Services, Restructuring and Transaction Services - [Jiri Krivacek](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jiri-.Krivacek.html): Senior Partner, Singapore Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Strategic Investors and Restructuring - 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[Matthias Van Steendam](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matthias.Van-Steendam.html): Partner, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Juan Luis Vilchez](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Juan-Luis.Vilchez.html): Senior Partner, Madrid Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Peter Wienand](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Peter-.Wienand.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Carsten Küst](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Carsten.K%C3%BCst.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Hrishikesh Potey](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Hrishikesh.Potey.html): Senior Partner, London Office, Western Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Saumitra Sehgal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Saumitra.Sehgal.html): Senior Partner, Doha Office, Middle East, Expert in Financial Services - 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[Marco Horstmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marco-.Horstmann.html): Senior Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Restructuring - [Sven Marlinghaus](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sven.Marlinghaus.html): Senior Advisor, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Pontus Mannberg](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Pontus.Mannberg.html): Partner, Stockholm Office, Northern Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services, Private Equity & Strategic Investors and Transaction Services - [Ulrich Kleipaß](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ulrich.Kleipa%C3%9F.html): Senior Partner, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital and Financial Services - [Barry Neal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Barry.Neal.html): Senior Partner, Detroit Office, North America, Expert in Automotive, Financial Services, Industrial Products & Services, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Olivier Hanoulle](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Olivier.Hanoulle.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Matthieu Simon](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matthieu.Simon.html): Senior Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Automotive, Private Equity & Strategic Investors and Transaction Services - [Laurent Doucet](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Laurent.Doucet.html): Partner, Hong Kong Office, Greater China, Expert in Corporate Performance, Financial Services, Operations and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Konstantin Shirokinskiy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Konstantin-.Shirokinskiy.html): Partner, Detroit Office, North America, Expert in Automotive - [Julien Gautier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Julien.Gautier.html): Senior Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare - [Alexander Müller](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alexander.M%C3%BCller.html): Senior Partner, Managing Director Ralf Schmitz CRO Management GmbH, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in CRO Management and Interim Management - [Qiang Zhang](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Qiang.Zhang.html): Senior Advisor, Shanghai Office, Greater China - 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[Ron Zheng](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ron.Zheng.html): Senior Partner, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Automotive, Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture, Restructuring , Technology, Media & Telcos and Transaction Services - [Felix Hubmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Felix.Hubmann.html): Senior Vice President, Zurich Office, Central Europe - [Christian Böhler](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christian.B%C3%B6hler.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations and Sustainability - [Per Breuer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Per.Breuer.html): Senior Partner, Global Managing Director, Head of Global Human Resources, Munich Office, Central Europe - [Akio Ito](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Akio.Ito.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense, Capital Goods and Industrial Products & Services - [Alex Xu](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alex.Xu.html): Senior Partner, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Capital Goods, Chemicals, Construction, Industrial Products & Services and Public Sector - [Andreas Stocker](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Andreas.Stocker.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in People & Organization - [Sameer Mehta](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sameer.Mehta.html): Senior Partner, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Ambroise Lecat](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ambroise.Lecat.html): Senior Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Chemicals, Construction, Corporate Performance, Industrial Products & Services and Restructuring - [Uwe Hörmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Uwe.H%C3%B6rmann.html): Senior Partner, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Infrastructure and Public Sector - [Christian Krys](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christian.Krys.html): Senior Expert, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe - [Marc Bayer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marc.Bayer.html): Director, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Heiko Ammermann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Heiko.Ammermann.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Infrastructure and Public Sector - [Yvonne Ruf](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Yvonne.Ruf.html): Senior Partner, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure and Public Sector - [Stefan Haid](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Stefan.Haid.html): Partner, Managing Partner Ukraine, Vienna Office, Central Europe, Expert in Chemicals and Public Sector - [Maria Mikhaylenko](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Maria.Mikhaylenko.html): Senior Partner, Global Managing Director, Milan Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Construction, Industrial Products & Services, Public Sector and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Alain Chagnaud](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alain.Chagnaud.html): Senior Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Infrastructure and Public Sector - [Andreas Schwilling](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Andreas.Schwilling.html): Senior Advisor, Munich Office, Central Europe - [Carsten Rossbach](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Carsten.Rossbach.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense, Digital, Industrial Products & Services, People & Organization and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Steffen Gackstatter](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Steffen.Gackstatter.html): Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Tijo Collot d'Escury](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Tijo.Collot-d-Escury.html): Senior Partner, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Chemicals, Financial Services, Public Sector and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Dominik Löber](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Dominik.L%C3%B6ber.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital and Financial Services - [Patrick Heinemann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Patrick.Heinemann.html): Senior Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Capital Goods and Transaction Services - [Matthias Hanke](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matthias.Hanke.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner Switzerland, Central European Head of Transportation, Zurich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital, Restructuring and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Morris Hosseini](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Morris.Hosseini.html): Senior Partner, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare and Restructuring - [John Low](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/John.Low.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner Southeast Asia, Kuala Lumpur Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure, Public Sector and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Torsten Henzelmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Torsten.Henzelmann.html): Senior Partner, Managing Director Central Europe, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Construction, Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure and Public Sector - [Hauke Bossen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Hauke.Bossen.html): Partner, Stockholm Office, Northern Europe, Expert in Capital Goods, Electrics & Electronics, Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Michael Caracache](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michael.Caracache.html): Senior Partner, Managing Director Middle East, Riyadh Office, Middle East, Expert in Infrastructure, Pharma & Healthcare and Public Sector - [Didier Bréchemier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Didier.Br%C3%A9chemier.html): Senior Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense, Infrastructure and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Peter Magunia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Peter.Magunia.html): Senior Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare and Restructuring - [Codrut Pascu](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Codrut.Pascu.html): Senior Advisor, Bucharest Office, Eastern Europe - [Hans Nyctelius](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Hans.Nyctelius.html): Senior Partner, Stockholm Office, Northern Europe, Expert in Financial Services, Pharma & Healthcare, Private Equity & Strategic Investors and Public Sector - [Tobias Schoenberg](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Tobias.Sch%C3%B6nberg.html): Senior Partner, Managing Director Middle East, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Jochen Gleisberg](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jochen.Gleisberg.html): Senior Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Jörg Eschmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/J%C3%B6rg.Eschmann.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Mergers & Acquisitions - [Thorsten de Boer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Thorsten.de-Boer.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture - [Martin Bodewig](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Martin.Bodewig.html): Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Automotive, Corporate Performance, Operations, People & Organization and Restructuring - [Matthias Holzamer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matthias.Holzamer.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe - [Alexander Belderok](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Alexander.Belderok.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner Netherlands, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Retail & Agriculture and Operations - [Wolfgang Bernhart](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Wolfgang.Bernhart.html): Senior Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive and Battery - [Arnoud van der Slot](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Arnoud.van-der-Slot.html): Senior Partner, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Infrastructure and Technology, Media & Telcos - [François Castelein](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Fran%C3%A7ois.Castelein.html): Partner, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Automotive, Chemicals, Industrial Products & Services, Operations and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Benno van Dongen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Benno.van-Dongen.html): Senior Partner, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services, Pharma & Healthcare and Public Sector - [Christian Heinis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christian.Heinis.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Grégoire Tondreau](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Gr%C3%A9goire.Tondreau.html): Senior Partner, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Dieter Billen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Dieter.Billen.html): Partner, Kuala Lumpur Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Chemicals, Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure, Restructuring , Technology, Media & Telcos and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Masashi Onozuka](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Masashi.Onozuka.html): Partner, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Financial Services, Operations and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Francesco Campagna](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Francesco.Campagna.html): Partner, Milan Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Automotive, Capital Goods, Industrial Products & Services and Restructuring - [Axel Böhlke](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Axel.B%C3%B6hlke.html): Partner, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Financial Services and Operations - [Thomas Schlick](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Thomas.Schlick.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Masayuki Igarashi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Masayuki.Igarashi.html): Senior Partner, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Capital Goods and Industrial Products & Services - [Thilo Kaltenbach](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Thilo.Kaltenbach.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Pharma & Healthcare and Public Sector - [Casper Veenman](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Casper.Veenman.html): Senior Partner, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Automotive and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Fabian Huhle](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Fabian.Huhle.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in People & Organization and Restructuring - [Oliver Knapp](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Oliver.Knapp.html): Senior Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Capital Goods, Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Kai\-Stefan Schober](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Kai-Stefan.Schober.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Construction, Industrial Products & Services and Infrastructure - [Jan\-Philipp Hasenberg](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jan-Philipp.Hasenberg.html): Senior Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive and Sales & Marketing - 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[Frank Steffen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Frank.Steffen.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Chemicals - [Christof Huth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Christof.Huth.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors and Transaction Services - [Damien Dujacquier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Damien.Dujacquier.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner Southeast Asia, Singapore Office, Southeast Asia, Expert in Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Products & Services, People & Organization and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Yuzuru Ohashi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Yuzuru.Ohashi.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner Japan, Tokyo Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Automotive, Financial Services, Industrial Products & Services, Private Equity & Strategic Investors, Restructuring and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Soosung Lee](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Soosung.Lee.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner Korea, Seoul Office, Eastern Asia, Expert in Automotive, Capital Goods, Industrial Products & Services, Operations and Public Sector - 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[Laurent Benarousse](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Laurent.Benarousse.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner France, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Infrastructure, People & Organization and Public Sector - [Manfred Hader](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Manfred.Hader.html): Senior Partner, Hamburg Office, Central Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Products & Services, People & Organization and Restructuring - [Stefan Schaible](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Stefan.Schaible.html): Senior Partner, Global Managing Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital, Financial Services, Infrastructure, People & Organization and Public Sector - [Bernhard Langefeld](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Bernhard.Langefeld.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense and Operations - [Martin Erharter](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Martin.Erharter.html): Senior Advisor, Munich Office, Central Europe - [Matthias Rueckriegel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Matthias.Rueckriegel.html): Senior Partner, Global Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe - [Sebastian Feldmann](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sebastian.Feldmann.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Burkhard Schwenker](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Burkhard.Schwenker.html): Senior Fellow, Hamburg Office, Central Europe - [Markus Baum](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Markus.Baum.html): Senior Partner, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive - [Ina Wietheger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Ina.Wietheger.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Public Sector and Restructuring - [Michael Alexander](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michael.Alexander.html): Senior Advisor, Munich Office, Central Europe - [Marcus Berret](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Marcus.Berret.html): Senior Partner, Global Managing Director, Stuttgart Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive, Industrial Products & Services and Operations - [Klaus Juchem](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Klaus.Juchem.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Markus Strietzel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Markus.Strietzel.html): Senior Partner, Dusseldorf Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services - [Didier Tshidimba](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Didier.Tshidimba.html): Senior Partner, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Public Sector, Technology, Media & Telcos and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Pierre Bastien](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Pierre.Bastien.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner Belgium, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Public Sector - [Martin Streichfuss](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Martin.Streichfuss.html): Senior Advisor, Munich Office, Central Europe - [Dominique Gautier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Dominique.Gautier.html): Senior Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Capital Goods, Industrial Products & Services, People & Organization, Public Sector and Technology, Media & Telcos - [George Ren](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/George.Ren.html): Senior Advisor, Shanghai Office, Greater China - [David van der Does](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/David.van-der-Does.html): Senior Partner, Amsterdam Office, Western Europe, Expert in Construction, Financial Services and Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Sven Kleindienst](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sven.Kleindienst.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Private Equity & Strategic Investors - [Vatche Kourkejian](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Vatche.Kourkejian.html): Senior Partner, Managing Director Middle East, Dubai Office, Middle East, Expert in Capital Goods, Energy & Utilities and Sustainability - [Szabolcs Nemes](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Szabolcs.Nemes.html): Partner, Managing Partner Romania, Bucharest Office, Eastern Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure, Private Equity & Strategic Investors, Restructuring , Technology, Media & Telcos and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Edoardo Demarchi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Edoardo.Demarchi.html): Partner, Milan Office, Southern Europe, Expert in Financial Services and Technology, Media & Telcos - [Stephan Keese](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Stephan.Keese.html): Senior Partner, Managing Partner United States, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Automotive, Chemicals, Corporate Performance, Restructuring and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Robert Henske](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Robert.Henske.html): Senior Partner, Supervisory Board Chairman, Boston Office, North America, Expert in Chemicals - [Jochen Ditsche](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Jochen.Ditsche.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Digital - [Viktoriya Bondarets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Viktoriya.Bondarets.html): Senior Partner, Kyiv Office, Eastern Europe, Expert in People & Organization and Restructuring - [François Guénard](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Fran%C3%A7ois.Gu%C3%A9nard.html): Partner, Paris Office, Western Europe, Expert in Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Products & Services and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [David Frans](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/David.Frans.html): Senior Partner, Frankfurt Office, Central Europe, Expert in Energy & Utilities and Infrastructure - [Michel Vlasselaer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Michel.Vlasselaer.html): Partner, Brussels Office, Western Europe, Expert in Industrial Products & Services - [Felix Mogge](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Felix.Mogge.html): Senior Partner, Supervisory Board Vice Chairman, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Automotive and Restructuring - [Carsten Bock](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Carsten.Bock.html): Senior Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Operations - [Oliver Herweg](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Oliver.Herweg.html): Partner, Munich Office, Central Europe, Expert in Capital Goods and Industrial Products & Services - [Frigyes Schannen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Frigyes.Schannen.html): Partner, Managing Partner Hungary, Budapest Office, Central Europe, Expert in Chemicals, Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure, Private Equity & Strategic Investors, Public Sector and Transportation, Tourism & Logistics - [Wilfried Aulbur](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Wilfried.Aulbur.html): Senior Partner, Chicago Office, North America, Expert in Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Chemicals and Industrial Products & Services - [Brandon Boyle](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Brandon.Boyle.html): Senior Partner, Supervisory Board Member, Detroit Office, North America, Expert in Automotive and Financial Services - [Denis Depoux](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Denis.Depoux.html): Senior Partner, Global Managing Director, Shanghai Office, Greater China, Expert in Construction, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Infrastructure, People & Organization and Public Sector - [Sebastian Steger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Persons/Sebastian.Steger.html): Senior Partner, Berlin Office, Central Europe, Expert in Financial Services ## Publications - [How three tech megatrends are reshaping corporate financing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-three-tech-megatrends-are-reshaping-corporate-financing.html): July 6, 2026 - [GCC real estate tokenization: unlocking value](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/GCC-real-estate-tokenization-unlocking-value.html): July 1, 2026, How tokenization is reshaping GCC real estate by unlocking liquidity, broadening investor access, and building new investment infrastructure\. - [How can globalization endure? The future of European trade in a world of rival great powers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-can-globalization-endure-The-future-of-European-trade-in-a-world-of-rival.html): June 30, 2026, As the US and China become less reliable partners, Europe must rethink its trade strategy to secure lasting prosperity\. - [AI across the GCC: Banking and financial services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-scaling-in-GCC-financial-services-banking.html): July 2, 2026, GCC banks lead in AI strategy maturity but face an execution gap\. Explore what it takes to move from pilots to enterprise\-scale AI delivery\. - [Product carbon footprint: CO₂ as a strategic cost driver](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Product-carbon-footprint-CO%E2%82%82-as-a-strategic-cost-driver.html): July 3, 2026, With EU Emissions Trading System \(ETS\) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism \(CBAM\) CO2 is becoming a critical cost driver for industrial firms – especially in Europe\. Learn how to turn product carbon footprint management into a competitive advantage\. - [What tech can do: Gigafactory ramp\-up](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-Tech-Can-Do-Gigafactory-Ramp-Up.html): June 23, 2026, Our experts explore why the start of production \(SOP\) marks the beginning of the most challenging phase, and what separates projects that ramp up successfully from those that spend years catching up\. The episode covers battery manufacturing complexity, infrastructure, supplier collaboration, and planning\. Gain practical tips to manage ramp\-up risks, learn about global competition, Asian leadership, and what Europe and the US need for large\-scale battery production\. - [Re\.Imagine how business works\.](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Re.Imagine-how-business-works.html): July 2, 2026, Most AI transformations fall short not because of the technology, but because the organization around it stays the same\. We help companies redesign their operating model around AI turning ambition into scalable performance and lasting competitive advantage\. - [The AI\-First Organization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-AI-First-Organization.html): July 3, 2026, Most AI pilots fail not because of the technology but because operating models are not ready for AI\. Discover nine shifts to build an AI\-First Organization\. - [Indonesia’s path to energy sovereignty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Indonesia-s-path-to-energy-sovereignty.html): June 18, 2026, From vulnerability to resilience: Why Indonesia’s energy choices now will shape its future - [Mission\-critical aerial services: The next frontier for infrastructure investors](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mission-critical-aerial-services-The-next-frontier-for-infrastructure-investors.html): June 22, 2026, Mission\-critical aerial services combine essential demand, government\-backed revenues, and high growth, making them a compelling infrastructure asset\. - [Crafting tomorrow: The new leadership paradox](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Crafting-tomorrow-The-new-leadership-paradox.html): June 17, 2026, Leaders face rising demands but unchanged structures\. Discover how next\-generation winners redesign leadership for clarity and focused execution\. - [Understanding the new consumer playbook for 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Understanding-the-new-consumer-playbook-for-2026.html): July 1, 2026, Why economic pressure, shifting trust and AI adoption are reshaping consumer behavior \- and what brands must do to stay relevant\. - [Family offices adjust asset allocation to meet evolving challenges](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Family-offices-adjust-asset-allocation-to-meet-evolving-challenges.html): July 3, 2026, How are DACH family offices reallocating assets amid rising geopolitical risk? Roland Berger's 2026 study reveals key investment trends\. - [Digital sovereignty – The new strategic imperative for banks](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-sovereignty-The-new-strategic-imperative-for-banks.html): June 11, 2026, European banks must manage cloud and AI dependence\. Explore practical steps to strengthen digital sovereignty without slowing innovation\. - [AI in customer service: from hype to measurable value](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-in-customer-service-from-hype-to-measurable-value.html): July 7, 2026, How is AI reshaping customer service in 2026? Roland Berger's study reveals where real value lies and what it takes to capture it\. - [AI value creation in consumer goods](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-value-creation-in-consumer-goods.html): June 11, 2026, Artificial intelligence has moved to the top of the agenda for consumer goods executives\. But is the industry ready for AI\-First? - [Saudi Arabia's stadiums beyond the World Cup\.](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Saudi-Arabia-s-stadiums-beyond-the-World-Cup.html): June 9, 2026, How Saudi Arabia can make its FIFA 2034 venues generate lasting economic value\. - [Brazil Vision 2050 – becoming the world's fifth\-largest economy by 2050](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Brazil-Vision-2050-becoming-the-world-s-fifth-largest-economy-by-2050.html): July 1, 2026, Roland Berger's Brazil Vision 2050 study sets out how structural reforms and global megatrends could lift Brazil into the world's top 5 economies\. - [The AI\-infused Supplier Risk Radar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-AI-infused-Supplier-Risk-Radar.html): June 4, 2026, Spot your supplier risks before they happen with automated AI surveillance and forward\-looking risk intelligence - [From bottleneck to breakthrough in modern shipbuilding](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/From-bottleneck-to-breakthrough-in-modern-shipbuilding.html): June 10, 2026, How leading shipyards unlock growth in constrained markets through strategic operations, supplier partnerships, and digital planning\. - [Local drug prices now carry global stakes](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Local-drug-prices-now-carry-global-stakes.html): June 5, 2026, US Most Favored Nation drug pricing ties European prices to US rebate exposure\. What this means for pharma launch and pricing strategies\. - [Japan, Yes JAPAN](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Japan-Yes-JAPAN.html): June 3, 2026, Why Japan Is Being Structurally Re‑Rated — and Why Global Leaders Cannot Afford to Ignore It - [Delivering the power build out](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Delivering-the-power-build-out.html): June 3, 2026, Power companies face a $1\.5T investment wave\. Success will depend on scaling capital project delivery with new systems, capabilities, and technologies\. - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award North America 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-North-America-2026.html): June 1, 2026, The inaugural Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award \(MIMA\) North America, jointly organized by Microsoft and Roland Berger\. - [AI – The new market maker](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-The-new-market-maker.html): June 1, 2026, AI is redrawing the banking market\. Explore four strategic options for banks in the AI\-driven financial ecosystem of 2030\. - [New survey of the global aerospace supply chain](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/New-survey-of-the-global-aerospace-supply-chain.html): May 31, 2026, Roland Berger study on how aerospace players are improving resilience, preparing for ramp\-up and dealing with risks\. - [Transatlantic Business Barometer 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transatlantic-Business-Barometer-2026.html): May 27, 2026, The annual survey brings together the assessment on business conditions and location factors among German and US business leaders\. - [Elevator Market Outlook 2030: Spring 2026 update](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Elevator-Market-Outlook-2030-Spring-2026-update.html): June 11, 2026, Roland Berger’s regular comprehensive report and model of the elevator industry and its future - [Financing the nuclear renaissance: New models for a new era](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Financing-the-nuclear-renaissance-New-models-for-a-new-era.html): May 29, 2026, How innovative financial structures can unlock U\.S\. nuclear ambitions by 2050\. - [Nuclear power: Key enabler to Malaysia’s economic development](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Nuclear-power-Key-enabler-to-Malaysia-s-economic-development.html): June 15, 2026, As Malaysia pursues its ambition to become a high\-income, sustainable economy, energy security has emerged as a critical enabler\. The 13th Malaysia Plan \(13MP\) sets out a bold vision for economic transformation, digitalization, and industrialization—all of which will drive energy demand to unprecedented levels\. For senior decision\-makers, the challenge is clear: how can Malaysia meet surging energy needs without compromising its net\-zero commitments or economic competitiveness? - [Photonics under pressure: navigating structural change](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Photonics-under-pressure-navigating-structural-change.html): June 5, 2026, The photonics industry is under pressure\. Learn how companies can navigate market divergence and build structural value in a more selective market\. - [Saudi FinTech at scale](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Saudi-FinTech-at-scale.html): May 17, 2026, Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest\-growing FinTech markets in the world\. But the era of rapid entry is over\. Roland Berger's latest study maps the structural constraints, the opportunity for international players, and the strategic priorities that will define the next decade of Saudi FinTech\. - [The end of the bundle: Software monetization challenges for automotive Tier‑1 suppliers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-end-of-the-bundle-Software-monetization-challenges-for-automotive-Tier-1.html): May 13, 2026, Automotive Tier\-1s face accelerating hardware\-software unbundling\. Discover what is at stake and how to build a winning software monetization strategy\. - [Circular economy: Radical rethink of business models needed](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Circular-economy-Radical-rethink-of-business-models-needed.html): March 6, 2024, In the third episode we discuss the circular economy's practical implications\. - [Three organizational shifts that unlock AI value](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Three-organizational-shifts-that-unlock-AI-value.html): May 12, 2026, AI fails from structure, not technology\. Discover the three strategic shifts that enable organizations to lead in AI: deleting obsolete processes, dissolving silos, and building proprietary intelligence\. - [Autonomous driving: Why automakers need to partner with chipmakers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Autonomous-driving-Why-automakers-need-to-partner-with-chipmakers.html): May 28, 2026, How automakers can harness the power of AI and compute platforms through close, integrated collaboration with chipmakers\. - [The three fatal flaws of traditional AI adoption](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-three-fatal-flaws-of-traditional-AI-adoption.html): May 5, 2026, Why organizations struggle to scale AI\. Discover three predictable flaws that prevent enterprise transformation and how architecture is key\. - [European industrial manufacturing: Turning global disruption into opportunity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/European-industrial-manufacturing-Turning-global-disruption-into-opportunity.html): April 27, 2026, How European industrial manufacturers can navigate geopolitical shifts, AI disruption, and rivalry between China and the US to stay competitive\. - [Blockchain for banks: Is the financial system ready for an upgrade?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Blockchain-for-banks-Is-the-financial-system-ready-for-an-upgrade.html): April 27, 2026, Why banks are rethinking settlement infrastructure as blockchain moves from pilots to scalable, regulated implementation\. - [The new geography of multilateralism](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/International-Organization.html): May 3, 2026, The multilateral system is at an inflection point\. After decades of steady expansion, international organizations \(IOs\) are navigating a new reality defined by tighter donor budgets, shifting political priorities, and increasing resource volatility\. The question is no longer just what IOs should prioritize \- but where and how they operate to remain relevant and effective in a more fragmented world\. - [China's battery market: What’s happening and what OEMs and suppliers need to do](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/China-s-battery-market-What-s-happening-and-what-OEMs-and-suppliers-need-to-do.html): April 23, 2026, How Chinese battery demand is reshaping global markets, from LFP dominance to ultra\-fast charging and new geopolitical pressures on globalization\. - [From digital twin to agentic twin](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/From-digital-twin-to-agentic-twin.html): April 27, 2026, Most AI strategies automate the past\. The agentic twin shows you what a zero\-legacy, AI\-native version of your business could look like\. - [Unlocking the hidden value in tail spend: How small moves create big impact](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-the-hidden-value-in-tail-spend-How-small-moves-create-big-impact.html): April 22, 2026, Tail spend may be small individually—but big in impact\. Discover how AI reveals hidden savings across the long tail of indirect spend\. - [Who will win in an autonomous future?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Who-will-win-in-an-autonomous-future.html): May 18, 2026, Exploring the future market structure for autonomous drivers\. - [Building autonomous factories to solve the labor scarcity challenge](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Building-autonomous-factories-to-solve-the-labor-scarcity-challenge.html): April 15, 2026, Discover how manufacturers can build autonomous operations to address labor scarcity\. Learn strategic levers for lights\-out factories through AI and process stabilization\. - [The Spanish PTI Market: Worth a closer inspection](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Spanish-PTI-Market-Worth-a-closer-inspection.html): April 18, 2026, Exploring Spain’s PTI market: regional governance and varying regulations create a diverse landscape of coexisting vehicle inspection models\. - [German dairy industry: Volatility is the new normal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/German-dairy-industry-Volatility-is-the-new-normal.html): April 20, 2026, Our six hypotheses on the development of Germany’s dairy industry highlight what companies should do now to secure or strengthen their competitive position\. - [Hannover Messe 2026 – Entering the next phase of industrial intelligence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hannover-Messe-2026-Entering-the-next-phase-of-industrial-intelligence.html): April 9, 2026, Hannover Messe 2026 – Entering the next phase of industrial intelligence - [Time\-to\-market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Time-to-market.html): April 15, 2026, Companies that master time\-to\-market gain faster access to new markets and customers, drive revenue growth, and improve profitability\. - [Humanoid robots: Why the convergence moment is now](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Humanoid-robots-why-the-convergence-moment-is-now.html): April 15, 2026, Discover why humanoid robots are moving from labs to factories and homes\. Explore how, if and when humanoid robots will lead to productivity improvement and become a sizable market opportunity e\.g\., for automotive OEMs and suppliers - [Wider roles, more strategic tasks: The impact of AI and automation on creative talent](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Wider-roles-more-strategic-tasks-The-impact-of-AI-and-automation-on-creative.html): May 15, 2026, Views in the creative industries about the impact of artificial intelligence \(AI\) and automation tend to fall into one of two camps – unbridled optimism or existential panic\. Neither is helpful for decision\-makers at media companies\. Rather, they need hard, evidence\-based answers to key questions: How are automation and AI changing jobs in the media industry? Which tasks are being eliminated, and which new ones are emerging? And what does this mean for the skills required? - [Managing power volatility in AI data centers: The critical role of energy storage](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Managing-power-volatility-in-AI-data-centers-The-critical-role-of-energy.html): April 20, 2026, Learn how battery energy storage can stabilize AI data center power through Roland Berger’s HYPERSPACE model\. - [North American light vehicle electrification in flux](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/North-American-light-vehicle-electrification-in-flux.html): April 13, 2026, Roland Berger’s 2026 Q1 North American light vehicle xEV update - [Unlocking value potential for renewable energy developers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-value-potential-for-renewable-energy-developers.html): April 27, 2026, Explore how renewable energy project developers under pressure can achieve measurable results\. - [Rising risks](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rising-risks.html): April 2, 2026, The macroeconomic analysis helps companies adapt to the new credit cycle and respond to tighter lending standards\. - [Material handling and warehouse automation outlook](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Material-Handling-and-Warehouse-Automation-Outlook.html): April 13, 2026, Roland Berger – Material Handling and Warehouse Automation Outlook 2030: Recovery, Reinvention and the road to 2030 - [The cost imperative for utilities](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-cost-imperative-for-utilities.html): April 7, 2026, Why holistic cost management is now a strategic requirement - [AI and ERP: A roadmap to harness AI’s capabilities and turbocharge your ERP](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-and-ERP-A-roadmap-to-harness-AI-s-capabilities-and-turbocharge-your-ERP.html): April 9, 2026, How to leverage AI to build an intelligent, action\-oriented enterprise platform\. - [The waste\-to\-energy imperative](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-waste-to-energy-imperative.html): April 17, 2026, Explore the 2026 roadmap for Europe´s waste\-to\-energy sector - [Managing the short\- and long\-term effects of Strait of Hormuz tensions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Managing-the-short-and-long-term-effects-of-Strait-of-Hormuz-tensions.html): March 27, 2026, Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten energy and critical materials supply, creating lasting challenges for global industries and supply chains\. - [Carve\-out costs](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Carve-out-costs.html): April 28, 2026, The true price of carve\-outs\. From cost traps to value creation: What matters in carve\-outs\. - [Mastering variety without the cost: Winning with complexity management](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mastering-variety-without-the-cost-Winning-with-complexity-management.html): March 30, 2026, How leaders cut internal complexity while scaling external variety, and boost EBITDA through simplification, standardization, modularization, configuration and respective governance\. - [Asian consumer trends: From growth to momentum in a complex landscape](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Asian-consumer-trends-From-growth-to-momentum-in-a-complex-landscape.html): April 7, 2026, Roland Berger’s latest Asia consumer study analyzes consumer trends across Asia, covering FMCG, luxury, omnichannel retail and shifting consumer behavior\. - [The winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-winners-of-the-Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-2026.html): March 23, 2026, For the seventh time, Microsoft Germany and Roland Berger have recognized pioneering solutions for the manufacturing industry with the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award \(MIMA\)\. - [Roland Berger supports AEGEA to accelerate sanitation access across the Amazon](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-supports-AEGEA-to-accelerate-sanitation-access-across-the-Amazon.html): March 25, 2026, Learn how Roland Berger supported Brazil's largest private sanitation company in assuming water and sewage services across 126 municipalities in Pará state in just 100 days\. - [Navigating procurement’s human renaissance: skills and strategies for 2030](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-procurement-s-human-renaissance-skills-and-strategies-for-2030.html): March 26, 2026, Explore how AI and automation are transforming procurement into a human\-centric, strategic, and collaboration\-driven function by 2030\. - [From cabin to culinary: Trends shaping global airline catering](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/From-cabin-to-culinary-Trends-shaping-global-airline-catering.html): March 20, 2026, Roland Berger study on the airline catering market \(on\-board catering and on\-board retail\), and its outlook through 2030\. - [How AI and automation are transforming workforce management](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-AI-and-automation-are-transforming-workforce-management.html): March 18, 2026, The perfect storm: When demographic decline meets technological disruption - [Five essentials to water utility transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Five-essentials-to-water-utility-transformation.html): March 25, 2026, Discover five essential strategies for successful water utility transformation\. Learn how to build resilient programs through accurate diagnosis, operational excellence, AI integration, and effective change management\. - [The Chief Transformation Officer \(CTO\) as a value creation manager](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Chief-Transformation-Officer-(CTO)-as-a-value-creation-manager.html): March 30, 2026, Chief Transformation Officers \(CTO\) play a key role in corporate transformations\. Discover their importance for sustainable value creation and the five golden rules for transformation success\. - [What's next in the Arctic](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-s-next-in-the-Arctic.html): March 12, 2026, The Arctic's future is not just about resources and routes, but sovereignty, security, and the balance of power\. - [Power, not GPUs, is the limiting factor for AI data centers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Power-not-GPUs-is-the-limiting-factor-for-AI-data-centers.html): March 31, 2026, AI data centers are hitting power density limits\. Explore how 800 VDC and liquid cooling transform thermal management for OEMs scaling the AI factory\. - [Crafting tomorrow: How shared capabilities drive AI\-First organizations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Crafting-tomorrow-How-shared-capabilities-drive-AI-first-organizations.html): March 17, 2026, How shared capabilities and platform structures enable AI\-First organizations to scale faster, operate smarter and deliver sustained performance\. - [The Spanish ambulance sector: From local service providers to social infrastructure assets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Spanish-ambulance-sector-From-local-service-providers-to-social.html): March 12, 2026, How Spain’s ambulance sector is transforming from fragmented local providers into resilient social infrastructure within the public healthcare system\. - [Chemicals industry market cap reset](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Chemicals-industry-market-cap-reset.html): March 24, 2026, Navigating the new reality for chemical companies - [Six action areas to boost competitiveness in European electronics manufacturing services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Six-action-areas-to-boost-competitiveness-in-European-electronics-manufacturing.html): March 17, 2026, How European EMS leaders can drive growth, resilience and competitiveness over the next decade\. - [China’s cost and speed advantage](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/China-s-cost-and-speed-advantage.html): March 13, 2026, China’s speed and cost advantage are reshaping industrial competitiveness\. Learn how Western manufacturers can close time\-to\-market gaps and defend innovation\. - [Profitless prosperity in AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Profitless-prosperity-in-AI.html): March 4, 2026, Why AI deployment is outpacing value realization – and how organizations can close the gap - [Crafting tomorrow: Harnessing performance culture](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Crafting-tomorrow-Harnessing-performance-culture.html): May 5, 2026, How performance culture drives results: Defining behaviors and aligning leadership to turn organizational culture into a measurable performance advantage\. - [Reinventing consumer insights](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reinventing-consumer-insights.html): February 24, 2026, Discover how digital consumer panels powered by AI are transforming market research for faster, more accurate insights in our full study\. - [Europe’s chemical industry structural reset](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Europe-s-chemical-industry-structural-reset.html): March 18, 2026, Announced plant closures increased sixfold as detailed in the Roland Berger commissioned CEFIC study, urging the European chemical industry to act now\. - [Competing on the new energy frontier: How Italian utilities can win](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Competing-on-the-new-energy-frontier-How-Italian-utilities-can-win.html): May 21, 2026, Italian utilities face digital attackers and cross\-industry entrants\. Learn how to win with platforms, partnerships, and customer\-centric energy propositions\. - [Competitive Intelligence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Competitive-Intelligence.html): February 23, 2026, Competitive Intelligence is essential for managing uncertainty\. Combine searching and scanning approaches to secure long\-term growth\. - [Go East\! Asia's rise as the world's supply chain hub](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Go-East-Asia-s-rise-as-the-world-s-supply-chain-hub.html): March 16, 2026, Asia is reshaping supply chains and strengthening its role across key industries\. We explore the main trends and their global impact\. - [Satellite convergence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Satellite-convergence.html): February 25, 2026, Roland Berger – How satellite convergence is creating a new reality for telecom operators - [The new playbook for law firms](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-new-playbook-for-law-firms.html): February 18, 2026, Legal services are evolving fast: AI, new client demands, and digital models are reshaping law firms\. Discover key strategies for success in a changing market\. - [Rebalancing Canada’s defense industrial base](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rebalancing-Canada-s-defense-industrial-base.html): February 12, 2026, From fragmentation to sovereignty - [The golden age of the utility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-golden-age-of-the-utility.html): March 5, 2026, A new dawn for U\.S\. utilities - [Vietnam momentum shift](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Vietnam-momentum-shift.html): February 12, 2026, Vietnam targets 10% GDP growth by 2026\. Learn what’s driving this ambition and what leaders must know about the risks and opportunities ahead\. - [Roland Berger Construction Radar 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Construction-Radar-2026.html): February 23, 2026, Our latest take on sentiment and expectations in the German construction industry - [A new European defense innovation ecosystem](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-new-European-defense-innovation-ecosystem.html): February 9, 2026, A study on how Europe can remain a deterrent in the face of rising threats and evolving warfare methods - [Europe's water health crisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Europe-s-water-health-crisis.html): February 4, 2026, Europe's water health requires €226bn investment over 15 years\. A new report shows how to reduce PFAS, pesticide, microplastics and heavy metal exposure while unlocking €1tn market\. - [Sovereignty compass](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sovereignty-compass.html): February 26, 2026, Assess your company’s sovereignty across three key pillars: industrial, technological, and financial\. Identify actionable levers and strengthen your strategic autonomy\. - [Winning strategies for the natural gas market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Winning-strategies-for-the-natural-gas-market.html): February 16, 2026, Explore key trends and winning strategies in the global natural gas market\. Download our latest study for actionable insights\. - [Centering social wellbeing in health systems](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Centering-social-wellbeing-in-health-systems.html): February 5, 2026, Explore how Roland Berger and the World Governments Summit are reshaping global healthcare with a new framework that centers social wellbeing\. Their latest report urges governments to move beyond clinical care, integrating sociocultural understanding, behavioral incentives, and humanized technology to build health systems that are trusted, equitable, and responsive to real\-world needs\. - [How to implement agile practices for true high performance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-implement-agile-practices-for-true-high-performance.html): April 9, 2026, Many companies still struggle to apply agile practices effectively\. This case study shows how Roland Berger used agile to improve developer output by 250%\. - [Future\-proofing cities in the age of polycrisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-Proofing-Cities-in-the-Age-of-Polycrisis.html): February 5, 2026, Discover how Roland Berger and the World Governments Summit are empowering cities to thrive in an era of polycrisis\. Their latest playbook introduces a five\-pillar framework\-covering adaptive infrastructure, strategic foresight, environmental regeneration, human wellbeing, and digital innovation—to help urban leaders anticipate, adapt, and shape resilient, future\-ready cities across the globe, with a spotlight on GCC transformation\. - [AI across the Gulf: From ambition to scalable impact](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-across-the-Gulf-From-ambition-to-scalable-impact.html): February 10, 2026, Explore how AI is driving transformation across the Gulf region, with insights on adoption trends, investment momentum, technology choices, and strategies to bridge the gap between ambition and operational maturity\. Gain a deeper understanding of how leading organizations are leveraging AI to achieve strategic goals and unlock new sources of value across the GCC\. - [The AI\-first transformation imperative](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-AI-first-transformation-imperative.html): February 3, 2026, Roland Berger – The AI\-First transformation imperative - [Summing up our highlights from CES 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Summing-up-our-highlights-from-CES-2026.html): January 27, 2026, Key takeaways from CES 2026: AI in the physical world, autonomy, robotics, energy, and the evolving competitive landscape for mobility and technology\. - [Water M&A Report 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Water-M-A-Report-2026.html): February 4, 2026, Water sector M&A rebounds after three\-year decline\. Explore the transaction trends, technology premiums, and emerging markets shaping infrastructure investment\. - [Prefab homes radar 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Prefab-homes-radar-2025.html): February 12, 2026, Explore how prefab construction could help ease the Netherlands’ housing shortage—plus the latest on market growth, key trends, and what’s ahead\. - [Europe Future Readiness Index: Turning momentum into competitiveness](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Europe-Future-Readiness-Index-Turning-Momentum-into-Competitiveness.html): January 22, 2026, \#AlignForImpact: Working together when the stakes are high and turning shared priorities into progress that lasts at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos\. - [Industrial automation update 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Industrial-automation-update-2026.html): January 16, 2026, Roland Berger – Industrial Automation Outlook 2026 - [The new leadership imperative in chemicals](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-new-leadership-imperative-in-chemicals.html): March 26, 2026, Europe's chemical industry faces permanent pressure\. Explore four critical leadership dimensions — and how to close capability gaps for future\-ready organizations\. - [Infrastructure investment outlook 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Infrastructure-investment-outlook-2026.html): January 23, 2026, Explore infrastructure investment trends with large\-cap deals, value creation, and hybrid assets shaping opportunities across energy, transport, digital, and social sectors\. - [Joint ventures \(JV\): The strategic edge for transformative transactions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Joint-ventures-(JV)-The-strategic-edge-for-transformative-transactions.html): February 5, 2026, Joint ventures: The strategic edge for transformative transactions\. - [Opportunity Radar – Preparing procurement for the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Opportunity-Radar-Preparing-procurement-for-the-future.html): February 13, 2026, Roland Berger´s opportunity radar to help preparing procurement professionals for the future - [The future\(s\) of procurement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future(s)-of-procurement.html): February 13, 2026, Scenario analysis from Roland Berger to help procurement professionals prepare for an uncertain future - [Designing pricing frameworks that enable investment](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Designing-pricing-frameworks-that-enable-investment.html): January 12, 2026, A comprehensive guide to tariff setting for utility services in the Middle East, highlighting the balance between affordability, financial viability, and investment attraction\. The report outlines historical challenges, regulatory evolution, and Roland Berger’s holistic, scenario\-based approach to designing effective, transparent, and investable tariff frameworks\. - [European Private Equity Outlook 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/European-Private-Equity-Outlook-2026.html): January 19, 2026, Our latest take on sentiment and expectations in the private equity industry\. - [Crafting tomorrow: Making AI a people topic](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Crafting-tomorrow-Making-AI-a-people-topic.html): January 28, 2026, Roland Berger study on empowering people and anchoring AI in the corporate mindset to unlock its transformative potential\. - [Pharma at the intelligence frontier](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Pharma-at-the-intelligence-frontier.html): January 12, 2026, Artificial intelligence is redefining productivity in pharmaceuticals\. Discover how AI drives value across R&D, clinical development, supply chains and operations – and how companies can turn momentum into measurable impact\. - [Foresight 2026 Roland Berger China Annual Trends Report](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Foresight-2026-Roland-Berger-China-Annual-Trends-Report.html): January 7, 2026, The Art of Balance: Unleashing China's Potential in a New World Order - [On the up: Elevator modernization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/On-the-up-Elevator-modernization.html): January 6, 2026, Roland Berger \- On the up: Elevator modernization - [Unlocking the circular packaging market in the GCC](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-the-circular-packaging-market-in-the-GCC.html): January 14, 2026, Unlock insights into the circular packaging market in the GCC with this Roland Berger report\. Explore trends in recycling, regulatory frameworks, sustainable materials, and economic opportunities, alongside case studies and policy recommendations for advancing circularity in the region\. - [How operating partners can demonstrate strategic value creation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-operating-partners-can-demonstrate-strategic-value-creation.html): December 17, 2025, Insights from PEI Operating Partners Forum in New York - [The Future Issue: Where imagination meets strategy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Future-Issue-Where-imagination-meets-strategy.html): December 18, 2025, A field guide to the next luxury cycle\. Decoding how desire, value, and distribution are being rewritten by new behaviors and intelligent systems\. - [Big economy, bigger challenges](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Big-economy-bigger-challenges.html): December 10, 2025, Assessing the current state of the US economy is no easy task\. On the one hand, the economy is growing at around 2% and the stock market is booming; on the other hand, inflationary pressures are resurfacing and the labor market is losing momentum\. Forecasts vary widely, even among Federal Reserve officials, highlighting the impact of shifting policies and conflicting data on the outlook\. - [Are fuel stations fading into insignificance?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Are-fuel-stations-fading-into-insignificance.html): December 16, 2025, Multiple forces are reshaping fuel retail\. The path forward is challenging but changing consumer trends in food and retail offer valuable new opportunities\. - [Timing the energy transition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Timing-the-energy-transition.html): December 14, 2025, Europe’s utilities face tighter margins and rising investment needs\. Which players can move now and invest and which should wait for future opportunities? - [Future\-proof procurement for the decade ahead](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-proof-procurement-for-the-decade-ahead.html): December 3, 2025, Discover how procurement leaders can build long\-term resilience with our ten\-step Prepare framework — from supply\-base diversification to GenAI\-enabled performance\. - [The AI\-fintech transformation in the GCC](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-AI-fintech-transformation-in-the-GCC.html): December 8, 2025, Discover how AI is transforming the fintech landscape across the GCC, driving operational efficiency, innovation, and growth\. Explore regulatory advances, real\-world case studies, and actionable strategies for banks, startups, and investors in the region\. - [Digital cables: The key to grid modernization and smart grids](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-cables-The-key-to-grid-modernization-and-smart-grids.html): January 19, 2026, Opportunities for solution providers in the transition to smart grids\. - [Beyond Borders: How to navigate growth markets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Beyond-Borders-How-to-navigate-growth-markets.html): December 3, 2025, This series highlights Roland Berger’s expertise in advising clients on entering new markets\. - [Bridging the gap](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Bridging-the-gap.html): December 7, 2025, Discover how leading organizations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE bridge the gap between technology strategy and effective implementation\. Learn key success factors \- such as business\-IT alignment, empowered decision\-making, and technology partnerships that drive digital transformation and sustainable competitive advantage\. - [Celebrating Excellence in Intelligent Manufacturing Across Saudi Arabia: 2025 MIMA Middle East winners announced](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Celebrating-Excellence-in-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Across-Saudi-Arabia-2025.html): December 1, 2025, Roland Berger Middle East, in collaboration with Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Microsoft Arabia and Shurfah Holding, announced today the winners of the Middle East Edition of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award \(MIMA\) 2025, recognizing the most impactful and innovative manufacturing companies across the Kingdom\. - [The age of intelligent services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-age-of-intelligent-services.html): December 9, 2025, Roland Berger \- How AI is transforming the digital services industry - [Automotive suppliers: Fit for the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-suppliers-Fit-for-the-future.html): December 5, 2025, With the automotive supplier industry facing a perfect storm of challenges, now’s the time to act\. Our report outlines three imperatives that enable suppliers to transform their operating model and future\-proof their organization\. - [AI Risk Mitigation Framework](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-Risk-Mitigation-Framework.html): November 26, 2025, A comprehensive framework for identifying, assessing, and managing AI risks\. Learn how AIMS and ISO/IEC 42001 support ethical, compliant and secure AI governance\. - [Innovation Indicator 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Innovation-Indicator-2025.html): November 23, 2025, Innovation Indicator 2025 analyzes the innovation strength of 35 economies, highlighting key technologies, resilience, and the impact of global shifts on competitiveness\. - [Hospital IT Monitor 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Pub-Detail_202816.html): December 15, 2025, The latest Hospital IT Monitor by Roland Berger shows IT budgets are increasing, HIS \(Hospital Information System\) replacements are approaching, and SAP continues to dominate the ERP market\. - [Automotive Aftermarket Pulse 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-Aftermarket-Pulse-2025.html): December 11, 2025, As cost pressures grow, the global automotive aftermarket looks for a competitive edge\. - [Two outlooks for the future of battery manufacturing in Europe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Two-outlooks-for-the-future-of-battery-manufacturing-in-Europe.html): December 5, 2025, Can Europe compete in battery production? Explore the challenges threatening local manufacturing and what's needed to secure strategic independence\. - [Six scenarios that could disrupt the confectionery market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Six-scenarios-that-could-disrupt-the-confectionery-market.html): November 24, 2025, How prepared are German confectionery manufacturers for the future market? - [AmCham Germany Transatlantic Business Barometer 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AmCham-Germany-Transatlantic-Business-Barometer-2025.html): November 20, 2025, The Transatlantic Business Barometer brings together the results of a survey on business conditions and location factors among German and US companies operating in the respective country\. - [Crafting tomorrow: Winning the people advantage](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Crafting-tomorrow-Winning-the-people-advantage.html): November 27, 2025, How integrated people systems drive performance, resilience, and long\-term competitiveness \- and what distinguishes next\-generation winners\. - [License to lead?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/License-to-lead.html): November 26, 2025, Drawing on the perspectives of over 130 CXOs from a wide range of industries, the study provides a candid look at how marketing is viewed today, what is expected of CMOs, and what it will take for marketing to earn its “license to lead”\. - [Harnessing the full power of S/4HANA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Harnessing-the-full-power-of-S-4HANA.html): December 3, 2025, Practical advice from Roland Berger on leveraging harmonization and standardization to get the most out of S/4HANA transformation\. - [Explaining software\-defined vehicles](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Explaining-software-defined-vehicles.html): November 19, 2025, How software\-defined vehicles are reshaping the automotive value chain - [Reimagining the Center of Government for the age of intelligence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reimagining-the-Center-of-Government-for-the-age-of-intelligence.html): November 13, 2025, Roland Berger’s AI\-enabled Government Operating Model redefines the Center of Government as an adaptive hub of institutional intelligence\. - [AI, simplicity and the future of passenger experience](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-simplicity-and-the-future-of-passenger-experience.html): November 18, 2025, In this podcast episode, our guest Martin Gauss reflects on his fascinating career – from pilot to airline CEO – and how embracing innovation early helped him turn challenges into success\. - [Making carbon capture & storage work](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Making-carbon-capture-storage-work.html): November 18, 2025, Explore the commercial viability of carbon capture and storage \(CCS\) across sectors and regions\. Learn how CCS advances sustainability in hard\-to\-abate sectors\. - [Sustainable savings, maximum margins](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainable-savings-maximum-margins.html): November 18, 2025, An end\-to\-end approach to maximize savings and ensure sustainable margin improvement - [Transformation in the European sugar industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transformation-in-the-European-sugar-industry.html): November 26, 2025, The need for change and its implications for producers - [Water demands of the data economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Water-demands-of-the-data-economy.html): November 12, 2025, Explore how data centers energy consumption impacts water resources and discover strategic approaches to optimize efficiency and sustainability in 2025\. - [Global Pharma Study 2025 – how to thrive in times of radical uncertainty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-Pharma-Study-2025-how-to-thrive-in-times-of-radical-uncertainty.html): November 21, 2025, Roland Berger advises pharma, MedTech and insurance companies on how to master the challenges of the future\. - [On the offensive: The rise of M&A in European defense](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/On-the-offensive-The-rise-of-M-A-in-European-defense.html): December 4, 2025, Explore the forces transforming Europe’s defense industry as M&A activity accelerates, driven by rising budgets, new technologies, and the quest for strategic autonomy\. - [Where ERP transformations struggle and how AI can help](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Where-ERP-transformations-struggle-and-how-AI-can-help.html): November 12, 2025, ERP transformations are often complex and expensive\. AI can enhance and accelerate the process, and boost value in future process design\. - [The Chief Restructuring Officer as a key player in corporate turnarounds](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Chief-Restructuring-Officer-as-a-key-player-in-corporate-turnarounds.html): April 8, 2026, In times of economic crisis and corporate restructuring, the role of Chief Restructuring Officer \(CRO\) takes on growing importance\. - [Airline order and offer management](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Airline-order-and-offer-management.html): November 10, 2025, Airlines and solution providers must act now to simplify and modernize their order management systems by leveraging AI, flexible and customer\-centric IT architectures\. - [Addressing upstream emissions in stainless steel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Addressing-upstream-emissions-in-stainless-steel.html): November 7, 2025, Decarbonize the value chain to significantly reduce upstream Scope 3\.1 emissions and the Product Carbon Footprint \(PCF\) of stainless steel\. Steelmakers should investigate increasing scrap ratios, use of green and recycled ferroalloys\. - [Successful SAP S/4HANA transformation for transportation and infrastructure operators](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Successful-SAP-S-4HANA-transformation-for-transportation-and-infrastructure.html): November 17, 2025, Infrastructure and transportation operators can succeed in SAP S/4HANA transformation by modernizing IT, improving governance and driving change\. - [Quick wins on the path to net\-zero](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Quick-wins-on-the-path-to-net-zero.html): October 31, 2025, Our Aviation Sustainability Index reveals the best levers to achieve rapid decarbonization gains - [Beyond the deck](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Beyond-the-deck.html): February 25, 2026, Discover the people and stories behind Roland Berger’s work, with insights across energy, AI, sustainability, healthcare, investment, and regional impact\. - [From vision to reality: Implementing masterplans](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/From-vision-to-reality-Implementing-masterplans.html): May 19, 2026, Explore how GCC countries are driving urban transformation through visionary masterplanning, strategic public\-private partnerships, and innovative funding models\. Discover key enablers, challenges, and actionable insights shaping the future of sustainable, globally competitive Gulf cities\. - [Scenarios for North American light vehicle electrification post\-OBBBA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Scenarios-for-North-American-light-vehicle-electrification-post-OBBBA.html): November 4, 2025, Roland Berger’s 2025 Q3 North American light vehicle xEV forecast - [Seismic shifts](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Seismic-shifts.html): October 22, 2025, The world order is undergoing profound shifts\. Since returning to the White House as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump has shaken the foundations of global trade\. - [Investment opportunities in Southeast Asia’s biofuel sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Investment-opportunities-in-Southeast-Asia-s-biofuel-sector.html): November 6, 2025, Biofuels hold immense potential as Southeast Asia pushes toward its 2050 decarbonization goals, presenting strategic opportunities for investors\. - [Incentivizing growth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Incentivizing-growth.html): November 5, 2025, Middle Eastern airports are investing USD 151 billion by 2040 to triple passenger traffic and rival global hubs\. Discover how strategic incentive frameworks can help them attract airlines, align stakeholders, and turn ambitious expansion into lasting competitive advantage\. - [Future of health 7 \- The healthcare system of the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-health-7-The-healthcare-system-of-the-future.html): October 16, 2025, Roland Berger’s Future of Health 7 study reveals how equity, coordination, digitalization, prevention, resources, governance and innovation shape resilient healthcare systems worldwide\. - [Navigating digital transformation in the GCC insurance sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-digital-transformation-in-the-GCC-insurance-sector.html): October 28, 2025, The insurance industry within the Gulf Cooperation Council \(GCC\) is currently facing an unprecedented digital transformation\. With rapid disruption, heightened client and boardroom expectations, and increasing pressure for cost efficiency, insurers are at a pivotal moment\. - [Rebuilding resilience: How automotive suppliers are navigating supply chain challenges](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rebuilding-resilience-How-automotive-suppliers-are-navigating-supply-chain.html): October 22, 2025, New data from 500\+ global suppliers reveals uneven recovery, rising inventory, and fresh risks in global automotive supply chains\. - [Balancing efficiency with control in the next wave of IT sourcing transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Balancing-efficiency-with-control-in-the-next-wave-of-IT-sourcing-transformation.html): December 4, 2025, Vendor consolidation creates value when done strategically \- it reduces complexity and costs, but must be balanced against the risk of losing competition, innovation, and flexibility\. - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2026](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-2026.html): October 17, 2025, Organized by Microsoft and Roland Berger, the 2025 Intelligent Manufacturing Award celebrates thought leaders who are driving innovative industry solutions\. - [Autonomous shipping industry survey 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Autonomous-shipping-industry-survey-2025.html): October 13, 2025, Global autonomous shipping trends: experts emphasize remote\-controlled operations and gradual automation in the maritime industry, highlighting safety and regulatory challenges\. - [The fintech advantage](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-fintech-advantage.html): November 12, 2025, Fintech is transforming banking with AI, blockchain and digital\-first solutions\. Discover how banks can harness fintech partnerships to drive growth, cut costs and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem\. - [How procurement leaders can claw back costs](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-procurement-leaders-can-claw-back-costs.html): October 15, 2025, Rebound from rising costs with a dual\-track procurement strategy that delivers immediate savings while building long\-term resilience\. - [Strategic imperatives for pharmacy retailers in disruptive times](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Strategic-imperatives-for-pharmacy-retailers-in-disruptive-times.html): October 9, 2025, Strategic imperatives for pharmacy retailers to stay competitive amid shifting consumer needs, margin pressure, tech disruption and regulatory change\. - [Crafting tomorrow: From lag to leap](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Crafting-tomorrow-From-lap-to-leap.html): October 14, 2025, The power of fast decision\-making and how to become a next\-generation winner\. - [Asia’s supply chain reconfiguration](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Asia-s-supply-chain-reconfiguration.html): October 3, 2025, Asia’s supply chains are being reshaped as resilience replaces efficiency, with today’s strengths and weaknesses defining tomorrow’s industrial landscape\. - [A global perspective on Extended Producer Responsibility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-global-perspective-on-Extended-Producer-Responsibility.html): October 8, 2025, Explore how Extended Producer Responsibility \(EPR\) shapes recycling – with insights on global growth, key segments, regional dynamics and risks\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from Scandinavia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-Scandinavia.html): October 1, 2025, Norway and Sweden remain world leaders in EV adoption, but public charging development has been slower\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [Alternative funding pathways for real estate developments in KSA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Alternative-funding-pathways-for-real-estate-developments-in-KSA.html): September 30, 2025, As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector matures, developers need to turn to diversified funding sources to sustain growth and stay competitive\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from Spain](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-Spain.html): October 1, 2025, Spain’s e\-mobility ecosystem is maturing but there are still numerous hurdles to wider expansion\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [Financial wellbeing in Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Pub-Detail_194881.html): October 3, 2025, Roland Berger study shows great demand for integrated Financial Wellbeing solutions - [The future of business\-to\-business telecommunications](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-business-to-business-telecommunications.html): October 6, 2025, B2B telecommunications are evolving as Telcos adopt tech\-centric models, embrace digital services and lead in the future of enterprise connectivity\. - [Chief Restructuring Officers: Time for the movers and shakers to shine](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Chief-Restructuring-Officer-The-hour-of-the-doers.html): September 25, 2025, Roland Berger's restructuring study has been published regularly since 2001\. This year, the focus is on the concept of the Chief Restructuring Officer\. - [Trump tariffs reshape global trade flows](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Trump-tariffs-reshape-global-trade-flows.html): September 23, 2025, US tariffs under Trump reshape trade: imports from China and Canada fall, while Mexico and Southeast Asia gain as supply chains reroute\. - [A look into the future: Can autonomous AI agents manage capital projects?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-look-into-the-future-Can-autonomous-AI-agents-manage-capital-projects.html): September 23, 2025, From feasibility studies to drones on\-site: AI agents could transform capital projects—solving delays, cost overruns, and misaligned stakeholders\. - [Smart and affordable mass](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Smart-and-affordable-mass.html): September 19, 2025, Smart, affordable drones are reshaping modern warfare—Europe must scale fast to close capability gaps and secure credible defense\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from Japan](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-Japan.html): October 1, 2025, Charging infrastructure is gradually improving, but EVs are still yet to take off in Japan\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from North America](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-North-America.html): October 1, 2025, EV Charging Index Edition 6, electric vehicles, charging, fast charging, public charging, DC charging, sales penetration, private charging, EV adoption, IRA, Inflation Reduction Act, NACS - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from the GCC region](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-the-GCC-region.html): October 1, 2025, Its Index rankings may be low, but the GCC’s journey toward electric mobility is accelerating\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [Roland Berger ESG Report 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-ESG-Report-2024.html): September 22, 2025, Reflecting selected principles of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards \(ESRS\), we detail how we integrate environmental, social, and governance \(ESG\) principles into our operations, culture, and consulting approach\. - [How IT can cut costs for insurance companies: Digitalization with bottom\-line impact](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-IT-can-cut-costs-for-insurance-companies-Digitalization-with-bottom-line.html): October 22, 2025, Although IT spending by insurance companies and statutory health insurance funds has been steadily increasing for years, these investments often generate little economic benefit\. The companies are at a turning point here\. Strategic priorities, projects, and their value contribution to overall success must be critically examined and realigned\. - [Turning quality management into a strategic advantage](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Turning-quality-management-into-a-strategic-advantage.html): September 11, 2025, Unlock the full potential of your QMS: smarter, data\-driven, and compliant with ICH E6\(R3\) to boost efficiency, safety, and lasting value\. - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award \(MIMA\) 2025 – Middle East Edition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-(MIMA)-2025-Middle-East-Edition.html): October 22, 2025, For the first time, the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award \(MIMA\) is coming to Saudi Arabia\. Roland Berger Middle East, in partnership with Microsoft Arabia, Shurfah and the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources launch MIMA Middle East which aims to spotlight on the most innovative, impactful and intelligent manufacturing transformations across the Kingdom\. - [Unlocking procurement power in post\-merger integration situations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-procurement-power-in-post-merger-integration-situations.html): September 12, 2025, Unlock hidden value in M&A — procurement as the game\-changer; abstract graphic of two companies merging, with supplier networks and AI tools symbolizing procurement\-driven synergies\. - [The space catch\-up](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-space-catch-up.html): September 25, 2025, The study examines the key strategic role of space travel in the resurgence of the German economy\. - [Navigating the new geoeconomics](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-new-geoeconomics.html): September 28, 2025, This paper outlines a three\-pillar framework for modernising International Investment Agreements, balancing risk mitigation, opportunity expansion, and policy coherence to safeguard national interests and drive sustainable economic growth in a rapidly changing geoeconomic landscape\. - [The CORSIA liability challenge: the dangers of delay](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-CORSIA-liability-challenge-the-dangers-of-delay.html): September 24, 2025, Airlines face rising CORSIA costs\. Early carbon offset strategies reduce financial risk and ensure smooth airline compliance\. - [Patient management and coordinated care](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Patient-management-and-coordinated-care.html): September 12, 2025, Debate over how best to curb rising costs in the German healthcare system has been ongoing for years\. In this context, calls for increased patient management have become louder in recent times – both from health insurance companies and from doctors' representatives and policymakers\. - [Embrace the future of defense: A call for transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Embrace-the-future-of-defense-A-call-for-transformation.html): October 9, 2025, Europe’s defense sector has reached a pivotal moment\. Following years of limited investment in digital capabilities, governments are now committing substantial new funding to security and defense programs\. Drawing on Roland Berger’s and SAP’s expertise, this report offers a path forward\. - [Automotive Disruption Radar 14: China leads the way as the industry regroups around it](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-Disruption-Radar-14-China-leads-the-way-as-the-industry-regroups.html): September 10, 2025, The fourteenth edition of Roland Berger’s Automotive Disruption Radar finds that one country is now leading and reshaping the automotive industry\. - [Hunker down or reset? Rethinking strategy in the chemicals industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hunker-down-or-reset-Rethinking-strategy-in-the-chemicals-industry.html): September 2, 2025, The chemicals industry faces major disruption from China’s overcapacity, Europe’s rising costs & US tariffs\. Is it time for a reset—or to just hunker down? - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from France](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-France.html): October 1, 2025, A slight drop in EV sales is the only blemish on France’s otherwise solid e\-mobility progress\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [Petroleum storage in Southeast Asia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Petroleum-storage-in-Southeast-Asia.html): August 25, 2025, Southeast Asia presents significant opportunities for growth in petroleum storage, given anticipated M&A outlook and various value creation possibilities\. - [The German economy in the second half of 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-German-economy-in-the-second-half-of-2025.html): August 27, 2025, Germany’s recovery remains fragile in 2025\. After modest growth in the first quarter, economic momentum weakened again in the second\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from Portugal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-Portugal.html): October 1, 2025, Impressive recent progress keeps Portugal on the path to becoming a leading e\-mobility nation\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from Italy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-Italy.html): October 1, 2025, Italy struggles to accelerate its e\-mobility expansion as EV sales stagnate\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [Technology – the new competitive advantage for trading floors](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Technology-the-new-competitive-advantage-for-trading-floors.html): August 21, 2025, Technology is now key to stock exchange performance – driving growth, speed and competitiveness in modern capital markets\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from the Netherlands](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-the-Netherlands.html): October 1, 2025, E\-mobility growth in the Netherlands remains strong, but a challenging new phase awaits\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insight from Romania](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insight-from-Romania.html): October 1, 2025, Romania’s EV market slows amid subsidy cuts, but infrastructure expands\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from China](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-China.html): October 1, 2025, China tops our Index as it continues to enhance its impressive e\-mobility ecosystem\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insight from Malaysia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insight-from-Malaysia.html): October 1, 2025, Malaysia’s nascent e\-mobility ecosystem is growing, but government targets remain a long way off\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insight from Thailand](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insight-from-Thailand.html): October 1, 2025, State backing is helping to rapidly expand Thailand’s e\-mobility ecosystem\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [Hospital Study 2025: Transformation through investment](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hospital-Study-2025-Transformation-through-investment.html): August 29, 2025, As Roland Berger's latest hospital study shows, Germany's hospitals intend to invest heavily in the coming years despite their often precarious economic situation\. - [Automotive industry: new world order](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-industry-new-world-order.html): September 8, 2025, Mobility in transition: New technologies, geopolitical upheavals, and global competitive dynamics are shaping the future of the industry\. - [A turning point for automotive SMEs – New paths to growth beyond automotive?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-turning-point-for-automotive-SMEs-New-paths-to-growth-beyond-automotive.html): September 2, 2025, Roland Berger SME Study 2025: Automotive suppliers are focusing on diversification – especially in the defense sector\. - [Interview with CATL CEO Robin Zeng on global battery innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-CATL-CEO-Robin-Zeng-on-global-battery-innovation.html): September 8, 2025, CATL CEO Robin Zeng on battery innovation, Europe’s EV future, and the company’s vision for a sustainable, zero\-carbon energy transition\. - [Conversation with Thomas Schäfer on affordable EVs and Volkswagen’s transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Conversation-with-Thomas-Sch%C3%A4fer-on-affordable-EVs-and-Volkswagen-s.html): September 8, 2025, Our conversation with Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, focuses on the path to affordable e\-mobility and the brand's strategic realignment\. The focus is on new models, technological innovations, and the courage to embrace radical change – with the goal of securing Europe's long\-term competitiveness in the automotive sector\. - [Liquid opportunity: Brazil's $550 billion water infrastructure market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Liquid-opportunity-Brazil-s-550-billion-water-infrastructure-market.html): August 27, 2025, Comprehensive analysis of Brazil's water sector transformation\. Explore regulatory changes, market dynamics, and infrastructure requirements through 2033\. - [Partnering in the processing and packaging equipment industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Partnering-in-the-processing-and-packaging-equipment-industry.html): August 18, 2025, Explore how strategic partnerships are transforming the processing and packaging industry, helping companies meet demand for integrated solutions and stay ahead\. - [Circularity in the automotive industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Circularity-in-the-automotive-industry.html): October 22, 2025, Circularity in the automotive industry is now a strategic necessity due to tightening margins and regulatory demands\. OEMs must focus on four key priorities: optimizing remanufacturing, scaling battery recycling, enhancing supply chain resilience, and meeting sustainability regulations\. A pragmatic roadmap and operational excellence can unlock new revenue streams and ensure competitive advantage\. - [Global chemicals in the crosshairs: Why China’s overcapacity demands a strategic reckoning](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-chemicals-in-the-crosshairs-Why-China-s-overcapacity-demands-a-strategic.html): September 2, 2025, The global chemicals sector is entering a period of profound disruption, not from the next breakthrough in material science, but from the unrelenting industrial scale of China’s production machine\. - [Customer interactions in financial services go virtual](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Customer-interactions-in-financial-services-go-virtual.html): August 20, 2025, Roland Berger’s latest study reveals how AI is transforming customer service in financial services, highlighting barriers, trends, and opportunities\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from the UK](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Expert-insights-from-the-UK.html): October 1, 2025, The UK looks well placed to build on its continued progress in e\-mobility\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025\. - [Using AI to supercharge your SG&A functions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Using-AI-to-supercharge-your-SG-A-functions.html): August 1, 2025, AI in SG&A: Discover key success factors from top companies and learn how to drive efficiency in finance, HR and procurement\. - [Unlocking AI’s true potential in private equity value creation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-AI-s-true-potential-in-private-equity-value-creation.html): August 11, 2025, Learn how Roland Berger helps operating partners turn buzz into bottom\-line impact\. - [How CFOs can unlock financial leeway](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-CFOs-can-unlock-financial-leeway.html): August 1, 2025, In today’s volatile landscape, traditional cost\-cutting won’t cut it\. Our latest CFO Perspective reveals a smarter, structured roadmap to boost resilience, free up cash, and sharpen strategic agility—by rethinking how operations contribute to performance\. From lifecycle cost insights to AI\-enabled tools, discover five powerful levers to unlock real impact\. - [Agentic AI: Strengthening sustainability and corporate resilience](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Agentic-AI-Strengthening-sustainability-and-corporate-resilience.html): July 30, 2025, While the transformative potential of agentic AI is clear, successful implementation depends on far more than advanced algorithms\. Technology alone will not drive business value or resilience\. To translate potential into performance, companies need to lay the right organizational and technical foundations\. - [What sets Automotive Supplier Winners apart — Insights from a decade of disruption](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-sets-Automotive-Supplier-Winners-apart-Insights-from-a-decade-of.html): July 28, 2025, From survival to success: How leading automotive suppliers navigate market disruption - [The critical role of exit readiness in today’s private equity landscape](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-critical-role-of-exit-readiness-in-today-s-private-equity-landscape.html): August 4, 2025, As private equity firms face prolonged holding periods and compressed returns, exit readiness has become a strategic imperative—not a last\-minute checklist\. - [Smooth sailing in shipbuilding](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Smooth-sailing-in-shipbuilding.html): August 7, 2025, Boosting resilience across the shipbuilding sector - [Rethinking supply chain design for a disruptive world](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rethinking-supply-chain-design-for-a-disruptive-world.html): September 24, 2025, Global supply chains are undergoing a fundamental shift\. Find out how we help businesses build modular, flexible supply chains for a disruptive world\. - [AI sovereignty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-sovereignty.html): September 9, 2025, Driven by advances in artificial intelligence \(AI\), industrial operations are evolving – from product development to execution on the factory floor\. While global competitors such as the US and China accelerate their investments and innovation, European industry remains deeply reliant on foreign technology and infrastructure\. - [Engineering Excellence: The hidden driver of automotive profitability](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Engineering-Excellence-The-hidden-driver-of-automotive-profitability.html): July 22, 2025, As the global automotive industry faces slowing growth, rising costs, and mounting complexity, engineering performance has emerged as a critical driver of profitability and competitive edge\. - [Decentralized planning: empowering regional leadership](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Decentralized-planning-empowering-regional-leadership.html): August 17, 2025, Decentralization transforms governance by expanding regional authority, fiscal autonomy and innovation – fueling economic growth and development planning\. - [Southeast Asia in focus for semiconductor back\-end](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Southeast-Asia-in-focus-for-semiconductor-back-end.html): July 25, 2025, The semiconductor market is set to experience a strong rebound, with value creation in the sector expanding further towards sophisticated back\-end processes\. - [Network pharmacology: curing by design](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Network-pharmacology-curing-by-design.html): July 23, 2025, In this episode, Prof\. Dr\. med\. Harald HHW Schmidt joins Thilo Kaltenbach to discuss how network pharmacology could redefine disease understanding and accelerate the path to cures\. - [What is required of supply chain risk management today?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-is-required-of-supply-chain-risk-management-today.html): July 21, 2025, For companies operating globally, the tariff policies under the Trump administration were nothing short of a nightmare\. When tariffs are raised, exports to the United States lose cost competitiveness\. This impact applies not only to exports originating from the company’s home country but also to those coming from third countries\. - [Navigating the new normal of media](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-new-normal-of-media.html): July 21, 2025, The media ecosystem is continously transforming, affecting how content is produced, distributed and consumed\. How can players capture emerging opportunities? - [Price and cost radar for the German beer market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Price-and-cost-radar-for-the-German-beer-market.html): July 10, 2025, Our price and cost analysis of the German beer market shows the need for breweries to optimize their efficiency, strategy and product portfolio\. - [Sustainable growth in chemicals for capital goods players](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainable-growth-in-chemicals-for-capital-goods-players.html): July 11, 2025, The chemical industry presents a compelling USD 220 billion annual opportunity for capital goods suppliers, offering both scale and resilience in an uncertain global economy\. This new report explores how companies can take advantage of emerging sustainability opportunities\. - [Can private debt help companies transform?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Can-private-debt-help-companies-transform.html): July 31, 2025, Practical advice from Roland Berger on using private debt to bridge the financing gap for corporate transformation\. - [Consolidation in southern Europe's automotive aftermarket](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Consolidation-in-southern-Europe-s-automotive-aftermarket.html): July 31, 2025, Uncover the growth potential and opportunities in the automotive aftermarket in Spain, Portugal, and Italy\. - [Navigating disruption: China's economic model in a world in transition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-disruption-China-s-economic-model-in-a-world-in-transition.html): July 17, 2025, China's economic trajectory is undergoing a profound transformation\. After years of investment\-driven growth and export\-led expansion, diminishing returns and shifting demographics are forcing a strategic pivot\. - [Computer on Wheels: Unlocking the next chapter in connected services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Computer-on-Wheels-Unlocking-the-next-chapter-in-connected-services.html): September 3, 2025, Connected services in the automotive sector may have flopped a decade ago, but things have changed\. Find out why and what the future holds in our new report - [Liquid assets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Liquid-assets.html): July 4, 2025, Roland Berger's Currents of Capital 2025 Report sheds new light on the investment trends and emerging opportunities in the Middle East's vital water sector\. - [AI elevates customer service in travel and transportation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-elevates-customer-service-in-travel-and-transportation.html): July 22, 2025, Artificial intelligence is radically reshaping customer service in the travel and transportation industry\. But unlocking its full potential can be challenging\. - [Aviation decarbonization in 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aviation-decarbonization-in-2025.html): September 3, 2025, In this episode, Atlas Air’s Richard Broekman and Katherine Preston join Nikhil Sachdeva to share how their company is balancing sustainability ambitions with real\-world constraints in the air cargo business\. - [How ready are Mexican companies for the global sustainability shift?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-ready-are-Mexican-companies-for-the-global-sustainability-shift.html): May 15, 2026, A new study by Roland Berger and Universidad Panamericana reveals where Mexico’s top companies stand on sustainability and what they need to do next\. - [Performance improvement in pharmaceuticals operations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Performance-improvement-in-pharmaceuticals-operations.html): July 30, 2025, Discover how pharma firms can boost resilience and cut costs by up to 20% through AI, digitalization, supply chain redesign and adaptive operations strategies\. - [EV Charging Index 2025: Steady progress](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2025-Steady-progress.html): July 9, 2025, Despite tough market conditions, global EV use and charging infrastructure showed continued steady growth in 2024\. Learn more in Roland Berger’s latest EV Charging Index\. - [Tension builds: Resetting the clock on the PE cycle](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tension-builds-Resetting-the-clock-on-the-PE-cycle.html): July 1, 2025, In 2025, private equity in the DACH region is undergoing a strategic realignment — driven by macroeconomic headwinds, digital disruption and evolving investor expectations around performance and flexibility\. - [Empowering Indonesia’s net\-zero journey](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Empowering-Indonesia-s-net-zero-journey.html): June 29, 2025, Indonesia has the opportunity to redefine its energy future by embracing nuclear power, and the time to act is now\. - [Watt’s up in AI: reshaping the data center value chain](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Watt-s-up-in-AI-data-centres.html): November 3, 2025, Learn how the AI revolution creates new winners and losers in the engineering products and services\. - [The growing battle for scrap steel in green steel production](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-growing-battle-for-scrap-steel-in-green-steel-production.html): July 15, 2025, Navigate the shift towards green steel production with key insights into the scrap steel supply market and sustainable practices\. Stay ahead in the steel industry's transformation\. - [Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050: Health & Care](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Trend-Compendium-2050-Health-Care.html): July 7, 2025, The Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050 covers six megatrends shaping the world between now and 2050\. - [Chemicals Winners 2024\-2025: Another year of uncertainty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Chemicals-Winners-2024-2025-Another-year-of-uncertainty.html): July 15, 2025, The global chemicals industry is at a crossroads and our latest report reveals which companies are navigating today’s volatility most effectively\. - [Canada’s defense sector at a crossroads](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Canada-s-defense-sector-at-a-crossroads.html): July 2, 2025, Amid intensifying geopolitical threats and growing pressure from NATO allies, Canada’s defense sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades\. - [Infrastructure investment outlook 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Infrastructure-investment-outlook-2025.html): July 15, 2025, Infrastructure investors remains cautious in 2025, with long\-term optimism driven by supportive mega trends: decarbonization, digitalization, ageing populations\. - [Aerospace supply chain report 2025: Is the crisis over?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aerospace-supply-chain-report-2025-Is-the-crisis-over.html): July 3, 2025, Aerospace supply chain 2025: Our survey finds ramp\-rates and resilience have increased as disruption has fallen – has the industry turned a corner? - [Manufacturers reassess strategy amid geopolitical uncertainty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Manufacturers-reassess-strategy-amid-geopolitical-uncertainty.html): June 18, 2025, A new study, conducted in collaboration with the Manufacturers Alliance, reveals that 94% of executives say tariff uncertainty is delaying investment decisions\. - [Solving Germany’s procurement paradox](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Solving-Germany-s-procurement-paradox.html): July 2, 2025, Amid rising costs and falling output, German manufacturers can unlock EUR 100 billion in material cost savings\. A new report by Roland Berger explains how\. - [Cold storage warehousing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cold-storage-warehousing.html): June 16, 2025, Implementing cold chain systems in the region faces significant challenges, mainly due to limited penetration across fragmented supply chains, where each industry player operates independently and fails to enforce cold chain standards at subsequent stages\. - [The future of material handling](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-material-handling.html): June 10, 2025, Practical advice on navigating challenges and exploiting growth opportunities in material handling and warehouse automation\. - [Beyond automation: Why AI agents are your next strategic imperative](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Beyond-automation-Why-AI-agents-are-your-next-strategic-imperative.html): June 13, 2025, How sophisticated AI agents can unlock strategic advantage and drive transformation\. - [Navigating the road ahead](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-road-ahead.html): June 23, 2025, Can Saudi Arabia build smart, sustainable transportation infrastructure in time for the FIFA World Cup 2034 – and ensure seamless mobility for all? - [The AI \(r\)evolution in health](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-AI-(r)evolution-in-health.html): June 4, 2025, In this episode, our experts Thilo Kaltenbach and Karsten Neumann delve into how the impact of AI is transforming predictive and diagnostic healthcare models, marking a significant leap forward in patient care\. - [Value creation: a competitive imperative for private equity investors](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Value-creation-a-competitive-imperative-for-private-equity-investors.html): June 5, 2025, Investors have the opportunity to redouble their efforts on creating operational improvements in their existing portfolio\. - [2025 Chemicals M&A Outlook: Navigating a shifting landscape in the global chemical sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/2025-Chemicals-M-A-Outlook-Navigating-a-shifting-landscape-in-the-global.html): May 29, 2025, The global chemicals industry faces a markedly different M&A environment than it did just a few years ago\. - [Navigating uncertainty on the road to off\-highway decarbonization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-uncertainty-on-the-road-to-off-highway-decarbonization.html): June 3, 2025, Electrification of commercial and off\-highway vehicles is underway, albeit slower than expected\. We examine the status quo – and opportunities for alternatives\. - [Optimize to outperform](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Optimize-to-outperform.html): June 2, 2025, Tight margins\. Tough decisions\. Roland Berger helps you optimize to outperform\. - [Industrial Automation in the U\.S\.: Ready for a smart comeback](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Industrial-Automation-in-the-U.S.-Ready-for-a-smart-comeback.html): May 26, 2025, The United States stands at a pivotal moment for industrial automation\. Amid shifting global supply chains, renewed interest in domestic manufacturing, and rising labor costs, automation is no longer just a tool for efficiency—it’s a strategic imperative\. - [The heat is on: decarbonising residential heat in the UK](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-heat-is-on-decarbonising-residential-heat-in-the-UK.html): July 3, 2025, Discover how the UK is decarbonising residential heat with heat pumps\. Learn about challenges, costs, and policy impacts on the transition to low\-carbon heating\. - [Six growth trends transforming the global water market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Six-growth-trends-transforming-the-global-water-market.html): May 30, 2025, These six fast\-growing areas in the water sector represent the future of water management and substantial investment opportunities in a market valued at billions of dollars\. - [Reality check for sustainable airline growth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reality-check-for-sustainable-airline-growth.html): May 28, 2025, Despite record\-breaking growth in aviation, airlines are facing mounting financial pressures from multiple fronts\. We reveal how to overcome these challenges\. - [The tariff effect: How trade policy is reshaping automotive retail](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-tariff-effect-How-trade-policy-is-reshaping-automotive-retail.html): May 12, 2025, The U\.S\. automotive retail landscape is entering a period of pronounced uncertainty\. Tariffs and trade restrictions — once considered temporary political levers — are now evolving into structural features of the policy environment\. - [Is water investment set to surge?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Is-water-investment-set-to-surge.html): May 13, 2025, The Currents of Capital 2025 Report provides insights into how investment is flowing into water infrastructure and water\-related technology and services worldwide\. - [Generative AI and cybersecurity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Generative-AI-and-cybersecurity.html): May 13, 2025, Cybersecurity is top of the agenda in the GCC\. GenAI not only ensures security – it can close the gap between cybersecurity teams and business decision\-makers\. - [Unlock the full potential of sustainable aviation fuels](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlock-the-full-potential-of-sustainable-aviation-fuels.html): May 30, 2025, Cost remains a hurdle to widespread SAF adoption\. But our strategies can help airlines reduce their environmental impact while maintaining economic viability\. - [The new blueprint for innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-new-blueprint-for-innovation.html): May 12, 2025, The latest edition of Think:Act prepares us for innovation in 2025 and beyond while faced with constrained resources and uncertainty across the business landscape\. - [AI\-driven pricing: Better technology, better returns](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-driven-pricing-Better-technology-better-returns.html): May 21, 2025, New generative AI\-powered pricing tools promise faster results, better decisions and maximized returns\. Roland Berger outlines the benefits, use cases and two key examples\. - [The curse of the narcissistic leader](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-curse-of-the-narcissistic-leader.html): May 11, 2025, INSEAD professor Manfred Kets de Vries explores how traits like narcissism and hubris manifest among leaders and the consequences of spotting this too late\. - [The Eames' influence on playful innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Eames-influence-on-playful-innovation.html): May 11, 2025, Think:Act Magazine explores the light approach to innovation behind famous Eames designs and outlines valuable lessons for leaders on their own business innovation\. - [A revolution in space?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-revolution-in-space.html): June 2, 2025, The low Earth orbit economy offers unique advantages for radical innovation in many industries\. We examine the real\-world applications and immediate benefits\. - [Crafting tomorrow: Shaping future\-proof organizations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Crafting-tomorrow-Shaping-future-proof-organizations.html): June 4, 2025, Discover how organizations can thrive in uncertain times by becoming future\-proof\. Learn the 9 key success factors from leaders shaping tomorrow’s winners\. - [Carlos Moreno on reimagining urban life](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Carlos-Moreno-on-reimagining-urban-life.html): May 11, 2025, Team Think:Act speaks with author of The 15\-Minute City Carlos Moreno on a sustainable community approach to urban living\. - [Access for all: removing roadblocks to health](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Access-for-all-removing-roadblocks-to-health.html): May 6, 2025, Our findings reveal that over 80% of the SEA population cannot afford advanced medical care, highlighting an urgent need to improve healthcare accessibility across the region\. As the demand for improved healthcare services continues to grow, the challenges posed by rising medical inflation rates complicate access for many\. In our report, we delve into these challenges and discuss various collaboration models pharmaceutical companies can adopt to effectively reduce barriers to quality healthcare\. - [U\.S\. chemicals at a crossroads: Navigating the global trade reset](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/U.S.-chemicals-at-a-crossroads-Navigating-the-global-trade-reset.html): April 30, 2025, The global chemicals trade is entering a critical period of transition, and U\.S\. chemical trade is now at risk\. - [From sleeping giant to defence superpower](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/From-sleeping-giant-to-defence-superpower.html): May 15, 2025, European security is under threat\. A new report from Roland Berger examines what Europe must do to achieve sustainable deterrence and protect its core interests\. - [Capital goods winners study: Construction equipment](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Capital-goods-winners-study-Construction-equipment.html): May 7, 2025, Deep dive into construction equipment\. - [Tariffs 2025: A strategic inflection point for U\.S\. businesses](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tariffs-2025-A-strategic-inflection-point-for-U.S.-businesses.html): April 29, 2025, Learn how leading companies are mitigating trade disruption and building long\-term resilience\. - [Amy Edmondson on how to fail intelligently](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Amy-Edmondson-on-how-to-fail-intelligently.html): May 11, 2025, Think:Act Magazine speaks to Harvard Professor of Leadership and Management Amy Edmondson about the personal and professional value of intelligent failure\. - [Customer service in the age of AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Customer-service-in-the-age-of-AI.html): May 27, 2025, AI has the power to transform customer service in companies across industries\. But European companies need to take action to exploit its full potential\. - [Airport digital transformation: High time to invest in IT and automation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Airport-digital-transformation-High-time-to-invest-in-IT-and-automation.html): May 8, 2025, Explore how airports can close the innovation gap with AI, biometrics, and automation\. Read key insights from our new global IT investment study\. - [The public sector in the age of Gen AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-public-sector-in-the-age-of-Gen-AI.html): September 19, 2025, Discover how Gen AI is poised to transform public sector jobs and services, impacting everything from administration to healthcare\. This study offers insights into the future of public employment and strategic recommendations for governments\. - [Steering aviation towards greener innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Steering-aviation-towards-greener-innovation.html): May 11, 2025, Think:Act Magazine elaborates on efforts by the aviation industry to reduce carbon emissions, from the use of sustainable aviation fuels to contrail reduction\. - [Capital goods winners study: Power tools](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Capital-goods-winners-study-Power-tools.html): April 27, 2025, Deep dive into power tools\. - [Autonomous and uncrewed vessels: A new wave of opportunity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Autonomous-and-uncrewed-vessels-A-new-wave-of-opportunity.html): April 30, 2025, A look at the market, use cases, risks and opportunities for players in the maritime ecosystem\. - [Navigating the tariff storm](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-tariff-storm.html): April 30, 2025, US President Trump’s recent tariffs represent a significant shift in US trade policy\. Learn more about how we can help you protect your business in turbulent times\. - [David Novak on lessons in humility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/David-Novak-on-lessons-in-humility.html): May 11, 2025, In an interview with Think:Act Magazine, David Novak, former CEO of Yum\! Brands, encourages even seasoned leaders to continuously learn and grow\. - [Capital goods winners study: Machine tools](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Capital-goods-winners-study-Machine-tools.html): April 30, 2025, Deep dive machine tools\. - [Capital goods winners study: Packaging and process equipment](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Capital-goods-winners-study-Packaging-and-process-equipment.html): April 28, 2025, Packaging and process equipment\. - [Jeremy Utley on prompting GenAI for new ideas](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Jeremy-Utley-on-prompting-GenAI-for-new-ideas.html): May 12, 2025, Think:Act Magazine features Ideaflow author Jeremy Utley who demonstrates how to use GenAI chatbots effectively to expand on the limits of our human ideas\. - [What innovators can still learn from Xerox PARC](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-innovators-can-still-learn-from-Xerox-PARC.html): May 11, 2025, The new Think:Act Magazine explores the Xerox PARC failure with enduring lessons for successful innovative processes\. - [Measuring the cost of AI projects in the Middle East: A comprehensive analysis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Measuring-the-cost-of-AI-projects-in-the-Middle-East-A-comprehensive-analysis.html): April 23, 2025, Discover the true financial impact of AI projects in the Middle East\. This analysis explores visible and hidden costs, regional challenges, and strategies to improve budgeting accuracy and project success rates\. - [More brilliant pack design: How Price Pack Architecture is powering FMCG growth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/More-brilliant-pack-design-How-Price-Pack-Architecture-is-powering-FMCG-growth.html): April 22, 2025, CPG brands are rewriting the playbook for profitable growth and turning to an underutilized but highly effective lever: Price Pack Architecture \(PPA\)\. - [Astro Teller on the X approach to innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Astro-Teller-on-the-X-approach-to-innovation.html): May 12, 2025, Astro Teller of Alphabet's innovation lab X tells Think:Act Magazine how the lab approaches moonshot innovation, and how it handles failures\. - [Combating urban decay](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Combating-urban-decay.html): May 30, 2025, Explore the dynamics of urban vitality and the challenges of urban decay\. This article delves into key factors like demographic shifts, real estate trends, and socio\-economic changes, while offering actionable strategies for policymakers to foster regeneration, preserve cultural identity, and ensure sustainable urban development\. - [Capital goods winners study: Building technology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Capital-goods-winners-study-Building-technology.html): April 28, 2025, Deep dive into building technology\. - [Toward data\-centric AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Toward-data-centric-AI.html): May 14, 2025, Practical advice from Roland Berger on leveraging proprietary data management to gain a competitive advantage with generative AI\. - [“Future of HR” dialogue series – Gregor Karolus and Maria Castresana](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-HR-dialogue-series-Gregor-Karolus-and-Maria-Castresana.html): May 14, 2025, Our new interview from the “Future of HR” series, with Gregor Karolus, CHRO and Maria Castresana, CPO of SpringerNature\. - [The complex shift to natural ingredients](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-complex-shift-to-natural-ingredients.html): April 25, 2025, Discover the challenges and opportunities in the shift to natural ingredients, exploring essential supply chain strategies to unlock their full potential in a rapidly evolving market\. - [Innovation for the \(un\)foreseeable future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Innovation-for-the-(un)foreseeable-future.html): May 11, 2025, The new Think:Act Magazine encourages leaders to continually innovate in 2025 and beyond, despite tightened R&D budgets and an uncertain business landscape\. - [Capital goods 2024: Another tough year across the industry but profits hold up](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Capital-goods-2024-Another-tough-year-across-the-industry-but-profits-hold-up.html): April 30, 2025, Our annual report on the capital goods industry finds that profits rose slightly despite declining growth, with the US remaining a bright spot\. - [GLP\-1: Fad or future?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/GLP-1-Fad-or-future.html): May 8, 2025, Discover how GLP\-1 receptor agonists are transforming the food value chain\. Learn about their impact on consumer behavior and the opportunities and challenges for the industry\. - [Navigating European chemicals: Part two](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-European-chemicals-Part-two.html): April 17, 2025, Discover how your company can transform challenges into competitive advantages in Europe's evolving chemicals landscape\. - [Understanding the U\.S\. trade shift: Opportunities for Saudi Arabia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Understanding-the-U.S.-trade-shift-Opportunities-for-Saudi-Arabia.html): April 15, 2025, Trump’s trade shift could disrupt global markets—but Saudi Arabia may face limited impact and find new opportunities\. - [Realizing synergies in post\-merger integration](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Realizing-synergies-in-post-merger-integration.html): July 16, 2025, Identifying and harnessing synergies can be highly challenging in post\-merger integration \(PMI\) processes\. We present 15 common pitfalls and how to avoid them\. - [The power of product costing as a value generator across the ownership cycle](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-power-of-product-costing-as-a-value-generator-across-the-ownership-cycle.html): April 16, 2025, Optimize product costs & drive EBITDA growth with VAVE, design\-to\-cost & supply chain strategies across the PE ownership cycle\. Maximize value & ROI\. - [Sales push in the machine equipment industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sales-push-in-the-machine-equipment-industry.html): April 9, 2025, Roland Berger outlines how to boost order intakes in the machinery industry\. - [Europe’s growth problem](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Europe-s-growth-problem.html): April 10, 2025, The European economy has a growth problem\. Structural reforms are necessary to avoid stagnation and secure the continent’s prosperity\. Government and businesses must work together to improve the competitiveness of the economy\. - [Unlocking the potential of CCUS](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-the-potential-of-CCUS.html): April 22, 2025, Exploring carbon capture, utilization and storage \(CCUS\) as a key solution for climate change and discussing its market potential in Europe\. - [Operations in retail banking](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Operations-in-retail-banking.html): May 19, 2025, The rapidly changing banking landscape means a paradigm shift for banking operations\. - [Contrails: A solvable problem?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Contrails-A-solvable-problem.html): June 13, 2025, Are contrails a solvable problem? A new report from Roland Berger assesses the potential of several solutions, with a particular focus on contrail avoidance\. - [Evolve or be left behind – The future of consumer spending and retail](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Evolve-or-be-left-behind-The-future-of-consumer-spending-and-retail.html): April 10, 2025, Economic pressures and changing consumer preferences are reshaping shopping behavior\. Our survey reveals a picture of overall optimism with regional variation\. - [Long and healthy life](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Long-and-healthy-life.html): April 9, 2025, In this episode, our partner Thilo Kaltenbach discusses with Nina Ruge the latest breakthroughs in longevity research\. - [Accelerating long duration energy storage \(LDES\) in the GCC – a call to action](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Accelerating-long-duration-energy-storage-(LDES)-in-the-GCC-a-call-to-action.html): April 10, 2025, Explore the transformative impact of long\-duration energy storage \(LDES\) in the Gulf Cooperation Council \(GCC\) as countries shift towards renewable energy sources\. Discover how strategic investments and supportive policies can accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and position the GCC at the forefront of global energy solutions\. - [Here comes the sun](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Here-comes-the-sun.html): April 11, 2025, Explore Europe's growing solar market, driven by energy crises and net\-zero targets, with opportunities in innovation, service segments, and emerging technologies\. - [Transforming mobility in the GCC with transit\-oriented developments](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transforming-mobility-in-the-GCC-with-transit-oriented-developments.html): May 14, 2025, The stage is set: With transit networks in place, the Middle East can now redefine city living through transit\-oriented development\. - [How to prioritize investment in visual effects simulation capabilities](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-prioritize-investment-in-visual-effects-simulation-capabilities.html): June 5, 2025, Enhance VFX success with advanced simulation capabilities\. Invest in characters, dynamic scenes & crowds to boost bids, attract talent & build a future\-ready pipeline - ["Future of HR" dialogue series – Interview with Dr\. Lena Lindemann CHRO Ergo](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-HR-dialogue-series-Interview-with-Dr.-Lena-Lindemann-CHRO-Ergo.html): November 12, 2025, In our "Future of HR" dialogue, we spoke with Dr\. Lena Lindemann about the impact of artificial intelligence and demographic change on job profiles and skills\. For her, promoting a culture of lifelong learning is one of the key tasks of HR\. - [How dynamic capabilities can support government modernization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-dynamic-capabilities-can-support-government-modernization.html): April 3, 2025, Uncertainty and rapid change call for transformation within public administration\. Read about how dynamic capabilities can help\. - [CFO survey: The acid test continues for the fashion & lifestyle industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/CFO-survey-The-acid-test-continues-for-the-fashion-lifestyle-industry.html): April 7, 2025, Roland Berger’s CFO survey reveals 2025 outlooks in fashion & lifestyle: key challenges, planned actions, and the urgent need for transformation\. - [Five key trends in China's generative AI market in 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Five-key-trends-in-China-s-generative-AI-market-in-2025.html): March 28, 2025, In this article, we provide insights into 5 emerging trends within the Chinese AI agent market\. These trends include: the evolution of AI agent capabilities, the transformative impact of Large Multimodal Models on AI applications, the advancement of general AI assistants alongside vertical scenario agents, the rise of agent marketplaces, and the potential for integrating AI with hardware solutions\. - [Global Automotive Supplier Study 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-Automotive-Supplier-Study-2025.html): May 2, 2025, Trends, forecasts and recommendations to help kickstart growth in the supplier industry\. - [How megacastings are reshaping the automotive industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-megacastings-are-reshaping-the-automotive-industry.html): March 27, 2025, Megacastings radically simplify automotive production\. But they further also have major implications for the automotive vehicle chain\. We examine the challenges\. - [Aftermarket Performance Radar: Your journey to excellence starts here](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aftermarket-Performance-Radar-Your-journey-to-excellence-starts-here.html): March 27, 2025, A free online tool to assess performance and identify growth opportunities in the automotive aftermarket\. - [The GenAI engine](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-GenAI-engine.html): March 26, 2025, Generative AI is transforming information technology functions across the Middle East\. We look at the challenges and opportunities of GenAI\. - [GCC’s digital wallet ecosystem \- The role of telco wallets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/GCC-s-digital-wallet-ecosystem-The-role-of-telco-wallets.html): April 2, 2025, Explore the transformative role of telco wallets in the Gulf Cooperation Council \(GCC\) as they redefine cashless transactions\. Discover how these platforms pave the way for innovative features and enhanced user trust in digital finance\. - [Cementing your position in cement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cementing-your-position-in-cement.html): March 30, 2025, Around 7% of the global cement production is from SEA, signifying the region’s importance in the global landscape\. However, cement demand in the region grew at only 0\.9% CAGR from 2019\-2023, showcasing a stagnating market compared to ~2\.3% CAGR from 2016\-2019\. This has led to a 50%\-60% utilization level for cement plants across SEA as of 2023, revealing overcapacity in the market\. What are the implications for the industry, and where does it go from here? - [Ecosystem services valuation of a kelp forest in Namibia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ecosystem-services-valuation-of-a-kelp-forest-in-Namibia.html): March 27, 2025, Discover the economic potential of Namibia's kelp forest, as a new valuation study quantifies its ecosystem services, highlighting opportunities for conservation funding and informed decision\-making in biodiversity protection\. - [The Super App revolution in the Middle East](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Super-App-revolution-in-the-Middle-East.html): March 21, 2025, The Middle East has yet to see the emergence of a Super App\. How can local companies scale successfully, and what can they learn from global leaders? - [Plant\-based dairy: high\-potential or hype?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Plant-based-dairy-high-potential-or-hype.html): March 26, 2025, Discover the booming plant\-based dairy market, driven by health trends and innovation, and explore the opportunities for growth and change\. - [Unlocking potential: Southeast Asia’s explosive growth in the data center market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-potential-Southeast-Asia-s-explosive-growth-in-the-data-center-market-2.html): March 18, 2025, SEA currently lags in data center capacity relative to global averages, with only 1\.8 MW per million population\. While the region is experiencing rapid digitalization and cloud adoption growth, its data center infrastructure has yet to catch up with the increasing demand\. However, projections show nearly threefold growth by 2027 and an additional 2100 MW capacity expected over the next four years\. What does this mean for the industry? - [Challenging outlook for industrial automation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Challenging-outlook-for-industrial-automation.html): March 26, 2025, A challenging outlook for industrial automation in 2025, but after a short breather, we believe robust growth will be back in the pipeline and expect improvement through 2030\. - [Ensuring future drug availability](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ensuring-future-drug-availability.html): March 12, 2025, In this episode, our experts, Thilo Kaltenbach and Stephan Fath, explore the increasing pressure on pharmaceutical supply chains caused by global demand shifts, regulatory changes, and geopolitical uncertainties\. - [Constellations: Telco Race in outer space](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Constellations-Telco-Race-in-outer-space.html): March 24, 2025, How satellite constellations are reshaping the telecommunications landscape - [Hydrogen in the maritime sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hydrogen-in-the-maritime-sector.html): March 21, 2025, Explore how hydrogen can drive decarbonization in the maritime sector\. Discover the Middle East's potential as a clean bunker hub for sustainable shipping\. - [The promise of precision fermentation: Can it really change the game?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-promise-of-precision-fermentation-Can-it-really-change-the-game.html): June 25, 2025, Can precision fermentation revolutionize food ingredients? While it promises innovation, challenges in pricing, acceptance, and regulations must be overcome\. - [Corporate leaders shifting their focus from developing visions and strategies to execution](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Corporate-leaders-shifting-their-focus-to-executing-strategies-2.html): March 9, 2025, Roland Berger conducted its inaugural survey among CxOs and Corporate Planning leaders of public companies in Japan to better understand their perspectives on issues in leading their organizations as well as factors affecting those issues\. The survey results also show that more than 90% of respondents see their workforce as an underlying drag when executing M&As, transforming their organizations or managing day\-to\-day operations\. - [Hannover Messe 2025 – Accelerating industrial transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hannover-Messe-2025-Accelerating-industrial-transformation.html): March 10, 2025, Discover how AI, automation, and sustainability are transforming industry\. Explore how Roland Berger drives innovation enabling growth\. - [The winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-winners-of-the-Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-2025.html): March 10, 2025, For the sixth time, Microsoft Germany and Roland Berger have recognized pioneering solutions for the manufacturing industry with the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award \(MIMA\)\. - [Prefab homes radar 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Prefab-homes-radar-2024.html): March 13, 2025, Discover how prefab construction can address the Netherlands' housing shortage, with insights on market growth, trends, and future expectations\. - [ESG in MedTech](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/ESG-in-MedTech.html): March 26, 2025, In this episode, our experts Thilo Kaltenbach and Marina Gilic explore why ESG is becoming increasingly relevant and how it is reshaping the industry\. - [Post\-merger integration in banking: A framework for stability and growth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Post-merger-integration-in-banking-A-framework-for-stability-and-growth.html): March 12, 2025, Roland Berger outlines the key components of a successful PMI approach for banks\. - [Managing Trade Terms to increase commercial performance in OTC](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Managing-Trade-Terms-to-increase-commercial-performance-in-OTC.html): March 27, 2025, In the competitive OTC pharmaceutical market, strong customer relationships and optimal product placement are key to success and driving sales for pharmacies\. - [The future of innovative propulsion in rail](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-innovative-propulsion-in-rail.html): March 21, 2025, Rail transportation has excellent climate credentials\. But for full impact, diesel engines must be replaced with innovative, CO2\-neutral forms of propulsion\. - [Navigating the path to AI\-driven value creation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-path-to-AI-driven-value-creation.html): March 18, 2025, As we look toward 2025, Artificial Intelligence \(AI\) has emerged as the cornerstone of technological advancement\. AI's transformative potential is immense, promising to revolutionize industries and redefine operational paradigms\. - [Production footprint reloaded](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Production-footprint-reloaded.html): February 25, 2025, The rules of global manufacturing have changed\. Manufacturers face a complex web of factors that are forcing them to fundamentally rethink where and how they produce goods\. - [Stablecoins – The future of money](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Stablecoins-The-future-of-money.html): March 4, 2025 - [Unlocking potential: Southeast Asia’s explosive growth in the data center market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-potential-Southeast-Asia-s-explosive-growth-in-the-data-center-market.html): March 12, 2025, SEA currently lags in data center capacity relative to global averages, with only 1\.8 MW per million population\. While the region is experiencing rapid digitalization and cloud adoption growth, its data center infrastructure has yet to catch up with the increasing demand\. However, projections show nearly threefold growth by 2027 and an additional 2100 MW capacity expected over the next four years\. What does this mean for the industry? - [Optimizing 5G deployment: proven methods for achieving cost efficiency](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Optimizing-5G-deployment-proven-methods-for-achieving-cost-efficiency.html): March 26, 2025, The total cost of ownership \(TCO\) for a 5G network can be up to six times that of a 4G network of comparable size\. Keeping 5G TCO from spiraling out of control has proven to be a challenge for over 80% of MNOs globally\. With operators at various stages in their evolutionary journeys, there is no one\-size\-fits\-all approach to 5G deployment\. Which options are viable? How can MNOs determine the most suitable approach for their needs? - [Global MedTech: Balancing innovation and operational efficiency](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-MedTech-Balancing-innovation-and-operational-efficiency.html): February 20, 2025, Global MedTech \- We analyze the performance of 127 of the world's leading listed MedTech companies between 2020 and 2023\. - [SAF – The time is now](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/SAF-The-time-is-now.html): February 18, 2025, The aviation industry faces a pivotal moment as SAF enters rapid expansion, with rising demand and tightening mandates driving up prices, making now the ideal time for airlines and corporate buyers to secure affordable deals\. - [Hydrogen – A promising fuel for off\-highway equipment?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hydrogen-A-promising-fuel-for-off-highway-equipment.html): February 18, 2025, State of the art, comparison with electrification and future prospects for hydrogen\-powered vehicles in construction and agriculture\. - [Car\-as\-a\-Service in the Netherlands](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Car-as-a-Service-in-the-Netherlands.html): February 26, 2025, What can we learn from the Dutch market? - [Building joint ventures to capitalize on megatrends](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Building-joint-ventures-to-capitalize-on-megatrends.html): February 28, 2025, Unlock the power of joint ventures \(JVs\) to navigate megatrends like sustainability and digitalization\. Discover three strategic approaches—Test & Nudge, Learn & Absorb, and Innovate & Attack—that can help your business mitigate risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities\. - [Regional Insights Americas](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Regional-Insights-Americas.html): May 28, 2026, This podcast is designed for executives who need actionable insights, not just buzzwords\. Each episode features candid conversations with our industry leaders from the Americas who tackle sustainability head\-on, deploy innovative solutions, and drive real commercial impact\. - [Twin Transformation: How AI and sustainability can drive competitive advantage](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Twin-Transformation-How-AI-and-sustainability-can-drive-competitive-advantage.html): February 11, 2025, Our new study reveals how AI and sustainability intersect, offering key strategies for successful Twin Transformation\. - [How game theory can boost procurement performance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-game-theory-can-boost-procurement-performance.html): February 7, 2025, Game theory revolutionizes procurement by providing structured frameworks for negotiations, supplier selection, and contract design\. It enhances decision\-making, reduces costs, and fosters transparency, ultimately enabling organizations to achieve strategic advantages and improved efficiency in competitive environments\. - [Go East: it's time for Asia\!](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Go-East-it-s-time-for-Asia.html): March 19, 2025, Asia is rapidly becoming the center of gravity for many major industries\. Western companies need to build their presence and invest in the region\. - [Belgian economic outlook 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Belgian-economic-outlook-2025.html): February 24, 2025, For the full year 2025, the Roland Berger Institute estimates that the Belgian economy will grow by 1\.2%, placing Belgium in line with the average expected growth rate for the Eurozone\. - [Navigating European chemicals \- Part 1](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-European-chemicals-Part-1.html): January 29, 2025, Europe's chemicals industry: Embracing transformation for sustainability and circular economy\. Explore challenges, opportunities, and strategic importance\. - [Scenarios for North American light vehicle electrification](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Scenarios-for-North-American-light-vehicle-electrification.html): February 4, 2025, The recent US election results will delay the adoption of battery electric vehicles \(BEVs\) in North America\. - [The German economy in 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-German-economy-in-2025.html): February 4, 2025, Due to weak business prospects and geopolitical uncertainty, the German economy is expected to remain largely stagnant in 2025\. - [Swiss Economic Outlook 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Swiss-Economic-Outlook-2025.html): February 4, 2025, In our latest outlook for 2025, we analyzed Switzerland’s economic performance amid mixed sectoral performance\. - [Talking technology: Our round up from CES 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Talking-technology-Our-round-up-from-CES-2025.html): February 4, 2025, CES 2025 showcased what tech can do for our work, planet, lives, and future\. Roland Berger presents highlights from the world’s biggest consumer tech trade show\. - [The 2025 water M&A market outlook](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-2025-water-M-A-market-outlook.html): January 30, 2025, Roland Berger’s Global Water Team analyzed key trends for the water sector M&A market and provides an outlook for what to expect in 2025\. - [Navigating the impending tariff storm](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-impending-tariff-storm.html): January 27, 2025, With new tariffs, a focus on reducing import dependency, and policies favoring domestic production, businesses face a complex environment that demands strategic foresight and adaptability\. Read more about our insights and actionable strategies to navigate these evolving challenges\. - [Navigating the implications of the Trump 2\.0 presidency](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-implications-of-the-Trump-2.0-presidency.html): January 28, 2025, Donald Trump's re\-election may result in policy shifts in trade, energy, and regulations, necessitating that businesses adapt and reassess strategies, including potential mergers and acquisitions\. - [Thinking in decades](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Thinking-in-decades.html): February 16, 2025, The latest edition of Think:Act Magazine explores enduring business themes from past decades through a new lens of pertinence for the next 20 years\. - [Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050: Technology and Innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Trend-Compendium-2050-Technology-and-Innovation.html): February 11, 2025, The Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050 covers six megatrends shaping the world between now and 2050\. - [Driving value with sustainability](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Driving-value-with-sustainability.html): January 29, 2025, In this podcast episode, we explore pressing topics within sustainability, its current challenges, and the critical role of industry collaboration in driving higher value\. - [Steering an organization through change](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Steering-an-organization-through-change.html): February 16, 2025, Think:Act talks to Yanni von Roy\-Jiang, COO and Board Member of the Webasto Group, on guiding the century\-old automotive supplier into a new era\. - [The future of population health management](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-population-health-management.html): January 27, 2025, The future of population health management - [The digital grasp on human minds](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-digital-grasp-on-human-minds.html): February 17, 2025, Think:Act Magazine explores the relationship between us and our smartphones and the impact on our brains and mental health\. - [Regenerative agriculture](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Regenerative-agriculture.html): January 22, 2025, How regenerative agriculture is reshaping our food system and the planet\. - [The Pope’s AI guru on the human impact of tech](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Pope-s-AI-guru-on-the-human-impact-of-tech.html): February 17, 2025, Think:Act gains insights from the Pope's AI consultant, Franciscan friar Paolo Benanti, on a movement to protect human values in the digital era\. - [Lost in the German employee benefits jungle? Key market trends 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Lost-in-the-German-employee-benefits-jungle-Key-market-trends-2025.html): February 25, 2025, Today's German employee benefits market lacks transparency\. Our survey data and insights help companies and benefits providers find their way through the jungle\. - [Game on KSA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Game-on-KSA.html): January 15, 2025, Creating a global gaming hub in KSA\. - [Critical leadership skills in times of a polycrisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Critical-leadership-skills-in-times-of-a-polycrisis.html): February 17, 2025, Team Think:Act looks at how authentic leaders can effectively collaborate and inspire others to learn and adapt in a polycrisis\. - [How On caught up with the big sneaker brands](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-On-caught-up-with-the-big-sneaker-brands.html): February 17, 2025, Team Think:Act speaks with On co\-founder Caspar Coppetti about the company’s innovative sports footwear and modern management model\. - [India’s remarkable economic ascent: A distinct story of growth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/India-s-remarkable-economic-ascent-A-distinct-story-of-growth.html): January 21, 2025, Amid a challenging global economy, India has emerged as a significant economic and geopolitical power in recent years\. The Indian economy grew at 7% a year on average since opening its markets to international competition in 1991\. - [World Economic Forum \- Our commitment to diversity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/World-Economic-Forum-Our-commitment-to-diversity.html): January 16, 2025, Discover the World Woman Davos Agenda 2025, where Roland Berger and global leaders drive actionable solutions for gender equality, sustainability, and innovation\. - [Conserving our diminishing liquid assets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Conserving-our-diminishing-liquid-assets.html): February 17, 2025, How agriculture, industry and Big Tech contribute to the depletion of the world's freshwater with expert recommendations and appeals for urgent conservation\. - [Thriving businesses driven by good intention](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Thriving-businesses-driven-by-good-intention.html): February 17, 2025, Think:Act magazine explores B Corps, businesses with corporate responsibility for doing good in society embedded in their purpose\. - [European Private Equity Outlook 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/European-Private-Equity-Outlook-2025.html): January 23, 2025, The insights and experience of private equity \(PE\) experts from across Europe were channeled into the latest iteration in Roland Berger’s annual European Private Equity Outlook\. Taken together, their findings reflect the market’s expectations surrounding key investment themes of relevance to the private equity industry in 2025\. - [The corporate commitment to purpose](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-corporate-commitment-to-purpose.html): February 16, 2025, The latest Think:Act magazine features an opinion piece by co\-chair of The Purposeful Company Will Hutton on why corporate commitment is vital for purpose\. - [Margaret Heffernan on embracing uncertainty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Margaret-Heffernan-on-embracing-uncertainty.html): February 16, 2025, In an opinion piece for Think:Act magazine, bestselling author Margaret Heffernan encourages us to adopt a just\-in\-case approach when faced with uncertainty\. - [Post\-pandemic relapse in packaging and processing?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Post-pandemic-relapse-in-packaging-and-processing.html): January 12, 2025, How changing customer demands are driving the emergence of a fast\-growing new lift market\. - [What caught our eye at CES 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-caught-our-eye-at-CES-2024.html): December 18, 2024, From mobility to healthcare, our highlights from the world’s biggest consumer tech trade show 2024 - [Our highlights from CES 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Our-highlights-from-CES-2023.html): December 18, 2024, From mobility to healthcare, our highlights from the world’s biggest consumer tech trade show 2023 - [ESG in pharmaceuticals – Strategies and opportunities](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/ESG-in-pharmaceuticals-Strategies-and-opportunities.html): January 9, 2025, The study on ESG in pharmaceuticals reveals gaps in social criteria compliance despite increasing regulatory pressures\. Roland Berger categorized companies into three maturity levels—initiators, aspirers, and frontrunners—and identified key areas for improvement, such as access to medicines\. The findings stress the need for broader engagement in social issues to enhance overall ESG performance\. - [The Roland Berger Telco ESG Index](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Roland-Berger-Telco-ESG-Index.html): December 18, 2024, The Roland Berger Telco ESG Index benchmarks ESG performance of major telecoms in Europe and North America, spotlighting trends, improvement areas, and top strategies\. - [Quantum computing and AI – A superpower in the making?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Quantum-computing-and-AI-A-superpower-in-the-making.html): December 20, 2024, This new Roland Berger publication explores the potential – and the problems – in bringing proven artificial intelligence \(AI\) together with emerging quantum technologies\. Far from blue\-sky thinking, many companies already have this massively lucrative prize firmly in their sights\. - [Scaling European tech champions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Scaling-European-tech-champions.html): February 4, 2025, Europe needs a critical mass of large high\-tech companies – a European tech stack\. We explore the levers for a smooth scale\-up process for home\-grown firms\. - [Preparing cities for the mega football events](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Preparing-cities-for-the-mega-football-events.html): January 8, 2025, Discover how Saudi Arabia plans to host a sustainable mega football event, aligning with FIFA’s net\-zero emissions goal through innovative energy, waste, and water management strategies and eco\-friendly infrastructure development\. - [Roland Berger ESG Report 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-ESG-Report-2023.html): February 10, 2025, In our ESG Report, we disclose our key ESG performance indicators for 2023 and show of the most relevant sustainability topics for Roland Berger\. - [Battery Monitor 2024/2025: A turbulent year and outlook for value chain players](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Battery-Monitor-2024-2025-A-turbulent-year-and-outlook-for-value-chain-players.html): February 6, 2025, Battery Monitor 2024/2025: A turbulent year and outlook for value chain players\. The study will encompass a comprehensive analysis of sustainability, technology, competitiveness, and innovation throughout the battery value chain\. - [Challenges and trends faced by family offices](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Challenges-and-trends-faced-by-family-offices.html): February 18, 2025, Family offices are currently facing significant challenges such as fluctuating interest rates, geopolitical upheavals and potential recession impacts\. To address these challenges and seize investment opportunities, they have been actively adjusting their asset allocation for several years\. - [Foresight 2025 Roland Berger China Annual Trends Report](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Foresight-2025-Roland-Berger-China-Annual-Trends-Report.html): January 6, 2025, Resilience is a new paradigm for China – It is calling for adaption of business model, operating model, management and decision\-making systems - ["Future of HR" dialogue series – A conversation with Martin Seiler, CHRO of DB](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-HR-dialogue-series-A-conversation-with-Martin-Seiler-CHRO-of-DB.html): January 21, 2025, In our "Future of HR" interview with Martin Seiler, DB Board Member for Human Resources and Legal Affairs\. - [ESG ratings falter: rescuing them for the aerospace & defense sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/ESG-ratings-falter-rescuing-them-for-the-aerospace-defense-sector.html): February 17, 2025, Discover how sector\-specific ESG ratings can enhance A&D performance\. Learn from RB’s tailored approach and industry insights to improve sustainability and operational efficiency\. - [The data\-driven supervisory authority of the future: Part 2](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-data-driven-supervisory-authority-of-the-future-Part-2.html): December 12, 2024, Advancing to the next level of a data\-driven supervisory authority\. - [Is it time for Europe to lead in telecom innovation?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Is-it-time-for-Europe-to-lead-in-telecom-innovation.html): December 2, 2024, The Draghi report urges Europe's telecom and tech sectors to transform, driving consolidation, unifying standards, and boosting AI leadership\. - [Strengthening public policies' impact](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Strengthening-public-policies-impact.html): December 5, 2024, How can public sector decision\-makers effectively address the long\-term structural challenges facing our societies? Roland Berger experts offer a framework to evaluate current actions across five fundamental building blocks\. - [Automotive International Organization Report](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-International-Organization-Report.html): November 28, 2024 - [Health insurance apps: an opportunity for differentiation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Health-insurance-apps-an-opportunity-for-differentiation.html): December 6, 2024, Which digital services of their health insurance do they know, which do they use and which would they want for their own care? To find out, we surveyed around 1,200 people with statutory health insurance\. The results provide exclusive insights into how preferences differ between the various target groups and which offers insurance companies can use to attract existing and new users\. - [Key themes for value creation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Key-themes-for-value-creation.html): November 26, 2024, Insights from the 2024 PEI Operating Partners Forum - [The maturity of environmental and social impact governance in Dutch businesses](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-maturity-of-environmental-and-social-impact-governance-in-Dutch-businesses.html): November 28, 2024, How Dutch companies are integrating sustainability into governance to meet CSRD demands and drive societal value - [Roland Berger Hospital IT Monitor 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Hospital-IT-Monitor-2024.html): December 6, 2024, Roland Berger Hospital IT Monitor 2024: Networking, collaboration and interoperability in hospital care\. - [Embracing agility in government](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Embracing-agility-in-government.html): November 29, 2024, Discover how agile governments are driving innovation, efficiency, and citizen satisfaction in a rapidly evolving world\. - [CSR and procurement: the duo in the front line of climate strategies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/CSR-and-procurement-the-duo-in-the-front-line-of-climate-strategies.html): November 22, 2024, Discover how sustainable procurement is transforming the food industry\. This study reveals key challenges and solutions to embed ESG practices, reduce Scope 3 emissions, and build resilient supply chains\. - [Navigating electric vehicle disruption in Southeast Asia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-electric-vehicle-disruption-in-Southeast-Asia.html): November 20, 2024, Strategic imperatives for automotive decision makers in the EV age\. - [Future\-proofing the workforce in manufacturing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-proofing-the-workforce-in-manufacturing.html): November 26, 2024, Manufacturing companies are under pressure\. The need to adapt manufacturing labor strategy, tap into the benefits of new technologies, and deal with changes among the workforce has never been greater\. But by shaping a future\-proof workforce today, manufacturers can position themselves for long\-term success\. - [Navigating the future: B2B & B2C consumer insights in the automotive aftermarket](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-future-B2B-B2C-consumer-insights-in-the-automotive-aftermarket.html): November 21, 2024, Roland Berger’s Automotive Aftermarket Pulse 2024 shows independent shops are thriving amid changing consumer preferences\. - [Standard beats size in Europe’s offshore wind](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Standard-beats-size-in-Europe-s-offshore-wind.html): November 22, 2024, Explore how turbine standardization is essential for affordable offshore wind energy rollout, driving Europe's energy transition and industrial growth\. - [Navigating the cost of capital crisis in the Middle East](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-cost-of-capital-crisis-in-the-Middle-East.html): November 18, 2024, Explore how Middle Eastern businesses are navigating the rising cost of capital by focusing on operational efficiency\. Learn key strategies for sustainable growth in a higher\-cost environment, from resource optimization to digital transformation\. - [Taking sustainability to the topline](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Taking-sustainability-to-the-topline.html): November 20, 2024, This podcast episode explores the development of green products and examines the dual aspects of financing sustainability\. - [Deep\-sea mining: a promising critical mineral solution](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Deep-sea-mining-a-promising-critical-mineral-solution.html): March 31, 2025, The green transition and rapid AI adoption are causing a rapidly growing demand\-supply gap for critical minerals\. Deep\-sea mining could be a valuable solution\. - [Commercial effectiveness at modern airports](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Commercial-effectiveness-at-modern-airports.html): November 18, 2024, Discover strategies to boost airport revenue amid retail challenges\. Learn how top airports excel in non\-aero revenue\. Download the full report now\. - [How deeply is AI changing our society?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-deeply-is-AI-changing-our-society.html): November 19, 2024, Explore AI's profound impact on society with insights from VivaTech 2024's The Good Hack—highlighting benefits, risks, and need for ethical AI regulation\. - [The smart container era](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-smart-container-era.html): November 17, 2024, The smart container industry is entering a transformative era marked by a major shift from limited deployment to comprehensive fleet coverage of smart technology\. This transformation is crucial as it heralds enhanced visibility, security, and efficiency in the shipping sector\. This topic encapsulates both the challenges and opportunities for carriers, shippers, and other stakeholders involved in global trade smart container technology operational standards\. - [Direct air capture as a key piece of the Net Zero puzzle in the GCC](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Direct-air-capture-as-a-key-piece-of-the-Net-Zero-puzzle-in-the-GCC.html): November 15, 2024, As the GCC countries set ambitious Net Zero targets, Direct Air Capture \(DAC\) is gaining traction as a critical solution to combat climate change\. This article explores the potential of DAC in the GCC, highlighting its ability to remove significant amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere and its potential to create decarbonized hydrocarbon products\. - [AI in HR: Challenges, use cases and key success factors](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-in-HR-Challenges-use-cases-and-key-success-factors.html): December 11, 2024, How to master HR’s transformation from an administrative to strategic function\. - [Laying the foundations for the CLEANfield factory of the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Laying-the-foundations-for-the-CLEANfield-factory-of-the-future.html): November 21, 2024, Companies must act now to transform manufacturing for a more sustainable era\. Roland Berger can help industrial firms develop the cleanfield factories of the future\. - [Asia’s energy transition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Asia-s-energy-transition.html): November 27, 2024, This podcast episode explores the strategies, policies, and investments shaping energy transitions across Asia\. - [Pricing carbon to reduce emissions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Pricing-carbon-to-reduce-emissions.html): December 4, 2024, This podcast episode delves into the urgent need for businesses to act now in the face of rising CO2 prices and stricter regulatory requirements\. - [Future of health 6 \- The AI \(r\)evolution in health](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-health-6-The-AI-(r)evolution-in-health.html): November 20, 2024, With healthcare systems under pressure everywhere, AI could be a game\-changer, improving the quality of care and delivering economic benefits across the sector\. - [CTO 2030: Redefining the role of the CTO](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/CTO-2030-Redefining-the-role-of-the-CTO.html): November 15, 2024, As we approach 2030, the Chief Technology Officer \(CTO\) role is evolving amid global challenges\. CTOs must balance core business optimization with sustainable innovation\. Explore the RB CTO 2030 Framework to navigate this dynamic landscape and drive transformative change\. - [Going deep – a new approach to improving the performance of logistics networks](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Going-deep-a-new-approach-to-improving-the-performance-of-logistics-networks.html): November 29, 2024, Logistics providers must improve their operations\. Our approach challenges existing network design principles and unleashes the full potential of the network\. - [Understanding immersive entertainment](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Understanding-immersive-entertainment.html): December 19, 2024, Explore immersive experiences that engage the senses and uncover growth opportunities in immersive art and digital content\. - [Operational excellence benchmarking: Shaping the future of MedTech](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Operational-excellence-benchmarking-Shaping-the-future-of-MedTech.html): November 13, 2024 - [AI Innovations for VFX and animation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-Innovations-for-VFX-and-animation.html): February 26, 2025, Discover how AI is revolutionizing visual affects and animation with cost\-effective solutions like automated rotoscoping and image enhancement for maximum ROI - [Front of package, front of mind](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Front-of-package-front-of-mind.html): November 11, 2024, Front\-of\-package systems on packaged food and drink are on the rise\. This presents both challenges and opportunities for companies throughout the value chain\. - [Plastics circularity \- Game changer for reaching sustainability?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Plastics-circularity-Game-changer-for-reaching-sustainability.html): November 13, 2024, In this podcast episode, our experts discuss how circularity in plastics can be a game\-changer for sustainability\. - [Decomissioning: A new route to fiber returns?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Decomissioning-A-new-route-to-fiber-returns.html): November 20, 2024, Telecom operators can achieve 30% IRR and cut carbon through copper network decommissioning, unlocking sustainable growth and fulfilling fiber's promise\. - [Why Mexico is becoming the leading destination for automotive companies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Why-Mexico-is-becoming-the-leading-destination-for-automotive-companies.html): November 6, 2024, Mexico, in particular, has emerged as a top destination for automotive companies looking to nearshore\. We explore the advantages of nearshoring to Mexico, the best\-fit automotive sectors to nearshore, and critical messages for successful nearshoring\. - [Unlocking profitability in EPC](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-profitability-in-EPC.html): November 4, 2024, The untapped potential of SG&A in EPC\. - [Navigating the future of aviation sustainability](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-future-of-aviation-sustainability.html): November 12, 2024, Insights from Farnborough Airshow 2024 on aviation sustainability, focusing on SAF, hydrogen\-powered aircraft, supply chain decarbonization, and board governance in climate goals\. - [Chinese automotive OEMs' winning formula for success in the GCC](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Chinese-automotive-OEMs-winning-formula-for-success-in-the-GCC.html): November 6, 2024, Discover the key strategies driving the success of Chinese automotive OEMs in the GCC\. This report uncovers how Chinese brands are capturing significant market share with a value\-driven approach, innovative SUV offerings, and robust partnerships\. Learn more about the factors behind their rapid growth and the opportunities ahead in the evolving automotive landscape of the GCC\. - [A strategic view of the aviation industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-strategic-view-of-the-aviation-industry.html): October 30, 2024, This podcast episode explores the complexities of the aviation business, discussing how to maintain operational efficiency and move forward\. - [Escalating energy demand in the digital age](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Escalating-energy-demand-in-the-digital-age.html): October 28, 2024, This piece explores the hidden energy costs by data centers of technologies like AI, video streaming, and blockchain, highlighting their impact on sustainability and the need for balanced regulations\. - [Transitioning towards a circular economy model](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transitioning-towards-a-circular-economy-model.html): October 30, 2024, Discover how businesses can transition from a linear to a circular economy model, addressing climate change, resource scarcity, and sustainability\. Explore key strategies and frameworks for operational resilience and unlocking new economic opportunities across sectors\. - [Manufacturers \(OEMs\)](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Manufacturers-(OEMs).html): October 30, 2024, Automotive 2040: In automotive manufacturing, the balance of power is shifting towards China\. Can Western OEMs fight back? - [Suppliers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Suppliers.html): October 30, 2024, Automotive 2040: In the run\-up to 2040, auto suppliers face structural change\. Strategic priorities will depend on their domain, position in the value chain and regional focus\. - [Balancing conservation and growth \- A framework for protecting Red Sea biodivers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Balancing-conservation-and-growth-A-framework-for-protecting-Red-Sea-biodivers.html): October 24, 2024, This article explores the unique ecosystems of the Red Sea, the pressures from tourism, fishing, and coastal development, and presents a strategic framework for balancing conservation and economic growth\. It presents seven key pillars to protect this vital region, from marine spatial planning and sustainable infrastructure to financing schemes and regional cooperation\. - [The present and future economic case for eMobility in the UK](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-present-and-future-economic-case-for-eMobility-in-the-UK.html): October 24, 2024, The UK’s electric mobility transformation is well underway\. Maintaining momentum and confidence in the sector is key to realising its significant economic potential\. - [IT study 2024, part 2 – Less costs, more value?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/IT-study-2024-part-2-Less-costs-more-value.html): February 5, 2025, After briefly summarizing key current trends in IT and exploring how IT executives can respond to them, our recent IT study focused strongly on the imminent AI revolution and how companies can get themselves "AI ready"\. - [IT study 2024 – Trends, challenges and implications](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/IT-study-2024-Trends-challenges-and-implications.html): December 19, 2024, How IT executives can respond to key trends in IT – and how companies can get ready for AI IT study 2024 – Trends, challenges and implications\. - [Products](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Products.html): October 30, 2024, Automotive 2040: How are vehicles transforming? The average vehicle of 2040 will be very different from the cars of today\. But no one\-size\-fits\-all model exists\. - [Regions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Regions.html): October 30, 2024, Automotive 2040: The regional outlook for automotive in 2040 is varied: Western markets are approaching "peak auto", but growth will continue in China and the Global South\. - [Mobility behavior](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mobility-behavior.html): October 30, 2024, Automotive 2040: Use of private vehicles is decreasing, but this change is mainly limited to large urban areas\. Shifts in mobility behavior will come more slowly than expected\. - [European Independent Automotive Aftermarket Panorama](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/European-Independent-Automotive-Aftermarket-Panorama.html): October 24, 2024, The independent automotive aftermarket deserves greater recognition for its vital contribution to European society and the EU economy\. We present the evidence\. - [Connectivity and software\-defined vehicles](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Connectivity-and-software-defined-vehicles.html): October 30, 2024, Automotive 2040: The software\-defined vehicle \(SDV\) approach represents a paradigm shift in the auto industry\. How will consumers benefit – and how should automakers prepare? - [Artificial Intelligence in Auto](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Artificial-Intelligence-in-Auto.html): October 30, 2024, Automotive 2040: AI is the next logical lever for automotive players to create competitive advantage – especially those with access to the necessary capital, talent and data\. - [Electrification and alternative fuels](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Electrification-and-alternative-fuels.html): October 30, 2024, Automotive 2040: Although recent market developments have called into question current BEV adoption forecasts, the overall direction of change cannot now be reversed - [Polarization and Globalization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Polarization-and-Globalization.html): October 30, 2024, Automotive 2040: Amid extreme uncertainty about future geopolitical developments, decision\-makers at automotive players must carefully adjust their strategic choices\. - [Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050: Economics and Business](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Trend-Compendium-2050-Economics-and-Business.html): November 7, 2024, The Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050 covers six megatrends shaping the world between now and 2050\. - [Contrails \- To mitigate or not to mitigate](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Contrails-To-mitigate-or-not-to-mitigate.html): October 17, 2024, Roland Berger hosts an event to discuss contrail mitigation in aviation, highlighting the significant impact of contrails on climate change\. - [Unleashing the potential of protein fermentation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unleashing-the-potential-of-protein-fermentation.html): October 16, 2024, Explore the future of sustainable food with protein fermentation\. Learn about its environmental benefits, the GCC's competitive advantage, and the regulatory frameworks driving this innovative industry forward\. - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-2025.html): October 29, 2024, Organized by Microsoft and Roland Berger, the 2025 Intelligent Manufacturing Award celebrates thought leaders who are driving innovative industry solutions\. - [Financing the energy transition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Financing-the-energy-transition.html): October 16, 2024, In our twelfth podcast episode, our experts discuss various political and financial aspects of the energy transition\. - [SAP S/4HANA transformations in decentralized companies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/SAP-S-4HANA-transformations-in-decentralized-companies.html): November 5, 2024, Why decentralized companies are opting for a centralized approach to SAP’s new ERP\. - [A new phase of globalization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-new-phase-of-globalization.html): October 16, 2024, Globalization is not retreating but evolving\. Driven by industrial policy and increasing trade barriers, global value chains are shifting\. Companies must adapt to be successful in this new stage of globalization\. - [eSIMs: More opportunity than threat](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/eSIMs-More-opportunity-than-threat.html): October 8, 2024, Manufacturer innovations are boosting eSIM adoption in mobile and IoT devices, impacting telecom operators\. Discover future developments\. - [How local content policies are driving economic resilience and transforming global industries](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-local-content-policies-are-driving-economic-resilience-and-transforming.html): October 10, 2024, Explore how local content \(LC\) and in\-country value \(ICV\) policies are shaping economic independence across the GCC, UK, and Mexico\. Learn about localisation strategies, key insights for policymakers, and the future of sustainable economic development\. - [Navigating the cost landscape](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-cost-landscape.html): September 25, 2024, The economic landscape in 2024 has been tumultuous, with significant layoffs making headlines, including major corporations like Ford, Tesla and Amazon\. These measures, indicative of broader economic challenges, highlight the need for companies to enhance their fiscal discipline\. - [Steel scrap scarcity: How stakeholders can respond to supply chain scarcity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Steel-scrap-scarcity-How-stakeholders-can-respond-to-supply-chain-scarcity.html): December 17, 2024, Steel scrap scarcity, decarbonization, low\-emission steel, EAF technology, steel industry, scrap shortage, recycling technologies, scrap supply\-demand, sustainability, CO2 reduction, policymakers, advanced sorting\. - [Space enabled KSA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Space-enabled-KSA.html): October 7, 2024, This article explores the intersection of KSA's strategic ambitions and the untapped opportunities of space\-enabled solutions, highlighting how space technologies can be harnessed to drive progress in critical sectors, enhance citizen well\-being, and address defense and security needs\. - [Why AI is a game changer for the pharmaceutical industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Why-AI-is-a-game-changer-for-the-pharmaceutical-industry.html): October 8, 2024, Unlocking AI's potential in pharmaceuticals could revolutionize drug discovery, speeding up timelines by up to 50% and enhancing efficiency across the value chain\. However, navigating the complexities of data, user capabilities, and regulatory challenges is crucial for successful implementation\. - [Unraveling Asia’s complex consumer landscape](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unraveling-Asia-s-complex-consumer-landscape.html): November 5, 2024, Roland Berger’s analysis of consumer trends in Asia looks at the potential winners across categories, channels, and brands, offering valuable strategic insights\. - [Biomethane: opportunities and threats in Southern Europe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Biomethane-opportunities-and-threats-in-Southern-Europe.html): October 16, 2024, Explore the biomethane market in Southern Europe, highlighting opportunities, regulatory support, and challenges in Italy, Spain, and Portugal for sustainable energy growth\. - [Autonomous driving](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Autonomous-driving.html): October 30, 2024, Automotive 2040: Autonomous driving still faces multiple challenges and adoption is taking longer than expected\. The journey ahead will likely uphill\. - [Recovery delayed – The European bicycle industry in crisis mode](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Recovery-delayed-The-European-bicycle-industry-in-crisis-mode.html): October 20, 2024, The mood in the European bicycle industry is poor\. After the boom years of 2021/2022 with exorbitant growth rates, manufacturers are now in crisis due to high inventory levels, increased costs, and discount wars\. In 2023, the sales of non\-motorized bicycles and e\-bikes in Germany dropped by 13 percent compared to the previous year\. Although the demand for e\-bikes remains relatively stable, the market recovery is taking longer than expected\. - [Global Pharma Study 2024 – a new age of performance programs](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-Pharma-Study-2024-a-new-age-of-performance-programs.html): October 22, 2024, Roland Berger advises Pharma, Life Science and MedTech companies on how to master the challenges of the future\. - [The overlooked opportunity? AC charging is here to stay](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-overlooked-opportunity-AC-charging-is-here-to-stay.html): November 11, 2024, EV charging models in context - [Unveiling the economic value of ecosystem services in the UAE's coastal lagoons](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unveiling-the-economic-value-of-ecosystem-services-in-the-UAE-s-coastal-lagoons.html): October 1, 2024, This publication by Roland Berger, in partnership with Emirates Nature\-WWF, presents a five\-step valuation approach for assessing the true costs and benefits of planned developments in the UAE's coastal lagoons\. The report focuses on ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, coastal protection, fisheries, and aesthetics, and highlights the potential of ecotourism as a promising scenario for increasing ecosystem services over time\. - [Exploring the impactful trend of localization in the US market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Exploring-the-impactful-trend-of-localization-in-the-US-market.html): October 2, 2024, In this episode, our experts Dorival Bettencourt and Zachary Kaplan discuss key trends and dynamics, examining their implications for different business sectors in the US and comparing them with other economies worldwide\. - [Business planning reinvention](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Business-planning-reinvention.html): September 19, 2024, Common challenge to connect long\-term strategy with short\-term operations demands a systematic transformation of the business planning process, effective change management and diligent implementation of changes\. - [Trends to watch: The future of European retail payments](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Trends-to-watch-The-future-of-European-retail-payments.html): November 5, 2024, A fragmented payments market races to meet evolving consumer demand - [OEMs' Digital Operations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/OEMs-Digital-Operations.html): September 19, 2024 - [Innovation Indicator 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Innovation-Indicator-2024.html): September 18, 2024, The Innovation Indicator 2024, presented by Roland Berger and the Federation of German Industries \(BDI\), analyses the development of the innovation capacity of important economies\. - [Computer on Wheels: Commercializing automotive software](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Computer-on-Wheels-Commercializing-automotive-software.html): September 19, 2024, As the automotive industry transitions toward software\-defined vehicles \(SDVs\), software has moved from a supporting role to the core of innovation\. However, while vehicle software complexity grows, most of it remains custom\-built in\-house, resulting in soaring costs\. - [Roland Berger Construction Trend Radar 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Construction-Trend-Radar-2024.html): October 1, 2024, The crisis continues for German construction companies, but the decline is finally slowing\. Read more in Roland Berger’s latest industry analysis\. - [Defining a successful approach for the Spanish agri\-inputs providers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Defining-a-successful-approach-for-the-Spanish-agri-inputs-providers.html): September 16, 2024, The agri\-inputs market is evolving, driven by demand for sustainable solutions\. Spanish providers must diversify portfolios and markets while focusing on scalable biological products\. - [Monetizing green products](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Monetizing-green-products.html): October 31, 2024, Investing in climate action and monetizing sustainability are two sides of the same coin\. Firms can boost profitability by offering green products at a premium\. - [Driving industry transformation in the Americas](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Driving-industry-transformation-in-the-Americas.html): September 10, 2024, Americas expertise to the Metals & Mining sector - [Pace for impact](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Pace-for-impact.html): September 29, 2024, In the new edition of Think:Act Magazine we explore the benefits of a calmer pace of life and business, and learn from the success of slow companies\. - [The simplification imperative: why banks must act now](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-simplification-imperative-why-banks-must-act-now.html): September 13, 2024, Leveraging current profits to streamline operations and secure future success in an evolving financial landscape\. - [SME automotive suppliers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: Can they survive the turbulence?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/SME-automotive-suppliers-in-Germany-Austria-and-Switzerland-Can-they-survive.html): September 17, 2024 - [Guided by gratitude](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Guided-by-gratitude.html): September 30, 2024, Panera Brands’ Niren Chaudhary explains the values that define his leadership and how they were shaped by the loss of his two daughters\. - [Commercial vehicle sales in the age of zero emissions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Commercial-vehicle-sales-in-the-age-of-zero-emissions.html): September 23, 2024, Ambitious targets to increase share of zero emission commercial vehicle require truck manufacturers to fundamentally rethink their sales and service approaches\. - [Change management and AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Change-management-and-AI.html): September 8, 2024, This report explores how businesses can adopt a people\-centric approach to AI\-based technologies to maximize benefits and minimize risks\. The change management framework covers a five\-steps approach\. By following this approach, organizations can ensure successful AI implementation and reap the benefits of AI\-based technologies while minimizing negative impacts on employees and the organization as a whole\. - [Don Norman on humanity\-centered design](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Don-Norman-on-humanity-centered-design.html): September 29, 2024, Design legend Don Norman tells Think:Act Magazine why the design community must now focus on solutions which serve humanity\. - [The era of free drug\-pricing in the US has come to an end](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-era-of-free-drug-pricing-in-the-US-has-come-to-an-end.html): September 17, 2024, This article gives an update on steep discounts announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in August 2024\. - [EV charging in Europe: Charge up on the future outlook](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-charging-in-Europe-Charge-up-on-the-future-outlook.html): September 18, 2024, In this podcast episode, our experts Adam Healy and Martin Weissbart dive deep into these topics, exploring further aspects of the e\-mobility value chain while identifying major trends and challenges\. - [The GenAI\-driven transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-GenAI-driven-transformation.html): September 11, 2024, Preparing your company for success with GenAI on every level - [Potential business opportunity areas from fleet electrification](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Potential-business-opportunity-areas-from-fleet-electrification.html): September 3, 2024, In this report, experts explore the potential business opportunities in the Middle East's fleet electrification market\. The report highlights the region's increasing demand for fleet electrification, driven by governmental push and incentives, OEM shift towards EV manufacturing, and increasing battery ranges\. The report also identifies key adoption drivers, such as decarbonization targets, deployment of EV charging infrastructure, and regulatory pressure for emission reduction\. - [Beyond the mega\-merger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Beyond-the-mega-merger.html): September 10, 2024, The specialty food and beverage ingredient industry continues to have many challenges to solve—consumers want cleaner labels, natural ingredients, increased convenience and more economic options, while regulators are increasing scrutiny on the industry\. With solutions to these challenges comes room to expand the pie—and in the world of M&A, multiply it\. - [The future of reinsurance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-reinsurance.html): September 4, 2024, Adapting to emerging risks and operational challenges\. - [Cultural symphony in PMIs – Value maximization through culture\-centric integration](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cultural-symphony-in-PMIs-Value-maximization-through-culture-centric.html): October 8, 2024, Roland Berger supports every step of post\-merger integration \(PMI\), from developing a customized PMI approach to fully exploiting all synergies after a deal closes\. - [Annette Mann on seeking diversity at the C\-level](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Annette-Mann-on-seeking-diversity-at-the-C-level.html): September 29, 2024, Think:Act asks Austrian Airlines CEO Annette Mann how women can rise to leadership roles in aviation and how younger people are now choosing to travel\. - [Why we should all take our time](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Why-we-should-all-take-our-time.html): September 29, 2024, Join the ambassadors of the Slow Movement in exploring how a slower pace benefits our lives, our business and our planet\. - [German economic outlook in the second half of 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/German-economic-outlook-in-the-second-half-of-2024.html): September 5, 2024, Due to weak business prospects and geopolitical uncertainty, the German economy barely manages to overcome stagnation in 2024\. - [AI in Operations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-in-Operations.html): September 3, 2024, In this episode, Julia Duwe and Pieter Niehues debate the transformative role Generative Artificial Intelligence is going to play in operations throughout the next 2\-3 year\. - [Western OEMs under dramatic cost\-pressure in automotive production](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Western-OEMs-under-dramatic-cost-pressure-in-automotive-production.html): September 15, 2024, Western automotive OEMs face declining market shares as Chinese counterparts lead in EV innovation and production\. Radical change is crucial for Western survival\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Norway 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Norway-2024.html): August 28, 2024, Norway remains the world leader in EV adoption but is now focusing more on charging infrastructure\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [The power of a purposeful pause](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-power-of-a-purposeful-pause.html): September 29, 2024, Think:Act explores how C\-level executives can benefit from taking extended sabbaticals to regroup, recharge and align with their true professional visions\. - [Closer to home: The six questions every chemical manufacturer must answer to nearshore successfully](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Closer-to-home-The-six-questions-every-chemical-manufacturer-must-answer-to.html): August 26, 2024, Chemical manufacturers are increasingly feeling the pressure to bring their supply chains and production closer to home\. With mounting pressures from global disruptions, regulatory shifts, and the need for greater resilience, nearshoring is becoming an urgent priority\. To navigate this transition successfully, please take a look at these six important questions to guide your strategy and ensure a smooth, effective shift\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Sweden 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Sweden-2024.html): August 28, 2024, E\-mobility is well established in Sweden, but more focus is required on its fast\-charging network\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [What it takes to become a forever company](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-it-takes-to-become-a-forever-company.html): September 29, 2024, Some companies have lasted not just decades, but centuries\. Think:Act explores the secrets behind their long\-term success\. - [How serious are companies about the greening of their organization?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-serious-are-companies-about-the-greening-of-their-organization.html): October 28, 2024, How serious are companies about the greening of their organization? A Roland Berger study reveals the state of ESG compliance and how firms are adapting for best\-practice sustainability\. - [Companies on a slow, sustainable trajectory](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Companies-on-a-slow-sustainable-trajectory.html): September 29, 2024, Not all companies succeed through fast turnarounds and rapid scaling\. Think:Act Magazine looks at companies that intentionally conduct business slowly\. - [Slowing the pace for meaningful impact](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Slowing-the-pace-for-meaningful-impact.html): September 29, 2024, In the latest Think:Act Magazine, we identify long\-term advantages of taking time out, slowing down and finding our ideal pace\. - [The global productivity challenge](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-global-productivity-challenge.html): September 3, 2024, Decelerating productivity growth undermines long\-term economic expansion and reduces competitiveness, particularly in light of changing demographics\. - [Matt Abrahams on speaking well when on the spot](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Matt-Abrahams-on-speaking-well-when-on-the-spot.html): September 29, 2024, Communications expert Matt Abrahams provides Think:Act Magazine with a six\-step plan for leaders to speak well when they are put on the spot\. - [Airports as key drivers in aviation decarbonization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Airports-as-key-drivers-in-aviation-decarbonization.html): August 19, 2024, The collaboration between Roland Berger and Geneva Airport explores the potential of airports in reducing aviation's environmental impact through decarbonization strategies in aircraft operations, transportation solutions, and construction practices\. - [Opportunities & challenges in new regulations of ‘forever chemicals’](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Opportunities-challenges-in-new-regulations-of-forever-chemicals.html): October 29, 2024, PFAS, more commonly known as ‘forever chemicals’, are reshaping water regulations globally as authorities seek to gain a handle on their widespread use and harmful health effects\. - [Navigating the tides: China's off\-highway market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-tides-China-s-off-highway-market.html): August 21, 2024, The global construction equipment market is slowing down, particularly in North America, while the Chinese off\-highway equipment market is seen as a focal point for analysis and planning due to its unique challenges and potential for growth\. - [Leading the transition: A critical agenda for power tool/OPE companies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Leading-the-transition-A-critical-agenda-for-power-tool-OPE-companies.html): September 23, 2024, Companies in the power tool and outdoor power equipment industry are facing revenue declines and margin pressures as they transition to battery\-powered devices, creating opportunities and challenges for players\. - [AI in operations: The key success factors](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-in-operations-The-key-success-factors.html): September 4, 2024, How industry leaders leverage AI to boost next generation manufacturing & operations\. - [The future of coffee pods](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-coffee-pods.html): August 8, 2024, How the coffee pod industry is responding to a new era of consumer preferences\. - [Empowering and connecting construction projects](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Empowering-and-connecting-construction-projects.html): August 21, 2024, Roland Berger’s Construction Startup Radar looks at Benetics, which offers a digital solution to benefit both management and on\-site construction workers\. - [Super Apps](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Super-Apps.html): September 27, 2024, Super Apps offer users a more convenient way to manage their life by using only a single app in a more affordable and transparent way\. Key success factors for Super Apps include the ability to provide a wallet or payment offer, leverage the existing user base, and deliver a desirable portfolio of use cases\. Players who can deliver on these key factors when launching their Super Apps will generate higher revenue, better customer relationship management and increased brand recognition\. - [Decarbonizing the aerospace industry from the ground up](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Decarbonizing-the-aerospace-industry-from-the-ground-up.html): August 9, 2024, The supply chain offers an immediate opportunity for creating a more sustainable aerospace industry\. Here’s how to engage with suppliers for effective results\. - [Advanced Air Mobility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Advanced-Air-Mobility.html): August 13, 2024, The Advanced Air Mobility sector is preparing for commercial operations – so what can future passengers expect? Our new study takes a detailed look at unit economics and ticket prices\. - [The new NIS2 law is on its way](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-new-NIS2-law-is-on-its-way.html): August 14, 2024, The strategic importance of information security and cybersecurity is emphasized in German law and EU regulations, affecting many companies and forcing them to act now\. - [Global IPv6 Development Report 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-IPv6-Development-Report-2024.html): August 19, 2024, IPv6 Development Analysis and Policy Suggestions - [Business success in the new China](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Business-success-in-the-new-China.html): August 1, 2024, Is China still the top choice for multinational companies, or has it lost its appeal as a business market? The answer has significant implications for your success in China\. - [Corporate restructuring in the real estate crisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Corporate-restructuring-in-the-real-estate-crisis.html): September 5, 2024, The real estate sector is experiencing probably the worst crisis in its history\. Rising interest rates and an economic downturn are creating choppy waters, forcing companies to navigate a dramatic drop in residential and commercial real estate values\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Malaysia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Malaysia.html): August 28, 2024, Malaysia has ambitious growth targets for its EV market, but charging infrastructure must improve\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [Ensuring the success of mergers in the public sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ensuring-the-success-of-mergers-in-the-public-sector.html): September 17, 2024, Merging separate public organizations requires careful planning and execution to avoid wasted opportunities or value destruction in today's changing world\. - [When will the knot unravel? Private equity in the DACH region, July 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/When-will-the-knot-unravel-Private-equity-in-the-DACH-region-July-2024.html): July 19, 2024, Transaction volumes remain low, but the outlook is brighter according to Roland Berger’s latest private equity analysis for the DACH region\. - [“Future of HR” dialogue series \- A conversation with Ralf Hengels, HR and Labor Relations Director of Nestlé Deutschland](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-HR-dialogue-series-A-conversation-with-Ralf-Hengels-HR-and-Labor.html): July 23, 2024, Nestlé Deutschland AG has been strategically transforming their entire organization for years\. Human Resources Director Ralf Hengels has been steering the company's cultural change since the process began in 2019\. We spoke with him about promising transformation approaches, the tailwind provided by coached executives, and embedding a new corporate language\. - [“Future of HR” dialogue series \- A conversation with Frank Müller, Airbus CHRO](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-HR-dialogue-series-A-conversation-with-Frank-M%C3%BCller-Airbus-CHRO.html): November 19, 2024, Like many companies, Airbus Helicopters is driven by the search for talent\. However, Labor Director Frank Müller does not agree with the general sense of despair\. We spoke with him about where and how companies should be open to the demands of the young generation and why candidate profiles that may not at first seem suitable represent a great opportunity\. - [“Future of HR” dialogue series \- Interview with Simone Berger, CHRO of STADA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-HR-dialogue-series-Interview-with-Simone-Berger-CHRO-of-STADA.html): September 17, 2024, In our "Future of HR" interview with Simone, we talked particularly about a performance driven culture, how such a culture can drive growth and what the role of the management team is in this approach\. - [Roland Berger Celebrates 25 Years in the U\.S\.](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Celebrates-25-Years-in-the-U.S.html): July 11, 2024, Global management consulting firm Roland Berger is pleased to announce the firm is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the United States\. The occasion was marked with a firm wide celebration hosted by Stephan Keese, Managing Partner, Roland Berger North America\. - [The future of mega sports events](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-mega-sports-events.html): July 26, 2024, What can event organizers learn from the many innovations on show at Paris this summer? - [Tourism in the GCC](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tourism-in-the-GCC.html): July 12, 2024, Explore our comprehensive report on tourism in the GCC, featuring country\-by\-country analysis, growth projections, and strategic insights\. Download now to uncover the unique offerings and ambitious plans of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE\. Stay ahead in the tourism industry with expert data and recommendations\. - [Leveraging FDI to catalyze economic development](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Leveraging-FDI-to-catalyze-economic-development.html): July 12, 2024, Unlock the potential of foreign direct investment \(FDI\) to drive economic growth and development with our comprehensive report\. Discovery the three key elements required to successfully attract and sustain investment, namely strategic direction and vision, investment enablers, and robust governance\. - [Logistics service providers need to adapt their e\-commerce playbook](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Logistics-service-providers-need-to-adapt-their-e-commerce-playbook.html): July 18, 2024, Many logistics service providers are unsure how to exploit the dynamic e\-commerce market\. We discuss underlying trends and possible strategies for players\. - [High\-End BEV Report](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/High-End-BEV-Report.html): July 9, 2024 - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Romania 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Romania-2024.html): July 10, 2024, Romania's solid public charging performance requires accelerated expansion to meet government target\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Italy 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Italy-2024.html): July 10, 2024, Italy consolidates its position as a solid e\-mobility performer, but EV penetration is stagnating\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from South Korea 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-South-Korea-2024.html): July 10, 2024, Despite a slight drop in EV sales, South Korea still shows solid progress in e\-mobility\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [Unlocking the Data Center opportunity in KSA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-the-Data-Center-opportunity-in-KSA.html): July 12, 2024, Discover why Saudi Arabia is poised to become the leading data center hub in the Middle East\. Learn about KSA's strategic investments, cutting\-edge infrastructure, and visionary initiatives driving its dominance\. Unlock the potential of Saudi Arabia's data center market and understand how KSA is transforming into a crucial player in the digital economy\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Spain 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Spain-2024.html): July 10, 2024, E\-mobility is gaining traction in Spain, despite underlying technological and financial uncertainties\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Portugal 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Portugal-2024.html): July 10, 2024, E\-mobility is growing, but Portugal should accelerate the expansion of its public charging network\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [Unlocking value in the CDMOs market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-value-in-the-CDMOs-market.html): July 3, 2024, CDMOs are trusted partners for pharmaceuticals, providing needed flexibility and reliability as companies reshore supply chains\. Amid market tailwinds, CDMOs present compelling opportunities for long\-term strategy and M&A\. - [Boosting air cargo in the Middle East: strategies for sustained growth and innov](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Boosting-air-cargo-in-the-Middle-East-strategies-for-sustained-growth-and-innov.html): July 5, 2024, Explore the dynamic growth of air cargo in the Middle East and discover strategies for enhancing this vital industry\. Learn how Middle Eastern countries are leveraging their strategic locations and innovative technologies to boost their air cargo business\. Stay ahead with insights into the future of logistics and trade in this rapidly evolving region\. - [AI at the airport](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-at-the-airport.html): July 5, 2024, How airports are adopting advanced technologies, like AI, to mitigate disruptions and enhance the passenger experience\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from the GCC region](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-the-GCC-region.html): July 10, 2024, E\-mobility is still nascent in the GCC region, but the market is becoming increasingly dynamic\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Japan 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Japan-2024.html): July 10, 2024, EVs are yet to fully take off in Japan, although this may soon change\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [Beyond the playing field – How Generative AI is changing the Procurement Endgame](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Beyond-the-playing-field-How-Generative-AI-is-changing-the-Procurement-Endgame.html): June 28, 2024, Explore how Generative AI is revolutionizing procurement by addressing business complexities, compliance, rising costs, and market instability for a strategic advantage\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Switzerland 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Switzerland-2024.html): July 10, 2024, EV sales are strong, but Switzerland must address its insufficient fast\-charging infrastructure\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Belgium 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Belgium-2024.html): July 10, 2024, E\-mobility growth is strong in Belgium, although corporate leasing still dominates vehicles sales\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2024\. - [Lithium\-ion battery value chain in Europe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Lithium-ion-battery-value-chain-in-Europe.html): June 26, 2024, In this captivating podcast, Wolfgang Bernhart and Tim Hotz analyze the intricate web of Europe’s lithium\-ion battery value chain\. - [Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050: Environment & Resources](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Trend-Compendium-2050-Environment-Resources.html): July 5, 2024, The Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050 covers six megatrends shaping the world between now and 2050\. - [“Future of HR” dialogue series \- A conversation with Khadija Ben Hammada, CHRO of Merck](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-HR-dialogue-series-A-conversation-with-Khadija-Ben-Hammada-CHRO.html): September 26, 2024, In this interview Khadija Ben Hammada, CHRO of Merck, discusses the importance of thinking like a business leader as a CHRO, how technology is changing HR, and the value of taking a different approach to leadership\. - [Navigating sustainability challenges in rail](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-sustainability-challenges-in-rail.html): August 13, 2024, Navigating rail sustainability challenges with a comprehensive approach for decarbonization and preserving the environment\. - [Automotive user operations report](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-user-operations-report.html): June 23, 2024 - [Development of hydrogen in Southern Europe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Development-of-hydrogen-in-Southern-Europe.html): June 23, 2024, How Italy, Spain and Portugal can lead the way in the development of the Hydrogen transition and connect to external markets - [EV Charging Index 2024: EV growth slows as attention turns to infrastructure](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2024-EV-growth-slows-as-attention-turns-to-infrastructure.html): July 10, 2024, The electric vehicle and EV charging market enjoyed a surge in late 2022 despite continued high energy prices\. - [Renewable Performance Report 1\.0](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Renewable-Performance-Report-1.0.html): July 8, 2024, The purpose of this report is to track the penetration of clean energy resources into the energy mix, specifically wind, solar, hydro and nuclear\. - [Reaching ReFuelEU: development of the sustainable aviation fuels market at scale](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reaching-ReFuelEU-development-of-the-sustainable-aviation-fuels-market-at-scale.html): June 18, 2024, Sustainable aviation fuels are crucial in Italy for reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation sector, aligning with the country's commitment to environmental sustainability and climate goals\. - [Elevator market outlook 2030](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Elevator-market-outlook-2030.html): August 8, 2025, Elevator Market Outlook 2030 \- comprehensive insights on future trends, regional performance, and competition in the global elevator market\. - [Mastering AI in the finance function](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mastering-AI-in-the-finance-function.html): September 10, 2024, The potential benefits, leading use cases and how to successfully implement AI solutions\. - [The global water risk snapshot](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-global-water-risk-snapshot.html): June 17, 2024, Water\-related risks are increasing globally\. Explore current and future water\-related risks in 10 countries around the world\. - [AmCham Germany Transatlantic Business Barometer 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AmCham-Germany-Transatlantic-Business-Barometer-2024.html): June 18, 2024, The Transatlantic Business Barometer brings together the results of a survey on business conditions and location factors among German and U\.S\. companies operating in the respective country\. - [The role of the Strategy Execution Office \(SEO\) in achieving Qatar's National Vision 2030](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-role-of-the-Strategy-Execution-Office-(SEO)-in-achieving-Qatar-s-National.html): June 12, 2024, Discover the strategic importance of Qatar's Strategy Execution Office \(SEO\) in realizing the ambitious Qatar National Vision 2030\. Learn how breaking down silos, dynamic planning, and robust risk management can drive sustainable development and prosperity\. - [Software market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Software-market.html): August 5, 2024, The Southeast Asia software market is at an inflexion point and will continue to see higher growth rates as compared to the global average\. Segments like SaaS, IT services will perform better than others particularly in the geography of Vietnam, Indonesia for SaaS and Malaysia for IT services\. We are entering into a phase with significant potential for PE funds\. - [Optimizing water resources: Strategic approaches and solutions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Optimizing-water-resources-Strategic-approaches-and-solutions.html): June 5, 2024, In this episode, our experts explore the complexities and critical significance of effective water management\. - [Freight Logistics Decarbonization Whitepaper: LEAD the green wave, bring the DEEP impact](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Freight-Logistics-Decarbonization-Whitepaper-LEAD-the-green-wave-bring-the.html): June 4, 2024, In recent years, green carbon reduction has become a global focus\. As a major contributor to global carbon emissions, freight logistics industry must actively pursue decarbonization\. Roland Berger has released the "LEAD" decarbonization methodology tailored for freight logistics industry\. This methodology incorporates practical experiences from multiple leading cases and provides a clear phased decarbonization roadmap for enterprises across different segments and development stages\. - [Aerospace: Building resilient supply chains](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aerospace-Building-resilient-supply-chains.html): June 6, 2024, How can aerospace companies strengthen their supply chain in an era of extreme volatility and missed delivery deadlines? In 2024, Roland Berger put that and other questions directly to around 150 companies in Germany, France and the UK in an exclusive survey designed to assess the health and future readiness of their supply chains\. - [Capturing the multitrillion\-dollar Digital Asset market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Capturing-the-multitrillion-dollar-Digital-Asset-market.html): May 30, 2024, By 2030, Digital Assets will dominate value transactions\. Companies and financial institutions are racing to meet rising demand, fueled by consumers seeking higher returns, market diversification, and passive income opportunities like staking\. Stay ahead in the digital finance revolution with our expert insights and strategies\. - [Unleashing the potential of RegTech for enhanced ICT regulation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unleashing-the-potential-of-RegTech-for-enhanced-ICT-regulation.html): May 31, 2024, Discover the transformative impact of RegTech for ICT regulators with Roland Berger\. Learn how technology enhances efficiency, accuracy, and cost\-effectiveness in regulatory processes\. Explore specific benefits and embrace innovation to lead in ICT regulation\. Partner with us for strategic guidance and implementation\. - [Empowering youth: Combating tobacco use through public health policies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Empowering-youth-Combating-tobacco-use-through-public-health-policies.html): May 31, 2024, By 2030, Digital Assets will dominate value transactions\. Companies and financial institutions are racing to meet rising demand, fueled by consumers seeking higher returns, market diversification, and passive income opportunities like staking\. Stay ahead in the digital finance revolution with our expert insights and strategies\. - [Combating waste in food and fashion](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Combating-waste-in-food-and-fashion.html): June 4, 2024, How technology and AI can drive sustainability goals and waste reduction in the food and fashion value chains\. - [Rethink your distribution play](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rethink-your-distribution-play.html): June 26, 2024, The recent focus on direct\-to\-consumer channels among fashion and lifestyle goods companies is now under question\. Is it time to rethink your distribution play? - [Boosting AI in steelmaking](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Boosting-AI-in-steelmaking.html): May 27, 2024, How steel players can harness AI to maximize outputs, improve efficiencies and increase competitiveness\. - [Green taxiing initiatives: environmental, financial, business and operational impacts](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Green-taxiing-initiatives-environmental-financial-business-and-operational.html): May 28, 2024, Ground\-level decarbonization efforts offer promising avenues to reduce airport platforms’ emissions\. - [Moving mountains of plastic](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Moving-mountains-of-plastic.html): May 29, 2024, These projections for plastic waste to be processed for recycling will open up huge opportunities for those suppliers that can provide suitable recycling technologies and related equipment\. - [EU’s Digital Product Passport regulations set to take effect](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EU-s-Digital-Product-Passport-regulations-set-to-take-effect.html): May 23, 2024, The Digital Product Passport will enhance transparency and sustainability across industries; companies need to start preparing now\. - [Unlocking sustainable value](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-sustainable-value.html): May 22, 2024, Discover how sustainable finance is reshaping GCC banks' future\. Our in\-depth report delves into the critical role of ESG principles in driving financial performance and market positioning\. Uncover key insights on the evolving landscape of sustainable finance, challenges, and strategies for success\. From analyzing ESG performance trends to exploring the impact on ROE, our report offers actionable recommendations for GCC banks to thrive in a sustainable economy\. - [Boom, blip, or bust?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Boom-blip-or-bust.html): May 20, 2024, Since Tesla's 2020 breakthrough with the Model Y, electric mobility seems to be in the throes of a major boom phase\. But are the current forecasts \- that around half of all the vehicles made will be electric by the year 2030 \- too optimistic? - [Ready for Trump 2\.0?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ready-for-Trump-2.0.html): May 22, 2024, The 2024 United States presidential election is approaching, and there is much speculation about the possible outcome and its potential impact on the economy\. - [Agriculture in Southeast Asia: Investment Opportunities](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Agriculture-in-Southeast-Asia-Investment-Opportunities.html): May 29, 2024, As the world’s population has grown, agriculture has found ways to become more efficient and continue to feed the growing demand with smaller proportional increase in land used\. - [Plastic waste \(r\)evolution – Dynamic sector with growth opportunities](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Plastic-waste-(r)evolution-Dynamic-sector-with-growth-opportunities.html): May 15, 2024, Explore the growing challenges and promising solutions in global waste management\. Discover how population growth, consumption patterns, and regulatory initiatives shape the future of municipal solid waste\. From regional disparities to the imperative of effective waste management, uncover insights into recycling innovations and investment opportunities\. Join the journey towards a cleaner, more sustainable future\. - [European Business in China\-\-Business Confidence Survey 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/European-Business-in-China-Business-Confidence-Survey-2024.html): May 14, 2024, The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, in partnership with Roland Berger, released the European Business in China Business Confidence Survey \(BCS\) 2024 on May 10\. Published annually since 2004, the survey has enabled the European Chamber to build a rich dataset that serves as a broad indicator of how European companies judge the business environment in China\. Denis Depoux, Global Managing Director was invited to speak and share the methodology at the launch event\. - [The enigma of Saudi sports fans](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-enigma-of-Saudi-sports-fans.html): May 15, 2024, Explore the dynamics of the Saudi Pro League's increasing stadium attendance and the challenges it faces\. Learn about the impact of international transfers, the disparity in fan interest, and strategies to enhance fan engagement\. This concise analysis offers insights into fostering a sustainable and thriving football culture in Saudi Arabia - [Infrastructure Investment Outlook 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Infrastructure-Investment-Outlook-2024.html): May 19, 2024, A turning tide? - ["Future of HR" dialogue series – A conversation with Astrid Neben, CHRO of Luft](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-HR-dialogue-series-A-conversation-with-Astrid-Neben-CHRO-of-Luft.html): June 24, 2024, How HR is transforming itself from coping with crisis during Covid to being an advisor for the future – An example of resilience in the aviation industry\. An interview with Astrid Neben, CHRO of Lufthansa Airline\. - [CAIO role in transforming business with AI leadership](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/CAIO-role-in-transforming-business-with-AI-leadership.html): May 14, 2024, In an era where technology shapes the future, Dubai's recent mandate for every authority to appoint a Chief AI Officer \(CAIO\) underlines the growing importance of artificial intelligence \(AI\) in driving economic growth\. This move emphasizes AI's pivotal role in transforming businesses, enhancing efficiency, and spurring innovation\. Here, we'll explore the key qualities that make a CAIO successful and how they can revolutionize companies by integrating AI into core business functions\. - [Rethinking energy system resilience for a new era](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rethinking-energy-system-resilience-for-a-new-era.html): May 8, 2024, This new Roland Berger article asserts that it is time for us to rethink the trajectory of our energy systems to ensure resilience while responding to the urgent need for decarbonization, affordability and equity\. - [How airlines can unleash the transformative power of ONE Order](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-airlines-can-unleash-the-transformative-power-of-ONE-Order.html): May 8, 2024, IATA’s ONE Order initiative streamlines reservation, delivery, and accounting into a single efficient order, promising cost savings and a smoother experience for airlines, travel sellers, and customers, but implementation may pose challenges for carriers\. - [Digitalizing the heart of every construction site: lookahead planning](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digitalizing-the-heart-of-every-construction-site-lookahead-planning.html): June 17, 2024, German startup specter automation has created a 3D model\-based assistance system to improve construction project outcomes and improve industry digitalization\. - [It's time to rethink AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/It-s-time-to-rethink-AI.html): May 15, 2024, As our lives and work are increasingly being reshaped by AI, the new edition of Think:Act Magazine explores what this means for C\-level managers\. - [Silicon carbide in automotive power electronics](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Silicon-carbide-in-automotive-power-electronics.html): May 15, 2024, Exploring trends and opportunities in silicon carbide manufacturing capacity and market demand\. - [A thirst for change: Improving water resilience in the food and beverage industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-thirst-for-change-Improving-water-resilience-in-the-food-and-beverage.html): May 7, 2024, In the face of growing water demand and climate change, companies in the food, beverage, and agricultural sector must take steps to improve water efficiency, increase water reuse, and build climate resilience\. - [Overcoming the service workforce crisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Overcoming-the-service-workforce-crisis.html): October 1, 2024, 3\-R strategy: Recruit \(talent\), Retain \(experts\) and Reduce \(workload\)\. - [European AI Act: Opportunities and challenges](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/European-AI-Act-Opportunities-and-challenges.html): May 8, 2024, The effectiveness of the EU’s new AI Act will depend on how businesses, policymakers, and society adapt\. We examine the potential challenges and opportunities\. - [Music to your ears – The sound of successful post\-merger integration](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Music-to-your-ears-The-sound-of-successful-post-merger-integration.html): June 3, 2024, Transaction\-related services – especially merger and acquisition deals and post\-merger integration – remain an essential aspect of corporate strategy\. Post\-merger integration paves the way to corporate excellence\. How? By providing a valuable tool to realize a strategic vision, accelerate implementation and ensure that value is maximized\. - [Global trends in localization and local content](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-trends-in-localization-and-local-content.html): May 15, 2024, In our sixth podcast episode, we explore the world of local content and its global implications\. - [Bloom or bust: Unpacking the growth potential of the algae market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Bloom-or-bust-Unpacking-the-growth-potential-of-the-algae-market.html): May 7, 2024, Explore how utilities, technology providers, and investors can harness the potential of algae\-based solutions\. - [Herminia Ibarra on working identity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Herminia-Ibarra-on-working-identity.html): May 15, 2024, Leadership expert Herminia Ibarra emphasizes how your professional identity defines you across time and during career transitions\. - [Gary Hamel on management innovation ](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Gary-Hamel-on-management-innovation.html): May 15, 2024, Think:Act talks to renowned strategist and author of Humanocracy Gary Hamel on management innovation and change leadership\.  - [Empowering Europe through a strong parliament](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Empowering-Europe-through-a-strong-parliament.html): May 7, 2024, Voters across Europe show more positive attitudes towards the EU, at the same time parties critical of the EU might increase their share of seats - [How data\-driven insights can boost retail profit margins](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-data-driven-insights-can-boost-retail-profit-margins.html): April 23, 2024, Amid rising margin pressures, retailers must further optimize product assortments and conduct additional vendor negotiations\. - [Ex\-IBM CEO Ginni Rometty on good power](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ex-IBM-CEO-Ginni-Rometty-on-good-power.html): May 15, 2024, Think:Act talks to ex\-IBM CEO Ginni Rometty about the childhood challenges she overcame to become an influential business leader who spurred positive change\. - [Clean hydrogen – A growth story with delays](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Clean-hydrogen-A-growth-story-with-delays.html): April 29, 2024, In our fifth podcast episode, we delve into the dynamic world of hydrogen, an important molecule for our pursuit of decarbonization\. - [Transformational restructuring – A strategy to safeguard the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transformational-restructuring-A-strategy-to-safeguard-the-future.html): June 11, 2024, The short study explains why the conventional restructuring approach falls short in the current dynamic of change and how restructuring must be rethought as active crisis and future management\. - [Ranjay Gulati on the power of deep purpose](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ranjay-Gulati-on-the-power-of-deep-purpose.html): May 15, 2024, Harvard Professor Ranjay Gulati answers three questions around Deep Purpose and meaningful engagement\. - [Capital goods players outperform expectations in a challenging year](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Capital-goods-players-outperform-expectations-in-a-challenging-year.html): April 22, 2024, In\-depth analysis by Roland Berger looks at the performance of eleven key segments of the capital goods industry segments – and investigates what lies ahead for each one\. - [Why leaders need a longevity strategy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Why-leaders-need-a-longevity-strategy.html): May 15, 2024, As countries face falling birth rates alongside an aging population and workforce, leaders need a strategy to positively acknowledge longer life spans\. - [Two computer scientists, two visions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Two-computer-scientists-two-visions.html): May 15, 2024, 60 years ago, there were two visions of how digital technology would grow – by seeking to expand the power of the human mind or working to replace it\. - [Deglobalization in EMS – An industry on the move](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Deglobalization-in-EMS-An-industry-on-the-move.html): April 25, 2024, Uncover why human labor's significance in manufacturing wages persists and China's role as a top destination for EMS providers over three decades\. - [D2C challenges: The travel industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/D2C-challenges-The-travel-industry.html): April 22, 2024, Consumer product industries need to rise to the challenge of direct\-to\-consumer \(D2C\) distribution\. The travel industry provides us with important insights\. - [The changing landscape of rail travel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-changing-landscape-of-rail-travel.html): April 29, 2024, Explore the future of European rail in 2024: sustainability, reliability, and connectivity\. Uncover the blueprint for operational excellence and a greener tomorrow\. - [AI and you](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-and-you.html): May 15, 2024, Think:Act explores how AI will redefine the meaning of human relationships with insights from expert Eugenia Kuyda, founder of chatbot service Replika\. - [Waste management transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Waste-management-transformation.html): April 19, 2024, Explore our comprehensive report on transforming waste management globally: Uncover how shifting from landfill dependency to circular economy models can unlock economic revitalization and sustainability\. Dive into innovative strategies for worldwide collaboration in our quest for environmental and economic harmony\. \#SustainableFuture \#EconomicRevitalization - [AI and society](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-and-society.html): May 15, 2024, Think:Act explores AI’s impact on society\. AI governance is your business: we all have a responsibility to lead efforts at containing novel systems while we still can\. - [AI and the workplace](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-and-the-workplace.html): May 15, 2024, Think:Act Magazine explores how artificial intelligence is impacting our work and our workplaces with insights from labor economist Daron Acemoğlu and professor of ethics and technology Joanna Bryson\. - [GenAI hardware](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/GenAI-hardware.html): May 2, 2024, The market for the GPUs used for GenAI could surpass USD 3 trillion by 2040\. We examine the industry's predicted growth trajectory – and the challenges ahead\. - [Define the approach to succeed in the Spanish foodservice market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Define-the-approach-to-succeed-in-the-Spanish-foodservice-market.html): April 16, 2024, The foodservice market in Spain: what are the strategies for FMCG manufacturers to succeed in the HORECA sector? - [Are we heading for an AI\-pocalypse soon?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Are-we-heading-for-an-AI-pocalypse-soon.html): May 15, 2024, As AI outpaces expert predictions, its capabilities are both a source of excitement due to emerging possibilities and a cause for alarm due to potential risks\. - [AI and the boardroom](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-and-the-boardroom.html): May 15, 2024, Think:Act explores how AI is impacting C\-level strategies and decision\-making in the boardroom and spurring a cultural evolution\. - [Why AI changes everything](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Why-AI-changes-everything.html): May 15, 2024, Think:Act explores how AI is impacting C\-level strategies and decision\-making in the boardroom, workplaces, society and individual citizens and consumers\. - [Improving DEI with balanced data for AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Improving-DEI-with-balanced-data-for-AI.html): May 15, 2024, Think:Act talks to experts and leaders who have made it their mission to ensure social equity through balanced data and fair AI\. - [The automotive industry transitioning from hardware to software](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-automotive-industry-transitioning-from-hardware-to-software.html): April 18, 2024, This short study explains how governance functions in automotive companies can support the transformation from hardware to software companies\. - [Humanoid robots: From science fiction to reality](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Humanoid-robots-From-science-fiction-to-reality.html): April 16, 2024, Humanoid robots on the rise\. Poised to conquer the world? Or limited to a secondary role? - [Corporate Financing: The big squeeze](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Corporate-Financing-The-big-squeeze.html): April 15, 2024, The challenges of rising borrowing costs and an assessment of alternative financing options\. - [Transforming the aviation industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transforming-the-aviation-industry.html): April 5, 2024, Aviation companies must transform their business in order to survive\. We identify key strategies and success levers for the transformation journey\. - [Raw materials: Resilient supply chains](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Raw-materials-Resilient-supply-chains.html): April 18, 2024, How the green transition is driving demand for critical minerals and how to ensure supplies\. - [Hannover Messe 2024: Energizing a sustainable industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hannover-Messe-2024-Energizing-a-sustainable-industry.html): April 5, 2024, At Hannover Messe industry leaders showcase their latest solutions\. We help them make the courageous decisions to unlock value in a sustainable industry\. - [Revolutionizing industries with AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Revolutionizing-industries-with-AI.html): March 27, 2024, Explore the transformative power of Generative AI in business\. Uncover how AI, like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, is reshaping industries, automating tasks, and creating new opportunities for innovation\. Learn how leaders can navigate this revolution, balancing risks with the potential for unprecedented competitive advantage\. Dive into the future of AI with us and redefine your business strategy\. - [M&A in capital goods 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/M-A-in-capital-goods-2024.html): March 28, 2024, Roland Berger looks at the drivers behind the expected uptick in deals in the capital goods industry in 2024, and how to prepare for it\. - [Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050: Politics and Governance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Trend-Compendium-2050-Politics-and-Governance.html): April 10, 2024, The Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050 covers six megatrends shaping the world between now and 2050\. - [Future of MedTech 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-MedTech-2024.html): April 3, 2024, Roland Berger's latest study identifies the strategic priorities of MedTech executives, profitability improvement potentials along value\-chain and new key technologies\. - [Re\-regionalization \- a chance for Europe's industry transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Re-regionalization-a-chance-for-Europe-s-industry-transformation.html): March 20, 2024, In the fourth podcast episode we explore the dynamic landscape of Europe’s industrial transition\. - [Successful and sustainable strategic people management](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Successful-and-sustainable-strategic-people-management.html): April 10, 2024, Five factors are crucial for ensuring sustainable strategic people management\. Roland Berger helps you solve the people puzzle successfully\. - [The winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-winners-of-the-Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-2024.html): March 18, 2024, Roland Berger and Microsoft announce the winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2024\. - [Designing your global manufacturing network](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Designing-your-global-manufacturing-network.html): March 15, 2024, Pharmaceutical companies face many challenges when designing their global manufacturing network\. Roland Berger's 3\-step approach ensures future competitiveness\. - [Performing amid uncertainty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Performing-amid-uncertainty.html): March 27, 2024, Uncertainty has long plagued the business world, but today's CEOs are facing a new level of insecurity\. The answer? A thorough rethink of management practices\. - [A model to forecast EV charging demand](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-model-to-forecast-EV-charging-demand.html): March 15, 2024, Roland Berger presents a toolkit to understand opportunities and risks for your business in EV charging\. - [Inside the mind of Mexican consumers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Inside-the-mind-of-Mexican-consumers.html): March 4, 2024, An in\-depth survey of consumer attitudes in Mexico highlights key trends shaping market developments in the years ahead\. - [European Private Equity Outlook 2024: Positive momentum in the air](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/European-Private-Equity-Outlook-2024-Positive-momentum-in-the-air.html): March 20, 2024, After a stagnant 2023, the tide is turning, according to Roland Berger’s European Private Equity Outlook 2024, which highlights the sector’s key trends\. - [Quantum Technologies – Ready for take\-off at last?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Quantum-Technologies-Ready-for-take-off-at-last.html): March 15, 2024, Discover the evolving landscape of Quantum Technologies\. From theory to practice, explore market trends and future prospects\. - [What’s new in the Automotive Aftermarket?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-s-new-in-the-Automotive-Aftermarket.html): March 5, 2024, Roland Berger’s Aftermarket Pulse captures the latest B2C and B2B trends, enabling Automotive Aftermarket stakeholders to make more data\-driven decisions\. - [Water’s digital divide: Bridging the gap between willing buyers and solution providers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Water-s-digital-divide-Bridging-the-gap-between-willing-buyers-and-solution.html): March 1, 2024, Digital solutions can revolutionize efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety in water utilities\. However, adoption remains low\. This article explores factors contributing to this digital gap and suggests actions for US digital water solution providers to accelerate adoption\. - [Tapped out: Exploring drinking water pollution across the U\.S\.](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tapped-out-Exploring-drinking-water-pollution-across-the-U.S.html): March 1, 2024, In the United States, the anticipation of consistently having clean and safe tap water is regrettably not always met\. A myriad of factors converges, exposing millions to contaminants in drinking water, some of which pose substantial health risks\. - [Succeed at scale: A new approach to financing small\-scale industrial projects](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Succeed-at-scale-A-new-approach-to-financing-small-scale-industrial-projects.html): March 1, 2024, Industries, particularly high water consumers, are investing in water conservation projects with support from solution providers\. The challenge lies in the reluctance of both parties to bear the significant upfront capital\. - [Upstream, downstream: Managing water risk from end\-to\-end](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Upstream-downstream-Managing-water-risk-from-end-to-end.html): March 1, 2024, The importance of managing both upstream and downstream challenges are in the focus, and the question why the quality of the water you take it is just as important as the wastewater you push back out\. - [Attracting industrial sector investments in the Middle East markets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Attracting-industrial-sector-investments-in-the-Middle-East-markets.html): February 20, 2024, Discover the untapped potential of the Middle East as a hotspot for foreign direct investments \(FDI\) in the industrial sector\. This article unveils a strategic roadmap for policymakers to attract and sustain FDI, crucial for diversification and economic resilience beyond oil dependence\. Learn the five\-step approach derived from project experiences, guiding nations to align ambitions, leverage competitive advantages, and navigate investor landscapes - [Embedded FinTech in GCC](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Embedded-FinTech-in-GCC.html): February 19, 2024, Explore the transformative power of Embedded FinTech in the GCC with our insightful report\. Discover how this revolution offers seamless integration of financial services into customer journeys, driving unprecedented growth\. Learn about the sectors ripe for innovation, the role of AI, and strategic opportunities for businesses\. - [Tackling labor scarcity in the manufacturing industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tackling-labor-scarcity-in-the-manufacturing-industry.html): February 23, 2024, Several factors contribute to the issue, such as a declining working\-age population, diminished appeal of production jobs, the growing complexity of digitalization, and global competition for skilled workers\. - [Illiquid: Why water is the strategic business issue you cannot ignore](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Illiquid-Why-water-is-the-strategic-business-issue-you-cannot-ignore.html): March 1, 2024, How would your business adapt in a scenario where the world has 50% less water? With government leaders taking steps to protect dwindling water resources in the face of climate change and water stress, water is emerging as one of the most important strategic issues of our time\. - [The impact of digital on sustainability](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-impact-of-digital-on-sustainability.html): February 21, 2024, In episode two, we delve into the synergistic relationship between digitalization and sustainability\. - [The future of selling in industrial manufacturing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-selling-in-industrial-manufacturing.html): July 29, 2024, B2B sales pose a growing challenge for capital goods companies\. - [US pharmaceutical pricing at a crossroads](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/US-pharmaceutical-pricing-at-a-crossroads.html): February 5, 2024, The Inflation Reduction Act introduces several measures to regulate drug pricing\. So what are they and what are their implications? - [Solving the people puzzle](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Solving-the-people-puzzle.html): March 12, 2024, C\-suite executives must navigate rapid business changes, addressing economic, technological, demographic, and sustainability challenges\. Strategic people management is crucial for maintaining competitiveness through the right skill sets\. - [Parametric cost estimation for embedded software](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Parametric-cost-estimation-for-embedded-software.html): March 14, 2024, Embedded software is vital for embedded systems, but companies struggle to estimate and optimize its cost due to a lack of transparency and tools, unlike their approach to hardware costs\. - [The new CFO – transformation leader, change driver, value creator](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-new-CFO-transformation-leader-change-driver-value-creator.html): February 19, 2024, The tough economic climate means finance executives are playing an increasingly strategic role in corporate transformation, our survey shows\. - [Foresight 2024 Roland Berger China Annual Trends Report](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Foresight-2024-Roland-Berger-China-Annual-Trends-Report.html): January 31, 2024, To follow our tradition, Roland Berger is pleased to launch "the China Foresight 2024 report" to share our consulting experts' opinions and forecasts of key industries in China\. The report offers many insightful analyses of nearly 20 commercial industries, including Automotive, Civil Economics, Consumer Goods & Retail, Industrial Products & Services, Chemical & Materials, Energy, Technology and Internet, and Pharma & Healthcare\. - [State of the European data centre market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/State-of-the-European-data-centre-market.html): January 29, 2024, Analyzing drivers of growth and future challenges facing the EMEA data centre market - [Data driven transformation in GCC logistics](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Data-driven-transformation-in-GCC-logistics.html): January 29, 2024, Explore the transformative role of AI and data\-driven strategies in the GCC logistics industry, as revealed by our comprehensive survey of top executives and management\. - [Promoting circular carbon in the chemical industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Promoting-circular-carbon-in-the-chemical-industry.html): February 20, 2024, The chemical industry needs a more circular approach to embedded carbon\. This requires new solutions to technological, economic, and infrastructural hurdles\. - [Cost improvements in renewables](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cost-improvements-in-renewables.html): January 24, 2024, Current predictions suggest that the long\-term decline in the LCOE may soon be over\. But the outlook may be less gloomy than many seem to believe\. - [Untapped opportunities and challenges of CCUS](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Untapped-opportunities-and-challenges-of-CCUS.html): February 6, 2024, In our first episode of "Innovation and Infrastructure," Senior Partners Yvonne Ruf and David Frans spotlight the underappreciated yet pivotal role of carbon capture in achieving net\-zero emissions by 2050\. - [German economic outlook in 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/German-economic-outlook-in-2024.html): January 31, 2024, The German economy remains in recession, and growth is not expected in 2024 due to weak business prospects and geopolitical uncertainties\. - [The rise of modern services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-rise-of-modern-services.html): January 25, 2024, In\-depth examination of the global trade in modern services\. - [Decarbonizing the 1,000 most CO2\-intensive assets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Decarbonizing-the-1-000-most-CO2-intensive-assets.html): January 17, 2024, Roland Berger’s Global Carbon Restructuring Plan shows how owners of the world’s largest carbon emitters can drastically improve climate protection\. - [The circus of transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-circus-of-transformation.html): January 22, 2024, Think:Act Magazine features experts and authors on topics including company reinventions, ethical business, resilience and innovation strategies\. - [Global retail and brands at a crossroads](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-retail-and-brands-at-a-crossroads.html): February 29, 2024, Roland Berger’s latest consumer behavior report highlights the most important global trends and offers valuable insights for businesses in an uncertain period\. - [Is solid\-state storage the missing ingredient in hydrogen transport?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Is-solid-state-storage-the-missing-ingredient-in-hydrogen-transport.html): January 16, 2024, Clean hydrogen is vital for meeting Paris Climate Agreement goals, especially in sectors like heavy industry and long\-distance transportation where electrification isn't feasible\. It helps reduce carbon emissions significantly\. - [Hit or hype? Ecosystems in the insurance industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hit-or-hype-Ecosystems-in-the-insurance-industry.html): January 17, 2024, Our latest study examines the opportunities and the challenges of ecosystems for insurance companies\. - [Reinvention with The Flying Wallendas](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reinvention-with-The-Flying-Wallendas.html): January 22, 2024, Think:Act features high\-wire act The Flying Wallendas who have a wealth of valuable tips and wisdom for business leaders\. - [Computers on Wheels: How the transition to software\-defined vehicles is impacting automaker R&D budgets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Computers-on-Wheels-How-the-transition-to-software-defined-vehicles-is.html): December 21, 2023, Software\-defined vehicles offer numerous advantages, but increased spending is impacting automaker R&D budgets\. Roland Berger analyzes the sector’s key trends - [The 3 biggest trade mistakes that consumer goods companies make](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-3-biggest-trade-mistakes-that-consumer-goods-companies-make.html): December 21, 2023, Trade is the second biggest line item in the P&L for most consumer goods manufactures and accounts for up to 30% of total revenues, which makes these common mistakes so costly, according to new Roland Berger research\. - [Family offices in focus](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Family-offices-in-focus.html): January 29, 2024, Family offices face numerous internal and external challenges\. Our new study outlines how they can adjust their asset allocations to seize opportunities\. - [Strategic pricing for airline sustainability](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Strategic-pricing-for-airline-sustainability.html): December 21, 2023, International airlines are facing billions of US dollars in transformation costs on their way towards sustainability in the decade to come\. - [Revving up the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Revving-up-the-future.html): December 18, 2023, For the Detroit 3, auto strike end is just the beginning to labor raises: New union agreements will increase the cost of GM, Ford, and Stellantis vehicles by up to $1,150 each\. Here’s everything auto execs need to know about the ripple effect, plus key recommendations, according to new Roland Berger research\. - [EU pharma’s strategic imperative: The time is ripe to prioritize Vietnam](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EU-pharma-s-strategic-imperative-The-time-is-ripe-to-prioritize-Vietnam.html): February 29, 2024, With increase in demand, positive economic prospects, increase in per capita health care spending and the boost of EVFTA, Vietnam is a strategic imperative for EU Pharma\. - [Booming café and casual dining market in South\-East Asia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Booming-caf%C3%A9-and-casual-dining-market-in-South-East-Asia.html): February 28, 2024, In the competitive casual dining and café market of Southeast Asia, successful local players are challenging international giants by focusing on affordable prices, localised flavors, and strong consumer understanding, while maintaining high operational efficiency\. - [Roger Martin on the relevance of management models](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roger-Martin-on-the-relevance-of-management-models.html): January 22, 2024, Think:Act interviews strategy expert Roger Martin about rethinking our management models to ensure they align with future business strategies\. - [Transforming urban transportation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transforming-urban-transportation.html): January 22, 2024, Think:Act interviews former CEO of Airbus Defence & Space and CEO of Volocopter Dirk Hoke on relieving city congestion with eVTOLs\. - [Global South: Beyond BRICS](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-South-Beyond-BRICS.html): December 21, 2023, RBI Quarterly takes a closer look at the hurdles & opportunites for development of countries in global south\. - [How private equity can create value in the Southeast Asian green transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-private-equity-can-create-value-in-the-Southeast-Asian-green-transformation.html): December 12, 2023, Roland Berger is at the forefront of working with companies in South\-East Asia to decarbonize their footprint and tap into new business opportunities\. - [Unleashing the power of AI in R&D](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unleashing-the-power-of-AI-in-R-D.html): December 18, 2023, AI is a game\-changing force in R&D, revolutionizing products and processes\. Companies need to embrace AI to stay competitive and secure future success\. - [Navigating the green path to zero](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-green-path-to-zero.html): December 13, 2023, Explore the green initiatives of top\-20 European banks in reducing their carbon footprint\. Assessing scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, discover best practices, challenges, and the need for accelerated efforts towards a sustainable future\. - [Towards a productivity agenda for a European region](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Towards-a-productivity-agenda-for-a-European-region.html): September 24, 2024, Productivity growth in the Flemish private sector has halved from 4% per year in the period 2003\-'07 to 2% per year in 2011\-'08\. What can policymakers, employers and other key stakeholders in the labor market do about this? In this study, the experts at Roland Berger share their insights into this problem\. - [James Cadbury’s sustainable chocolate](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/James-Cadbury-s-sustainable-chocolate.html): January 21, 2024, Think:Act magazine interviews James Cadbury on continuing his family legacy with two sustainable chocolate brands\. - [The good way to do good business](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-good-way-to-do-good-business.html): January 22, 2024, Think:Act talks to past and present leaders of Patagonia, ReGen Ventures, Kapor Capital and Barry\-Wehmiller about how a business can do good for all\. - [Biodiversity valuation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Biodiversity-valuation.html): December 4, 2023, This comprehensive study delves into the heart of the issue of biodiversity loss, presenting a groundbreaking approach to biodiversity valuation and its critical role in shaping a sustainable future\. - [Leadership lessons from startups](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Leadership-lessons-from-startups.html): January 22, 2024, Think:Act talks to entrepreneurship scholar Noam Wasserman on what every business can learn from the ever\-changing startup world\. - [Bracing for impact – The AI transformation in banking](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Bracing-for-impact-The-AI-transformation-in-banking.html): February 19, 2024, As the AI transformation gathers momentum, banking business models depend on unlocking potential across the value chain\. - [The rise of flexible vehicle ownership](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-rise-of-flexible-vehicle-ownership.html): July 11, 2025, Vehicle ownership today is all about flexibility\. We calculate the scale of the Car\-as\-a\-Service market – and look at how players can ensure a slice of the pie\. - [Hydrogen: "The Roaring '30s"](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hydrogen-The-Roaring-30s.html): December 5, 2023, Hydrogen is crucial for clean energy, but meeting the projected 2040 demand of 240 megatons annually requires a huge electrolyser capacity, far beyond current levels\. The 2030s are key for the industry's growth, as highlighted in the study\. - [Green hydrogen as new growth pocket for desalination \- Once it takes off at scal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Green-hydrogen-as-new-growth-pocket-for-desalination-Once-it-takes-off-at-scal.html): December 4, 2023, This study looks at at the potential opportunity that the likely growth of green hydrogen presents for desalination companies\. - [Circular SAF: Waste\-to\-SAF as a critical bridge to a sustainable future for aviation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Circular-SAF-Waste-to-SAF-as-a-critical-bridge-to-a-sustainable-future-for.html): December 5, 2023, Circular SAF: Waste\-to\-SAF as a critical bridge to a sustainable future for aviation\. - [Carbon capture, utilisation and storage in the GCC](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage-in-the-GCC.html): December 4, 2023, GCC must seize the opportunity to lead in CCUS deployment for decarbonization, having begun steps to become global pioneers in this field\. - [Do banks still need branch networks?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Do-banks-still-need-branch-networks.html): November 30, 2023, This study explores the impact of the current changing environment on the traditional paradigm of banking branches, with a particular focus on the GCC region\. - [Capital goods companies in DACH at a crossroads](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Capital-goods-companies-in-DACH-at-a-crossroads.html): December 18, 2023, DACH capital goods firms face uncertainty as machine export's early 2023 promise dims due to dwindling orders - [Trends in the building envelope industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Trends-in-the-building-envelope-industry.html): December 7, 2023, Roland Berger and Lazard explore the future of the industry, and opportunities for stakeholders - [Global Automotive Supplier Study 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-Automotive-Supplier-Study-2023.html): December 14, 2023, Challenges and change as the automotive market returns to growth and braces for technological and geographical transformation - [How to see what’s around the corner](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-see-what-s-around-the-corner.html): January 22, 2024, Team Think:Act speaks with strategy expert Rita Gunther McGrath on how to watch out for inflection points which can impact our business\. - [Empowering Telecoms with Gen\-AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Empowering-Telecoms-with-Gen-AI.html): November 29, 2023, Generative AI \(Gen\-AI\) is set to transform all industries, and that is not a superlative statement\. Many may have predicted the Metaverse or Web 3\.0 to lead the digital transformation, but it will be Gen\-AI, simply because the use cases are more obvious, and impactful\. - [The ultimate juggling act](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-ultimate-juggling-act.html): January 21, 2024, Think:Act showcases insights on business reinvention from the vibrant worlds of Cirque du Soleil, McDonalds and Disney, among others\. - [The future of payments](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-payments.html): November 29, 2023, This study explores the evolving landscape of blockchain\-based payment rails and their growing prominence within the payment ecosystem\. - [Battery Monitor 2023: An assessment of the current and future battery value chai](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Battery-Monitor-2023-An-assessment-of-the-current-and-future-battery-value.html): December 8, 2023, An update on developments in the global battery value chain, and their implications\. - [Behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Behind-the-scenes-at-Cirque-du-Soleil.html): January 22, 2024, Online exclusive: Think:Act talks to Daniel Lamarre about how Cirque du Soleil created something completely unimaginable in a dying industry\. - [Serviced counters as a profitability lever in grocery retail](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Serviced-counters-as-a-profitability-lever-in-grocery-retail.html): November 23, 2023, Supermarkets and hypermarkets face challenges from inflation and uncertainty, yet their future success hinges on differentiating from discounters and each other, primarily through enhancing serviced counter offerings while managing costs effectively\. - [Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050: People and Society](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Trend-Compendium-2050-People-and-Society.html): December 6, 2023, The Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050 covers six megatrends shaping the world between now and 2050\. - [Call for collaboration](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Call-for-collaboration.html): November 17, 2023, Why joint business planning is vital to growth and how best practices make it work\. - [Navigating geopolitical uncertainty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-geopolitical-uncertainty.html): November 15, 2023, A new era is dawning in global business\. Roland Berger has the frameworks and tools companies need in order to navigate the coming uncertainty\. - [Cell and gene therapies: Strategies for commercial success](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cell-and-gene-therapies-Strategies-for-commercial-success.html): November 14, 2023, Despite booming growth, uncertainties remain around value demonstration in cell and gene therapies\. Roland Berger outlines the challenges and some proposed solutions - [Global MedTech 2023 – How companies stem the tide](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-MedTech-2023-How-companies-stem-the-tide.html): November 16, 2023, MedTech saw profit dip in 2022\-23; European firms hit by supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and inflation\. To recover, prioritize operational excellence, embrace ESG for long\-term viability\. - [Future of health 5 \- A long and healthy life](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-health-5-A-long-and-healthy-life.html): November 8, 2023, The fifth study in Roland Berger's Future of Health series focuses on longevity\. - [Is it time for Europe's industry to 're\-regionalize'?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Is-it-time-for-Europe-s-industry-to-re-regionalize.html): November 2, 2023, As available, green and affordable energy becomes ever more crucial for European industry, we expect "deregionalization" of industrial clusters, towards the landing ports of renewable energy around the North Sea and Mediterranean\. Industry, governments and utilities need to act now and embrace deregionalization in order to preserve EU competitiveness\. - [How immersive technologies are reshaping real estate communication](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-immersive-technologies-are-reshaping-real-estate-communication.html): September 21, 2023, German start\-up Cityscaper uses data, smart algorithms, and immersive tech to turn complex planning data into interactive visions\. - [Supply base reconfiguration in times of constant disruption](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Supply-base-reconfiguration-in-times-of-constant-disruption.html): November 24, 2023, Global supply chains will continue to be disrupted\. The difficulties that began during the COVID\-19 pandemic are now just one part of today’s VUCA world\. - [Sustainability in the luxury industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainability-in-the-luxury-industry.html): November 17, 2023, Roland Berger interviews Dr\. Federica Carlotto, who's Investigating conscious business practices in luxury before sustainability became a buzzword\. Here’s what industry decision\-makers need to know about the future of sustainable luxury\. - [How to kickstart decarbonization for off\-highway machinery](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-kickstart-decarbonization-for-off-highway-machinery.html): October 24, 2023, This new report synthesizes off\-highway industry views on decarbonization from across the globe and identifies specific types of machinery and regions on which to focus sustainability efforts\. Reducing emissions in the off\-highway sector won’t be easy, but targeting these areas could yield the most impactful results\. - [Insurance sales strategy in 2028: "One size fits all" has had its day](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Insurance-sales-strategy-in-2028-One-size-fits-all-has-had-its-day.html): October 24, 2023, The white paper "The future of insurance distribution" highlights the latest developments and the key options for insurance companies\. - [A security context that calls for a new paradigm for the defense industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-security-context-that-calls-for-a-new-paradigm-for-the-defense-industry.html): October 29, 2023, In an ever\-changing security environment, it is imperative to anticipate threat\-related needs, foster alignment between public and private players, and adapt industrial resources to enable the defense sector to meet these many challenges\. - [From Data to Dominance: Accelerating Business Growth with a Data Office](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/From-Data-to-Dominance-Accelerating-Business-Growth-with-a-Data-Office.html): October 19, 2023, Explore the pivotal role of data in today's digital era, its exponential growth, and its influence in driving the success of global giants\. Discover how data analysis is revolutionizing industries like healthcare and finance, and learn why six of the world's top ten companies are data\-driven\. - [A way out of the productivity crisis?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-way-out-of-the-productivity-crisis.html): October 27, 2023, Hopes are high for generative AI\. It is expected to do nothing less than resolve the productivity crisis in advanced economies\. A new study by Roland Berger shows that these hopes are well founded\. If properly applied, language models like ChatGPT can open up completely new possibilities for increasing productivity – such as by taking over routine back\-office tasks or helping people with complex parts of their job as a digital co\-worker\. - [ISM 2024: Awarding the best use cases in digital procurement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/ISM-2024-Awarding-the-best-use-cases-in-digital-procurement.html): November 7, 2023, The 2024 Intelligent Spend Management Award, presented by Roland Berger and SAP\. - [Intelligent Spend Management Award 2024 Jury](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Intelligent-Spend-Management-Award-2024-Jury.html): November 7, 2023, Expert jury members for the 2024 Intelligent Spend Management Award\. - [Space\-enabled Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Space-enabled-Germany.html): October 18, 2023, Why Space is crucial to Germany's economic competitiveness, sovereignty, and sustainability goals\. - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2024](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-2024.html): October 24, 2023, Organized by Microsoft and Roland Berger, the 2024 Intelligent Manufacturing Award celebrates thought leaders who are driving innovative industry solutions\. - [Aiming higher in the digital space](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aiming-higher-in-the-digital-space.html): October 25, 2023, In\-depth study examining recruiting and organizational challenges as companies seek to take modern IT into the realms of strategic transformation\. - [What if – Germany becomes the sick man of Europe again?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-if-Germany-becomes-the-sick-man-of-Europe-again.html): October 18, 2023, As time has passed, Germany has once again encountered economic challenges\. This is perhaps no return to the late 90ies\. - [Tokenization of real\-world assets: unlocking a new era of ownership, trading, and investment](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tokenization-of-real-world-assets-unlocking-a-new-era-of-ownership-trading.html): October 13, 2023, Tokenization to reshape asset funding, trading & management, impacting all sectors\. Market value may surpass $10tn by 2030\. This article discusses basics, uses & business considerations\. - [How German companies should reassess their China strategy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-German-companies-should-reassess-their-China-strategy.html): October 13, 2023, China dominates global manufacturing, producing high\-tech goods in modern factories\. But fragile supply chains and geopolitical issues urge companies to adapt for lasting competitiveness in China and globally\. - [CVCs in Shipping & Logistics](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/CVCs-in-Shipping-Logistics.html): October 17, 2023, Is it time to question start\-ups investment models? - [Roland Berger ESG report 2022](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-ESG-report-2022.html): October 19, 2023, In this ESG report, we showcase our role as a driver of sustainable growth by reporting on our progress related to our key Environmental, Social and Governance performance indicators for 2022 and on how we work with our clients, our people, and the community in acting for positive impact\. - [Generative AI in procurement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Generative-AI-in-procurement.html): November 21, 2023, Generative AI is a real game\-changer for procurement\. It will enable technology to constantly perform human\-like tasks simultaneously at much higher speeds, significantly, boosting efficiency\. - [On an mRNA mission](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/On-an-mRNA-mission.html): October 6, 2023, Katalin Karikó won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for her research that led directly to the first mRNA vaccines to fight COVID\-19\. - [The UK Nuclear Renaissance: A Key or Peripheral Player in Net Zero UK?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-UK-Nuclear-Renaissance-A-Key-or-Peripheral-Player-in-Net-Zero-UK.html): October 3, 2023, The future role of nuclear power in the UK - [Building strategic resilience: Future skills for the circular economy and waste](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Building-strategic-resilience-Future-skills-for-the-circular-economy-and-waste.html): September 28, 2023, Explore the circular economy, a shift from linear patterns, prioritizing sustainability, and valuing nature\. Are we pioneering or going in circles? Discover the balance, modern tools, and mindset reshaping for a harmonious future\. Join the shift today\. - [On\-demand manufacturing platforms](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/On-demand-manufacturing-platforms.html): October 20, 2023, On\-demand manufacturing platforms are now a multi\-billion\-euro market\. How do they work, what are their key success factors and what hurdles do they face? - [Voices of the GCC population on value in health](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Voices-of-the-GCC-population-on-value-in-health.html): September 22, 2023, This healthcare survey in GCC, focusing on KSA & UAE\. Explore the shift to value\-based care, population priorities, and key findings for impactful reforms\. - [How businesses can thrive under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism \(CBAM\)](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-businesses-can-thrive-under-the-Carbon-Border-Adjustment-Mechanism-(CBAM).html): September 22, 2023, As the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism \(CBAM\) comes into effect on October 1, 2023, businesses face a pivotal moment\. This new legislation mandates strategic adjustments, bringing forth a spectrum of challenges and opportunities that demand serious consideration\. - [AI\-driven commodity price optimization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-driven-commodity-price-optimization.html): September 19, 2023, Since January 2020, prices across all major commodity classes have risen significantly, posing a serious challenge to commodity processing firms\. Aluminum prices, for instance, had almost doubled by early 2022\. It’s a similar story for other industrial metals as well as for energy, chemicals, agricultural products and ocean shipping rates\. - [Regenerating CO2 \- From burden to building block](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Regenerating-CO2-From-burden-to-building-block.html): September 21, 2023, Exploring negative emissions by discussing carbon capture technologies, applications for captured CO2, and considering the measures that stakeholders can adopt\. - [Using AI to unlock major stranded value in construction](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Using-AI-to-unlock-major-stranded-value-in-construction.html): September 21, 2023, How can using AI to help the architecture, engineering and construction \[AEC\] industry leverage under\-utilized data to unlock trillions of dollars in economic value\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from France](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-France.html): September 15, 2023, France scores well in most e\-mobility areas but it must increase its number of fast chargers\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2023\. - [Airport consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Airport-consulting.html): September 19, 2023, The new article by Roland Berger, explains how airports confront a daunting landscape characterized by COVID\-19 challenges, environmental sustainability demands, talent shortages, escalating expenses, and constrained budgets\. - [Partnerships for improved performance ](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Partnerships-for-improved-performance.html): September 27, 2023, The automotive sector has experienced many bumps in the road in recent years, but most have only impacted the profit margins of Tier 1 suppliers – and original equipment manufacturers \(OEMs\) have been reluctant to interrupt their own smooth journey to tow them to safety\. - [Aviation’s green transition – the role of manufacturers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aviation-s-green-transition-the-role-of-manufacturers.html): September 11, 2023, As part of its environment\-related studies and projects on the aviation industry’s ecosystem, Roland Berger has conducted a series of interviews with the people developing the green airports of the future\. Our interview with Maxime Mahieu, CEO of Smart Airport Systems, an Alvest Group company\. \(Interview conducted in July 2022\) - [Defence Zero](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Defence-Zero.html): September 25, 2023, Volume 1: Military emissions and potential solutions - [Resilience in aerospace supply chains: Why transparency is the key](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Resilience-in-aerospace-supply-chains-Why-transparency-is-the-key.html): September 8, 2023, Survey assesses supply chain maturity and readiness of aerospace supply chain to cope with ramp up\. - [Ports and green hydrogen: Match made in heaven?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ports-and-green-hydrogen-Match-made-in-heaven.html): September 12, 2023, New research by Roland Berger predicts green hydrogen will decarbonize ports and their neighboring industries and lead to new port infrastructure \(hydrogen production, import and refueling\) in the coming years\. - [The Decom and Decarb Double](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Decom-and-Decarb-Double.html): September 13, 2023, Insights on network decommissioning - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Romania](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Romania.html): September 8, 2023, EV adoption is accelerating, but Romania must ramp up expansion of its charging infrastructure\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2023\. - [Branded charging networks for electric vehicles](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Branded-charging-networks-for-electric-vehicles.html): September 1, 2023, Development of the market for electric vehicles depends crucially on the growth of charging networks\. What can OEMs worldwide learn from China's example? - [Circular economy solutions for industrial firms](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Circular-economy-solutions-for-industrial-firms.html): August 29, 2023, The benefits of circular economy management and its potential to impact sustainable business practices across industries, promoting environmental consciousness and a more eco\-friendly future\. - [Flexible vehicle ownership](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Flexible-vehicle-ownership.html): August 31, 2023, The European mobility market is moving towards a flexible ownership model\. What does that mean for market participants – and how can they benefit from growth opportunities and maximize existing profit pools? - [Automotive industry: Transformation through partnerships](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-industry-Transformation-through-partnerships.html): September 4, 2023, "Mobility in Motion" highlights the current transformation challenges and the key solution strategies for the automotive industry\. - [Corporate Venturing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Corporate-Venturing.html): September 11, 2023, Companies face increasing volatility and market uncertainty\. With corporate venturing, they can access innovation while still focusing on day\-to\-day operations\. - [Future\-proof airports](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-proof-airports.html): August 30, 2023, In uncertain times, airports must be ready for whatever lies ahead\. We outline a process of transformation that can ultimately make them future\-proof\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from the Middle East](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-the-Middle-East.html): August 31, 2023, EV adoption is very low in the Middle East, although public and private sector involvement is growing\. Learn more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2023\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Italy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Italy.html): August 31, 2023, After a slow start, e\-mobility is now growing fast in Italy with plenty of further potential\. Discover more in Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index 2023\. - [Accelerating airport decarbonization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Accelerating-airport-decarbonization.html): August 29, 2023, Airports influence roughly 15% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation industry\. This article gets down to how scope 3 reduction potential can – and must – be realized\. - [Precision engineering in Southeast Asia: A lucrative investment opportunity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Precision-engineering-in-Southeast-Asia-A-lucrative-investment-opportunity.html): August 28, 2023, Precision engineering has emerged as a lucrative investment opportunity in Southeast Asia, with robust growth, government initiatives, supply chain shifts, and emerging technologies driving its potential\. - [The dairy boom: Southeast Asia's expanding market and opportunities](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-dairy-boom-Southeast-Asia-s-expanding-market-and-opportunities.html): August 28, 2023, At Roland Berger we explore the recent developments and highlight the immense market potential for the dairy industry in South\-East Asia\. - [Automotive suppliers steer through turbulent waters](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-suppliers-steer-through-turbulent-waters.html): August 29, 2023, Exclusive Interview: Felix Mogge on Auto Industry Dynamics, Inflation Impact, and Electric Mobility Evolution - [Black swan scenarios and impacts along the fashion value chain](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Black-swan-scenarios-and-impacts-along-the-fashion-value-chain.html): August 23, 2023, Black swan scenarios and impacts along the fashion value chain \- A hypothetical view into the future\. - [Reflections of performance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reflections-of-performance.html): September 27, 2023, Think:Act interviews author Phil Rosenzweig who warns us against being blinded by the light when making rapid judgments about business performance\. - [The summit strategy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-summit-strategy.html): September 27, 2023, Think:Act speaks to two businesswomen who scaled Mount Everest and returned with lessons for us all on how to achieve tough goals\. - [The winning formula](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-winning-formula.html): September 27, 2023, Think:Act interviews former F1 Chief Mechanic Kenny Handkammer about the team effort behind a winning performance\. - [Intelligent automation – rapid help in times of crisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Intelligent-automation-rapid-help-in-times-of-crisis.html): September 1, 2023, Intelligent automation – a blend of robotic process automation and artificial intelligence solutions – can deliver huge efficiency gains, fast\. - [In service of the people](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/In-service-of-the-people.html): September 27, 2023, Former Medtronic CEO Bill George speaks to Think:Act about how emerging leaders can manage businesses through current and future crises\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Spain](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Spain.html): August 21, 2023, EV adoption in Spain is growing, but administrative inefficiencies are limiting public charging expansion\. Learn more in Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index 2023\. - [Performance: Faster, Higher, Stronger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Performance-Faster-Higher-Stronger.html): September 27, 2023, Think:Act explores all factors related to performance for individuals and teams, with insights into metrics, AI, experimentation and authentic leadership\. - [Giving people superpowers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Giving-people-superpowers.html): September 27, 2023, Think:Act talks about innovation with Tony Fadell who helped Steve Jobs develop the iPod and iPhone and is now an author and founder of multiple businesses\. - [Try, try again](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Try-try-again.html): September 27, 2023, Think:Act encourages us to tap into our inner scientists and lead the way to potential new prospects and profits through continual business experimentation\. - [Making your numbers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Making-your-numbers.html): September 27, 2023, Think:Act looks at classic performance metrics and methods, and offers a perspective beyond the figures for measuring business success\. - [The rise of Southeast Asia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-rise-of-Southeast-Asia.html): August 25, 2023, This report examines how global value chains could shift in the wake of geopolitical uncertainty and whether Southeast Asia can become the world's new workbench\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Norway](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Norway.html): August 15, 2023, The world leader for EV adoption, Norway now aims to improve its public charging infrastructure\. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2023\. - [How to calculate the carbon footprint of your products](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-calculate-the-carbon-footprint-of-your-products.html): September 7, 2023, Green products boost competitiveness are emissions carry greater cost weight\. Roland Berger’s PLARIXPARTNER tool aids business in offering efficient, eco\-friendly portfolios\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from China](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-China.html): August 14, 2023, Amid soaring EV sales, China’s charging infrastructure is struggling to keep pace\. Read more about Chinese e\-mobility in Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index 2023 - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Sweden](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Sweden.html): August 15, 2023, EV sales penetration in Sweden is extremely high but its public charging infrastructure must improve\. Discover more in Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index 2023\. - [In\-licensing innovative drugs from China](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/In-licensing-innovative-drugs-from-China.html): August 10, 2023, Looking into how China is seen as one of the key sources of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry\. - [Be open and incorporate technology developed by others](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Be-open-and-incorporate-technology-developed-by-others.html): September 4, 2023, Cupra sees itself as a “challenger brand”\. As a young brand, it has freedoms that classic OEMs do not have\. COO Sven Schuwirth on the mindset that manufacturers need to be successful in the new automotive world\. - [Be like an athlete](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Be-like-an-athlete.html): September 5, 2023, Think:Act compares all\-rounder athletes to those who train and specialize for a specific sport, with valuable lessons for business executives\. - [Navigating sustainable profitability \- A comprehensive risk management for Bitcoin mining](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-sustainable-profitability-A-comprehensive-risk-management-for.html): August 10, 2023, Explore a comprehensive risk management framework for Bitcoin mining success\. Dive into key dimensions: Market, Hardware, Operations, Financial & Treasury, and Energy\. Navigate volatility with expert insights\. - [Jeremy Utley's roadmap for finding a winning idea](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Jeremy-Utley-s-roadmap-for-finding-a-winning-idea.html): September 27, 2023, Jeremy Utley, design thinking expert and co\-author of the book Ideaflow, tells Think:Act how more ideas lead to better outcomes and hold the key to breaking out of the creativity rut\. - [How product development can drive sustainability](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-product-development-can-drive-sustainability.html): September 8, 2023, Sustainable product development is crucial for organizations to achieve ESG goals and thrive in a low\-carbon economy\. Despite facing internal and external challenges, companies can overcome them and create a sustainable approach to product development\. - [Crossroads of bancassurance in Asia Pacific](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Crossroads-of-bancassurance-in-Asia-Pacific.html): August 7, 2023, In the post\-COVID\-19 world, bancassurance remains one of the most significant channels of insurance distribution in Asia, offering a proven go\-to\-market approach\. In the future, Roland Berger believes future bancassurance would be anchored on "5\+1" aspects deep\-diving relationship between banks and insurers\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Canada](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Canada.html): August 3, 2023, Canada’s EV market is set for major growth thanks to state investment and changes in consumer attitude\. Learn more in Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index 2023\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Germany.html): August 8, 2023, E\-mobility growth in Germany is strong, but it must overcome several challenges to expand its charging network\. Learn more in Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Indonesia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Indonesia.html): August 3, 2023, Indonesian e\-mobility is in its infancy but state involvement is starting to drive strong growth\. Discover more in Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index 2023\. - [The state of Industry 4\.0](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-state-of-Industry-4.0.html): August 1, 2023, What companies can learn from leading Americas NextGen manufacturers\. - [Driving Digital Growth: The Critical Role of TowerCos and InfraCos](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Driving-Digital-Growth-The-Critical-Role-of-TowerCos-and-InfraCos.html): August 1, 2023 - [Logistics in the doldrums](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Logistics-in-the-doldrums.html): August 14, 2023 - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Singapore](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Singapore.html): August 3, 2023, EV adoption remains relatively low in Singapore\. Discover why and how the public and private sectors are responding in Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from the United States](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-the-United-States.html): July 28, 2023, EV sales remain low but are rising rapidly in an increasingly dynamic US e\-mobility market\. Find out more in Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index 2023\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from South Korea](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-South-Korea.html): August 16, 2023, Aggressive e\-mobility strategy shows the South Korean government ambition to position the country within the leaders\. - [The future of WOAN](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-WOAN.html): November 23, 2023, Can Malaysia be a nord star for 5G wholesale open access network? - [What if – the US dollar loses its status as the world’s reserve currency?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-if-the-US-dollar-loses-its-status-as-the-world-s-reserve-currency.html): July 28, 2023, In an era of rising geopolitical tensions, questions about the role and the status of different currencies in the international monetary system are inevitably becoming more and more contentious\. - [Scenario\-based management – Taking action in an uncertain world](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Scenario-based-management-Taking-action-in-an-uncertain-world.html): July 27, 2023, Today's uncertainties can paralyze firms into inaction\. Thinking in scenarios helps them get back to work – and reveals previously overlooked opportunities\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from the Netherlands](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-the-Netherlands.html): August 3, 2023, Among the e\-mobility leaders, the Netherlands now need to invest in fast\-charging\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Switzerland](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Switzerland.html): July 28, 2023, Switzerland is focusing on consensus over regulation to expand its EV charging infrastructure\. Discover how in Roland Berger’s latest EV Charging Index\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Belgium](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Belgium.html): July 28, 2023, With strong EV adoption, Belgium government is preparing the country to lead e\-mobility\. - [A short guide to due diligence of digital\-oriented acquisition targets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-short-guide-to-due-diligence-of-digital-oriented-acquisition-targets.html): August 29, 2023, Investors must be aware of the need for specialist due diligence in assessing digital\-oriented companies amid the booming transactions of digital assets\. The four main options are commercial DD, digital DD, tech DD and IT DD\. A holistic view is essential to fully guage the risks and opportunities involved\. - [Embedded finance: Disrupting the value chain for financial services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Embedded-finance-Disrupting-the-value-chain-for-financial-services.html): July 20, 2023, New Roland Berger and Solaris report on how to drive revenue growth\. - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from the UK](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-the-UK.html): July 20, 2023, While the UK emobility market has grown in the last 2 years, both in terms of EV sales penetration and the associated charging infrastructure, it still has to catch up with the leading countries - [EV Charging Index: Expert insight from Japan](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-Expert-insight-from-Japan.html): July 20, 2023, A first mover for hybrid\-electric vehicles, Japan is yet to embrace fully electric cars\. - [Developing the North American and European advanced battery chemicals industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Developing-the-North-American-and-European-advanced-battery-chemicals-industry.html): July 26, 2023, The rapid growth and deglobalization of the advanced battery market represents a significant \- and untapped \- opportunity for chemical companies\. Here, we delve into the USD ~150 m \(2030\) North American and European market opportunity in battery materials\. - [The future of electric vehicles in an increasingly deglobalized world](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-electric-vehicles-in-an-increasingly-deglobalized-world.html): July 26, 2023, Exploring the global dynamics shaping decarbonized transportation\. - [Unpacked: the EU’s new battery regulation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unpacked-the-EU-s-new-battery-regulation.html): November 15, 2023, In this installment of our ‘Electrification in the Age of Deglobalization’ series, we unpack the EU’s new battery regulation and assess its impact on industry players\. - [Opportunities in F&B application](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Opportunities-in-F-B-application.html): July 14, 2023, Opportunities for flavor houses and food ingredient suppliers to create value by meeting evolving customer expectations in response to consumer trends - [European medical technology distribution](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/European-medical-technology-distribution.html): July 9, 2023, An attractive opportunity for investors - [EV Charging Index 2023: The EV and EV charging markets regain stability](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2023-The-EV-and-EV-charging-markets-regain-stability.html): July 20, 2023, After the energy price shock resulted in a subdued start to the year, the EV and EV charging markets sparked back into life in late 2022\. Almost all countries featured in the fourth edition of Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index hit record\-high scores, with several leaping up the rankings\. Also covered in the edition: customer behavior is changing and OEM's strategy for EV charging infrastructure is showing regional differences\. - [Will the Middle East become a hub for Bitcoin mining?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Will-the-Middle-East-become-a-hub-for-Bitcoin-mining.html): July 7, 2023, Explore the factors driving the expected growth of Bitcoin mining in the Middle East: abundant energy, low\-cost electricity, and a renewable transition\. - [The era of digital transformation in trucking \- Insights from the Middle East](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-era-of-digital-transformation-in-trucking-Insights-from-the-Middle-East.html): July 7, 2023, Discover how trucking companies in the Middle East can leverage digitalization and data\-driven strategies to stay competitive and drive performance - [Embracing change in the power tools industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Embracing-change-in-the-power-tools-industry.html): July 5, 2023, New Roland Berger report on the challenges facing the power tools industry and proactive strategies for success\. - [Hospital study 2023: How Germany’s hospitals see their future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hospital-study-2023-How-Germany-s-hospitals-see-their-future.html): September 28, 2023, The economic situation of most German hospitals has continued to deteriorate\. Over half of hospitals reported losses in 2022\. The respondents only expect relief effects from increased digitalization from 2028 onwards\. The number of hospitals is expected to fall by a third over the next ten years\. Strategic positioning will be crucial to the success of the clinics\. - [Sustainable water: the challenge of the decade](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainable-water-the-challenge-of-the-decade.html): August 2, 2023, With dwindling water resources, alternative water sources are an essential link to meet global water needs\. - [Key account management: Mind the gap](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Key-account-management-Mind-the-gap.html): July 3, 2023, Roland Berger’s report on improving performance in key account management recommends three areas to focus on, from basic practices to rethinking the role of managers\. - [Roland Berger Construction Trend Radar 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Construction-Trend-Radar-2023.html): November 14, 2023, The situation in the German construction industry has worsened and further decline is on the way\. The Roland Berger Construction Trend Radar reports\. - [Cutting the cost of gene therapy manufacturing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cutting-the-cost-of-gene-therapy-manufacturing.html): July 6, 2023, Gene therapies \(GTx\) are a significant breakthrough in the pharmaceutical industry, with the potential to treat genetic disorders by modifying defective genetic material\. Luxturna has already restored sight in some patients, highlighting the therapies’ effectiveness\. However, these treatments come at a high cost, up to USD 3\.5 million per dose for Hemgenix, a hemophilia B infusion\. - [Electrification in the age of deglobalization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Electrification-in-the-age-of-deglobalization.html): July 26, 2023, New article series explores the global dynamics shaping the future of decarbonized transportation\. - [The Art of investing in Digital Assets and Web3 companies – A comprehensive framework](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Art-of-investing-in-Digital-Assets-and-Web3-companies-A-comprehensive.html): June 20, 2023, Explore investing in Digital Assets & Web3 technologies\. Discover a comprehensive framework to navigate security, governance, and compliance in the Web3 space\. - [Automotive Disruption Radar 13: Industry powers through recent uncertainty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-Disruption-Radar-13-Industry-powers-through-recent-uncertainty.html): June 26, 2023, The thirteenth edition of Roland Berger’s biannual Automotive Disruption Radar finds that uncertainty is easing in the industry\. - [Every Cloud has a Silver Lining\-\-—China Cross\-Border Air Cargo White Paper \(Issue 2\)](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Every-Cloud-has-a-Silver-Lining-China-Cross-Border-Air-Cargo-White-Paper.html): July 24, 2023, In 2022, Roland Berger released the first version of white paper on cross\-border air cargo in China, establishing a Cross\-border Air Cargo Navigator with the mission to lead the industry\. 2023 witnesses increasingly complex international situations\. In response, Roland Berger releases an updated version of the report "China Cross\-border Air Cargo White Paper \(2023\)" to provide an in\-depth analysis of the air cargo market trends\. - [Second life and recycling: Enabling a circular battery economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Second-life-and-recycling-Enabling-a-circular-battery-economy.html): June 20, 2023, Second use and recycling: A step\-by\-step assessment of the lithium\-ion battery value chain\. - [Video games: An industry overwhelming unprepared markets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Video-games-An-industry-overwhelming-unprepared-markets.html): October 6, 2023, Explore the rise of video games as a $200bn\+ investment frontier, surpassing other entertainment sectors\. Gaming is an enticing market, yet, high barriers challenge newcomers\. This article provides insights about the opportunities abound, granting understanding for investors\. - [Navigating the Tech M&A Landscape](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-Tech-M-A-Landscape.html): June 14, 2023, Roland Berger and Viva Technology have initiated a comprehensive study to investigate the primary Tech M&A drivers and uncover patterns in integration practices\. Leveraging insights from global executives representing both corporate giants and agile scale\-ups who have played significant roles in major M&A operations in recent years, this study aims to synthesize key findings\. - [Chemical Winners](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Chemical-Winners.html): June 16, 2023, Enduring uncertainty on two different continents - [Ready to reignite: Private equity in the DACH region June 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ready-to-reignite-Private-equity-in-the-DACH-region-June-2023.html): June 27, 2023, In 2023, the DACH private equity industry faces macroeconomic challenges such as inflation and reduced transaction volume\. However, despite these difficulties, the long\-term outlook for the industry remains positive\. In this update, we analyze the impact of these challenges and explore potential growth opportunities in the DACH PE sector\. - [Extraordinary measures: Ways to decarbonize the chemicals industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Extraordinary-measures-Ways-to-decarbonize-the-chemicals-industry.html): May 27, 2024, The chemicals industry is behind the curve when it comes to decarbonization, and progress will require a fundamental shift in operations\. However, there is a series of strategic focus areas and opportunities that chemical companies can pursue to successfully drive decarbonization, according to Roland Berger's latest research\. - [Controlled Environment Agriculture \(CEA\)](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Controlled-Environment-Agriculture-(CEA).html): June 5, 2023, Find out more about the opportunities and challenges of Controlled Environmental Agriculture and read our latest publication\. - [Robotics in surgery](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Robotics-in-surgery.html): June 13, 2023, Robot\-assisted surgery \(RAS\) is revolutionizing the operating room, and more and more surgeons are regularly using semi\-automated systems to perform high\-precision procedures\. RAS accounts for less than 1% of the 300 million surgeries performed worldwide each year, and Roland Berger's new RAS study predicts that industry revenue will triple by 2030\. - [The future of brand loyalty is 3D](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-brand-loyalty-is-3D.html): May 25, 2023 - [Act and win: The Sustainability Game](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Act-and-win-The-Sustainability-Game.html): June 14, 2023, Companies must place sustainability at the heart of their strategy if they are to survive in a shifting landscape\. - [SAP S/4 HANA transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/SAP-S-4-HANA-transformation.html): May 24, 2023, Migrating to S4/HANA can be a major challenge for companies\. We examine the pitfalls and identify best practices so you can reap the benefits in full\. - [Mining’s emission impossible?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mining-s-emission-impossible.html): May 31, 2023, New Roland Berger report on the challenges facing mineral extraction, including squaring increased production with ambitious emissions targets\. - [Venture capital’s response to the climate emergency](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Venture-capital-s-response-to-the-climate-emergency.html): May 17, 2023, Venture capital firms are at the forefront of the green transformation by investing in innovative solutions, generating returns for limited partners, and actively transforming companies\. This study examines the momentum of climate concerns in the tech ecosystem, as well as the integration of climate\-related targets by VC firms and the challenges facing the ecosystem in the future\. - [Value capture in green hydrogen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Value-capture-in-green-hydrogen.html): May 22, 2023, In the new report by the international management consultancy Roland Berger, you can learn how to harness the growing potential of the green hydrogen market\. - [Beyond the numbers: Key characteristics of successful pharma companies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Beyond-the-numbers-Key-characteristics-of-successful-pharma-companies.html): May 24, 2023, Unveiling pharma industry winners\! Roland Berger's Global Pharma Study 2023 reveals key traits shared by high\-growth, high\-profit companies\. - [Winners of the Intelligent Spend Management Award 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Winners-of-the-Intelligent-Spend-Management-Award-2023.html): May 9, 2023, The procurement function today has to contend with new challenges such as interrupted delivery characteristics and a focus on sustainability, and digitization is essential here\. The winners of this year's ISM Award have shown with their innovative projects that the potential of digitalization in procurement is far from exhausted\. The ISM Award is presented by Roland Berger and SAP\. - [Digital Infrastructure Trends](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-Infrastructure-Trends.html): May 23, 2023, How changes in macroeconomics are affecting deal flow and investment - [Battery Monitor 2022: Battery usage](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Battery-Monitor-2022-Battery-usage.html): May 17, 2023, A series of articles on the Battery Monitor 2022 report, a step\-by\-step assessment of the lithium\-ion battery value chain\. Part four: Battery usage and the shift to charging\. - [Improving Farm Outcomes Through Technology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Improving-Farm-Outcomes-Through-Technology.html): May 3, 2023, As labor availability continues to be increasingly precarious in both Europe and the United States, specialty crop automation start\-ups will be an important tailwind to the industry by supplementing human labor\. Growers are already scaling their investments in automation technologies and will continue to do so as technologies continue to improve efficiency and start\-ups attain scale to their operations\. - [Innovation is the key to a sustainable, prosperous future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Innovation-is-the-key-to-a-sustainable-prosperous-future.html): May 3, 2023, Modern industrial societies require innovation to simultaneously grow and sustainably operate\. Without radical transformation and consistent innovation, these countries cannot maintain their competitiveness and the prosperity of their citizens\. - [The UAE Tourism Strategy 2031](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-UAE-Tourism-Strategy-2031.html): May 5, 2023, This Roland Berger publication provides key perspectives on what does it take for the country to achieve the defined objectives of the tourism strategy and it further outlines key considerations for the UAE to act on to further propel growth of tourism in the country\. - [No need to wait any longer: Autonomous driving could scale in the Middle East](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/No-need-to-wait-any-longer-Autonomous-driving-could-scale-in-the-Middle-East.html): May 4, 2023, The region is best positioned to become the global leader in commercial AV deployment in cargo transportation\. - [Hyperloop: Mobility revolution or pipe dream?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hyperloop-Mobility-revolution-or-pipe-dream.html): June 7, 2023, Hyperloop is an environmentally clean mode of high\-speed transportation\. So why is it still struggling to make headway – and how can we give it new momentum? - [The Rise of Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia: A Transformative Landscape](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Rise-of-Entrepreneurship-in-Saudi-Arabia-A-Transformative-Landscape.html): April 24, 2023, Explore the transformative entrepreneurial landscape in Saudi Arabia, marked by an 87% annual growth in startups, regulatory reforms, access to talent, and VC funding surge\. Discover the key drivers behind this remarkable achievement\. - [ChatGPT: A game changer for artificial intelligence?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/ChatGPT-A-game-changer-for-artificial-intelligence.html): April 20, 2023, ChatGPT is a potential game changer for artificial intelligence\. What are its implications for industry, and how can companies harness its full potential? - [Despite higher interest rates, corporate investment flows are unlikely to dry up …](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Despite-higher-interest-rates-corporate-investment-flows-are-unlikely-to-dry-up.html): May 5, 2023, Inflation has returned – and alongside, we are currently witnessing a reversal of monetary policy by central banks around the world\. - [Location matters](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Location-matters.html): April 20, 2023, In a world where many global value chains no longer function seamlessly, manufacturing companies are rethinking their production location strategies\. Companies must make choices about their manufacturing locations an essential part of their corporate strategy, tailored to individual customer benefits and the company's own targets\. Roland Berger’s Next Generation Manufacturing toolset helps companies adjust their manufacturing footprint\. - [Capital goods industry in great shape – but for how long?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Capital-goods-industry-in-great-shape-but-for-how-long.html): April 14, 2023, Roland Berger study of the capital goods industry – Performance in 2022, outlook and challenges for 2023\. - [Fact to the future  with Kim Stanley Robinson](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Fact-to-the-future-with-Kim-Stanley-Robinson.html): May 16, 2023, How can humanity course\-correct to survive catastrophic climate change? Some answers lie in the novels by Kim Stanley Robinson\. - [Psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer on risk literacy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Psychologist-Gerd-Gigerenzer-on-risk-literacy.html): May 11, 2023, Covid exposed a need for better risk literacy and communication, according to Gerd Gigerenzer\. His psychology research has changed how we think about intuition, uncertainty and risk\. - [Journey to the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Journey-to-the-future.html): April 27, 2023, What if we could journey to the future to gain insights for 2050 and beyond? Think:Act gives you a playbook for the future to adapt, survive and thrive\. - [How to retain increased margins in electronics manufacturing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-retain-increased-margins-in-electronics-manufacturing.html): April 25, 2023, Electronics manufacturers finally register significant improvements in profit margins, but uncertainty remains prevalent\. Maintaining this profit increase while simultaneously growing revenue will prove challenging\. Due to this issue, Roland Berger carried out an in\-depth market analysis which highlighted five main priorities for leaders in the electronics manufacturing services \(EMS\) sector\. - [Nathan Myhrvold reveals his culinary secrets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Nathan-Myhrvold-reveals-his-culinary-secrets.html): May 9, 2023, Nathan Myhrvold, Microsoft's first chief technical officer and a genius in his own right, tells Think:Act how he is now applying his scientific mind to the secrets of the kitchen\. - [U\.S\. manufacturers disrupting themselves](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/U.S.-manufacturers-disrupting-themselves.html): April 12, 2023, Increased Competitiveness and Resiliency through Next Generation Manufacturing - [The trouble with capitalism](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-trouble-with-capitalism.html): May 4, 2023, To see a bright future, argue some economists and thinkers, we need to rethink the system and enact a new kind of model that reduces inequality\. Think:Act elaborates their views\. - [The CFO imperative: How to safeguard company performance in challenging times](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-CFO-imperative-How-to-safeguard-company-performance-in-challenging-times.html): July 26, 2023, Our survey offers valuable insights to help navigate the current uncertainty\. - [Turning fiction into fact](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Turning-fiction-into-fact.html): May 2, 2023, Artists have always had a huge influence on how we envision what could be\. Some have even gone on to inspire scientists to reshape our reality\. - [Ram Charan on surviving stagflation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ram-Charan-on-surviving-stagflation.html): April 27, 2023, In Think:Act, Ram Charan explains how business leaders can face the challenges of choppy economic waters and financial headwinds by adopting a different way of thinking\. - [How to deal with a world of polycrisis?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-deal-with-a-world-of-polycrisis.html): April 27, 2023, Think:Act reflects on simultaneous systemic risks, which experts claim to be the age of polycrisis, and proposes better tools for multitasking\. - [Laura Morgan Roberts on positive deviance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Laura-Morgan-Roberts-on-positive-deviance.html): April 27, 2023, Laura Morgan Roberts, an expert on diversity, explains how our differentness can be a source of advantage for us in the workplace – and not a liability\. - [Future reports ](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-reports.html): April 13, 2023, Think:Act asks three specialists how we might experience the world in 2040 and beyond, and how we can prepare for the future\. - [ESG performance: A right to win in the gold industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/ESG-performance-A-right-to-win-in-the-gold-industry.html): March 31, 2023, Roland Berger answers key question about the importance of ESG performance in the gold industry and the opportunities for Canadian gold producers\. - [Last mile logistics in Southeast Asia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Last-mile-logistics-in-Southeast-Asia.html): March 24, 2023, Governments in Southeast Asia are making investments in infrastructure and implementing regulatory measures to promote the expansion of the e\-commerce and delivery services sector - [FMCG Revenue Growth Management in inflationary market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/FMCG-Revenue-Growth-Management-in-inflationary-market.html): March 23, 2023, In this article, we discuss how the winners in the industry will need to refocus their Revenue Growth Management \(RGM\) strategies to create additional levers for profitability beyond cost\-cutting and blanket price increases, given the inflationary markets\. - [Riding the EV wave in Southeast Asia: A playbook for private sector stakeholders and investors](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Riding-the-EV-wave-in-Southeast-Asia-A-playbook-for-private-sector.html): March 23, 2023, The global push to reduce carbon emissions has led to a growing trend of electrification in the mobility sector, driven by commitments from countries and corporations\. The maturity of electric vehicle \(EV\) technology and increasing consumer acceptance have further bolstered this trend\. - [Aviation's Roadmap to True Zero](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aviation-s-Roadmap-to-True-Zero.html): May 10, 2023, Roland Berger’s Aviation´s Roadmap to True Zero sets out a sustainable approach to eliminate climate effects from air travel\. - [Infrastructure Investment Outlook 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Infrastructure-Investment-Outlook-2023.html): March 22, 2023, Expanding Horizons of Infrastructure Investments - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award Winners 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-Winners-2023.html): March 28, 2023, Roland Berger and Microsoft are pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2023\. We celebrate these thought leaders, whose solutions are driving change within the industry\. - [Plastic recycling: Exploiting the new gold](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Plastic-recycling-Exploiting-the-new-gold.html): March 15, 2023, Stricter regulations and new technologies are driving up recycling rates just as quality and market value of recyclates is increasing\. Roland Berger’s report looks at the multiple opportunities for industry players\. - [Cleared for takeoff](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cleared-for-takeoff.html): March 15, 2023, Turning air transportation green will require a joint effort by everyone in the industry\. Airports have a critical role as an enabler on the road to net zero\. - [Greentech offers new opportunities for all industrial players](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Greentech-offers-new-opportunities-for-all-industrial-players.html): March 16, 2023, Navigating the myriad options in greentech can be challenging, but Roland Berger can help companies identify new opportunities in this complexity\. - [AmCham Germany Transatlantic Business Barometer 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AmCham-Germany-Transatlantic-Business-Barometer-2023.html): March 16, 2023, The Transatlantic Business Barometer brings together the results of a survey on business conditions and location factors among German and U\.S\. companies operating in the respective other country\. - [Future of automotive distribution in the Middle East: Key Implications for ME di](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-automotive-distribution-in-the-Middle-East-Key-Implications-for-ME-di.html): March 9, 2023, Roland Berger provides insights on how the new automotive trends and shifts in business models are impacting distribution of vehicles in the Middle Eastern region - [Battery Monitor 2022: Battery production and Product performance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Battery-Monitor-2022-Battery-production-and-Product-performance.html): March 16, 2023, A series of articles on the Battery Monitor 2022 report, a step\-by\-step assessment of the lithium\-ion battery value chain\. Part three: Battery Production and Product performance\. - [European Private Equity Outlook 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/European-Private-Equity-Outlook-2023.html): April 4, 2023, The European Private Equity Outlook 2023 – the 14th by Roland Berger – shows how experts think PE will develop and which factors will be relevant in 2023\. - [Reducing Scope 3 emissions – The next step toward decarbonization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reducing-Scope-3-emissions-The-next-step-toward-decarbonization.html): March 13, 2023, A Roland Berger and Swissmem study explores drivers, ambitions and concrete plans\. - [Romanian E\-Mobility Index: Demand surges thanks to generous incentives](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Romanian-E-Mobility-Index-Demand-surges-thanks-to-generous-incentives.html): March 10, 2023, The spread of electric vehicles has reached record levels in Romania thanks to generous purchase incentives\. This is one of the key findings of Roland Berger's sixth annual Romanian E\-Mobility Index\. The study analyses the entire spectrum of the Romanian e\-mobility landscape, including demand, supply, taxation and charging infrastructure\. - [The data\-driven supervisory authority of the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-data-driven-supervisory-authority-of-the-future.html): March 16, 2023, How financial supervisory authorities can embrace big data\. - [A route to success: Sustainability in long\-distance travel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-route-to-success-Sustainability-in-long-distance-travel.html): March 1, 2023, The challenges of making long\-distance travel more sustainable, especially air travel, and actions players can take to reduce emissions and ease travelers’ sustainability concerns - [The plant of the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-plant-of-the-future.html): March 31, 2023, The automotive plant of the future will require a holistic reorientation of production\. In this study we outline success factors and enablers to achieve it\. - [Fighting inflation the Brazilian way](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Fighting-inflation-the-Brazilian-way.html): March 6, 2023, With inflation skyrocketing, Brazilian automotive suppliers offer Western firms a model to combat price shocks, based on indexation agreements\. - [Time to measure up](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Time-to-measure-up.html): March 3, 2023, Aviation’s Roadmap to True Zero: Why measuring non\-CO2 emissions matters – and how we can do it\. - [Managing supplier claims for price increases in the procurement process](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Managing-supplier-claims-for-price-increases-in-the-procurement-process.html): March 1, 2023, Companies involved in industrial manufacturing \- be they car manufacturers, shipbuilders or consumer electronics specialists \- are increasingly under pressure from all sides\. Their suppliers in particular are increasingly demanding price increases, citing their own cost spirals\. - [New opportunities in the evolving global gas market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/New-opportunities-in-the-evolving-global-gas-market.html): February 16, 2023, The events of 2022 will reshape the international gas market\. Europe will significantly increase its imports of liquefied natural gas \(LNG\) from North America and the Middle East, leading to major investments in new production facilities\. Companies could benefit from a number of new opportunities by adapting their strategies along the entire value chain\. - [Charge Point Operators \(CPOs\)](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Charge-Point-Operators-(CPOs).html): March 8, 2023, Charge Point Operators \(CPOs\) have been at the forefront of the public electric vehicle \(EV\) charging infrastructure drive over recent years, but how can they defend their positions and carve our roles as indispensable service providers as the market matures? - [Battery Monitor 2022: Battery materials](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Battery-Monitor-2022-Battery-materials.html): February 16, 2023, A series of articles on the Battery Monitor 2022 report, a step\-by\-step assessment of the lithium\-ion battery value chain\. Part two: Battery materials\. - [Fleet electrification](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Fleet-electrification.html): February 8, 2023, More and more fleet owners being pushed to move to full electrification\. This requires a fully\-fledged organizational transformation – and often expert support\. - [Hydrogen: Powering the Future of Mobility in The Middle East](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hydrogen-Powering-the-Future-of-Mobility-in-The-Middle-East.html): February 6, 2023, Roland Berger is introducing a new series, "Hydrogen: Powering the Future of Mobility in the Middle East,” to explain the role of H2 in decarbonizing the mobility sector\. - [Battery Monitor 2022: An overview of the battery market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Battery-Monitor-2022-An-overview-of-the-battery-market.html): February 8, 2023, A series of articles on the Battery Monitor 2022 report, a step\-by\-step assessment of the lithium\-ion battery value chain\. Part one: An overview of the battery market\. - [Does down have an upside?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Does-down-have-an-upside.html): February 13, 2023, After several years of bull market with strong growth and substantial investments, many companies were surprised by the speed and force with which market conditions changed\. Geopolitical conflicts, the continuing impact of the pandemic \(especially in China\), energy price shocks and a sharp rise in inflation are hitting companies from all sides, slowing demand and likewise investors' appetite for risk\. - [How Consumer Packaged Goods Companies Can Profit from Sustainable Packaging](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-Consumer-Packaged-Goods-Companies-Can-Profit-from-Sustainable-Packaging.html): February 3, 2023, The growing trend towards sustainable packaging is more than just a feel\-good story—it’s how Consumer Packaged Goods companies can realize future profitability, according to new Roland Berger research\. - [The impact of sustainability on retail banking](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-impact-of-sustainability-on-retail-banking.html): January 31, 2023, Roland Berger conducted a survey among 1,000 customers of Dutch banks which shows that 95% foresee an important role for banks in accelerating sustainability\. - [Mechanical engineering: another crisis, another rebound?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mechanical-engineering-another-crisis-another-rebound.html): February 1, 2023, Takeaways from the Covid\-19 pandemic for the mechanical engineering industry - [Where next for the long\-distance mobility industry?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Where-next-for-the-long-distance-mobility-industry.html): February 6, 2023, Roland Berger’s second report and survey on the future of long\-distance travel finds that demand is recovering but environmental concerns are rising\. - [Bold action needed to drive global energy transition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Bold-action-needed-to-drive-global-energy-transition.html): January 23, 2023, How ready are major global regions for the energy transition? A worldwide series of energy conferences, investigated\. Roland Berger was knowledge partner\. - [A large\-scale exodus of industry from Europe is unlikely](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-large-scale-exodus-of-industry-from-Europe-is-unlikely.html): January 27, 2023, De\-industrialization is the talk of the town these days, but this discussion is nothing new\. Jean Fourastié's three\-sector hypothesis, developed in the 1950s, already described the decline of the industrial sector and the rise of the service sector as a natural evolution on the path to greater prosperity for all\. In the 1970s, economists wondered whether we might even be witnessing a transition to post\-industrial societies\. So much for theory\. But what does the empirical evidence say today? - [Europe Energy Transition Readiness Index](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Europe-Energy-Transition-Readiness-Index.html): January 20, 2023, The second Europe Energy Talks, hosted by Siemens Energy and partners, found that Europe needs to get real about delivering on the energy transition\. - [New ways of transformation in Asia's retail sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/New-ways-of-transformation-in-Asia-s-retail-sector.html): January 18, 2023, We are looking into possible ways of transformation and digitalization of CGR sector on Asian markets comparing to China's path\. - [Procurement: accelerator or brake on sustainability?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Procurement-accelerator-or-brake-on-sustainability.html): January 24, 2023, A growing number of companies no longer see sustainable thinking and action no longer as something that is "nice to have", but as "must haves" \- and not just to look good\. Especially customers of the younger generations show a higher willingness to pay for sustainable brands and products, but also industrial companies increasingly attach importance to sustainability\. - [Should Europe develop into a token economy?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Should-Europe-develop-into-a-token-economy.html): January 19, 2023, Tokenisation has the potential to become the backbone of Europe’s economy in an even more digital world\. It will be a key driver for change in many areas like the industry by merging supply chains, finance and logistics into a single seamless process, the financial sector by allowing new forms of financing, asset allocation and processing, the private life as well as the public sector\. - [Changing times of healthcare investment in ASEAN](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Changing-times-of-healthcare-investment-in-ASEAN.html): February 8, 2023, We are looking into how ASEAN's healthcare investment landscape and priorities are shifting towards a more value\-based approach\. - [Whatever happened to "Industry 4\.0"?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Whatever-happened-to-Industry-4.0.html): February 8, 2023, The original vision of autonomous, highly flexible and self\-organising factories is still a long way off\. So to find out where "Industry 4\.0" really stands today, Roland Berger dug deeper, traced what has happened \(and what hasn't\), examined the use cases that the automotive industry has focused on, how far they have progressed, where there are differences between OEMs, OESs and different regions, and explored how these use cases are developed and implemented in practice\. - [Beating blocks with creative strategies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Beating-blocks-with-creative-strategies.html): February 21, 2023, Creative blocks can emerge in art and business alike\. Think:Act talks to leading creatives about their strategies for overcoming hurdles on the road\. - [North America Energy Transition Readiness Index](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/North-America-Energy-Transition-Readiness-Index.html): January 13, 2023, The second North America Energy Talks, hosted by Siemens Energy and partners, found that North America can act as a role model for advancing green business\. - [Shrinking Home Care Margins: How Revenue Growth Management \(RGM\) can help](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Shrinking-Home-Care-Margins-How-Revenue-Growth-Management-(RGM)-can-help.html): January 24, 2023, Macro trends and market pressures have squeezed the margins of US Home Care companies\. Here’s how industry leaders can change the tide, according to new research by Roland Berger\. - [Marin Alsop on how music will lead us forward](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Marin-Alsop-on-how-music-will-lead-us-forward.html): February 16, 2023, Think:Act speaks with orchestra conductor Marin Alsop about women’s leadership, healthy collaboration, and how musicians are getting it right\. - [Foresight 2023\-Striving for Stability and Sustainability on Development and Cooperation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Foresight-2023-Striving-for-Stability-and-Sustainability-on-Development-and.html): January 12, 2023, Roland Berger is pleased to launch “the China Foresight 2023 report” to share our consulting experts’ opinions and forecasts of key industries in China\. The report offers many insightful analyses of nearly 20 commercial industries, including Automotive, Industrial Products & Services、Chemicals & Materials, Energy, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer Goods & Retail, Culture, Entertainment & Sports, Technology & Internet, Pharma & Healthcare, Financial Services, Real Estate and Civil Economics\. - [Diversity in Japanese Companies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Diversity-in-Japanese-Companies.html): January 12, 2023, What is the ideal form of diversity for Japan? How can organizations with both a high degree of cohesion and respect for diversity be achieved? Noted German philosopher Markus Gabriel and Yuzuru \(Joe\) Ohashi, Managing Partner at Roland Berger's Japan office, discussed the topic\. - [Art and Business](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Art-and-Business.html): February 16, 2023, The arts have much to offer for improving business strategies\. Think:Act calls on seasoned artists to help business leaders unlock their creative side\. - [The art of cooking and innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-art-of-cooking-and-innovation.html): February 16, 2023, Every chef has their secrets\. Culinary maestro Ferran Adrià reveals a few to Think:Act, including his thoughts on innovation, imagination and vision\. - [High\-pressure die casting for large auto parts – a potential gamechanger?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/High-pressure-die-casting-for-large-auto-parts-a-potential-gamechanger.html): January 19, 2023, The pressure die casting \(HPDC\) process, in which molten metal is injected into a mould under high pressure, is commonly used in the automotive industry to produce small to medium sized aluminum castings\. Now, however, companies such as Tesla have extended its use to the production of larger car parts with complex designs up to 1500 mm, and other car manufacturers are wondering whether they should follow suit\. - [Global IPv6 Development Report 2022](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-IPv6-Development-Report-2022.html): January 19, 2023, Digital technology is the key driver of global economic growth and improvement of society and well\-being\. IPv6 is the core enabler of providing sufficient addresses and higher\-quality connections to unleash more possibilities\. Based on well\-acknowledged approaches and public databases, this report constructs an IPv6 Development Index, calculates country ranking, provides country case studies and provides actionable recommendations to achieve a successful transformation to a digital world\. - [Unlocking Hydrogen Growth in the Middle East](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Unlocking-Hydrogen-Growth-in-the-Middle-East.html): January 10, 2023, Outlining the key challenges and identifying the key enablers to drive the low carbon hydrogen ecosystem forward in the Middle East\. - [K\-pop means business\!](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/K-pop-means-business.html): February 20, 2023, K\-pop has made big strides in innovative marketing and creating digital communities\. Think:Act demonstrates what business can learn from the industry's success\. - [Carve\-outs can boost enterprise value in uncertain times](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Carve-outs-can-boost-enterprise-value-in-uncertain-times.html): January 16, 2023, Carve\-outs are on the rise: Turbocharge your carve\-out with performance improvement measures to boost value creation\. - [What businesses can learn from the Beatles](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-businesses-can-learn-from-the-Beatles.html): February 21, 2023, Think:Act reflects on what the legendary Beatles can teach us about innovation, productivity and creative success\. - [Transforming telcos: Opportunities and models for telecom operators](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transforming-telcos-Opportunities-and-models-for-telecom-operators.html): January 25, 2023, Roland Berger addresses the challenges facing telecoms operators, presenting six levers for growth opportunities and three models for future success - [Precision farming](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Precision-farming.html): December 21, 2022, Global warming, rising inflation, and limited resources are straining the global food supply\. Here’s how automation and robotics can turn the tide in the farming industry, according to new Roland Berger research\. - [Back to one size fits all? Marketing in a cookieless world](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Back-to-one-size-fits-all-Marketing-in-a-cookieless-world.html): January 17, 2023, Back to one size fits all? Marketing in a cookieless world\. Essential guidance for a world of post\-cookie marketing\. - [Taking center stage with Shakespeare](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Taking-center-stage-with-Shakespeare.html): February 1, 2023, Think:Act dives into the world of theater to explore what business leaders can learn about storytelling, performing and team building\. - [Revolutionizing the cargo and passenger transportation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Revolutionizing-the-cargo-and-passenger-transportation.html): December 22, 2022, Read how Dufour will revolutionize the cargo and passenger transportation market\. - [Quantum sensors are a quantum leap for sensing technology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Quantum-sensors-are-a-quantum-leap-for-sensing-technology.html): December 20, 2022, Recent quantum innovation has improved the accuracy and limits of current sensor technology, according to new research by Roland Berger\. This will have a big impact on field sensors, microscopy, atomic clocks, positioning systems, mineral prospecting, and seismology among others\. The new degree of measurement accuracy paired with economic benefits demonstrates a steep growth path for quantum sensors\. - [Semiconductor Value Chains Against the Backdrop of Recent Global Development](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Semiconductor-Value-Chains-Against-the-Backdrop-of-Recent-Global-Development.html): February 8, 2023, Roland Berger looks at ASEAN semiconductor manufacturing market and contemplates its prospects in the light of the increasing geopolitical tensions as well as supply chain situation\. - [Cargo drones: A potential gamechanger in the logistics industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cargo-drones-A-potential-gamechanger-in-the-logistics-industry.html): December 12, 2022, Cargo drones: A potential gamechanger in the logistics industry\. Read more about the market, challenges, and recommendations\. - [EV Charging Index 2022\-2: EV markets thrive vs geopolitical and economic issues](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2022-2-EV-markets-thrive-vs-geopolitical-and-economic-issues.html): December 9, 2022, Latest edition of Roland Berger’s EV Charging Index shows EV charging market evolution, focusing on the impact of Energy prices rise\. - [A complete decoupling is neither likely nor desirable](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-complete-decoupling-is-neither-likely-nor-desirable.html): December 6, 2022, In these times, a decoupling of the Chinese economy from Western economies is widely discussed in the political, business, academic, media, and public domains\. This is, on the one hand, a result of Western economies seeking to become more independent from China and looking at China as a strategic competitor\. On the other hand, China is currently also shifting its economic focus onto domestic consumption and the production of highly innovative products instead of being "the world's factory\." - [Will environmental sustainability hold sway over the pharmaceuticals industry?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Will-environmental-sustainability-hold-sway-over-the-pharmaceuticals-industry.html): November 29, 2022, The Roland Berger Global Automotive Supplier Study 2022 shows that the future of automotive suppliers after a three\-year slump\. Although 2021 turned out better than expected, automotive suppliers are facing a difficult year ahead\. Therefore, in this part of a three\-part series, we analyses how decision\-makers should deal with the growing pressure and financial situation in the industry\. - [Construction tech startups drive strong turnaround of the industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Construction-tech-startups-drive-strong-turnaround-of-the-industry.html): November 23, 2022, For the past six years, representatives of startup companies in the construction industries have been sharing their thoughts in interviews with us\. Now, Roland Berger partner Kai\-Stefan Schober reviews the insights he has obtained from these conversations\. - [From gray to green](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/From-gray-to-green.html): February 1, 2023, The green transformation of the economy is indispensable\. However, it remains a hurdle in terms of financial resources\. We believe that private equity, which currently manages around €800 billion of assets in Europe, can act as a catalyst for green transformation and play an important role in transforming grey into green businesses\. Find out what real and perceived hurdles remain, as well as strategies to counter them\. - [Growth hacking – a new flywheel for growth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Growth-hacking-a-new-flywheel-for-growth.html): November 18, 2022, Read in Roland Berger´s publication how established companies can be inspired by and learn from born\-good companies and digital natives\. - [Clean Hydrogen Radar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Clean-Hydrogen-Radar.html): November 8, 2022, Roland Berger´s Clean Hydrogen Radar will analyze and explain upstream, midstream and downstream developments in all key global markets\. - [Keeping steel structures safe through wireless sensors](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Keeping-steel-structures-safe-through-wireless-sensors.html): January 26, 2023, We discuss the importance of prolonging the lifetime of steel assets, environmental and cost benefits, and how digitalization will shake up the construction industry’s future\. - [Overcoming the uncertainties of clean technologies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Overcoming-the-uncertainties-of-clean-technologies.html): November 3, 2022, Many of the clean technologies needed to achieve the 1\.5 °C scenario are already technically available\. However, scaling them up will require massive additional R&D investments\. Learn how de\-risking can support the process of getting cutting\-edge technologies ready for market and making a significant impact on emissions reduction\. - [What if – the eurozone enters a recession](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-if-the-eurozone-enters-a-recession.html): December 1, 2022, A menace is haunting Europe \- the menace of recession in Europe\. If we take the mere technical definition of a recession as a basis – two consecutive quarters of falling GDP – then, by the end of the year, we may be faced with this prospect: the European economy is in recession\. - [Semiconductor shortage 2023: A different kind of trouble ahead](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Semiconductor-shortage-2023-A-different-kind-of-trouble-ahead.html): November 9, 2022, The problem of shortages, oversupply and excess inventories of semiconductors continues to preoccupy the economy\. As consumer demand slows, chipmakers are rebuilding inventories from historic lows\. The good news is that falling consumer demand is improving the supply of leading\-edge and advanced\-node semiconductors\. The bad news is that this is not improving the low supply of legacy chips, which are most important to industrial companies\. - [M&A opportunities in biotechnology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/M-A-opportunities-in-biotechnology.html): November 7, 2022, Market conditions mean that pharmaceutical and biotech companies have a golden opportunity to engage in M&A – and should be on the lookout for targets now\. - [The way towards a renewable future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-way-towards-a-renewable-future.html): October 26, 2022, All companies rely on energy to run their operations\. And almost all countries have pledged to become climate neutral and ramp up renewable energy capacity\. However, progress in this endeavor is coming more slowly than needed\. Learn how companies can overcome the faltering progress of governments and secure reliable access to renewable energy on their own\. - [Small excavators having a big impact on off\-highway electrification](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Small-excavators-having-a-big-impact-on-off-highway-electrification.html): October 21, 2022, New research by Roland Berger predicts that industrial and off\-highway vehicles will increasingly become electric\. - [Rising energy and CO2 prices – An opportunity to act?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rising-energy-and-CO2-prices-An-opportunity-to-act.html): October 20, 2022, Although companies are beginning to show some initiative on sustainability and climate action, pressure from various sides is intensifying\. Learn how continued inaction will put a company's competitive position and profits at risk – and why the time to act is now\. - [Will the Inflation Reduction Act Reduce \- or Inflame \- Inflation?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Will-the-Inflation-Reduction-Act-Reduce-or-Inflame-Inflation.html): October 24, 2022, Will the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 \(the "IRA"\) – a piece of legislation chiefly focused on funding various measures to accelerate the decarbonization of the US economy – succeed in reducing inflation – or inflame it? - [Quality assured? A customer survey on the testing, inspection, and certification industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Quality-assured-A-customer-survey-on-the-testing-inspection-and-certification.html): November 11, 2022, Quality assurance: A customer\-focused survey on the future of the testing, inspection and certification industry - [Global crises burdening the construction industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-crises-burdening-the-construction-industry.html): October 20, 2022, In Germany, Austria and Switzerland \(DACH\) revenues could drop by as much as \-4,8% in real terms over the next year \- the expected gas shortages being a top concern for the construction industry\. Here’s what decision\-makers need to know about the best possible outcome\. - [Designing incentives systems to give your sales a lift\!](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Designing-incentives-systems-to-give-your-sales-a-lift.html): October 28, 2022, Cultural intricacies and industry best practices within the elevator & escalator industry\. - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-2023.html): October 13, 2022, Organized by Microsoft and Roland Berger, the 2023 Intelligent Manufacturing Award celebrates thought leaders who are driving innovative industry solutions\. - [Fueling the green hydrogen economy: The role of Eastern Canada](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Fueling-the-green-hydrogen-economy-The-role-of-Eastern-Canada.html): October 6, 2022, Eastern Canada has a unique opportunity to become a major exporter of green hydrogen to Europe – and so help the world meet its net\-zero goal\. - [Risk\-adjusted planning](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Risk-adjusted-planning.html): November 4, 2022, How the risk\-adjusted planning method we developed together with risk experts can help companies be better protected against existential threats in a volatile world\. - [Green H2 investments – Enabling clean energy and industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Green-H2-investments-Enabling-clean-energy-and-industry.html): October 6, 2022, On the road to net zero emission, green hydrogen has a key role to play\. It can be used as a renewable fuel or feedstock in all major CO2\-emitting sectors, including those where direct electrification is not possible\. The Study examines how investments within the hydrogen industry enable a clean energy and industry transition\. - [Circular economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Circular-economy.html): October 24, 2022, As the idea of sustainability becomes more mainstream, Think:Act shows how organizations can smoothly transition from a linear to a circular economy\. - [iFixit is fighting for consumers’ right to repair](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/iFixit-is-fighting-for-consumers-right-to-repair.html): October 24, 2022, iFixit tells Think:Act about its mission to tackle e\-waste by helping consumers fix their electronic gadgets instead of buying new ones\. - [Indra Nooyi on having a career and a family](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Indra-Nooyi-on-having-a-career-and-a-family.html): October 24, 2022, Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of PepsiCo, tells Think:Act about the challenges of balancing a high\-flying career with raising a family\. - [Rental services offer a green alternative](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rental-services-offer-a-green-alternative.html): October 24, 2022, Think:Act looks at companies that are offering consumers products as a service subscription models as part of the circular economy\. - [Daniel Pink on how timing impacts productivity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Daniel-Pink-on-how-timing-impacts-productivity.html): October 24, 2022, Bestselling author Daniel Pink tells Think:Act how the right timing can boost our productivity, creativity and performance at work\. - [Hydrogen Valleys go global: An update](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hydrogen-Valleys-go-global-An-update.html): September 23, 2022, Hydrogen Valleys are locally integrated mini hydrogen ecosystems that combine hydrogen supply and demand to increase scale, maximize asset utilization and reduce costs\. - [The German export industry needs answers to global crises](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-German-export-industry-needs-answers-to-global-crises.html): October 11, 2022, Scenario planning, stable supply chains, robust structures and resilient business models: How companies can prepare for crises to avoid global collapse - [Multicopters for emergency medical services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Multicopters-for-emergency-medical-services.html): September 23, 2022, Interview with ADAC on the possibilities how eVTOL can provide in EMS \(emergency and medical service\) operations greater human benefit to the public in developed as well as emerging markets\. - [From take\-make\-waste to the circular economy model](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/From-take-make-waste-to-the-circular-economy-model.html): October 10, 2022, From linear to circular: Think:Act explores the opportunities and benefits ahead for business within a circular economy framework\. - [Short supply, high prices: An inside look at Europe's gas crisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Short-supply-high-prices-An-inside-look-at-Europe-s-gas-crisis.html): October 20, 2022, According to a new Roland Berger report, price explosions will continue to be the primary risk to businesses\. If European countries stay on track with their ambitious gas management initiatives, there is a chance that Europe will not run out of natural gas this winter\. Nonetheless, risks of disruptive regional and individual gas supply cuts persist not only for energy intensive industries\. - [How the commercial vehicle industry can overcome record global disruption](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-the-commercial-vehicle-industry-can-overcome-record-global-disruption.html): September 22, 2022, In our new report, Roland Berger explores how successful initiatives including immediate task forces, mid\-term source\-to\-risk approaches, and long\-term design\-to\-risk efforts can help mitigate commercial vehicle’s ongoing challenges\. - [Germany's energy sector caught between transformation and hope](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Germany-s-energy-sector-caught-between-transformation-and-hope.html): September 2, 2022, Energy security is top priority and could put climate targets at risk\. How utility companies can still manage the energy transition\. - [Towering Above: Building Tomorrow’s Digital Infrastructure in Asia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Towering-Above-Building-Tomorrow-s-Digital-Infrastructure-in-Asia.html): September 13, 2022, The global telecommunications industry is at a crossroads\. While on one hand, it will continue to act as a key engine for innovation, inclusivity and digital innovation in fuelling explosive demand, telecom operators will continue to be under immense pressure to unlock viable emerging business cases as revenues have stagnated amidst ever\-growing costs and the need for fresh capital injection ensues\. - [Maintaining cost control in cloud operations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Maintaining-cost-control-in-cloud-operations.html): September 2, 2022, How cloud financial excellence can maximize cost\-efficiency without sacrificing quality - [EV Charging Business Model](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Business-Model.html): September 19, 2022, The EV charging market is expected to consolidate from 2025\. How can players make sure they come out ahead? Learn more in Roland Berger’s study\. - [Printed circuit boards are rapidly changing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Printed-circuit-boards-are-rapidly-changing.html): October 7, 2022, The new study by Roland Berger reveals the challenges and opportunities as Printed Circuit Boards move closer towards the semiconductor industry\. - [Boosting concrete performance while addressing the climate](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Boosting-concrete-performance-while-addressing-the-climate.html): August 30, 2022, The CFO of Sonocrete talks about the future of sustainable building and how innovation, capital, and political decisions can all play a part\. - [Ready for departure: How the travel retail sector can succeed in the post\-Covid environment](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ready-for-departure-How-the-travel-retail-sector-can-succeed-in-the-post-Covid.html): August 25, 2022, Travel retailers need to adapt to new trends and behaviors, and embrace the new market dynamics by revamping the offer and reinventing their business models\. - [Is the Tide Turning for Retailers?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Is-the-Tide-Turning-for-Retailers.html): August 3, 2022, While inflation remains high, signs are indicating some commodity prices have peaked\. Could retailers stay ahead of this cyclical game? - [Germany's engineering sector in transition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Germany-s-engineering-sector-in-transition.html): August 22, 2022, Multiple trends and crises are changing the face of the industry\. How machinery and plant engineering firms are shaping their future and becoming more competitive - [Space\-based solar power](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Space-based-solar-power.html): August 17, 2022, Cost\-benefit study and impact analysis of a space\-based solar power \(SBSP\)\. - [Mastering supply chain crises in the pharmaceutical industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mastering-supply-chain-crises-in-the-pharmaceutical-industry.html): July 11, 2022, Pharmaceutical companies face increasingly frequent disruption to their supply chains\. How can they best prepare for the many challenges ahead? - [Turning headwinds into tailwinds with Zero\-Based Redesign](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Turning-headwinds-into-tailwinds-with-Zero-Based-Redesign.html): July 25, 2022, Find out how the Zero\-Based Redesign approach will strengthen your financing power, adds customer value and results in higher performance as well as transformation rates\. - [The challenge for EPCs: Short\-term fossils, long\-term sustainability](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-challenge-for-EPCs-Short-term-fossils-long-term-sustainability.html): July 26, 2022, New Roland Berger report on renewed demand for fossil energy amid long\-term calls for sustainability put engineering, procurement, and construction contractors in a tight spot - [Logistics 4\.0: Turning crisis into opportunity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Logistics-4.0-Turning-crisis-into-opportunity.html): August 3, 2022, Logistics in the space between crisis and structural change: Digitalization and end\-to\-end logistics for more resilience and efficiency in global supply chains\. - [Sustainable aviation fuels: Key solution to achieving net zero?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainable-aviation-fuels-Key-solution-to-achieving-net-zero.html): August 1, 2022, Find out how the sustainable aviation fuel technology can contribute to the net carbon zero goal and what challenges the aviation industry is currently facing in respect to sustainability measures\. - [Middle East and Africa set to supply green hydrogen to the world](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Middle-East-and-Africa-set-to-supply-green-hydrogen-to-the-world.html): July 28, 2022, The 2022 Middle East and Africa Energy Week, hosted by Siemens Energy and partners, found the region is set to become a global supplier of green hydrogen\. - [Bifurcation and relocalization – Disruptions in the market for semiconductor chemicals](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Bifurcation-and-relocalization-Disruptions-in-the-market-for-semiconductor.html): July 22, 2022, Disruptions in the semiconductor industry have a significant impact to semiconductor chemicals suppliers - [CARE Monitor 2022 – On the pulse of the nursing sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/CARE-Monitor-2022-On-the-pulse-of-the-nursing-sector.html): August 4, 2022, Roland Berger analyses the current trends and challenges in the care industry\. The shortage of nursing staff continues to burden the industry\. - [No turning back: How global disruptions changed manufacturing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/No-turning-back-How-global-disruptions-changed-manufacturing.html): July 15, 2022, A deep dive into the impact of the crisis on various industries and markets\. - [The retail transformation – New strategies for the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-retail-transformation-New-strategies-for-the-future.html): July 26, 2022, How retail can protect its future - [Inflation turns up the pressure on automotive suppliers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Inflation-turns-up-the-pressure-on-automotive-suppliers.html): July 14, 2022, Rampant inflation is disrupting established pricing models in the auto industry, placing serious pressure on suppliers\. To weather the storm, they must act quickly by creating sustainable new pricing solutions and working closely with OEMs\. Due to current circumstances, an urgent rethink in the way suppliers price their products is crucial\. - [Automotive sector: Repositioning required for Germany's flagship industry players](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-sector-Repositioning-required-for-Germany-s-flagship-industry.html): July 20, 2022, Cooperation is unraveling and conflict is coming to a head\. The way OEMs and suppliers interact will have to change by 2030 if not before\. - [Why greater supplier involvement is critical for green aviation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Why-greater-supplier-involvement-is-critical-for-green-aviation.html): July 13, 2022, The whole aviation industry needs to become sustainable and reach net\-zero, which can only be achieved if suppliers are involved\. - [Aviation emissions reduction roadmaps assessed and compared](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aviation-emissions-reduction-roadmaps-assessed-and-compared.html): July 15, 2022, Today's aviation industry is responsible for 2\-3% of human induced CO2 emissions, but unlike many other sectors, aviation does not currently have a technological solution to decarbonize\. Emissions reduction roadmaps have been published in an attempt to tackle the problem\. Roland Berger deconstructs the roadmaps, focusing on the levers they intend to utilize and their potential impact and additionally take a look on non\-CO2 emissions\. - [Supply chain platform \- from customer to core](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Supply-chain-platform-from-customer-to-core.html): July 14, 2022, Ongoing volatility in markets and increases in the number of stock\-keeping units companies sell – a process known as SKU proliferation – mean that organizations need to radically rethink their approach to outbound logistics\. Supply chain management is undergoing a radical shift, from being essentially a delivery function to representing a key value driver and competitive differentiator\. How should companies react? - [Latin America a potential global energy giant](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Latin-America-a-potential-global-energy-giant.html): June 7, 2022, The second Latin America Energy Week, hosted by Siemens Energy and partners in June 2022, found the region could play a global role in the energy transition\. - [NGM country radar: Seize the opportunity in manufacturing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/NGM-country-radar-Seize-the-opportunity-in-manufacturing.html): July 7, 2022, Roland Berger's NGM country radar helps production strategists to capitalize on the trends sweeping across the manufacturing industry - [Paving the way to net zero at the largest full cargo airport in Europe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Paving-the-way-to-net-zero-at-the-largest-full-cargo-airport-in-Europe.html): June 29, 2022, In the latest interview with the CEO Laurent Jossart, who took over the reins at Europe's largest full cargo airport, we point out several factors that need to be improved to increase ecological responsibility, talk about the roadmap of the next decade to further enhance sustainability measures, and analyze 6 key pillars in the environmental strategy of Liege Airport\. - [Megatrends spark a paradigm shift in production – Act now to be more competitive](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Megatrends-spark-a-paradigm-shift-in-production-Act-now-to-be-more-competitive.html): June 30, 2022, Companies are left wondering: Businesses are now faced with the task of making fundamental decisions on global supply chain constellations or outsourcing to realign their production operations\. If you clearly analyze the megatrends of our time and act decisively, you can make not only your production operations more competitive but also your entire company\. - [Utilizing 3D printing for affordable housing relief](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Utilizing-3D-printing-for-affordable-housing-relief.html): June 28, 2022, As part of our Construction Startup Radar series, we chat to Francois Perrot from 14Trees about 3D printing and affordable housing\. - [The new China story](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-new-China-story.html): June 24, 2022, China's economy is undergoing a profound transformation\. China has ceased to be the low\-cost country with few regulations and a stable political environment\. How should multinational companies react to the challenges that come with these instabilities? Should they reduce their footprint in China or leave the market altogether? - [Opportunities for innovation in sustainable packaging](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Opportunities-for-innovation-in-sustainable-packaging.html): June 17, 2022, With the market for sustainable packaging rapidly expanding, packaging companies need to systematically screen the value chain for opportunities to innovate\. - [Pain in the Chemicals Supply Chain](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Pain-in-the-Chemicals-Supply-Chain.html): June 1, 2022, How current world events can influence the development of more resilient supply chains in the future - [Chemical recycling via pyrolysis – Closing the loop in the plastics industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Chemical-recycling-via-pyrolysis-Closing-the-loop-in-the-plastics-industry.html): June 23, 2022, Using pyrolysis to treat plastic waste is relatively new approach\. Yet employing the technology commercially could open the door to a multibillion euro market\. - [Winning the Sustain Game](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Winning-the-Sustain-Game.html): June 1, 2022, Learn more about The Sustain Game, outlining five hypotheses on the future of the consumer goods and retail industry - [How companies can benefit from sustainable procurement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-companies-can-benefit-from-sustainable-procurement.html): June 9, 2022, Companies are under massive pressure in procurement due to supply chain problems, rising energy prices, sanctions and so on, factors that are an expression of a much more uncertain world\. Sustainable procurement is the answer with its focus on resilience, risk mitigation and other so far neglected topics\. - [Reviving production with Next Generation Manufacturing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reviving-production-with-Next-Generation-Manufacturing.html): May 24, 2022, Survey by VDMA and Roland Berger: Engineering companies face growing efficiency and cost pressure in their manufacturing operations\. Six global trends – sustainability, technology disruption, localization, individualization, populism and digitalization – are ramping up the pressure\. Many firms have already exhausted the traditional levers such as automation and relocating production to low\-wage countries, etc\. - [Computer on Wheels: The software\-defined vehicle approach](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Computer-on-Wheels-The-software-defined-vehicle-approach.html): June 28, 2022, Find out which impact software and new technologies have on the automotive OEMs and which challenges and opportunities the industry is currently facing\. - [Sustainable airport operations can revolutionize Advanced Air Mobility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainable-airport-operations-can-revolutionize-Advanced-Air-Mobility.html): May 23, 2022, Find out which impact new business models have on the aviation industry and explore the future potential of advanced air mobility - [How digital asset management can transform energy grids](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-digital-asset-management-can-transform-energy-grids.html): May 12, 2022, Find out which impact the digitalization has on future energy grids and what further factors play a vital role in the transition to a sustainable global energy system - [Crisis\-proof supply chains](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Crisis-proof-supply-chains.html): June 9, 2022, The pressure on supply chains will not let up after Covid\-19\. Companies must prepare for a new normal\. - [EV Charging index 2022\-1: What we learned from our second EV study](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-index-2022-1-What-we-learned-from-our-second-EV-study.html): May 20, 2022, Find out about the top five leading countries in the EV market and which impact new trends have on the EV industry\. - [Military conflicts and energy security](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Military-conflicts-and-energy-security.html): May 5, 2022, Military conflicts and black swan events create turmoil in energy markets\. Companies can boost their resilience, cut energy costs and manage security of supply\. We suggest a four\-step plan\. - ["Digital twins" will pave the way for industrial electric vehicles](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-twins-will-pave-the-way-for-industrial-electric-vehicles.html): May 18, 2022, Find out how the immediate future will look like for industrial, commercial and “off\-highway” vehicles - [Scaling up for industrialization into a new era of aviation and transportation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Scaling-up-for-industrialization-into-a-new-era-of-aviation-and-transportation.html): May 4, 2022, Find out which role Vertical Aerospace places in the establishment of electrified, more sustainable and zero emission\-based aircraft\. - [The economic impact of war in Ukraine](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-economic-impact-of-war-in-Ukraine.html): April 13, 2022, Learn more about three potential scenarios of the development of the Ukraine war and its consequences on the US, China and Europe - [Robotic 3D printing for the concrete industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Robotic-3D-printing-for-the-concrete-industry.html): April 13, 2022, Interview with the CEO of Aeditive, one of the exciting construction tech startups bringing robotic 3D printing to forward\-thinking businesses\. - [Accelerating the energy transition in Asia Pacific](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Accelerating-the-energy-transition-in-Asia-Pacific.html): April 11, 2022, The second annual Asia Pacific Energy Week revealed a major gap between perceptions and reality when it comes to carbon emissions\. Systemic changes are urgently required to speed up the region's energy transition, with new policies and extra funding high on the agenda\. - [High fashion, low emissions: Climate action in the textile and apparel industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/High-fashion-low-emissions-Climate-action-in-the-textile-and-apparel-industry.html): June 14, 2022, Find out which climate challenges the textile and apparel industry has to face and learn how to boost your sustainability by using our decarbonization toolbox\. - [Designing the adaptable grid](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Designing-the-adaptable-grid.html): April 19, 2022, Around the world, electric power providers are accelerating their efforts in mitigating climate change\. Many have plans to decarbonize, and to substitute renewable power for fossil generation\. But what does that mean for the power grid: the transmission and distribution network that brings electricity to consumers? How will decarbonization influence the topology of the grid, the technology that underlies it, and the management of the companies that provide it? - [How crypto mining will transform the energy industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-crypto-mining-will-transform-the-energy-industry.html): April 4, 2022, Implications of the crypto economy for the electric system - [Significant developments within the Advanced Air Mobility industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Significant-developments-within-the-Advanced-Air-Mobility-industry.html): May 13, 2022, Learn more about the recent developments in the Advanced Air Mobility industry, including the newest investment and aircraft order overview\. - [Digging deeper: How to manage supply chain risk for lithium\-ion batteries](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digging-deeper-How-to-manage-supply-chain-risk-for-lithium-ion-batteries.html): April 6, 2022, Lithium\-ion batteries are key to electric vehicle production\. However, supply chain disruptions force OEMs and other players to reorganize their supply structures\. - [War in Ukraine: Lessons for managing the energy transition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/War-in-Ukraine-Lessons-for-managing-the-energy-transition.html): March 11, 2022, Energy markets in Europe and around the world are still reacting to the tragic conflict in the Ukraine\. - [Intelligent Spend Management Award Winners 2022](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Intelligent-Spend-Management-Award-Winners-2022.html): March 10, 2022, Roland Berger and SAP are pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the Intelligent Spend Management Award 2022\. We celebrate these innovative thinkers, whose solutions are changing the landscape of procurement\. - [What if – the ECB raises the key interest rates?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-if-the-ECB-raises-the-key-interest-rates.html): March 9, 2022, Inflation in the US and Europe, long characterised by many optimists as "temporary", has turned into a persistent phenomenon that clearly will not go away on its own\. - [Geopolitics 2\.0](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Geopolitics-2.0.html): July 25, 2022, As organizations navigate shifting geopolitical tectonic plates, Think:Act magazine shows you how to mitigate global risks and stay on track\. - [The modern state](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-modern-state.html): March 10, 2022, We highlight four issues that are essential for the modernization of public administration\. - [Chokepoints and vulnerabilities in global markets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Chokepoints-and-vulnerabilities-in-global-markets.html): July 25, 2022, Experts explain to Think:Act how chokepoints threaten global shipping and supply chain stability and how to prevent economic damage by acting ahead of time\. - [Bruno Maçães and Shivshankar Menon on what's new in geopolitics](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Bruno-Ma%C3%A7%C3%A3es-and-Shivshankar-Menon-on-what-s-new-in-geopolitics.html): July 25, 2022, Bruno Maçães and Shivshankar Menon tell Think:Act how geopolitics is reshaping the world order and what companies need to focus on in the future\. - [How to build a successful, long\-term business](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-build-a-successful-long-term-business.html): July 25, 2022, Robert Rosenberg, the former CEO of Dunkin’, tells Think:Act how he turned around the company and what he learnt about good leadership over three decades\. - [Translating cultural differences for the better](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Translating-cultural-differences-for-the-better.html): July 11, 2022, Think:Act Magazine talks to experts about how to increase cultural awareness and help international teams with different cultural backgrounds function smoothly\. - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award Winners 2021](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-Winners-2021.html): February 24, 2022, Roland Berger and Microsoft are pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2021\. We celebrate these thought leaders, whose solutions are driving change within the industry\. - [Katy Milkman on why change is difficult](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Katy-Milkman-on-why-change-is-difficult.html): July 25, 2022, Katy Milkman, behavioral economist, shares insights in Think:Act on why it's hard to change and tips on how to master these challenges\. - [Detox or strategic reboot? Procurement needs both\!](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Detox-or-strategic-reboot-Procurement-needs-both.html): February 18, 2022, Many procurement organizations had to concentrate on operational concerns during the Covid\-19 pandemic\. Now it is time to get back to strategic thinking and put procurement on a new footing\. - [Advanced air mobility networks can become a cost\-effective alternative to road and rail travel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Advanced-air-mobility-networks-can-become-a-cost-effective-alternative-to-road.html): February 23, 2022, Find out how advanced air mobility can become a cost\-effective alternative to traditional rail and road travel\. - [Europe's toll road market is ripe for a major transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Europe-s-toll-road-market-is-ripe-for-a-major-transformation.html): March 14, 2022, Since the turn of the last decade, the toll road market has seen very little development in terms of new innovations and technologies\. - [Vertiports – The fundamental service provider to the Advanced Air Mobility industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Vertiports-The-fundamental-service-provider-to-the-Advanced-Air-Mobility.html): January 31, 2022, As the AAM industry requires a new ecosystem to be built up beyond the aircraft itself, we conducted an interview with Duncan Walker, in which he shares his view on the industry\. - [Plant protein supply not keeping with demand\. Can the pea save it?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Plant-protein-supply-not-keeping-with-demand.-Can-the-pea-save-it.html): February 3, 2022, As the alternative plant\-based alternative protein market will significantly take off in the next five years, food companies must reconsider their position in the market if they wish to profit from the rising demand\. - [Building transformative constructions through technology and eco\-friendly designs](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Building-transformative-constructions-through-technology-and-eco-friendly.html): February 3, 2022, The next in our series of interviews with construction startups, we interview Marvin Bratke of Urban Beta, a company blending architecture, sustainability and tech\. - [Closing the loop on the circular economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Closing-the-loop-on-the-circular-economy.html): January 14, 2022, The traditional view on circularity has focused mainly on lowering energy consumption and emissions\. But these are only a part of the story\. - [Globalization is changing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Globalization-is-changing.html): December 23, 2021, We are having a look at the current OECD TiVA database, which is is the most reliable source of substantiated statements on changes in global value chains - [The rise of the Crypto Economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-rise-of-the-Crypto-Economy.html): January 17, 2022, The disruptive potential of Decentral Ledger Technologies and Digital Assets has gone mainstream\. At the time of writing this article, the crypto market is valued at over USD 2\.5 trillion, numbers more than 12,000 crypto projects, and it's expected to be only the beginning of the growth that’s ahead of us\. - [Developing a sustainable strategy for your company](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Developing-a-sustainable-strategy-for-your-company.html): February 18, 2022, The Roland Berger Carbon Calculator quantifies, certifies, and reports the net zero emissions standards of participating companies\.The Roland Berger Carbon Calculator quantifies, certifies, and reports the net zero emissions standards of participating companies\. - [What if – the current inflation rates are not a transitory phenomenon?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-if-the-current-inflation-rates-are-not-a-transitory-phenomenon.html): December 22, 2021, The adjective "transitory" has every chance of being chosen as one of the words of 2021\. At least among central bankers and analysts\. While Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently revised his view that the current inflation rate of 6\.8% in the US is a "transitory" phenomenon, fueling speculation about an imminent tightening of monetary policy by the Fed, the ECB has so far stuck to its assessment that the current inflation rate is a transitory phenomenon\. - [A double chance for Europe's industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-double-chance-for-Europe-s-industry.html): December 22, 2021, The ferocious pressure for decarbonization and digitalization is a golden opportunity – if we are bold enough to take the right steps - [The Chemicals Industry: Cycles of Re\-formation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Chemicals-Industry-Cycles-of-Re-formation.html): December 15, 2021, At Roland Berger, our analysis of the chemicals industry over the last 25 years is based on waves of corporate transformation\. - [How to be successful with in\-vehicle digital immersion](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-be-successful-with-in-vehicle-digital-immersion.html): December 16, 2021, Automotive industry players need to take action to provide solutions on the content and technological side for digital immersion\. - [Steering through the semiconductor crisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Steering-through-the-semiconductor-crisis.html): December 15, 2021, Find out which impact the semiconductor crisis has on automakers and which steps have to be taken now\. - [The smart office: An office built around people](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-smart-office-An-office-built-around-people.html): December 10, 2021, Covid\-19 has changed our relationship with the office\. Tomorrow's employees need user\-centric spaces that respond to their needs\. Say hello to the smart office\. - [The convenience megatrend accelerates quick commerce](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-convenience-megatrend-accelerates-quick-commerce.html): December 13, 2021, Quick commerce vendors have the potential to achieve significantly higher profitability than conventional food retail\. - [Advanced Air Mobility: Using a short takeoff and landing aircraft design](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Advanced-Air-Mobility-Using-a-short-takeoff-and-landing-aircraft-design.html): December 16, 2021, Why advanced air mobility can benefit from the technological advantages of short takeoff and landing \(eSTOL\) aircraft designs - [Civil aerospace post\-Covid\-19 rate ramp\-up: Can your operations handle it?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Civil-aerospace-post-Covid-19-rate-ramp-up-Can-your-operations-handle-it.html): December 10, 2021, Civil aerospace has been significantly disrupted by the pandemic\. It must act now to successfully handle the impending production ramp up\. - [EV Charging Index 2021 – new trends affecting the EV charging industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EV-Charging-Index-2021-new-trends-affecting-the-EV-charging-industry.html): November 29, 2021, To support and sustain the rapid adoption of EV, charging infrastructure must be developed - [How to benefit from intelligent automation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-benefit-from-intelligent-automation.html): December 7, 2021, Learn how intelligent automation offers a simple path to achieve efficiency gains - [Positive visions for the dawn of the AI era](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Positive-visions-for-the-dawn-of-the-AI-era.html): November 22, 2021, A report on the future of work, where artificial intelligence enriches the work of humans\. - [Reimagining retail space](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reimagining-retail-space.html): November 22, 2021, Changing shopping habits and broader trends are leading to reduced demand for physical retail space\. Overcoming the challenge requires a basic shift of mindset\. - [An aerospace supply chain fit for the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/An-aerospace-supply-chain-fit-for-the-future.html): November 17, 2021, This publication shows how to make aerospace supply chains fit for the future by using a \`local for local´ model - [The decarbonization of aviation – hydrogen propulsion, SAF and electric technology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-decarbonization-of-aviation-hydrogen-propulsion-SAF-and-electric.html): November 5, 2021, Hydrogen engines and SAF represent two of the most forward\-looking technologies in decarbonized aviation\. - [How to successfully navigate the rapidly evolving sustainable packaging market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-successfully-navigate-the-rapidly-evolving-sustainable-packaging-market.html): October 26, 2021, Sustainability presents opportunities as well as challenges for the packaging industry and is therefore driving rapid changes for companies of this sector\. - [How the economy can become climate neutral](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-the-economy-can-become-climate-neutral.html): October 20, 2021, The fight against global warming has found its way into numerous international agreements and national laws in recent years\. In the 2015 Paris Agreement, the international community set itself the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, ideally 1\.5°C\. - [Jennifer Doudna on the revolutionary tool CRISPR](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Jennifer-Doudna-on-the-revolutionary-tool-CRISPR.html): December 6, 2021, Jennifer Doudna, Nobel Prize winner, tells Think:Act how her journey with CRISPR began and what opportunities and risks the new technology holds\. - [Crisis management: five key takeaways](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Crisis-management-five-key-takeaways.html): November 29, 2021, Experts explain to Think:Act how the long\-term impact of a crisis can change people's thinking and how business leaders can stay ahead of it\. - [Roland Berger Robustness Maturity Index](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Roland-Berger-Robustness-Maturity-Index.html): October 18, 2021, How resilient is your organization? Use our tool to find out how you're doing in terms of robustness – and identify priorities for action\. - [Erin Meyer on cultural awareness in the workplace](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Erin-Meyer-on-cultural-awareness-in-the-workplace.html): November 22, 2021, Erin Meyer, author and INSEAD professor, explains to Think:Act how misunderstandings can happen in cross\-cultural teams and how best to avoid that\. - [The future of long\-distance mobility: How Covid jolted long\-distance business travel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-long-distance-mobility-How-Covid-jolted-long-distance-business.html): October 13, 2021, The outbreak of Covid\-19 affected especially long\-distance business traveling which is shown by a 66% globally decrease in air traffic last year\. - [Sebastian Thrun and his positive faith in technology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sebastian-Thrun-and-his-positive-faith-in-technology.html): November 17, 2021, Artificial intelligence pioneer Sebastian Thrun tells Think:Act about his methods for identifying the next big trends in business and why technological change is essential\. - [Why well\-being is a business matter](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Why-well-being-is-a-business-matter.html): October 19, 2021, Think:Act Magazine talks to experts about physical and mental well\-being in the workplace, scientific breakthroughs, battling diseases and making life better\. - [Making life better](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Making-life-better.html): November 11, 2021, Investing in health is good for individuals and businesses\. Think:Act Magazine shows how organizations can help in making life better\. - [Making energy management easy for businesses](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Making-energy-management-easy-for-businesses.html): November 12, 2021, Energy management and power consumption are increasingly important topics\. How are they managed in construction? - [Green offices are the future of today](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Green-offices-are-the-future-of-today.html): October 8, 2021, Roland Berger’s whitepaper demonstrates the critical role of office buildings in reducing emissions and achieving carbon neutrality goals\. - [Combating climate change – Now means NOW\!](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Combating-climate-change-Now-means-NOW.html): October 26, 2021, The RB Carbon Footprint Model enables decision\-makers to immediately start making a difference to climate change at the local level\. - [How urban air mobility will kickstart a new era of electric flight](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-urban-air-mobility-will-kickstart-a-new-era-of-electric-flight.html): September 28, 2021, Electric propulsion offers various new opportunities regarding urban air mobility – but there are still challenges to overcome\. - [Digital ports: How to create impact on the bottom\-line](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-ports-How-to-create-impact-on-the-bottom-line.html): January 11, 2022, As digitalization has been a major buzz word in port industries, there needs to be a digital transformation in infrastructure, vessel turnaround and cargo handling\. - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2021](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-2021.html): October 6, 2021, Organized by Microsoft and Roland Berger, the 2021 Intelligent Manufacturing Award celebrates thought leaders, who are driving innovative industry solutions\. - [Triple Transformation IAA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Triple-Transformation-IAA.html): September 7, 2021, Triple Transformation: A framework for the auto industry in the 2020s\. Find out how decision makers can overcome today’s challenges\. - [Meet the automotive disrupters: How to build electric supercars](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Meet-the-automotive-disrupters-How-to-build-electric-supercars.html): September 10, 2021, In this interview, Mate Rimac talks about their transformation from startup to large enterprise and how they are planning to expand in the coming years\. - [Regional independence can make automotive production more sustainable](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Regional-independence-can-make-automotive-production-more-sustainable.html): September 21, 2021, Global automotive production networks need to be reshaped towards supply chains that are more sustainable and regional\. - [Next level grid operations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Next-level-grid-operations.html): August 20, 2021, Electricity grids are outdated and need to bed adapted to the ongoing shift from large fossil\-fuel power plants to decentralized renewable energy power plants\. - [Urban Air Mobility: Targeting autonomous flight operations from the beginning](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-Targeting-autonomous-flight-operations-from-the-beginning.html): August 25, 2021, Speaking about autonomous Urban Air Mobility, learn more about the eVTOL manufacturer Wisk and why they decided to focus on autonomous aircrafts\. - [The future of long\-distance mobility: How Covid changed consumer appetites](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-long-distance-mobility-How-Covid-changed-consumer-appetites.html): August 18, 2021, The first part of our article series on long\-haul mobility examines how private travel has forever changed, and why European demand might not return until 2025\. - [Environmentally\-friendly air travel continues to grow and grow](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Environmentally-friendly-air-travel-continues-to-grow-and-grow.html): September 10, 2021, Green air travel is a rapidly innovating sector, with electric and hybrid propulsion dominating the field\. But is hydrogen about to shake things up? - [Investigating the commercial potential of battery electric aviation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Investigating-the-commercial-potential-of-battery-electric-aviation.html): August 16, 2021, Electric aircraft offer many advantages\. But can they ever compete on cost? We designed a theoretical aircraft concept to find out if the future is electric\. - [Intelligent Spend Management Award 2023 Jury](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Intelligent-Spend-Management-Award-2023-Jury.html): November 1, 2022, Expert jury members for the 2023 Intelligent Spend Management Award\. - [ISM 2023: Awarding the best use cases in digital procurement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/ISM-2023-Awarding-the-best-use-cases-in-digital-procurement.html): November 1, 2022, The 2023 Intelligent Spend Management Award, presented by Roland Berger and SAP\. - [Strengthening circular economy within the construction sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Strengthening-circular-economy-within-the-construction-sector.html): August 30, 2021, The head of construction startup Madaster talks about the circular economy and why companies need to get serious about reusing materials\. - [Green Gases: Perspectives from Europe and the US](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Green-Gases-Perspectives-from-Europe-and-the-US.html): August 6, 2021, Green gases such as hydrogen are emerging in both North America and the European Union\. However, differences in green gas policies and business models are apparent\. - [Decarbonizing transportation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Decarbonizing-transportation.html): July 26, 2021, Pressure on transportation operations to reduce emissions is rising\. Our consultants help you define actionable pathways for reducing CO2 emissions, while securing a competitive edge - [Developing sustainable technologies for future generations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Developing-sustainable-technologies-for-future-generations.html): July 22, 2021, Learn more about how Voith specifically addresses the reduction of CO2 emissions and why Markus Schönberger advocates the "Race for sustainability" scenario\. - [Small satellites and the growing demand in microlaunchers and ridesharing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Small-satellites-and-the-growing-demand-in-microlaunchers-and-ridesharing.html): July 15, 2021, Available launch slots are rare, especially for small satellites\. Risks and benefits of ridesharing and dedicated microlauncher solutions need to be considered\. - [The flexible office space](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-flexible-office-space.html): July 19, 2021, Many organizations have noticed that company\-wide remote work is feasible\. Therefore, office spaces and office infrastructure have to be redesigned and adapted\. - [A matter of life and death](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-matter-of-life-and-death.html): August 30, 2021, Four professionals share with Think:Act how life\-and\-death decisions are part of their work and the fine art of taking the right decision under pressure\. - [A brief history of predicting the unpredictable](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-brief-history-of-predicting-the-unpredictable.html): August 23, 2021, Think:Act magazine talks to experts about black swan events, how to spot and prepare for them\. - [Robert Shiller and the power of narratives](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Robert-Shiller-and-the-power-of-narratives.html): August 16, 2021, Robert Shiller, Sterling Professor at Yale and Nobel Laureate, tells Think:Act why stories matter, how they change perceptions and shape the economy\. - [Engaging white men in tackling gender bias](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Engaging-white-men-in-tackling-gender-bias.html): August 9, 2021, Experts explain in Think:Act magazine why women are still facing gender bias and unequal career opportunities, and how white men could be part of the change\. - [Daniel Ek revolutionizes audio consumption](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Daniel-Ek-revolutionizes-audio-consumption.html): August 2, 2021, Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify, talks to Think:Act about going beyond streaming music, his idea of the "European dream" and what innovation means to business\. - [Embracing the unknown](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Embracing-the-unknown.html): July 26, 2021, Nothing could have prepared us for the end of predictability\. Think:Act magazine explores how we can plan for an uncertain future\. - [Margaret Heffernan on acting in times of uncertainty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Margaret-Heffernan-on-acting-in-times-of-uncertainty.html): July 13, 2021, Margaret Heffernan, author of Uncharted, tells Think:Act why technology and forecasting alone aren't enough to make successful decisions\. - [Clean energy and the reshaping of global value chains](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Clean-energy-and-the-reshaping-of-global-value-chains.html): June 24, 2021, Access to green energy becomes a major factor when selecting production facilities as part of global value chains\. Countries need to offer renewable energy infrastructures\. - [Scale\-up Europe: Building Global Tech Leaders in Europe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Scale-up-Europe-Building-Global-Tech-Leaders-in-Europe.html): June 16, 2021, Although the global economy was clearly caught in the headlights of the Covid\-19 pandemic in 2020, last year was a good year for European startups and tech companies\. - [Urban Air Mobility: Developing a hybrid\-electric aircraft](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-Developing-a-hybrid-electric-aircraft.html): June 24, 2021, Ascendance develops a hybrid\-electric VTOL aircraft for regional mobility with up to 400 km range, which is also able to integrate hydrogen propulsion\. - [A year on from Covid\-19 in the aviation and aerospace industries](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-year-on-from-Covid-19-in-the-aviation-and-aerospace-industries.html): June 14, 2021, Just over a year into the Covid\-19 pandemic, Roland Berger assesses its impact, the outlook, and the likely recovery scenarios for the aviation and aerospace industries\. - [R&D: More successful in a crisis? Investments in innovation pay off](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/R-D-More-successful-in-a-crisis-Investments-in-innovation-pay-off.html): June 16, 2021, Crises can improve companies' return on innovation\. Thinking in ecosystems, trust, and freedom in how innovations are delivered are key\. - [Stores, reinvented](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Stores-reinvented.html): June 10, 2021, Physical retail has been massively disrupted by Covid\-19\. Read now, how the convenience\-experience spectrum helps retailers to transform their role accordingly\. - [Hydrogen Valleys: first elements of the new hydrogen economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hydrogen-Valleys-first-elements-of-the-new-hydrogen-economy.html): June 2, 2021, Hydrogen Valleys are an important step towards locally integrated hydrogen ecosystems\. Not only can they provide sustainable energy, they are also major drivers of industrial development and job creation\. - [Sustainability and the emerging circular economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainability-and-the-emerging-circular-economy.html): June 4, 2021, Extensively reusing materials requires circular economies where the resource cycle is effectively managed, and incentives are aligned\. - [Optimized construction workforce planning instead of spreadsheets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Optimized-construction-workforce-planning-instead-of-spreadsheets.html): May 28, 2021, As part of our Construction Startup Radar series, we interview Lauren Lake of Bridgit, on why construction is ripe for the introduction of workforce management tech\. - [Transferring the open source approach from tech to automotive](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transferring-the-open-source-approach-from-tech-to-automotive.html): June 2, 2021, Learn more about the MIH Alliance and their plan to build an open source platform for electric vehicles and how smaller automobile manufacturers might benefit\. - [The lean MRO matrix: How to sustainably boost process and digital efficiency](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-lean-MRO-matrix-How-to-sustainably-boost-process-and-digital-efficiency.html): June 9, 2021, MRO operators face tough times\. The commercial aircraft, military aircraft, military vehicle and railway sectors experienced 40\-50% declines in 2020, driven by the coronavirus pandemic\. - [Massive potential for industry: Blockchain beyond the cryptocurrencies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Massive-potential-for-industry-Blockchain-beyond-the-cryptocurrencies.html): May 28, 2021, Blockchain applications hold considerable potential for industry\. Supply chain management is one big area where they enable greater efficiency and transparency\. - [Vigilant](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Vigilant.html): December 1, 2016, This issue of our Think:Act magazine leads on how global corporations ranging from BASF and Cisco to Corning and Haier are harnessing their innovation skills to pre\-empt changes in the business environment\. - [How much do you depend on trust?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-much-do-you-depend-on-trust.html): May 19, 2017, The central theme in our Think:Act magazine is trust\. - [Exploring complexity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Exploring-complexity.html): October 26, 2017, Don't miss our article with Nobel Prize winner Richard Thaler, as well as much more food for thought\. - [AI think, therefore AI am](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-think-therefore-AI-am.html): February 22, 2018, What exactly do people mean when they talk about AI in 2018? Where do I start if I want to embrace AI in my business? Get your questions answered in our Think:Act magazine on artificial intelligence\. - [The purpose principle](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-purpose-principle.html): July 9, 2018, What does purpose mean to you and your business? Our Think:Act magazine on purpose addresses changing values in the business world\. - [On being human](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/On-being-human.html): November 12, 2018, In this issue of Think:Act magazine we examine in detail what it means to be human in our complex and fast changing world now and in the days to come\. - [Breaking the rules](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Breaking-the-rules.html): March 14, 2019, Is breaking the rules a crucial skill? We examine how the people who have made their own rules also significantly shaped the world of business\. - [Your path to tomorrow, today](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Your-path-to-tomorrow-today.html): July 1, 2019, The actions of the present lay the foundations for the future\. What does this saying mean in turbulent times? Consider a mix of solidity and flexibility\! - [How evolution drives success in the digital era](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-evolution-drives-success-in-the-digital-era.html): November 4, 2019, Change\. Survive\. Thrive\. What your company needs to know to prosper in the digital age\. - [Rethinking Growth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rethinking-Growth.html): April 8, 2020, Think:Act looks at smart growth, from efficiency and ideal group size to dark tourism, sports technology innovation at FC Barcelona and the data gender gap\. - [How robust is your company?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-robust-is-your-company.html): July 16, 2020, Think:Act Magazine explores how today’s companies can become robust and survive the coming decade through lessons in innovation, purpose and adaptation\. - [Why location matters so much for EV charging systems](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Why-location-matters-so-much-for-EV-charging-systems.html): August 18, 2020, While shedding light on EV charging solutions and its various business models, Roland Berger is developing a clear view of electric vehicles dominating the future market\. - [How crisis can fast\-track business transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-crisis-can-fast-track-business-transformation.html): November 16, 2020, Think:Act Magazine explores how successful companies face the challenges of our time with creativity and agility to enter a New World\. - [Why business needs a green agenda](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Why-business-needs-a-green-agenda.html): March 15, 2021, Think:Act magazine explores how vital sustainability is for all of us and why businesses need to think and act differently from now on\. - [Interview with NUCE Consulting GmbH](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-NUCE-Consulting-GmbH.html): January 16, 2017 - [India's claim to fame: Frugal innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/India-s-claim-to-fame-Frugal-innovation.html): February 23, 2017, Riding the Tiger series - [Potential lessons from "Made in Germany"](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Potential-lessons-from-Made-in-Germany.html): February 23, 2017, Riding the Tiger series - [Riding the Tiger – Running just to stand still](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Riding-the-Tiger-Running-just-to-stand-still.html): February 10, 2017, In today's highly competitive environment, companies have to run just to stand still\. To survive, they need to live by the Olympic motto citius, altius, fortius – faster, higher, stronger - [Made in India – The long road towards excellence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Made-in-India-The-long-road-towards-excellence.html): March 10, 2017, India today can boast of world\-class companies across industries\. Why then is "Made in India" not regarded the same way as "Made in Germany" or "Made in Japan?" - [Manufacturing is cool: The reindustrialization of the triad](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Manufacturing-is-cool-The-reindustrialization-of-the-triad.html): March 28, 2017, In the wake of the global financial crisis, Western nations rediscovered the charm of manufacturing as a driver of innovation, employment and services - [Indian Innovation: Driving differentiation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Indian-Innovation-Driving-differentiation.html): March 21, 2017, Successful companies need to create a sustainable advantage and superior value for customers relative to the competition - [Interview with klickrent](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-klickrent.html): March 17, 2017, Since 2014, klickrent has offered a cross\-manufacturer platform that enables construction equipment to be shared, hired, and lent online\. Professionals can use the website to search for specific machines, identify available options within their region and directly compare prices\. - [Interview with Archdesk](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-Archdesk.html): April 18, 2017, Archdesk was founded in 2015 and provides an all\-in\-one Enterprise Resource Planning system - [Interview with Dan Ariely](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-Dan-Ariely.html): May 24, 2017, Psychology professor and behavioral economist Dan Ariely has spent decades researching subjects such as the psychology of money, cheating and social justice\. Here he answers three questions on trust\. - [Price caps on energy – what next?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Price-caps-on-energy-what-next.html): May 19, 2017, The UK energy industry is accustomed to a more capricious policy environment than most - [Confidence does the trick](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Confidence-does-the-trick.html): May 24, 2017 - [How to protect your firm from a cyber attack](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-protect-your-firm-from-a-cyber-attack.html): June 8, 2017, When it comes to IT security, the penalties for complacency can be steep, as TalkTalk's management team discovered following their disclosure - [Fighting back with critical thinking and education](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Fighting-back-with-critical-thinking-and-education.html): June 9, 2017 - [How should we respond to urbanization?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-should-we-respond-to-urbanization.html): June 16, 2017, By 2050, more than 6 billion people – two\-thirds of the world's population – will live in cities, compared with half today and just 15% a century ago - [Interview with Vitraum](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-Vitraum.html): July 3, 2017, Since 2015, Vitraum has targeted the construction industry from an end\-consumer perspective - [Interview with Building Radar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-Building-Radar.html): July 20, 2017, Building Radar is a platform that collates information on worldwide construction projects\. Users can identify upcoming business opportunities, for instance, by searching and tracking specific companies - [Interview with GenieBelt](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-GenieBelt.html): August 23, 2017, Construction project management with GenieBelt - [Leaner, faster, more stable](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Leaner-faster-more-stable.html): August 30, 2016, Harald Krüger, CEO of the BMW Group, talks about the promise of Industry 4\.0 in an interview with Roland Berger - [Shared parking](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Shared-parking.html): May 21, 2016, Shared parking is an innovative advance in the right direction, offering efficient solutions for tomorrow's transport\. - [What drives autonomous driving?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-drives-autonomous-driving.html): May 21, 2016, Autonomous driving has the potential to completely change the automotive industry as we know it\. - [The hidden value of the chief strategist](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-hidden-value-of-the-chief-strategist.html): May 21, 2016, Strategists from across Europe debate the changing role of CSOs at the Munich offices of Roland Berger\. - [The digital future of B2B sales](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-digital-future-of-B2B-sales.html): May 21, 2016, Digital natives are used to buying consumer goods conveniently online and are transferring this experience to their B2B dealings\. - [Business models for digital health start\-ups](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Business-models-for-digital-health-start-ups.html): July 15, 2016, Roland Berger Partner Thilo Kalthenbach on how digital technology is improving our health and the business of healthcare in exciting ways\. - [Opening up business opportunities in Iran](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Opening-up-business-opportunities-in-Iran.html): August 19, 2016, The new opportunities in Iran will benefit not only the country itself but also foreign companies\. - [Survey Women & Digital](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Survey-Women-Digital.html): November 9, 2016, We have launched a global study on Women & Digital across multiple geographics together with Numa and JFD\. - [The tipping point of offshore wind](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-tipping-point-of-offshore-wind.html): October 22, 2016 - [Tough decisions ahead for car manufacturers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tough-decisions-ahead-for-car-manufacturers.html): December 19, 2016 - [Interview with PlanRadar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-PlanRadar.html): September 26, 2017, PlanRadar offers a cloud\-based SaaS \(Software as a Service\) solution for construction and real estate projects - [Nobel Prize winner Richard Thaler](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Nobel-Prize-winner-Richard-Thaler.html): October 10, 2017, Nobel Prize winner Richard Thaler shares his thoughts on the power of choice in our Think:Act magazine\. - [Interview with cunio](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-cunio.html): October 24, 2017, Organizing the house rules, contacting neighbors, or calling for help in an emergency\. cunio is an app that connects tenants, landlords, service providers and the property management e\.g\. via an integrated messenger service and a virtual pinboard\. - [What can CEOs learn from race car drivers?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-can-CEOs-learn-from-race-car-drivers.html): November 2, 2017, A race driver and a neuroscientist show how we can fight distraction and reach faster decisions in our Think:Act magazine on complexity\. - [What makes Vienna the smartest city of them all?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-makes-Vienna-the-smartest-city-of-them-all.html): November 8, 2017, Interview with Vienna Mayor Michael Häupl on why Vienna is the smartest city in our Think:Act magazine "We need to talk about complexity"\. - [How important are morals in business?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-important-are-morals-in-business.html): November 6, 2017, Doing good is good for business, according to former Havas CEO David Jones\. - [Three questions: Itay Talgam](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Three-questions-Itay-Talgam.html): November 23, 2017, Itay Talgam says you can tune your business to run like an orchestra\. In our Think:Act magazine, he answers 3 questions on complexity\. - [Future of Work](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-Work.html): November 20, 2017, How digitization will affect tomorrow's world of work: 12 hypotheses - [Interview with FINALCAD](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-FINALCAD.html): November 27, 2017, FINALCAD supports construction companies to go digital\. An interview with Christophe des Dorides\. - [Understanding your customer base](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Understanding-your-customer-base.html): December 7, 2017, Companies are at the brink of a new paradigm shift where the nexus of value lies in the customer rather than the shareholder\. Companies are tweaking their core principles to foster outstanding experiences and thus create value for their customers\. - [Commercial vehicle electrification outlook](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Commercial-vehicle-electrification-outlook.html): December 14, 2017, By 2025, full electrification will become economical for commercial vehicles in the US with operating ranges below 300 miles\. - [Getting down to business with AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Getting-down-to-business-with-AI.html): February 22, 2018, Everyone is talking about how AI will change the world\. We find out what it will mean for business\. - [Portable artificial intelligence – will you be able to carry AI in your pocket?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Portable-artificial-intelligence-will-you-be-able-to-carry-AI-in-your-pocket.html): February 23, 2018, We are facing an artificial intelligence revolution\. The breakthrough will be personal, portable AI\. - [Construction Start\-Up Radar Interview with Kai\-Stefan Schober and Philipp Hoff](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Construction-Start-Up-Radar-Interview-with-Kai-Stefan-Schober-and-Philipp-Hoff.html): January 26, 2018, After the first year of the "Construction Start\-Up Radar" Kai\-Stefan Schober and Philipp Hoff review their insights in an interview\. - [Interview with Antoine Blondeau](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-Antoine-Blondeau.html): February 14, 2018, We are moving towards a critical mass in the field of artificial intelligence says Sentient Technologies CEO Antoine Blondeau\. Discover which business opportunities he sees arising from AI, as well as the three biggest misconceptions around the technology\. - [Innovations through AI in the hotel industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Innovations-through-AI-in-the-hotel-industry.html): January 31, 2018, Voice control, artificial intelligence and data management as new key competencies in the hotel industry\. Roland Berger expert Dr\. Vladimir Preveden presents a fresh new look at the hotel industry in relation to new technologies and innovations, including artificial intelligence\. - [On the way to smart procurement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/On-the-way-to-smart-procurement.html): February 1, 2018, The digital transformation has enormous potential for procurement\. The large number of transactions, partners and the sheer volume of data makes it a prime candidate for automation and the use of Artificial Intelligence \(AI\) and Robotic Process Automation \(RPA\)\. - [The next big thing: Quantum machine learning](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-next-big-thing-Quantum-machine-learning.html): February 16, 2018, Quantum computing is currently considered an innovation trigger\. General\-purpose utilizations are indeed broadly expected to be a decade away\. Yet special applications may be just a few years off\. - [Artificial intelligence and regulations for machines](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Artificial-intelligence-and-regulations-for-machines.html): February 26, 2018, Artificial intelligence may still be in its infancy, but experts are calling on policymakers to act\. - [Urban mobility – A future of anarchy or hyper\-efficiency?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-mobility-A-future-of-anarchy-or-hyper-efficiency.html): February 15, 2018, Urban mobility is at a crossroads\. In order to assess the biggest challenges facing tomorrow's public transport, we present likely future scenarios, as well as courses of action for parties involved, using Germany as an example\. - [Mobile banking: how long will dutch banks stay in the lead](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mobile-banking-how-long-will-dutch-banks-stay-in-the-lead.html): February 19, 2018, Mobile banking in the Netherlands is not only on the rise – it is becoming the preferred banking channel for retail banking customers\. - [Interview with tresmo](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-with-tresmo.html): February 21, 2018, The start\-up company tresmo provides individual solutions for IoT, web, mobile apps and embedded software\. CEO Jan Rodig explains his vision about changing customer expectations and the necessity of new business models\. - [Autonomous driving gains traction in rural areas](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Autonomous-driving-gains-traction-in-rural-areas.html): March 5, 2018, While there are a wide range of options and services available in some instances, what is lacking is a global perspective, says Gunnar Heipp, former strategic planning director from the Munich City Utilities\. - [China steps up a gear with artificial intelligence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/China-steps-up-a-gear-with-artificial-intelligence.html): March 9, 2018, China's commitment to artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming its economy\. - [How grocery retailers can beat discounters](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-grocery-retailers-can-beat-discounters.html): April 17, 2018, Grocery retailers find themselves in strong competition with discounters\. Derived from current projects there a few tips how smaller supermarkets can succeed\. - [Reinventing your company for the digital age with AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reinventing-your-company-for-the-digital-age-with-AI.html): March 6, 2018, "You can have 80% of today's industry run by artificial intelligence\." Read more in our interview with Hans\-Christian Boos\. - [Gender on the pay agenda](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Gender-on-the-pay-agenda.html): March 8, 2018, Figures Show that women still earn less than men\. Can artificial intelligence help closing this gap? - [Could artificial intelligence produce a hit song?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Could-artificial-intelligence-produce-a-hit-song.html): March 12, 2018, Is artificial intelligence able to create music hits? You might think that only musical geniuses can write the perfect pop song, but the algorithms are catching up fast\. - [The rise of artificial intelligence and the idea of singularity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-rise-of-artificial-intelligence-and-the-idea-of-singularity.html): March 20, 2018, Interview with futurist Martin Ford about singularity – a scenario with "super\-intelligent" machines\. - [Buying into simplicity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Buying-into-simplicity.html): April 26, 2018, Too much consumer choice is confusing and can even cause anxiety\. Many shoppers now crave simpler solutions and are even looking to brands to help make the decisions for them\. Here's how some retailers have found that simplicity doesn't just sell – it's becoming increasingly attractive in an ever more complex world\. - [How augmented intelligence is changing the way we work](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-augmented-intelligence-is-changing-the-way-we-work.html): March 15, 2018, Smart machines are nothing to fear\. In fact, they may free us to reimagine our working lives\. - [How to find your way through complexity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-find-your-way-through-complexity.html): April 18, 2018, Fake news, ransomware, disruptive competition: The list of things that can go wrong for a company seems to get longer all the time\. But in a global economy, fortunately so does the number of things that can go right\. Can you spot the key trends in time to act on them? In this highly unpredictable era, how do you make sure you are getting the information you need to identify the facts that matter the most? - [Breaking up data silos with OPEN BIM solutions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Breaking-up-data-silos-with-OPEN-BIM-solutions.html): March 19, 2018, The vision of the start\-up BIMwelt is to establish a major cloud\-based component management system\. Read more in our latest edition of the construction start\-up radar\. - [Journalists vs robots \- writing with AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Journalists-vs-robots-writing-with-AI.html): March 29, 2018, If you think disruption of the media business is old news, think again\. It's only just getting started, and the largest threat – or opportunity, depending on how you look at it – is looming within sight: robot writers\. - [Should we fear AI and singularity?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Should-we-fear-AI-and-singularity.html): April 3, 2018, Writer and scientist Vernor Vinge coined a term in 1993 to refer to artificial superintelligence rising and fundamentally changing civilization\. Here he answers three questions on the reality of his idea: singularity\. - [The white goods market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-white-goods-market.html): April 4, 2018, Many white goods manufacturers were long successful with their strategy of "engineer for eternity, build production scale and leave selling to retail"\. But future success will rely heavily on direct customer interaction based on data\. - [Mobile banking: How long will Dutch banks stay in the lead?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mobile-banking-How-long-will-Dutch-banks-stay-in-the-lead.html): April 4, 2018, Mobile banking in the Netherlands is not only on the rise – it is becoming the preferred banking channel for retail banking customers\. - [Hurdles loom on road to autonomous trucks](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hurdles-loom-on-road-to-autonomous-trucks.html): April 6, 2018, Autonomous trucks are the future of the logistics industry\. But first numerous challenges such as legal frameworks, infrastructure and the high cost of technology need to be overcome\. - [Big data ethics as new business asset?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Big-data-ethics-as-new-business-asset.html): April 6, 2018, Data is big business\. But as consumers become more aware of their digital footprints, a competitive advantage is sliding to those who promise privacy\. - [Aerospace \- aiming for the perfect moon shot](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aerospace-aiming-for-the-perfect-moon-shot.html): April 11, 2018, Space race 2\.0 is underway\. This time around it's not governments footing the bill, however – it's companies\. Will the commercialization of space turn us all into space tourists? Perhaps\. But it might also benefit terra firma\. - [Generosity, inventiveness and courage in the times of AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Generosity-inventiveness-and-courage-in-the-times-of-AI.html): April 12, 2018, Author and organizational psychologist Adam Grant wants you to maximize your innovation potential\. Here, he weighs in on inspiring generosity and empowering original thought\. - [Robots – friends or foes?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Robots-friends-or-foes.html): April 13, 2018, Martin Ford's influential 2015 book, Rise of the Robots, painted a bleak picture of a jobless future where automation takes over\. While his predictions might serve as a warning, there is also a view that interaction with our robotic friends could introduce a new harmony between man and machine\. We take a look\. - [Preparing Henkel for the digital future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Preparing-Henkel-for-the-digital-future.html): April 13, 2018, Henkel CEO Hans Van Bylen is taking this flagship German company through its digital transformation and he aims to complete it by 2020\. In a wide\-ranging interview he shares his plans for investment, why the US is still the most important market regardless of who the president is, and why he gives his staff a 'safe space' to make mistakes\. - [Taking the A out of AI](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Taking-the-A-out-of-AI.html): April 20, 2018, Neuroscience versus artificial intelligence engineering: We asked a leading exponent in each field to weigh in on where the two meet\. - [High\-speed internet to support BIM software on construction sites](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/High-speed-internet-to-support-BIM-software-on-construction-sites.html): April 24, 2018, The start\-up company Cosite offers wireless tools for connected construction sites, which are reliable, robust and scalable\. They would even support 4D BIM solutions, including augmented reality and virtual reality\. As Cosite puts it \- it is all about collaboration and connectivity\. - [How leaders can inspire organizational innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-leaders-can-inspire-organizational-innovation.html): May 3, 2018, Linda Hill, professor for organizational behavior, says it’s time to forget about "a\-ha moments"\. To turn an organization into a world\-class innovation machine, today’s leaders should focus on the genius of collective discovery\. - [Visionary Chris Anderson on spotting trends](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Visionary-Chris-Anderson-on-spotting-trends.html): May 4, 2018, Chris Anderson \- journalist, entrepreneur and visionary \- has a knack for spotting trends and acting on them\. After all, he spent nearly 12 years familiarizing readers with the inner workings of technology as editor of "Wired"\. In this interview, we follow the author of "The Long Tail" down the stream of thought that led to his latest venture: making drones ubiquitous\. - [How to transform into a successful digital company](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-transform-into-a-successful-digital-company.html): May 16, 2018, Going digital is no longer an option if you’re in it for the long haul – it’s a necessity\. With technology widening the chasm between the digital haves and the digital have\-nots, we spoke to three companies about how they got ahead of the curve and crossed over to the other side\. \(P\.S\. It was a lot of hard work\.\) - [Take a lesson from your brain to manage business better\*](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Take-a-lesson-from-your-brain-to-manage-business-better.html): May 9, 2018, The brain is the best mechanism we have for managing complexity\. Yet, we are just beginning to understand how complex its own processes really are\. Can we take lessons from how the brain manages the body to find new ways to manage business better? And what, exactly, would such a "neuroscientific management system" look like? - [Ingenius simplicity requires hard work and holistic thinking](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ingenius-simplicity-requires-hard-work-and-holistic-thinking.html): May 18, 2018, Resist that temptation to take shortcuts\. Simple solutions require application and always keeping the big picture in focus\. - [Boosting construction efficiency with building information modeling](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Boosting-construction-efficiency-with-building-information-modeling.html): May 24, 2018, Munich based start\-up PAVE offers software for the efficient management of construction projects\. It is based on the current standard of Building Information Modeling \(BIM\) technology\. Digital construction plans enable commissioners to be constantly up\-to\-date about proceedings on construction sites\. - [The digitalization of international ports](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-digitalization-of-international-ports.html): May 25, 2018, Because of their leading role in trade flows, automation and efficiency improvement of European as well as Chinese ports have been an important topic for long\. Regarding digitalization and connectivity, European ports are exploring new technologies whereas Chinese players are acting with more consideration\. - [Easy to apply strategies to deal with complex situations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Easy-to-apply-strategies-to-deal-with-complex-situations.html): May 25, 2018, Has complexity got you paralyzed and deadlocked? Don't panic\! We've put together some simple strategies, inspired by history, heroes and contemporary figures, that will help you cut through even the most complicated conundrums… - [Electric propulsion is finally on the map](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Electric-propulsion-is-finally-on-the-map.html): May 2, 2018, Great strides in the field of electric propulsion are being made around the world\. Roland Berger has analyzed developments in the industry and put together an interactive map detailing which organizations are active and where\. - [How carmakers will profit from China's relaxed ownership rules](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-carmakers-will-profit-from-China-s-relaxed-ownership-rules.html): May 28, 2018, China is gradually opening up the world's biggest car market\. We analyze how the recent move to scrap limits on foreign ownership of automotive joint ventures will affect OEMs\. - [Decomplexing the system](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Decomplexing-the-system.html): June 4, 2018, Computer scientist Dirk Helbing seems to have all the answers\. His wide\-ranging, free\-thinking ideas focus on how to cope with those complexities of the modern world that could threaten our way of life\. Read more in our Think:Act magazine\. - [Strategic planning in volatile times](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Strategic-planning-in-volatile-times.html): June 7, 2018, Companies not only have to struggle with geopolitical, technical and social imponderables\. Further challenges in the areas of "information analysis", "business case", "leadership competence" and "intercultural skills" make planning difficult\. - [How smart can a city get?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-smart-can-a-city-get.html): June 15, 2018, Smart cities are on the rise\. Some are newly built \- like Songdo in South Korea\. But existing cities, like Barcelona, are also setting up new structures with urban technology\. Find out more in this article from our Think:Act magazine\. - [Data paves the way to consumers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Data-paves-the-way-to-consumers.html): June 8, 2018, How companies can use data to better connect with customers is one of this year's biggest topics for the consumer goods industry\. - [Transforming production structures in the automotive industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transforming-production-structures-in-the-automotive-industry.html): June 12, 2018, The move to electric vehicles will change production structures in the automotive industry and the way OEMs and suppliers collaborate\. - [Bringing residential communities closer together with digital platforms](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Bringing-residential-communities-closer-together-with-digital-platforms.html): June 20, 2018, Digital platforms will become a standard within the construction industry, believes Bruno Acar, CEO at HomeBeat\.Live\. The start\-up offers a platform for residents, owners, property managers and project developers\. - [How can a successful company embrace purpose?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-can-a-successful-company-embrace-purpose.html): June 25, 2018, The long\-held assumption that businesses exist simply to make money for shareholders is being challenged\. There is a growing trend to focus on the longer term and the wider social impact that a business can have\. How has this shift come about? And, more importantly, how can a successful company embrace "purpose"? - [The new fight against digital obsession](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-new-fight-against-digital-obsession.html): July 2, 2018, Always\-on devices and social media have fueled a digital obsession\. Now technology companies are being forced to address their role in internet addiction as a growing number of advocacy groups call for increased education and regulation\. - [How to build a company that’s built to last](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-build-a-company-that-s-built-to-last.html): July 4, 2018, In this interview, celebrated author Jim Collins talks about success in business and how to build a company into a visionary and lasting brand by keeping focused on what matters the most: giving people a good sense of purpose\. - [easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren: Electric planes within 10 years](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/easyJet-CEO-Johan-Lundgren-Electric-planes-within-10-years.html): June 29, 2018, Electrical propulsion could help the airline industry reduce CO2 emissions and noise levels, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren says in an interview\. - [Become a master of social media for business](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Become-a-master-of-social-media-for-business.html): July 11, 2018, Social media for business is about much more than simple online marketing\. Charlene Li shares some pointers for thinking beyond traditional advertising and using channels like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to define your corporate purpose to the world and engage your customers\. - [Zunum Aero CEO Ashish Kumar: All short\-haul flights to zero emissions by 2040](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Zunum-Aero-CEO-Ashish-Kumar-All-short-haul-flights-to-zero-emissions-by-2040.html): July 10, 2018, Would you fly electric? US based aircraft manufacturer Zunum Aero aims to produce electric planes capable of flying more than 1000 miles by 2030\. In this interview we speak to founder and CEO Ashish Kumar about his vision for cost effective, environmentally friendly air travel\. - [Waste management: looking at a global challenge](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Waste-management-looking-at-a-global-challenge.html): July 17, 2018, From recycling to resource recovery, we take a look at how cities around the world are addressing the environmental challenge posed by waste management and disposal as companies gear up to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals program by 2030\. - [Procurement Endgame 1: Disrupted world](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Procurement-Endgame-1-Disrupted-world.html): July 24, 2018, Procurement has entered the final stage of transformation, creating a unique chance for procurement to reinvent itself as a value creator – and for chief procurement officers to become playmakers within their teams\. - [Procurement Endgame 2: A new order](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Procurement-Endgame-2-A-new-order.html): July 24, 2018, Tomorrow's procurement function will take on an increasingly entrepreneurial role, trying not just to reduce the cost of products and services but to generate added value, too\. - [Procurement Endgame 3: Six steps to succeed](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Procurement-Endgame-3-Six-steps-to-succeed.html): July 24, 2018, The necessary measures procurement should take to ensure that it navigates the final stage of transformation successfully\. - [The connection between religion and business](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-connection-between-religion-and-business.html): July 19, 2018, The sense of community and shared values fostered by religious faith can be dynamic source for good and may even provide competitive advantage when it comes to business\. We investigate how these factors play out around the world\. - [Meet the robots helping to assemble scaffolding](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Meet-the-robots-helping-to-assemble-scaffolding.html): July 25, 2018, Find out how German start\-up Kewazo is using robotic elevators to make construction sites safer\. In this interview, CEO Artem Kuchukov explains why more and more founders are coming up with great ideas involving robotics, AI, machine learning and data analytics\. - [Inside a purpose\-driven new business model](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Inside-a-purpose-driven-new-business-model.html): July 24, 2018, All companies strive for innovation in bringing new products to market, but not all have mastered the art of a purpose\-driven different business model like Jaipur Rugs\. We go behind the scenes with CEO Nand Kishore Chaudhary and the weavers making this Indian company a success\. - [Quantum technology is leaping into our lives](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Quantum-technology-is-leaping-into-our-lives.html): July 26, 2018, Quantum technology is bringing the science of quantum physics into computing systems\. We pull back the curtain on the rapid innovations taking place in this still\-young field and investigate how pioneers like IBM and D\-Wave are changing the industry\. - [The future of business will be driven by purpose](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-business-will-be-driven-by-purpose.html): July 31, 2018, The world has a lot to learn from legendary management guru Charles Handy\. In this interview, he speaks with Think:Act about innovation, how digital technology is changing the future of business and how we should never lose sight of the importance of human beings\. - [How to define purpose without being too narrow](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-define-purpose-without-being-too-narrow.html): August 6, 2018, In order to define purpose, you have to ask why the people at your company come to work\. Professor of business administration at Harvard Business School George Serafeim talks to Think:Act about the importance of building a company strategy that is both authentic and adaptive\. - [The definition of the purpose\-driven economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-definition-of-the-purpose-driven-economy.html): August 7, 2018, The purpose\-driven economy is raising the bar when it comes to engagement and companies as well as employees are set to profit\. In this interview, The Purpose Economy author Aaron Hurst speaks about how the trend can be defined today and how it will evolve in the future\. - [The right way to talk about corporate purpose](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-right-way-to-talk-about-corporate-purpose.html): August 8, 2018, Your organization has clearly communicated its purpose to employees and management\. Now the next step is finding the right strategy to communicate your mission to the outside world and foster an environment of long\-term value\. - [A recipe for long\-term success in times of change](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-recipe-for-long-term-success-in-times-of-change.html): August 9, 2018, When it comes to building a successful company, Johnson & Johnson offers some leadership lessons that everyone can learn from\. Global Director of Employee Engagement Michael Bzdak talks to Think:Act about how the company’s credo has become a foundation for flourishing in the long term\. - [Adidas is racing ahead into the digital future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Adidas-is-racing-ahead-into-the-digital-future.html): August 7, 2018, German sports company Adidas is going the next level of technology with its new digital strategy called Creating the New\. Head of Global Sales Roland Auschel shares his thoughts with Think:Act about how the business will keep moving into the digital future\. - [Insurers need partners to leverage IoT in homes](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Insurers-need-partners-to-leverage-IoT-in-homes.html): August 2, 2018, IoT in the home is ready for take\-off and the potential bounty is rich for insurers that manage to find the right partners\. - [The making of India’s biometric Aadhaar ID program](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-making-of-India-s-biometric-Aadhaar-ID-program.html): August 9, 2018, Thanks to the Aadhaar ID program, every person in India can now receive a unique number and identification card\. The authentication process rollout overseen by Nandan Nilekani was an audacious effort that had as much to do with sophisticated technology as it did navigating political uncertainties\. - [What makes capitalism tick?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-makes-capitalism-tick.html): August 13, 2018, It's not the greed for money, it's the human desire to create that is the spirit of capitalism, stakeholder theory pioneer R\. Edward Freeman says\. If we elevate out thinking about purpose and values, we can be the generation that makes business better\. - [Artificial intelligence to turbo\-boost the financial sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Artificial-intelligence-to-turbo-boost-the-financial-sector.html): August 21, 2018, How do banks and financial service providers remain attractive to customers despite increasing competition? Artificial intelligence can significantly optimize value chains\. - [Andreas Thellmann of Airbus on future of electrical propulsion](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Andreas-Thellmann-of-Airbus-on-future-of-electrical-propulsion.html): August 28, 2018, Among the 100 electric aircraft developments worldwide, Airbus is involved in 7\. Read our interview with Airbus Project Executive Andreas Thellmann about the future of flight\. - [AI as the next big differentiator in the hotel industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/AI-as-the-next-big-differentiator-in-the-hotel-industry.html): August 27, 2018, Many new technologies in tourism are based on artificial intelligence and can be applied along every phase of the travel experience\. Some applications are visible to the customer, while others leave their mark behind the scenes\. - ["We foresee a digitialized construction world in which excavators dig holes alone"](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/We-foresee-a-digitialized-construction-world-in-which-excavators-dig-holes.html): August 29, 2018, The start\-up company Vemcon rethinks simplified machine control ensuring that man, machine, and material are perfectly aligned in the work process and with this increase productivity substantially\. In this interview, the founders Jan Rotard and Julian Profanter explain their vision of construction sites without heavy physical work\. - [Smart surgery and low\-cost health care in India](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Smart-surgery-and-low-cost-health-care-in-India.html): August 31, 2018, Devi Shetty's rethought the procedure of heart operations from scratch\. In this way he also updated the idea of health care in India\. To achieve this result he relies on cutting edge surgery and the reduction of complex procedures to affordable tasks\. - [Will China be the new Superpower?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Will-China-be-the-new-Superpower.html): August 1, 2018, Changing power relations, political reforms as well as record numbers of university graduates in recent years raise the question if China is ready to become the new Superpower\. Nevertheless the question arises, whether the country and its population are ready to take on this role\. - [Tackling poverty with digital opportunity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tackling-poverty-with-digital-opportunity.html): September 5, 2018, Roland Berger alumnus Benedikt Wahler talks about co\-founding venture "Startup Lion", which fights disadvantages in Africa through digital opportunities\. Find out how young people are being empowered to influence the global digital economy in Africa\. - [Psychological approaches to deal with crises in the business world](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Psychological-approaches-to-deal-with-crises-in-the-business-world.html): September 5, 2018, Understanding the stages of grief can help a company navigate a crisis\. Disbelief, anger, bargaining and acceptance play a significant part in the journey, and it takes real character and leadership to turn a major drama into a business advantage\. - [Edward Snowden, whistleblowing and the meaning of trust](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Edward-Snowden-whistleblowing-and-the-meaning-of-trust.html): May 15, 2017, Laura Poitras, Glenn Greenwald and Ewen MacAskill\. This report about the events of these days also raises questions on whistleblowing and trust in general\. - [Redefining the relationship between CEOs and boards](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Redefining-the-relationship-between-CEOs-and-boards.html): September 11, 2018, The relationship between CEOs and boards follows structures that are no longer up to date\. In an interview Wharton professor Michael Useem talks about contemporary approaches to lead companies, which emerged during the last ten years\. Overall the strategic involvement on all top\-levels has increased\. Additionally more and more women reach top management positions\. - [Building a robot with a heart](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Building-a-robot-with-a-heart.html): September 13, 2018, Will the machines rise in the battle against loneliness? Kaname Hayashi offers a new solution to the epidemic of the modern age\. - [Decision\-making, views on risk and error culture](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Decision-making-views-on-risk-and-error-culture.html): October 3, 2018, Psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer has some radical views on risk, error culture and getting back to the basics of decision\-making\. Here he offers a simple way to tackle complexity: trust your instincts\. - [Social scientist Robert Cialdini on persuasion](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Social-scientist-Robert-Cialdini-on-persuasion.html): September 18, 2018, Robert Cialdini says we shouldn’t resist being "pre\-suaded"\. He shares his thoughts on influence, decision\-making and how he ended up buying a TV he did not particularly need\. - [Increasing resilience to deal with challenging business situations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Increasing-resilience-to-deal-with-challenging-business-situations.html): October 1, 2018, Psychology can play a key part in surviving extreme situations – and it can be applied to the business environment, too\. Survival specialists Cody Lundin, EJ Snyder and William Trubridge show how\. - [Blockchain adds a layer of trust to the internet](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Blockchain-adds-a-layer-of-trust-to-the-internet.html): September 20, 2018, How creative blockchain pioneers are adapting the new technology to work way beyond the world of finance\. - [How ethical commitments can increase sales](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-ethical-commitments-can-increase-sales.html): September 24, 2018, Today’s consumers stand behind businesses that share their values\. With environmental accountability rapidly becoming a mainstream demand, these companies prove that ethical practices can also make business sense\. - [Handling precious resources with care](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Handling-precious-resources-with-care.html): September 27, 2018, Unpredictable threats like climate change and global instability are leading to a rethink on how best to protect some of the world's most valuable resources\. We take a look at a few of these modern\-day Noah's arks redefining what we safeguard – and how we do it\. - [UK could launch its first electric air transport routes within 5 years](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/UK-could-launch-its-first-electric-air-transport-routes-within-5-years.html): September 21, 2018, Aircraft electrical propulsion has the potential to impact Large Commercial Aviation\. Additionally it may result in the creation of the new market of Urban Air Mobility, and boost to Sub\-Regional aviation\. One company which is involved deeply this market is Cranfield Aerospace Solutions\. To learn more, we spoke with CEO Paul Hutton\. - [How to develop a 360° vision for your company](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-develop-a-360%C2%B0-vision-for-your-company.html): November 30, 2016, In our digital world the business landscape changes fast\. Industries are in constant flux, competitors emerge from unlikely places and new technologies threaten established business models\. Companies that thrive in this environment need 360° vision, an open mind and an appetite for collaboration\. - [Ingolstadt's soaring ambitions for urban air mobility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ingolstadt-s-soaring-ambitions-for-urban-air-mobility.html): October 9, 2018, Ingolstadt has joined an EU initiative to test air taxis\. We spoke to the Bavarian city's mayor about his vision for urban air mobility\. - [Connecting the dots – A map of Europe’s AI ecosystem](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Connecting-the-dots-A-map-of-Europe-s-AI-ecosystem.html): October 7, 2018, European AI, where are you? What do you look like? Who is mastering you? As we all know, the battle for AI supremacy has begun\. And it is now time for Europe to better know its strengths, and capitalize on it\. - [How to make space for both people and technology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-make-space-for-both-people-and-technology.html): November 8, 2018, In this exclusive bonus interview, psychologist and author Sherry Turkle speaks to Think:Act Magazine about how an individual can make room for better relationships amidst digital distractions\. - [Business leader Zhang Ruimin on the importance of change for companies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Business-leader-Zhang-Ruimin-on-the-importance-of-change-for-companies.html): December 13, 2016, Nobody embodies China's emergence as an economic power better than Zhang Ruimin\. The CEO of the Haier empire with its 60,000 employees and revolutionary approach to reinvention talks exclusively to THINK ACT about China's future, Europe's weaknesses and smashed\-up refrigerators\. - [Interview: "Traditional Procurement, in many cases, will not survive"](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-Traditional-Procurement-in-many-cases-will-not-survive.html): October 24, 2018, In this video interview, Vodafone's Detlef Schultz discusses the many challenges the procurement function is facing\. - [Brexit: Our prediction and its implications](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Brexit-Our-prediction-and-its-implications.html): October 26, 2018, 1\.5 years since the triggering of Article 50, it is still unclear whether the UK can leave the EU in an orderly fashion\. - [The future of work is a matter of being human](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-work-is-a-matter-of-being-human.html): November 6, 2018, The world is going through profound changes driven by rapid advances in technology\. In an artificially intelligent future where will humans fit in? - [Construction industry: decomplexing distribution channels for building materials](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Construction-industry-decomplexing-distribution-channels-for-building-materials.html): October 29, 2018, A start\-up from Berlin is challenging existing sales channels in the building sector\. Read more in our interview with Michél Maruhn, the CEO of Robeoo\. - [Workplace health is the key to employee motivation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Workplace-health-is-the-key-to-employee-motivation.html): November 7, 2018, In this interview, "Dying for a Paycheck" author Jeffrey Pfeffer speaks about how modern work practices are actually a health hazard and can even lead to death\. - [The Fintech Revolution](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Fintech-Revolution.html): December 1, 2016, Investing made as easy as texting: The mobile internet in China paves the way for Duocaitou, the crowdfunding platform founded by Zhang Senhua\. - [Micro\-multinationals – Innovative companies from Germany](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Micro-multinationals-Innovative-companies-from-Germany.html): November 20, 2016, How can small and mid\-sized enterprises \(SME\) master digitalization? Four specialized and flexible German companies show how it's done\. - [Keeping skills sharp in the digital intelligence age](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Keeping-skills-sharp-in-the-digital-intelligence-age.html): November 11, 2018, Tech and culture writer Nicholas Carr is among those warning that machine intelligence is a de\-skilling trap\. Think:Act examines the future of working with AI\. - [Automotive manufacturing requires human innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-manufacturing-requires-human-innovation.html): November 14, 2018, Toyota’s Mitsuru Kawai is taking a revolutionary approach to industrial automation\. Think:Act Magazine goes behind the scenes at the Japanese automotive manufacturer\. - [Tech pioneers and the neo\-Luddite revolution](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tech-pioneers-and-the-neo-Luddite-revolution.html): November 19, 2018, Pioneers like Jaron Lanier and Ethan Zuckerman blazed the trail for new technologies\. Now they are turning their backs on automation in a movement some are comparing to Luddism\. - [The changing face of human computer interaction](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-changing-face-of-human-computer-interaction.html): November 21, 2018, With the International Federation of Robotics predicting 1\.7 million robots will be in use by 2020, Think:Act Magazine investigates how artificial emotions are changing interaction design\. - [Tracking the digital future of Kenya](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tracking-the-digital-future-of-Kenya.html): December 11, 2016, Nairobi is becoming the center of the African tech scene\. From startups and incubators to a purpose\-built tech city, we take a look at some of the key players\. - [Forget about doomsday: AI is just another tool](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Forget-about-doomsday-AI-is-just-another-tool.html): November 26, 2018, Charles\-Edouard Bouée weighs in on why we should see the rise of AI not as an artificial brain, but as ushering in an era of human augmented intelligence\. - [Nomads are leaving their anti\-technology ways](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Nomads-are-leaving-their-anti-technology-ways.html): November 28, 2018, For centuries, an anti\-tech approach to the world has been the norm for nomadic people like the Tsaatan reindeer shepherds in Mongolia\. Think:Act Magazine documents\. - [Human achievement and the history of productivity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Human-achievement-and-the-history-of-productivity.html): December 3, 2018, Looking at food, labor and knowledge milestones of productivity, this infographic traces productivity improvements over the millennia and across the globe\. - [Cybercrime is becoming the mafia’s newest racket](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cybercrime-is-becoming-the-mafia-s-newest-racket.html): December 5, 2018, The darknet market is grabbing headlines and the cyber police are tracking the cyber mafia through a growing number of digital crime cases\. Think:Act investigates the world of illegal activity online\. - [Meet the self\-made woman leading biotechnology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Meet-the-self-made-woman-leading-biotechnology.html): December 10, 2018, Biocon CEO Kiran Mazumdar\-Shaw on the biotechnology industry, the global healthcare industry, the challenges facing female leaders and what led her to found a biotech company\. - [Looking at multiple kinds of intelligence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Looking-at-multiple-kinds-of-intelligence.html): December 12, 2018, Multiple Intelligences author and developmental psychologist Howard Gardner answers three questions for Think:Act Magazine about what the future may look like and which intelligence types may come to have more sway than others\. - [Digital Lab: mastering the future of procurement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-Lab-mastering-the-future-of-procurement.html): November 12, 2018, At Roland Berger's first Digital Procurement Lab, more than 40 CPOs from top European companies came together to discuss the future of procurement and hear about innovative digital solutions for the function\. - [Introducing helmets with IoT technologies for construction sites](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Introducing-helmets-with-IoT-technologies-for-construction-sites.html): January 9, 2019, The Dubai based start\-up WakeCap provides helmets with IoT technology to improve safety and workflows on construction\-sites\. - [Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport leading the change to sustainable and electrical flight](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Amsterdam-s-Schiphol-Airport-leading-the-change-to-sustainable-and-electrical.html): January 7, 2019, Aircraft electrical propulsion is predicted to be the next big disruptor of aerospace\. However, the role airports will play is often overlooked\. - [Automotive procurement has reached an endgame](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-procurement-has-reached-an-endgame.html): September 11, 2019, Procurement in the automotive industry must transform itself into a more strategic partner for the business or be drained of resources as automation takes over\. - [To be entrepreneurial takes an evolutionary ethos](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/To-be-entrepreneurial-takes-an-evolutionary-ethos.html): March 18, 2019, Looking at the Dutch Kidney Foundation, Charles\-Edouard Bouée weighs in for Think:Act on the importance of keeping an entrepreneurial mindset\. - [Rulebreakers define the course of history](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rulebreakers-define-the-course-of-history.html): March 4, 2019, Think:Act Magazine dives into how leading figures such as Steve Jobs and Warren Buffett have embraced uncertainty and redefined the rules of the game\. - [Dave Ulrich on the outside\-in view of HR](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Dave-Ulrich-on-the-outside-in-view-of-HR.html): March 13, 2019, Renowned HR guru Dave Ulrich believes that the human resources function must evolve to delivering sustainable value to stakeholders outside the firm\. - [The underused power of catalytic questions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-underused-power-of-catalytic-questions.html): March 6, 2019, Leadership guru Hal Gregersen outlines how senior leaders can use brainstorming techniques and out\-of\-the\-box thinking to lead disruptive innovations in this article from our Think:Act Magazine\. - [Smart Travel Assistants – The new gateway for travel?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Smart-Travel-Assistants-The-new-gateway-for-travel.html): February 20, 2019, Smart travel assistants might herald a major shift in the travel industry\. Roland Berger highlights crucial aspects and provides guidance for industry players\. - [Digitization and the future of the labor market in Belgium](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digitization-and-the-future-of-the-labor-market-in-Belgium.html): February 27, 2019 - [Electromobility: Key raw material nickel is in short supply](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Electromobility-Key-raw-material-nickel-is-in-short-supply.html): February 21, 2019, Electric drive is booming \- and with it demand for batteries\. More politicians are calling for national or European\-based battery production\. But key raw materials face supply constraints, especially nickel\. - [Hyperloop: Crowdsourced vs\. In\-House Strategies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hyperloop-Crowdsourced-vs.-In-House-Strategies.html): March 11, 2019, Advancements in communications are accelerating Hyperloop development\. Think:Act reports on the in\-house and open\-source efforts leading the vacuum train race\. - [How McCord redefined the rules of human resources](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-McCord-redefined-the-rules-of-human-resources.html): March 25, 2019, Prevent overthinking when it comes to human resources: Think:Act looks at how Patty McCord is taking her message of radical simplicity beyond Silicon Valley\. - [Restacking the rules of innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Restacking-the-rules-of-innovation.html): March 27, 2019, Think:Act Magazine investigates how new business areas are playing into Danish toymaker Lego’s strategy to innovate and stay on top of the industry\. - [11 rules for learning to think differently](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/11-rules-for-learning-to-think-differently.html): April 30, 2019, From company processes to project leads, RebelMouse CEO Andrea Breanna shares a few tips with Think:Act on how to break the rules in order to maximize success\. - [Making the case for whistleblowers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Making-the-case-for-whistleblowers.html): April 9, 2019, In business cases of fraud, giving workers a means to speak up can save both your reputation and profits\. Think:Act reports on the new culture of transparency\. - [The online retailer revolutionizing an industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-online-retailer-revolutionizing-an-industry.html): March 20, 2019, Casper focused on customer experience and turned a mattress into a lifestyle brand\. Think:Act Magazine looks at how the company did the seemingly impossible\. - [Be “more pirate” with organizational innovations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Be-more-pirate-with-organizational-innovations.html): April 22, 2019, Fearless free expression, profit\-maximizing and the will to democratically challenge authority: Think:Act looks at how being “more pirate” helps organizations\. - [Mapping autonomous urban air mobility's progress](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mapping-autonomous-urban-air-mobility-s-progress.html): March 24, 2019, Who is currently working on projects in the field of urban air mobility? In which regions are they active and what is their focus? Answers to these questions can be found on our regularly updated world map of urban air mobility\. - [MAKE IT S\.I\.M\.P\.L\.E\.](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/MAKE-IT-S.I.M.P.L.E.html): March 29, 2019, Try it the S\.I\.M\.P\.L\.E way: in an increasingly complex world, here are six criteria that will ensure your proposed business solution is driven by simplicity\. - [Looking at the rules of good leadership](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Looking-at-the-rules-of-good-leadership.html): April 10, 2019, Visionary thinker and author Simon Sinek answers three questions for Think:Act on leadership and how leading the way will soon mean expanding the metrics\. - [The new international face of innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-new-international-face-of-innovation.html): April 16, 2019, Like Route 128 before it, Silicon Valley is facing geographical change in the entrepreneurial community\. Think:Act looks at the new criteria of startup success\. - [Meet the woman leading collaboration in mobility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Meet-the-woman-leading-collaboration-in-mobility.html): April 18, 2019, Nissan’s Catherine Perez speaks to Think:Act about accessible mobility, the goal of zero emissions and why more women should study artificial intelligence\. - [How the Smart City can build itself](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-the-Smart-City-can-build-itself.html): May 28, 2019 - [Want to break the rules? Start with self\-belief](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Want-to-break-the-rules-Start-with-self-belief.html): April 3, 2019, Sometimes it's good to be a maverick in business, to dispense with traditional wisdom and trusted formulae in favor of creating something entirely new\. But even breaking the rules requires some form of order; otherwise you risk a chaotic charge into the unknown – with potentially disastrous consequences\. - [Rebels aren’t a threat; they’re an asset](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rebels-aren-t-a-threat-they-re-an-asset.html): April 10, 2019, "Rebel Talent" author Francesca Gino shares strategies with Think:Act for getting out of your comfort zone and creating experiences that will put you in the lead\. - [Our rulebreakers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Our-rulebreakers.html): April 25, 2019, Rebels are not fond of rules\. And they have no respect for the status quo\. They change things and push the human race forward\. - [Between a rock and a hard place: OSAT companies need a new playbook](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place-OSAT-companies-need-a-new-playbook.html): April 11, 2019, Report on the OSAT niche of the semiconductor industry\. Three things OSAT companies can do to improve profitability in a low\-margin environment\. - [Motown's new momentum](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Motown-s-new-momentum.html): December 16, 2018, After 60 years of decline, imaginative leadership is giving Motor City a new spark\. Yet the question remains: Will this former jewel of the US economy step up to its former glory or will the hype simply sputter out? - [Radical autonomy at scale](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Radical-autonomy-at-scale.html): May 1, 2019, Counter\-intuitive as it might sound, the Buurtzorg model based on radical autonomy and self\-management, delivers better results compared to command and control organizational structures\. - [Help from above: drone support on construction sites](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Help-from-above-drone-support-on-construction-sites.html): May 2, 2019, The use of drones on construction sites increases safety and efficiency\. An interview with the Startup FairFleet\. - [Future of European Consumer Finance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Future-of-European-Consumer-Finance.html): May 7, 2019 - [Autonomous production \- New opportunities through AI?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Autonomous-production-New-opportunities-through-AI.html): May 7, 2019, How realistic is the vision of autonomous production within discrete manufacturing? The latest Roland Berger study goes in search of an answer\. - [Digital therapeutics: An exciting innovation, but not without challenges](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-therapeutics-An-exciting-innovation-but-not-without-challenges.html): May 15, 2019, Companies must tackle four key challenges to claim a niche in the market for digital therapeutics - [Fuel cell and hydrogen trains: An ultra\-green revolution for Europe's railroads](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Fuel-cell-and-hydrogen-trains-An-ultra-green-revolution-for-Europe-s-railroads.html): May 16, 2019, We will not feature the study on our website, but link to the webpages of our clients\. We'll provide the links as soon as possible\. - [London\-based start\-up to jointly launch world's first vertiport in October](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/London-based-start-up-to-jointly-launch-world-s-first-vertiport-in-October.html): May 28, 2019, Urban air mobility is fast becoming a reality\. We spoke Skyports Managing Director Duncan Walker about his company's innovative goal to build a drone infrastructure network\. - [Building longevity into an organization’s DNA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Building-longevity-into-an-organization-s-DNA.html): June 18, 2019, Think:Act Magazine explores how transformation can be achieved by striking a balance between exploiting the present and exploring the future\. - [Interview: Will electrical propulsion be disruptive?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-Will-electrical-propulsion-be-disruptive.html): June 5, 2019, To pull apart claims of disruption surrounding electric propulsion, we spoke to Harvard Business School Associate Professor, Thales Teixeira\. - [New benchmark index for shareholder engagement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/New-benchmark-index-for-shareholder-engagement.html): June 12, 2019, Companies need to respond to activist investors\. Roland Berger recommends switching to active shareholder engagement\. - [The five\-step approach to building your own blockchain](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-five-step-approach-to-building-your-own-blockchain.html): June 12, 2019, The following step\-by\-step guide helps to harness blockchain´s potential, avoid common mistakes and overcome implementation hurdles\. - [How to compete in a world of transient advantages](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-compete-in-a-world-of-transient-advantages.html): June 24, 2019, Rita Gunther McGrath is turning Michael Porter’s ideas on competitive advantage upside down\. Think:Act dives into the ideas driving the innovation expert’s theories\. - [The futurists changing the way we look at time](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-futurists-changing-the-way-we-look-at-time.html): June 26, 2019, The Long Now Foundation is refocusing humanity’s attention span on projects that look generations ahead\. Think:Act reports on the goals of the Silicon Valley think tank\. - [Virtual Reality – New reality for the travel industry?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Virtual-Reality-New-reality-for-the-travel-industry.html): June 27, 2019, Virtual reality might significantly alter the face of traveling\. Roland Berger sheds light on the potential impact on industry players - [Interview: Vast reduction in aviation emissions achievable by 2050](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Interview-Vast-reduction-in-aviation-emissions-achievable-by-2050.html): June 27, 2019, Clean Sky/ACARE aims to encourage reduction in aviation emissions; electrical propulsion could be a large contributor to its target\. We spoke with Ric Parker, Chairman of the Board at Clean Sky Joint Undertaking\. - [Has quarterly capitalism made us overhasty?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Has-quarterly-capitalism-made-us-overhasty.html): July 8, 2019, Think:Act Magazine investigates the growing support for moving away from quarterly capitalism in favor of long\-term investment in the bigger picture\. - [Processing and packaging machinery suppliers: Big changes ahead](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Processing-and-packaging-machinery-suppliers-Big-changes-ahead.html): July 2, 2019, Players need to prepare for the future and thus, address four disruptive trends: Sustainability, End\-consumer focus, Efficiency & transparency, and Technology & innovation\. - [Detoxing the railways: A lean model for Europe's rail transportation system](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Detoxing-the-railways-A-lean-model-for-Europe-s-rail-transportation-system.html): July 5, 2019, Jack\-of\-all\-trades or master of one? European ailways companies have pursued vertical integration at the cost of excellence in their core operations\. It is time for a detox\. - [The evolution of an innovation guru](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-evolution-of-an-innovation-guru.html): July 2, 2019, Think:Act explores how Clayton Christensen’s ideas on efficiency, sustaining and market\-creating innovation have changed how we look at business\. - [It’s time to revisit the Enlightenment ideals](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/It-s-time-to-revisit-the-Enlightenment-ideals.html): July 10, 2019, Harvard psychology professor Steven Pinker answers three questions for Think:Act on the advancement of humanity and the need to defend the ideals of the Enlightenment\. - [The rise and fall of Chinese bike\-sharing startups](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-rise-and-fall-of-Chinese-bike-sharing-startups.html): August 8, 2019, Tracking Ofo’s rapid growth and failure, Think:Act looks at how bike\-sharing in China went from a promising venture to a shared economy cautionary tale\. - [The secrets of successful transformation: test yourself](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-secrets-of-successful-transformation-test-yourself.html): October 16, 2019, Political, economic and social factors are forcing institutions and companies to reinvent themselves\. Take our online test to analyze your individual situation - [Inside the simulation that takes us closer to Mars](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Inside-the-simulation-that-takes-us-closer-to-Mars.html): July 17, 2019, Sending humans to Mars is the ultimate long\-term project\. Think:Act peeks behind the scenes of the Austrian Space Forum mission that has us on the fast\-track\. - [Looking at the future of urban air mobility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Looking-at-the-future-of-urban-air-mobility.html): July 16, 2019, From startups to aerospace giants, a growing number of companies are working on technology that could change your perspective on urban mobility\. What will it take to make short\-distance air travel just another normal part of city living? - [Volocopter CTO: First air taxi route to open in the next 2 \- 5 years](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Volocopter-CTO-First-air-taxi-route-to-open-in-the-next-2-5-years.html): August 29, 2019, Urban Air Mobility is moving rapidly towards commercial reality and Volocopter is one of its pioneers\. We spoke to CTO Jan\-Hendrik Boelens about use cases for air taxis and remaining obstacles\. - [The extraordinary vision behind Vision Fund](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-extraordinary-vision-behind-Vision-Fund.html): July 22, 2019, Technology entrepreneur and SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son became one of the world’s richest men by thinking 300 years ahead\. Think:Act looks at his cosmos of influence\. - [Swiss building materials players: Prepare for market slowdown](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Swiss-building-materials-players-Prepare-for-market-slowdown.html): August 27, 2019, After ten years of growth in the Swiss construction industry, there are increasing signs that there will be consolidation in 2019 with a cautious outlook thereafter\. High time to draw up a contingency plan\. - [The future of 3D printed houses – made out of sand](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-3D-printed-houses-made-out-of-sand.html): July 23, 2019, The startup company Sandhelden uses 3D printing to manufacture sanitary products for the bathroom – the development of modules for house construction is currently underway\. - [Aircraft electrical propulsion can transform regional travel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aircraft-electrical-propulsion-can-transform-regional-travel.html): July 24, 2019, Imagine flying from London to Manchester in a hybrid electric plane in 45 minutes for £50\. We spoke to Neil Cloughley from Faradair about his vision for an electrically propelled future\. - [The impatience crisis needs a management strategy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-impatience-crisis-needs-a-management-strategy.html): July 24, 2019, From economics to politics, we are suffering the consequences of impatience\. Paul Roberts shares with Think:Act how we can manage the crisis of self\-centeredness\. - [Line up your next goals while still scoring today](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Line-up-your-next-goals-while-still-scoring-today.html): July 29, 2019, Business can learn from football, from how to prepare your next goal to picking the right team\. Think:Act explores the strategies that can help your organization keep up\. - [Mechanical engineering sector: between economic crisis and disruption](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mechanical-engineering-sector-between-economic-crisis-and-disruption.html): July 29, 2019, The industry shrank by a quarter in the 2008/2009 crisis\. The decline this time is likely to be similar\. Companies urgently need to invest\. - [Hyperloop is shaking up more than transportation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Hyperloop-is-shaking-up-more-than-transportation.html): August 1, 2019, As superspeed vacuum trains race ever closer to becoming a reality, Hyperloop Transportation Technology's Bibop Gresta speaks to Think:Act about something that could prove just as revolutionary: the crowdsourcing model that's driving his company's innovations\. - [Henry Mintzberg on the Scourge of Disconnected Leadership](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Henry-Mintzberg-on-the-Scourge-of-Disconnected-Leadership.html): August 13, 2019, Management guru Henry Mintzberg believes that we have had enough of disconnected leadership, people who sitting in high offices, who don\`t connect with the ground\. - [The real extent of globalization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-real-extent-of-globalization.html): August 6, 2019, Our perception of globalization growth is incorrect, according to a study by Pankaj Ghemawat and his co\-authors\. Think:Act explores the facts\. - [Andrew Keen on How to Fix the Problems Technology has Created](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Andrew-Keen-on-How-to-Fix-the-Problems-Technology-has-Created.html): August 16, 2019, Tech critic Andrew Keen likens the problems of our current Digital Age to those of the Industrial Age and believes that if we tackle them carefully, we can create a more humane future\. - [Boosting material cost excellence with dynamic product cost optimization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Boosting-material-cost-excellence-with-dynamic-product-cost-optimization.html): November 12, 2019, What impact do individual product specs have on material costs? This is precisely where transparency is lacking in many companies\. - [Three contech trends for the 2020s](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Three-contech-trends-for-the-2020s.html): August 22, 2019, The Roland Berger Construction Startup Radar has featured about 20 startups so far – time to draw conclusions for the building industries\. - [Is this the last chance for a European payment scheme?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Is-this-the-last-chance-for-a-European-payment-scheme.html): August 28, 2019, Few areas in financial services have seen such disruption as the payments sector: Europe needs to do its homework to keep up in the global race\. - [How evolution drives success in the digital era](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-evolution-drives-success-in-the-digital-era-2.html): October 21, 2019, Think:Act Magazine explores how adaptation in the natural world can teach companies to survive in an era of rapid change, globalization and Digital Darwinism\. - [It’s time to rethink your digital opportunities](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/It-s-time-to-rethink-your-digital-opportunities.html): October 29, 2019, Think:Act talks to Digital Darwinism author Tom Goodwin on how to navigate today’s digital challenges and opportunities and what it is that drives people\. - [Agco's Richenhagen talks agriculture technology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Agco-s-Richenhagen-talks-agriculture-technology.html): October 30, 2019, Agco CEO Martin Richenhagen speaks to Think:Act about the argiculture business, work\-life balance and keeping perspective while running a Fortune 500 company\. - [New mobility: The radical transformation of an industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/New-mobility-The-radical-transformation-of-an-industry.html): October 6, 2019, Senior partner Norbert Dressler from Roland Berger in an interview on mobility in transition\. - [Silicon Valley failures sow the seeds for new innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Silicon-Valley-failures-sow-the-seeds-for-new-innovation.html): October 28, 2019, Sherwood Partners' Martin Pichinson has wound down countless Silicon Valley startups\. Think:Act looks at the lessons his experience can teach about innovation\. - [Understanding the types of business ecosystems](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Understanding-the-types-of-business-ecosystems.html): November 12, 2019, Think:Act looks past the complexity to uncover how different business ecosystems operate based on value chains, platforms, algorithms, blockchain or the cloud\. - [Digital transformation means taking the long view](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-transformation-means-taking-the-long-view.html): November 21, 2019, With insights from Sunil Gupta and Chris Skinner, Think:Act dives into how traditional companies have embraced e\-commerce and a new digital mindset\. - [Customizing bathrooms based on industry 4\.0 efficiency](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Customizing-bathrooms-based-on-industry-4.0-efficiency.html): September 30, 2019, German startup produces customized bathrooms with industry 4\.0 technology\. Wood as a building material offers considerable economic, social and ecological advantages\. - [Being unique is more important than strength alone](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Being-unique-is-more-important-than-strength-alone.html): November 26, 2019, Charles Darwin's evolutionary theory is often misunderstood\. Kat Arney shares with Think:Act why being unique is tantamount to survival in today’s economy\. - [Brian Solis on experience innovation and survival](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Brian-Solis-on-experience-innovation-and-survival.html): November 28, 2019, Digital analyst and futurist Brian Solis shares with Think:Act why he thinks the next wave of digital transformation should be all about experience innovation\. - [Digital is renewing music, not destroying it](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-is-renewing-music-not-destroying-it.html): November 7, 2019, Think:Act looks at how Deutsche Grammophon CEO Clemens Trautmann is adopting strategies to bring the early radio and recording innovator into the streaming age\. - [The bank that turned social innovation into profit](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-bank-that-turned-social-innovation-into-profit.html): November 14, 2019, Equity's James Mwangi took a pay cut when he took over the Kenyan bank\. Think:Act reports on the profitability of his commitment to social innovation\. - [The quest for immortality](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-quest-for-immortality.html): December 10, 2019, As humanity looks for the key to longevity, Think:Act takes a peek at the new science promising to increase not just our years on Earth, but also their quality\. - [Production transformation: Future\-proofing the automotive sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Production-transformation-Future-proofing-the-automotive-sector.html): October 3, 2019, What can OEMs and suppliers learn from the finalists of the Production Transformation Award? Roland Berger has defined six success factors for the production of the future\. - [Tsedal Neeley's case for a corporate lingua franca](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tsedal-Neeley-s-case-for-a-corporate-lingua-franca.html): November 19, 2019, Tsedal Neeley speaks to Think:Act on Hiroshi Mikitani making English part of Rakuten’s culture and how multinationals can use language to address globalization\. - [Why nomadism is good for human assets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Why-nomadism-is-good-for-human-assets.html): December 3, 2019, INSEAD organizational behavioralist Gianpiero Petriglieri answers three questions for Think:Act on leadership, work culture and nomadic professionalism\. - [China's government plan for its own Silicon Valley](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/China-s-government-plan-for-its-own-Silicon-Valley.html): December 5, 2019, Shenzhen and China's other Pearl River Delta cities are tipped to become the country's own Silicon Valley\. Think:Act looks at its ambitious plan for growth\. - [Passenger drones: First ipo seen in two to three years](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Passenger-drones-First-ipo-seen-in-two-to-three-years.html): October 10, 2019, Urban Air Mobility has the potential to revolutionize the public transport system within cities\. Autonomous drones are already being tested to carry passengers and cargo\. - [Curtis Carlson on how to seed serial innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Curtis-Carlson-on-how-to-seed-serial-innovation.html): November 4, 2019, Curtis Carlson on how to turn an organization into a serial innovator, something he did at SRI International which gave the world innovations like Siri, HDTV, and robotic surgery\. - [The IIoT evolution](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-IIoT-evolution.html): October 24, 2019, How the Industrial Internet of Things is transforming discrete manufacturing\. - [Climate protection in the manufacturing sector: Challenges and solutions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Climate-protection-in-the-manufacturing-sector-Challenges-and-solutions.html): October 30, 2019, Manufacturing companies need to develop their own CO2 reduction strategy in the near future\. - [Electric aircraft will become mainstream with up to 50% efficiency improvements possible](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Electric-aircraft-will-become-mainstream-with-up-to-50-efficiency-improvements.html): November 4, 2019, Are electrically\-propelled aircraft destined to become a niche toy for the rich? Not according to Founder and Former Head of Siemens E\-Aircraft Frank Anton\. - [Battery recycling is a key market of the future: Is it also an opportunity for Europe?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Battery-recycling-is-a-key-market-of-the-future-Is-it-also-an-opportunity-for.html): November 14, 2019, The industry shrank by a quarter in the 2008/2009 crisis\. This time the decline will likely be similar\. Companies urgently need to invest\. - [Urban Air Mobility: eVTOL passenger jets to be in service soon](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-eVTOL-passenger-jets-to-be-in-service-soon.html): November 11, 2019 - [Improving Efficiency in the Construction Business with AI and 360° Vision](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Improving-Efficiency-in-the-Construction-Business-with-AI-and-360%C2%B0-Vision.html): November 18, 2019, Startup grows globally by introducing new digital technologies to the construction business\. They empower builders to be on\-site from anywhere with remote, 360° vision\. - [Decarbonization is a hot topic in the railway industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Decarbonization-is-a-hot-topic-in-the-railway-industry.html): November 20, 2019, Hydrogen fuel cells and battery technologies gain in importance due to the need for decarbonization in the railway sector\. - [How to thrive in the 2020s: Five engineering challenges for COOs](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-thrive-in-the-2020s-Five-engineering-challenges-for-COOs.html): December 12, 2019, Many companies suffer from runaway development costs\. Function\-oriented structures and automation can help\. - [Urban Air Mobility: Blade seeks to democratize short\-distance air travel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-Blade-seeks-to-democratize-short-distance-air-travel.html): December 2, 2019, The introduction of eVTOL vehicles is adding a new dimension to the transportation network within urban areas\. - [Fully digitalized supply chains in response to retail challenges](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Fully-digitalized-supply-chains-in-response-to-retail-challenges.html): December 10, 2019, To cope with today's challenges, retailers must change eight paradigms in their supply chain strategy and apply the right digital technologies to each of them\. - [Bringing data\-driven efficiency to the construction and craft industries](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Bringing-data-driven-efficiency-to-the-construction-and-craft-industries.html): December 10, 2019, Berlin\-based startup brings SaaS to the construction and craft industries for operations, communications, and sales\. - [EHang implements its vision of UAM by setting up a test center in Guangzhou](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/EHang-implements-its-vision-of-UAM-by-setting-up-a-test-center-in-Guangzhou.html): January 7, 2020, Urban Air Mobility has great potential to become one of the main means of transportation in urban areas\. - [How stationary trade and e\-commerce benefit from social commerce](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-stationary-trade-and-e-commerce-benefit-from-social-commerce.html): January 16, 2020, Retailers still have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to using social media data and working with influencers\. - [2020: Growing smart business in a low\-growth era](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/2020-Growing-smart-business-in-a-low-growth-era.html): February 25, 2020, Think:Act Magazine explores how businesses can aim for smart growth in the 2020s and an environment shaped by climate change and digital transformation\. - [Bell aims to make Urban Air Mobility more affordable](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Bell-aims-to-make-Urban-Air-Mobility-more-affordable.html): January 29, 2020, UAM must have clear advantages such as safety, environmental friendliness and affordability for everyone to be accepted by the masses\. - [Achieve efficiency in groups using Dunbar’s number](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Achieve-efficiency-in-groups-using-Dunbar-s-number.html): April 8, 2020, Robin Dunbar says size changes how social networking and friend groups function\. Think:Act Magazine dives into how his research also applies to business\. - [Can economic growth coexist with sustainability?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Can-economic-growth-coexist-with-sustainability.html): April 8, 2020, Leading economic minds Kate Raworth, Vaclav Smil and Diane Coyle are urging us to slow down\. Think:Act Magazine explores their theories for a balanced future\. - [Overcrowding and tourism in the Instagram age](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Overcrowding-and-tourism-in-the-Instagram-age.html): April 8, 2020, Think:Act Magazine takes a look at how the geotag and social media influencers are changing travel, from overcrowding at Australia’s Uluru to dark tourism\. - [Innovation on and off the pitch at FC Barcelona](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Innovation-on-and-off-the-pitch-at-FC-Barcelona.html): April 8, 2020, FC Barcelona’s Barça Innovation Hub is driving innovation in sports technology and performance\. Think:Act reports on how the local club is making global impact\. - [The ecosystem of Industrial Automation, IIoT and Industry 4\.0](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-ecosystem-of-Industrial-Automation-IIoT-and-Industry-4.0.html): February 4, 2020, How Industry 4\.0, the Industrial Internet of Things and digitization including AI and new production processes drive Industrial Automation and stimulate growth projections - [Artificial intelligence in the construction industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Artificial-intelligence-in-the-construction-industry.html): February 18, 2020, Digitalization is about to disrupt the construction industries\. Efficiency can be increased throughout the entire design, construction and maintenance process\. It is crucial for companies to identify the best options for themselves\. Roland Berger offers a 5\-step approach\. - [How a bias in data could widen the gender gap](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-a-bias-in-data-could-widen-the-gender-gap.html): April 8, 2020, Think:Act Magazine picks apart the problem of algorithms creating a gender data bias as detailed by Caroline Criado Perez in her book Invisible Women\. - [Bringing a complete value\-chain management solution to the residential construction market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Bringing-a-complete-value-chain-management-solution-to-the-residential.html): February 25, 2020, Mr and Mrs Homes offers home configuration tools to service an underserved market: residential builders\. Founder Mario Mirbach sat down with Startup Radar to discuss how they’re using technology to bring custom home design to a wider audience and his goal to make the company the go\-to platform for home development\. - [Raj Sisodia on the healing organization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Raj-Sisodia-on-the-healing-organization.html): April 8, 2020, Even as business creates wealth of one kind, it destroys wealth of several kinds\. Conscious Capitalism proponent Raj Sisodia says business needs to be a source of healing instead\. Here's how\. - [Cargo drones: The future of parcel delivery](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cargo-drones-The-future-of-parcel-delivery.html): February 19, 2020, While passenger travel by drone is still some way off, cargo drones are already operating in several cities around the world\. Read more about the new way of parcel delivery\. - [Cargo drones: The urban parcel delivery network of tomorrow](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cargo-drones-The-urban-parcel-delivery-network-of-tomorrow.html): April 28, 2020, Cargo drones are tomorrow's way of urban parcel delivery\. This case study shows how many parcels drones will be able to deliver in a regular city, such as Berlin\. - [Urban mobility – The new battleground for the traveler?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-mobility-The-new-battleground-for-the-traveler.html): February 27, 2020, Urban mobility could potentially enhance ease of traveling\. Roland Berger sheds light on solving the chasm for travel and urban mobility\. - [GE’s legendary CEO Jack Welch on people management in our Think:Act Magazine in 2013](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/GE-s-legendary-CEO-Jack-Welch-on-people-management-in-our-Think-Act-Magazine-in.html): March 5, 2020, During his tenure at General Electric, the company’s value rose 4,000 percent\. Former GE CEO Jack Welch, one of the most admired and controversial managers of his generation, talks about leadership and the American and European economies\. - [Lean service excellence in building technology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Lean-service-excellence-in-building-technology.html): March 6, 2020, Emerging technologies that promise to change the definition of service excellence in building technology\. - [Three scenarios for how Coronavirus may affect economies and industries](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Three-scenarios-for-how-Coronavirus-may-affect-economies-and-industries.html): March 12, 2020, How the Coronavirus could affect the global economy with a focus on different regions and industries - [Pipistrel CEO Ivo Boscarol: All\-electric and hydrogen aircraft are the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Pipistrel-CEO-Ivo-Boscarol-All-electric-and-hydrogen-aircraft-are-the-future.html): June 18, 2020, In this interview, Pipistrel CEO Ivo Boscarol gives exclusive insight into the company's innovation, highlighting hydrogen and electric propulsion as the future of aviation\. - [Urban Air Mobility: The way to a sustainable intercity air transport](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-The-way-to-a-sustainable-intercity-air-transport.html): April 17, 2020, Airbus sees Urban Air Mobility as a key milestone for the transformation of the aviation industry towards green mobility\. - [Supply bottlenecks for antibiotics due to corona pandemic: crisis with announcement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Supply-bottlenecks-for-antibiotics-due-to-corona-pandemic-crisis-with.html): March 25, 2020, Germany and Europe are dependent on imports from Asia for antibiotics and other drugs\. We are at risk of supply bottlenecks not only due to the coronavirus pandemic\. - [How automotive suppliers can boost their plant performance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-automotive-suppliers-can-boost-their-plant-performance.html): March 27, 2020, Covid\-19 has shattered the global economy and shocked the automotive markets\. - [World economic growth plunges due to coronavirus \- which industries are suffering the most](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/World-economic-growth-plunges-due-to-coronavirus-which-industries-are.html): March 26, 2020, The coronavirus spreads across the world and has a massive impact on the global economy\. In a likely scenario, Roland Berger shows how countries and industries will continue to develop\. - [Rapid financial assistance for businesses](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rapid-financial-assistance-for-businesses.html): March 27, 2020, Our liquidity securing program supports companies with a wide range of measures such as implementing cost cuts, reviewing investments and ensuring proactive bank communication – adapted to each company's specific situation\. - [An operational response to the coronavirus crisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/An-operational-response-to-the-coronavirus-crisis.html): March 27, 2020, The effect of the coronavirus on the operations of companies and how they can manoeuvre through and out of this crisis\. - [The 360° checkup](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-360%C2%B0-checkup.html): March 27, 2020, How to identify operational and organizational risks to a company in the coronavirus crisis\. - [Covid\-19: Priorities for mechanical engineering](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Covid-19-Priorities-for-mechanical-engineering.html): March 30, 2020, Coronavirus crisis: How to overcome supply chain shortages, temporary halts in production and even cancellation of capital investments\. - [Transatlantic economy under pressure from COVID\-19](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Transatlantic-economy-under-pressure-from-COVID-19.html): April 8, 2020, Member companies of AmCham Germany are preparing for massive sales losses due to the rapid spread of coronavirus\. - [Digital workplace in the era of Covid\-19](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-workplace-in-the-era-of-Covid-19.html): April 2, 2020, To combine productivity with creativity and innovation, digital workplaces must be embedded in a culture of interaction and cooperation\. - [How to get the economy back up and running](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-get-the-economy-back-up-and-running.html): March 30, 2020, Policymakers and civil society should already be planning how to get the economy back up and running\. - [Improved earnings in crisis situations like Corona](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Improved-earnings-in-crisis-situations-like-Corona.html): April 2, 2020, How the Roland Berger Performance Improvement Program can improve your company's EBIT long term with immediate, medium\-term and ramp\-up actions\. - [Our Scenario Analysis offers transparency in times of great uncertainty](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Our-Scenario-Analysis-offers-transparency-in-times-of-great-uncertainty.html): April 7, 2020, How Roland Berger objectively assesses additional liquidity need in times of crisis\. - [The future of the gig economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-future-of-the-gig-economy.html): April 8, 2020, The coronavirus crisis has highlighted the vulnerability of the gig economy\. But in the long run the demand for freelancers will not fall\. Companies and gig workers alike benefit from more flexible and independent working models\. - [What mechanical engineering firms can learn from the 2008 financial crisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-mechanical-engineering-firms-can-learn-from-the-2008-financial-crisis.html): April 9, 2020, How the mechanical and plant engineering industry can learn from the financial crisis 2008 for the current coronavirus crisis - [How automotive companies can secure short\-term survival and prepare for a post\-coronavirus future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-automotive-companies-can-secure-short-term-survival-and-prepare-for-a.html): April 8, 2020, European vehicle sales will be severely affected by the coronavirus crisis\. Automotive executives need to rethink priorities and radically adapt their business model to a new reality\. - [COVID\-19 – How we will need to rethink the aerospace industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/COVID-19-How-we-will-need-to-rethink-the-aerospace-industry.html): April 8, 2020, How the coronavirus is expected to impact the aerospace industry in the coming months and what a post\-COVID\-19 world might look like for the industry\. - [Plan the rebound: How lifestyle companies can prepare for the upswing after Corona](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Plan-the-rebound-How-lifestyle-companies-can-prepare-for-the-upswing-after.html): April 9, 2020, Retailers and brands must be ready for the ramp\-up\. And yet only a few pioneers are currently preparing for the new normal after coronavirus and how they can position themselves in a changed market environment\. - [The COVID\-19 Emergency Room](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-COVID-19-Emergency-Room.html): April 9, 2020, Roland Berger's Emergency Room combines project management structures and implementation support for all of the challenges posed by COVID\-19\. - [De\-risking your supply chain in times of the Coronavirus](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/De-risking-your-supply-chain-in-times-of-the-Coronavirus.html): April 23, 2020, The corona pandemic is triggering the trend towards regionalization and digitization of supply chains\. However, the AM industry has proven to be extremely beneficial during this crisis by providing fast and flexible production possibilities\. - [This crisis is different – Comparing the coronavirus crisis with the financial crash](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/This-crisis-is-different-Comparing-the-coronavirus-crisis-with-the-financial.html): April 24, 2020, The COVID\-19 pandemic will hit the economy harder than the 2008 financial crisis, and most industries will recover slower this time than they did after the financial crash\. - [The Promise of IoT Data for Construction Site Safety and Efficiency](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Promise-of-IoT-Data-for-Construction-Site-Safety-and-Efficiency.html): May 6, 2020, The startup Corrux lets construction companies take the pulse of their machines with data\-driven insights in the cloud\. - [Procurement Quick Wins: the SMART Segmentation Imperative](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Procurement-Quick-Wins-the-SMART-Segmentation-Imperative.html): April 30, 2020, Roland Berger's Quick Win programs help companies achieve substantial savings in times of crisis\. The programs use the "intelligent segmentation" approach which enables a holistic analysis of industry\-specific factors\. - [What the new normal could look like in construction](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/What-the-new-normal-could-look-like-in-construction.html): June 12, 2020, The corona crisis will not affect the construction industry until the first two quarters of 2021\. Companies must now adjust to the "new normal"\. - [The German banking market in the COVID\-19 crisis: rising risks, falling revenues](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-German-banking-market-in-the-COVID-19-crisis-rising-risks-falling-revenues.html): May 26, 2020, The economic impact of the corona crisis is hitting the financial industry\. Roland Berger has developed scenarios to show how COVID\-19 will affect the German banking market\. - [Reboot: Preparing for the new normal in technology\-based industries – A summary](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Reboot-Preparing-for-the-new-normal-in-technology-based-industries-A-summary.html): May 27, 2020, Scenarios on economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis and perseverance of free trade to help technology\-based industries prepare for the new normal - [Sustainability – here to stay](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainability-here-to-stay.html): May 28, 2020, Corporate sustainability is becoming increasingly important in all industries\. Roland Berger is convinced that a well thought\-out ESG approach leads to higher value creation, but it is important to act efficiently to remain competitive\. - [How the Covid\-19 crisis is expected to impact the aerospace industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-the-Covid-19-crisis-is-expected-to-impact-the-aerospace-industry.html): June 10, 2020, Roland Berger is monitoring the impact of covid\-19 on the aerospace sector and has developed two scenarios that provide deeper insights into possible developments\. - [Fast help for banks in the crisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Fast-help-for-banks-in-the-crisis.html): June 4, 2020, How our Efficiency Booster helps quantify the impact of external factors on the banking business, especially in times of crisis\. - [IT budgets in a dilemma](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/IT-budgets-in-a-dilemma.html): June 12, 2020, During the corona pandemic, companies secure their liquidity through cost\-cutting measures\. Regarding the IT, a balance should be found between cost reductions and value\-oriented digital investments in order to be successful in the long\-term\. - [The Butterfly Principle](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Butterfly-Principle.html): June 22, 2020, The Covid\-19 crisis has accelerated the transformation already ongoing in many industries\. However, companies must radically redefine their business if they want to emerge from the new normal the better for it\. - [From abnormal to new normal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/From-abnormal-to-new-normal.html): June 23, 2020, In our latest update on the economic impact of Covid\-19 we take a closer look at the potential longer\-term impact of the crisis on a range of key sectors\. - [Computers on Wheels: Turning OEMs into software\-enabled companies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Computers-on-Wheels-Turning-OEMs-into-software-enabled-companies.html): June 25, 2020, The automotive industry still has problems with software integration\. To overcome them, OEMs must transform their organization\. - [The case for capital efficient strategies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-case-for-capital-efficient-strategies.html): June 30, 2020, This study shows that EBIT margin and capital efficiency need to be managed in parallel and developed further for the long\-term strategy of multi\-business corporations to be fully effective\. - [How will the COVID\-19 crisis impact the payments industry?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-will-the-COVID-19-crisis-impact-the-payments-industry.html): July 23, 2020, The COVID\-19 pandemic has been a catalyst of change in the payments industry – A new reality is here to stay - [How to make a robust, threat\-resistant company](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-to-make-a-robust-threat-resistant-company.html): July 16, 2020, Think:Act Magazine explores how today’s companies can become robust and survive the coming decade through lessons in innovation, purpose and adaptation\. - [Oilfield Services Winners 2019](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Oilfield-Services-Winners-2019.html): July 13, 2020, Several years of stock market underperformance have left oilfield equipment and services industry in dire shape, as our 2019 review shows\. Just as the situation seemed to be improving, the sector was hit with the COVID\-19 challenge\. - [Alex Osterwalder on the building blocks of organizational reinvention](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Alex-Osterwalder-on-the-building-blocks-of-organizational-reinvention.html): July 16, 2020, Acclaimed business theorist Alex Osterwalder believes that companies need the capability to constantly reinvent themselves now more than ever\. The smartest way of developing it is dividing their world into two parts: Explore and Exploit - [How the US can create jobs in the wake of COVID\-19](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-the-US-can-create-jobs-in-the-wake-of-COVID-19.html): July 16, 2020, Nicholas Bloom and Steven J\. Davis share with Think:Act how government and business can rethink employment and create jobs following the COVID\-19 shutdown\. - [Digital platforms in facility management offer enormous and previously untapped potential \(in German\)](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Digital-platforms-in-facility-management-offer-enormous-and-previously-untapped.html): July 16, 2020, Roland Berger hat gemeinsam mit dem Verband RealFM die Möglichkeiten der digitalen Plattformökonomie im Facility Management untersucht\. - [Frederic Laloux on what lies ahead for business](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Frederic-Laloux-on-what-lies-ahead-for-business.html): July 21, 2020, Reinventing Organizations author Frederic Laloux speaks with Think:Act about resilience and his vision for a new mindset that rethinks management\. - [Lifelong learning is important in changing times](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Lifelong-learning-is-important-in-changing-times.html): July 29, 2020, Think:Act explores how the key to successful leadership and empowering training lies in reflecting, observing and unlearning what you know\. - [Game changers in the elevator market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Game-changers-in-the-elevator-market.html): July 30, 2020, The elevator market will be transformed by new technology such as predictive maintenance, augmented reality, and drone\-supported inspection in the nearest future\. - [Mechanical and plant engineering at a crossroads: repositioning instead of continuing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Mechanical-and-plant-engineering-at-a-crossroads-repositioning-instead-of.html): July 21, 2020, How Covid\-19 gives mechanical engineering firms even greater problems to resolve than they had before and what opportunities the crisis presents for the sector\. - [Harley\-Davidson and the rebranding of rebellion](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Harley-Davidson-and-the-rebranding-of-rebellion.html): August 3, 2020, Think:Act looks at the big question facing Harley\-Davidson: Can the motorcycle manufacturer reinvent itself with a new community of younger customers? - [Leveraging GIS in construction for optimized efficiency and safety](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Leveraging-GIS-in-construction-for-optimized-efficiency-and-safety.html): August 3, 2020, Case Study: Augmented Reality Visualization Platform for GIS\. See how digitization improves efficiency\. Explore Roland Berger construction industry expertise\. - [Having an AI strategy is essential to survival](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Having-an-AI-strategy-is-essential-to-survival.html): August 20, 2020, Harvard professor Karim Lakhani dives into the mental retooling behind the model transformation of a smart artificial intelligence strategy\. - [For CEOs, a lasting career means staying relevant](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/For-CEOs-a-lasting-career-means-staying-relevant.html): October 2, 2020, Effective leadership means turning transformation into your best advantage\. Think:Act explores the thought models that are helping CEOs maintain their relevance\. - [Greenpeace’s Jennifer Morgan talks climate change](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Greenpeace-s-Jennifer-Morgan-talks-climate-change.html): August 28, 2020, Greenpeace International’s Jennifer Morgan speaks with Think:Act Magazine about responsibility, climate change and risks of not adopting new global policies\. - [Polymer additive manufacturing – Market today and in the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Polymer-additive-manufacturing-Market-today-and-in-the-future.html): August 24, 2020, Polymer additive manufacturing is increasingly attracting new chemical companies and expanding the market as it is offering future\-oriented opportunities in 3D printing and in metal 3D printing\. - [Covid\-19 highlights automotive industry's structural deficits](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Covid-19-highlights-automotive-industry-s-structural-deficits.html): August 25, 2020, Covid\-19 has hit all the automotive sector on all sides\. The pandemic is like a magnifying glass, making structural deficits stand out\. - [Designing urban logistics for the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Designing-urban-logistics-for-the-future.html): September 15, 2020, 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\. - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2020](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-2020.html): September 21, 2020 - [Triple Transformation: A framework for the auto industry in the 2020s](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Triple-Transformation-A-framework-for-the-auto-industry-in-the-2020s.html): September 9, 2020, The Roland Berger Triple Transformation framework enables decision makers in the automotive industry to overcome current challenges and succeed in the 2020s - [Electric air racing can accelerate the development of commercial electric propulsion](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Electric-air-racing-can-accelerate-the-development-of-commercial-electric.html): September 20, 2020, 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\. - [Tracking air quality for better action\-plans in cities](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Tracking-air-quality-for-better-action-plans-in-cities.html): October 19, 2020, 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\. - [An agenda for Europe's digital future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/An-agenda-for-Europe-s-digital-future.html): October 13, 2020, 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 Future of Dentistry is Digital](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-Future-of-Dentistry-is-Digital.html): October 7, 2020, Digital technologies are reshaping the dental care sector in terms of workflow and administration through improved quality outcomes, cost, and time\-savings\. - [Turbulent times in Aerospace MRO](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Turbulent-times-in-Aerospace-MRO.html): October 8, 2020, The corona crisis affected the aerospace industry tremendously, but MRO consolidation is on its way and winners will emerge in the future\. - [Urban Air Mobility: Shaping the future of mobility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-Shaping-the-future-of-mobility.html): October 16, 2020, Hyundai believes that a variety of stakeholders, access and affordability are key factors for UAM success\. - [A Hitchhiker's Guide to the post\-pandemic\-era](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-Hitchhiker-s-Guide-to-the-post-pandemic-era.html): October 29, 2020, Think:Act Magazine introduces the New World of Business in which success depends on how quickly enterprises can adapt to accelerating change\. - [Whither Globalization? Deglobalization Ahead?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Whither-Globalization-Deglobalization-Ahead.html): November 4, 2020, Think:Act asks experts how globalization has impacted import and export in the past, and how they envision trade in the future\. - [Technological acceleration and its limits](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Technological-acceleration-and-its-limits.html): November 16, 2020, Think:Act explores the right path between past and future, and asks how technology can change the economy, society and people for the better\. - [Gearing up – Successful integration and scaling of ventures in the automotive industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Gearing-up-Successful-integration-and-scaling-of-ventures-in-the-automotive.html): November 13, 2020, 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\. - [Sustainability in the packaging and processing equipment industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainability-in-the-packaging-and-processing-equipment-industry.html): November 11, 2020, The trend toward sustainability is unstoppable – and the manufacturers of packaging and processing machines need holistic sustainability strategies to keep up\. - [The home office becomes the new normal](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-home-office-becomes-the-new-normal.html): November 25, 2020, Think:Act explores the dimensions of remote working, its impact on daily work\-life and the skills that would be needed in the future\. - [Rana el Kaliouby's quest to make more humane technology](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rana-el-Kaliouby-s-quest-to-make-more-humane-technology.html): January 11, 2021, Rana el Kaliouby, one of the leading women in AI, tells Think:Act why we must make algorithms understand human emotions\. - [Cerfing the Internet](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Cerfing-the-Internet.html): January 12, 2021, Vinton Cerf, one of the founding fathers of the internet, explains in Think:Act, the evolution of technology, its perils, and how to safeguard us into a better world\. - [Aftermarket opportunities in China](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Aftermarket-opportunities-in-China.html): December 9, 2020, 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\. - [Sustainability Award in Automotive 2021](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainability-Award-in-Automotive-2021.html): May 4, 2021, 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\. - [Energy storage enters adolescence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Energy-storage-enters-adolescence.html): February 8, 2021, Energy storage is set to experience a growth spurt over the coming years\. But fundamental questions remain for developers, utilities, suppliers and investors\. - [Automotive Disruption Radar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Automotive-Disruption-Radar-2.html): February 26, 2021, The Roland Berger Automotive Disruption Radar platform \- your one\-stop\-shop for automotive industry and customer preferences data\. - [A smarter system for better buildings and a sustainable future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-smarter-system-for-better-buildings-and-a-sustainable-future.html): January 21, 2021, The future of sustainable high\-rise construction through collaboration within a growing global network\. - [Urban Air Mobility: The selection and evaluation process of relevant partners in the industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-The-selection-and-evaluation-process-of-relevant-partners-in.html): January 21, 2021, Gain valuable insights into how Volocopter is selecting and evaluating its most relevant partnerships in the UAM industry\. - [It’s time for construction to embrace the circular economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/It-s-time-for-construction-to-embrace-the-circular-economy.html): February 11, 2021, How circular economy can drive greater sustainability and new business opportunities in construction – an industry responsible for high CO2 emissions in Europe\. - [Ed Catmull explains how smart leadership sparks creativity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Ed-Catmull-explains-how-smart-leadership-sparks-creativity.html): March 24, 2021, Ed Catmull, the co\-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, talks to Think:Act about the challenge of being creative, taking risks and how to foster a team spirit\. - [Four key elements of a successful sustainability strategy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Four-key-elements-of-a-successful-sustainability-strategy.html): March 4, 2021, Think:Act magazine explores how companies can embrace the opportunities that the challenges of sustainability offer\. - [The crisis and its impact on automotive retail in Europe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/The-crisis-and-its-impact-on-automotive-retail-in-Europe.html): March 30, 2021, The car retail industry is hardly affected by the pandemic\. Read now how car dealerships and manufacturers can rethink their joint strategies and sales model\. - [Sustainability in a business context: Insights from one of the leading climate activists](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Sustainability-in-a-business-context-Insights-from-one-of-the-leading-climate.html): February 18, 2021, Learn more about how the world will change until 2050 and what essential role companies, societies and the government play in lowering global warming\. - [Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2020: The Winners](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Microsoft-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Award-2020-The-Winners.html): February 10, 2021, The Intelligent Manufacturing Award, organized by Microsoft and Roland Berger, celebrates thought leaders, whose solutions are driving change within the industry\. - [A path to success for the EU semiconductor industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-path-to-success-for-the-EU-semiconductor-industry.html): February 12, 2021, The joint declaration of many EU member states on strengthening the European semiconductor industry seeks to put the sector back on its feet\. Read more about the potential of this initiative and the importance of non\-EU partnerships\. - [Urban Air Mobility: How to build an operating system in Latin America](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-How-to-build-an-operating-system-in-Latin-America.html): February 12, 2021, Learn more about Urban Air Mobility in Latin America, the ecosystem Felipe Varon wants to build and why he thinks that Colombia will become a leading market\. - [Andrea Illy on brewing coffee more sustainably](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Andrea-Illy-on-brewing-coffee-more-sustainably.html): March 30, 2021, Andrea Illy, chairman of illycaffè, tells Think:Act about his mission to make his company 100% sustainable\. - [It's time to redefine what a power couple is](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/It-s-time-to-redefine-what-a-power-couple-is.html): April 14, 2021, Experts explain in Think:Act magazine how power couples use their commitment to each other as a solid foundation to reach their personal and professional goals\. - [Global Business Services: Obsolete or more relevant than ever?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Global-Business-Services-Obsolete-or-more-relevant-than-ever.html): February 22, 2021, To stay relevant, GBS must have a clear vision of its end goal and build a roadmap, tailored to its readiness for change and capacity to deliver\. - [Paul Polman's mission to solve climate change](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Paul-Polman-s-mission-to-solve-climate-change.html): April 7, 2021, Paul Polman, former Unilever CEO, explains in Think:Act why bringing businesses together is the key to drive sustainable change\. - [Computer on Wheels: A new role for Tier 1 suppliers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Computer-on-Wheels-A-new-role-for-Tier-1-suppliers.html): February 22, 2021, Learn more about how software platforms are disrupting the automotive industry, especially Tier 1 suppliers, and how this affects the automotive value chain\. - [Building robots that build infrastructure](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Building-robots-that-build-infrastructure.html): March 17, 2021, In this interview, Erol Ahmed shares the company vision of Built Robotics and discusses the potential of their fully\-automated construction machinery\. - [Urban Air Mobility: Why FlyNow aims to be the game changer in the Urban Air Mobility industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-Why-FlyNow-aims-to-be-the-game-changer-in-the-Urban-Air.html): March 11, 2021, This interview outlines how FlyNow wants to revolutionize the Urban Air Mobility industry by producing cost\-efficient, autonomous single\-seater aircrafts\. - [Logistics: resilience delivered](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Logistics-resilience-delivered.html): April 9, 2021, Learn more about the trends that force supply chains to become flexible and what implications resilient supply chains have for logistics service providers\. - [Rethinking Global Automotive Production Networks](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Rethinking-Global-Automotive-Production-Networks.html): March 25, 2021, Learn more about the challenges in existing automotive production structures and what trends will trigger major disruptions of automotive production networks\. - [Advanced Driver\-Assistance Systems: A ubiquitous technology for the future of vehicles](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Advanced-Driver-Assistance-Systems-A-ubiquitous-technology-for-the-future-of.html): March 31, 2021, Learn more about the near\-term adoption of ADAS, the future market predictions, and how COVID has impacted this transformative and fast\-growing technology\. - [Urban Air Mobility: Building flying cars that both fly and drive](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-Building-flying-cars-that-both-fly-and-drive.html): March 31, 2021, In this interview, the founder and CEO of PAL\-V describes their journey towards certification and why PAL\-V Liberty is more practical than current flying solutions\. - [Supply Chain Act: How best to prepare now](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Supply-Chain-Act-How-best-to-prepare-now.html): March 31, 2021, The Supply Chain Act will come into force in 2023\. Not only does it legally compel companies to risk\-check their entire supply chain, it also carries extensive documentation and reporting obligations\. - [Semiconductor crisis in the automotive industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Semiconductor-crisis-in-the-automotive-industry.html): April 7, 2021, Learn more about the global crisis in automotive semiconductor supply and what near\-, medium\- and long\-term actions Roland Berger recommends\. - [Packaging and processing industry: Rethinking the service business](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Packaging-and-processing-industry-Rethinking-the-service-business.html): April 7, 2021, Service has become a key driver of profitability, allowing suppliers of packaging and processing machines and materials to strengthen customer relationships and stand out from competitors\. - [Navigating the financial pandemic of non\-performing loans](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Navigating-the-financial-pandemic-of-non-performing-loans.html): May 11, 2021, Covid\-19 is raising the ratio of non\-performing loans, particularly in emerging economies\. Public and private sectors must act now to lower the threat of NPLs\. - [How agency sales models can benefit manufacturers and dealers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/How-agency-sales-models-can-benefit-manufacturers-and-dealers.html): May 11, 2021, Learn more about the agency sales model and why it is so promising for many car manufacturers\. - [Urban Air Mobility: Designing vertiports following a non\-exclusive ecosystem approach](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-Designing-vertiports-following-a-non-exclusive-ecosystem.html): April 26, 2021, How Groupe ADP wants to support companies for the successful operation of vertiport infrastructures, safe airspace integrations and passenger services\. - [A flight path to post\-Covid success](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/A-flight-path-to-post-Covid-success.html): April 30, 2021, Improving competitiveness and operational excellence through digitalization will help aerospace firms succeed in the post\-Covid world - [Urban Air Mobility: Successfully combining eVTOL vehicles with demand modelling data](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Publications/Urban-Air-Mobility-Successfully-combining-eVTOL-vehicles-with-demand-modelling.html): May 26, 2021, Learn more about Joby Aviation, their first eVTOL production prototypes, how they achieved certification for their aircrafts and why they acquired UBER Elevate\. ## Consulting Services - [VISION Framework: Reimaging product cost optimization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/VISION-Framework-Reimaging-product-cost-optimization.html): Unlock 20\-35% product cost savings through integrated technical analysis & procurement excellence approach - [Global Business Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Global-Business-Services.html): Global Business Services \(GBS\) are transforming how organizations deliver value, efficiency and innovation across support functions\. By leveraging digitalization and automation, GBS enables end\-to\-end excellence and strategic business partnering\. Discover how GBS can become the backbone of your company’s digital transformation and sustainable growth\. - [Smart RE:SET – Future\-proof corporate functions for sustainable business success](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Smart-RE-SET-Future-proof-corporate-functions-for-sustainable-business-success.html): Unlock the full potential of your corporate functions\. Smart RE:SET transforms Finance, HR and IT into future\-ready strategic enablers for your business\. Discover how targeted cost optimization and digital innovation drive sustainable value and agility\. - [Strategic workforce planning](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Strategic-workforce-planning.html): The world of work is changing fast\. 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With many years of project experience working with companies operating in both local and long\-distance rail travel as well as railroad freight transport, coupled with our interdisciplinary expertise, we help clients identify and realize potential and embed it in their organization\. - [Restructuring/ Turnaround Programs](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Restructuring-Turnaround-Programs.html): Restructuring and turnaround concepts form the basis for securing the future of crisis companies and companies in challenging situations\. A holistic and entrepreneurial approach, which includes not only operational and financial restructuring but also strategic realignment, enables the establishment of a long\-term competitive and profitable business model that is supported by all stakeholders\. - [Cash management](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Cash-management.html): Active cash management is a game changer because it gives companies financial room for manoeuvre in times of crisis and upheaval and ensures operational efficiency\. - [Value creation in the employee benefits sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Value-creation-in-the-employee-benefits-sector.html): Tailored solutions for companies and organizations\. Unlock opportunities for your business\. - [The digital thread: Digitally connected value chains](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/The-digital-thread-Digitally-connected-value-chains.html): At Roland Berger, we have worked out a successful digital thread strategy framework that contains five key elements, translating the aspiration of a digital business into a suitable architecture, processes, and organizational adaptations\. - [Hitting the sweet spot: How to optimize product cost and value](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Hitting-the-sweet-spot-How-to-optimize-product-cost-and-value.html): Product cost optimization is about finding the sweet spot for each product\. Roland Berger’s four\-step approach can help deliver sustained business success\. - [Lifestyle & Luxury](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Lifestyle-Luxury.html): Brands and retailers in the lifestyle & luxury industry are facing a growing number of challenges\. Roland Berger's expert consulting services can help them thrive amid the uncertainty\. - [Consumer Products](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Consumer-Products.html): Consumer goods companies face a range of unprecedented challenges\. Roland Berger's longstanding consulting expertise can turn these hurdles into opportunities\. - [Retail & Wholesale](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Retail-Wholesale.html): Understanding consumers is both more important and more challenging than ever\. Roland Berger's consulting can deliver tailored solutions for your business\. - [Unlocking potential with tailored sports consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Unlocking-potential-with-tailored-sports-consulting.html): Tailored solutions for sports sector growth\. - [Portfolio Management](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Portfolio-Management.html): How we help companies to successfully maximize value creation in their portfolios\. - [Alliances & Joint Ventures](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Alliances-Joint-Ventures.html): Unlocking opportunities to maximize growth through alliances and joint ventures\. - [Carve\-out](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Carve-out.html): How companies benefit from carve\-outs and successfully manage the challenge\. - [Post\-merger integration](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Post-merger-Integration.html): How we help companies realize the full potential of their post\-merger integrations\. - [Agriculture & Ingredients](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Agriculture-Ingredients.html): The global agriculture, food and food ingredients industry is under pressure to meeting growing demand while increasing sustainability\. Roland Berger's consulting can help\. - [Aviation Consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Aviation-Consulting.html): The aviation consulting division at Roland Berger provides extensive assistance in developing strategies and executing them based on solid data analysis\. - [Analytics & Platform Solutions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Analytics-Platform-Solutions.html): Operating at the intersection of technology and strategy, Roland Berger's digital consulting can turn complex data into bespoke, scalable solutions\. - [Scaled Solutions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Scaled-Solutions.html): From digital processes to products, our strategic software consulting services help you optimize your technology for maximum scalability\. - [Corporate Venture Building](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Corporate-Venture-Building.html): Venture building can boost corporate growth by embracing an agile approach and exploring new business models\. Roland Berger can guide you through every step\. - [IT Excellence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/IT-Excellence.html): Modernizing IT infrastructure can be a huge catalyst for success\. Roland Berger helps businesses to navigate the many obstacles during transformation\. - [Digital Strategy & Digital Organization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Digital-Strategy-Digital-Organization.html): Roland Berger guides organizations through the challenges of digital transformation\. Unlock your company's full potential with the right digital strategy\. - [RB Product Accelerator – 360° Product Cost Optimization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/RB-Product-Accelerator-360%C2%B0-Product-Cost-Optimization.html): Roland Berger helps clients in various industries to create sustainable value over the entire software and hardware product lifecycle\. - [Shifting paradigms in infrastructure investment](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Shifting-paradigms-in-infrastructure-investment.html): New solution page on shifting paradigms in infrastructure investment, focusing on how Investors must rethink their strategies and be more proactive\. - [Tech due diligence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Tech-due-diligence.html): In today’s business world, technology is essential for all industries, boosting efficiency, customer experiences, market reach, and innovation\. This impacts M&A as tech deals and valuations rise\. Tech sector’s M&A activity was 20% in 2021\. Our tech due diligence covers risk assessment, mitigation, and actionable strategies\. - [Service Excellence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Service-Excellence.html): The Roland Berger Service Cluster will help you establish services as a profit\-generating business function in your company\. - [Digital due diligence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Digital-due-diligence.html): Carrying out a "digital due diligence" of potential investment targets is rapidly becoming an essential part of the due diligence process\. - [Next Generation Quality Excellence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Next-Generation-Quality-Excellence.html): Roland Berger quality experts support companies in transforming their quality function\. - [Achieve optimum performance through operational efficiency](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Achieve-optimum-performance-through-operational-efficiency.html): The Roland Berger Operational Excellence Cluster helps you achieve cross\-functional optimization and holistic value chain transformation - [Sustainability in Operations](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Sustainability-in-Operations.html): Sustainability is no longer a "nice to have", but a central prerequisite for future business success\. The desire for better climate and environmental protection, social responsibility and transparent corporate governance \(environmental, social, governmental, or ESG for short\) has broad support in society\. Politicians are also trying to promote sustainable behaviour\. - [Procurement Excellence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Procurement-Excellence.html): The Procurement department of the future will not only be responsible for delivering products at the right cost, at the right time and in the right quality\. It must also ensure that the emissions targets of the Paris Climate Agreement are met, that new, sustainable materials are used, or ensure that there are no risks of potential human rights violations in the supply chain\. - [Operations Consulting: Supply Chain Management & Logistics](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Operations-Consulting-Supply-Chain-Management-Logistics.html): The Roland Berger Supply Chain & Logistics cluster helps companies build resilient supply chains\. - [Operations Consulting: Production](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Operations-Consulting-Production.html): The Roland Berger Production cluster helps manufacturing companies optimize their factories\. - [Operations Consulting: Innovation, Engineering & Product](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Operations-Consulting-Innovation-Engineering.html): The Roland Berger Innovation, Engineering & Product Cluster helps clients become technology and innovation leaders\. - [One DigITal: An approach to unify digital and IT functions and transform your business](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/One-DigITal-An-approach-to-unify-digital-and-IT-functions-and-transform-your.html): Find out how to bring digital and IT strategies together in order to smooth your path to digital success\. - [Private Equity Consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Private-Equity-Consulting.html): In order to support businesses in making the right investment decisions, we developed a five\-steps consulting approach\. - [Hospital advice: Shaping the future successfully](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Expertise/Solutions/Hospital-advice-Shaping-the-future-successfully.html): The health sector is currently facing some challenges, especially from a financial perspective, which is why a digital transformation is necessary\. ## HR Blogposts - [Improving education and infrastructure: Tim’s Social Fellowship in Ghana and Madagascar](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Improving-education-and-infrastructure-Tim-s-Social-Fellowship-in-Ghana-and.html): June 29, 2026, Join Tim on his Social Fellowship in Ghana and Madagascar, where he partnered with Teach on the Beach and the Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute to improve education and infrastructure\. Working alongside local teams, Tim taught Math, English, and Science, provided swimming lessons, and supported construction projects like road building\. Discover his story and the meaningful connections made with children, communities, and the unique environments of both countries\! - [Empowering youth in underprivileged communities in South Africa: Nicolas’ Social Fellowship](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Empowering-youth-in-underprivileged-communities-in-South-Africa-Nicolas-Social.html): June 3, 2026, Join Nicolas on his Social Fellowship in Cape Town, where he partnered with the Amy Foundation to empower youth in underprivileged communities\. Working alongside the foundation’s team, Nicolas focused on supporting educational and skills development programs, as well as strengthening the organization’s strategic impact\. Discover his story and the meaningful connections made with the learners, staff, and local community\! - [Building partnerships for children’s health: Marijn’s Social Fellowship in Laos](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Building-partnerships-for-children-s-health-Marijn-s-Social-Fellowship-in-Laos.html): May 8, 2026, Join Marijn on his Social Fellowship in Laos, where he partnered with Friends Without A Border and the Lao Friends Hospital for Children to advance pediatric healthcare\. Working alongside the hospital’s Development Team, Marijn focused on building strategic partnerships to support vital projects like malnutrition prevention and pediatric oncology\. Discover his story and the lasting connections made with the children, staff, and local environment\! - [Improving water management on a small island: Harold’s Social Fellowship in Malaysia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Improving-water-management-on-a-small-island-Harold-s-Social-Fellowship-in.html): April 14, 2026, Join Harold on his Social Fellowship to Tioman Island, Malaysia, where he worked with Cintai Tioman to tackle urgent water management challenges\. Collaborating closely with local stakeholders, Harold helped develop practical solutions for freshwater and wastewater systems\. His experience blended hands\-on impact with the vibrant island community and culture \- discover his story and the lasting connections made with Tioman’s people and environment\! - [Beyond the office: Franziska’s volunteering at a Berlin soup kitchen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Beyond-the-office-Franziska-s-volunteering-at-a-Berlin-soup-kitchen.html): March 17, 2026, Join Franziska as she balances her career as a Project Manager in Berlin with her passion for social engagement: Every winter Sunday, she volunteers at a soup kitchen for people experiencing homelessness\. Between a dynamic work life and volunteering, she gains new perspectives, builds bridges, and shows how small steps can make a big impact\. Get inspired by her commitment\! - [Sustainable development of vulnerable communities in northern Peru: Maik’s Social Fellowship](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Sustainable-development-of-vulnerable-communities-in-northern-Peru-Maik-s.html): February 6, 2026, Join Maik on an inspiring journey through his Social Fellowship with EcoSwell in Lobitos, Peru\. As a mechanical engineer, he tackled wastewater challenges in a vulnerable community, implementing hands\-on solutions like biodigesters\. Maik’s experience blended technical expertise with vibrant local culture, featuring morning surf sessions and meaningful community engagement\. Discover his story and the profound lessons learned while forging connections with nature and the people of Lobitos\! - [From Chicago to Munich: Why going global changed Alexander’s perspective](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/From-Chicago-to-Munich-Why-going-global-changed-Alexander-s-perspective.html): January 15, 2026, Alexander’s three months in Munich took him beyond remote teamwork \- he built real connections, explored German culture at Oktoberfest, and gained new insights into collaboration and leadership\. Supported by mentors and the Global Mobility team, he discovered the value of stepping out of his comfort zone\. Read how going global expanded his network and perspective, and why he encourages others to seize international opportunities without waiting for the “perfect” moment\. - [Felix’s PhD Journey: From Consulting to Campus](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Felix-s-PhD-Journey-From-Consulting-to-Campus.html): December 15, 2025, Felix’s pursuit of a PhD has taken him from consulting projects at Roland Berger to research at the Technical University of Munich and the MIT Sloan School of Management in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, venture capital, and team dynamics\. Discover how Felix applies insights from marriage research to startup success, balances academic rigor with real\-world impact, and redefines a PhD as a gateway to personal growth and new horizons\. - [Shaping Bright Futures for Kids: Lena's Social Fellowship in Indonesia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Shaping-Bright-Futures-for-Kids-Lena-s-Social-Fellowship-in-Indonesia.html): November 14, 2025, Lena's transformative journey through the Social Fellowship program in Kuta, Lombok, led her to the Batu Bambu Kids Foundation, where she revitalized educational opportunities for local children\. Her efforts included relaunching English and German lessons, fostering creativity through art, and promoting environmental awareness\. Explore how this experience of empathy and connection transformed the children’s lives and reshaped Lena's views on collaboration and leadership\. - [From theory to action: Sebastian’s Social Fellowship in Indonesia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/From-theory-to-action-Sebastian-s-Social-Fellowship-in-Indonesia.html): October 20, 2025, Our colleagues Sebastian embarked on a journey through the Social Fellowship program in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, where he worked with the Gili Eco Trust on sustainability initiatives\. Explore his hands\-on contributions to coral reef restoration and waste management, illustrating the significance of local efforts\. From constructing artificial reefs to engaging with the community, Sebastian's experience underscores the vital role that dedicated volunteers play in fostering sustainable change\. - [Jenny's Social Fellowship: English & sustainable education in Cambodia & Indonesia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Jenny-s-Social-Fellowship-English-sustainable-education-in-Cambodia.html): August 28, 2025, Join our colleague Jenny on her Social Fellowship, where she dedicates her time to empowering children through English education in Cambodia and tackling plastic waste through sustainable practices in Indonesia\. Discover how her volunteer work with the Dream Big Association and Get Plastic not only fosters educational growth but also promotes environmental awareness, illustrating the profound impact of community collaboration\. - [Alumni Spotlight: Johannes & Maximilian on building impactful businesses](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Alumni-Spotlight-Johannes-Maximilian-on-building-impactful-businesses.html): July 29, 2025, Join us as we explore the journey of Johannes and Maximilian, former consultants at Roland Berger who transformed their passion for change into action: They launched Gen2 Capital Partners, an investment firm focused on family\-owned businesses in Germany's Mittelstand\. In our interview, they discuss their approach to company succession, the challenges faced, and insights from their first acquisition, all while redefining investment with an emphasis on sustainability and community impact\. - [Daniel's Social Fellowship in Nepal: A journey of transformation and gaining perspective](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Daniel-s-Social-Fellowship-in-Nepal-A-journey-of-transformation-and-gaining.html): July 10, 2025, Join our colleague Daniel as he shares his transformative experience volunteering in Nepal through our Social Fellowship program\. Living with a welcoming family in Kathmandu, he immersed himself in the culture while aiding rebuilding efforts\. Through construction work and tutoring a young boy with ADHD, Daniel learned valuable lessons about resilience, community, and the true meaning of happiness\. - [Linda’s Social Fellowship in South Africa: Enabling change through equine therapy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Linda-s-Social-Fellowship-in-South-Africa-Enabling-change-through-equine.html): May 8, 2025, Join our colleague Linda as she shares her impactful journey during her Social Fellowship in South Africa, where she contributed to meaningful change through equine therapy\. Discover how her experience with SARDA \(South African Riding for the Disabled Association\) not only transformed the lives of riders with disabilities but also deepened her understanding of inclusion and community support\. - [Empowering Disadvantaged Girls in Vienna: Melanie's Social Fellowship](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Empowering-Disadvantaged-Girls-in-Vienna-Melanie-s-Social-Fellowship.html): March 19, 2025, Join our colleague Melanie as she recounts her impactful experience at \*Peppa, a Vienna\-based girls’ center focused on empowering disadvantaged youth\. During her social fellowship, Melanie dedicated herself to breaking the cycle of disadvantage by offering hands\-on support and fostering opportunities for young women to flourish\. Explore how her journey underscored the significance of equality and the transformative power of even the smallest actions\. - [Íñigo's Educational Leave: Reflections on his MBA journey at INSEAD](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/%C3%8D%C3%B1igo-s-Educational-Leave-Reflections-on-his-MBA-journey-at-INSEAD.html): February 26, 2025, Join our colleague Íñigo as he reflects on his transformative year pursuing an MBA at INSEAD\. Inigo shares insights from his educational leave, exploring the challenges and invaluable lessons he learned along the way\. From developing a global mindset to building lifelong connections, discover how this experience has shaped his professional aspirations and personal growth as he returns to the Roland Berger team in Madrid\. Don't miss his inspiring journey of self\-discovery and renewed purpose\! - [Creating change with kelp forests: Justin's Social Fellowship in Namibia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Creating-change-with-kelp-forests-Justin-s-Social-Fellowship-in-Namibia.html): February 10, 2025, Join our colleague Justin as he shares his experience with the Kelp Forest Foundation in Namibia as part of his Roland Berger Social fellowship\. Discover how his journey unveiled the incredible potential of kelp forests in combating climate change and supporting coastal communities\. From evaluating ecosystem services to fostering community empowerment, Justin's insights highlight the vital role of nature\-based solutions in building a sustainable future\. - [Kristina’s Social Fellowship: Driving environmental change in Buenos Aires](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Kristina-s-Social-Fellowship-Driving-environmental-change-in-Buenos-Aires.html): January 16, 2025, Join our colleague Kristina from our Munich office as she shares her experience during a three\-month social fellowship in Buenos Aires\. Discover how she combined her passion for sustainability with a personal journey of rediscovery, contributing to vital environmental initiatives and reconnecting with the vibrant community she once called home\. - [Benjamin’s Social Fellowship: Driving sustainable coffee exports in Costa Rica](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Benjamin-s-Social-Fellowship-Driving-sustainable-coffee-exports-in-Costa-Rica.html): December 2, 2024, Join our colleague Benjamin on his journey through a Social Fellowship in the picturesque village of San Andrés, Costa Rica\. Discover how he leveraged his consulting skills to empower Asociación Visioneers, an NGO dedicated to supporting marginalized communities through sustainable coffee farming\.Dive into Benjamin’s inspiring story of making a difference and driving equal opportunities in the heart of Costa Rica\! - [Gabriel & Nadim’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship: Building a reward\-based crowdfundi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Gabriel-Nadim-s-Entrepreneurial-Fellowship-Building-a-reward-based-crowdfundi.html): November 12, 2024, Join us for the inspiring story of our colleagues Gabriel and Nadim who went on an Entrepreneurial Fellowship to launch SandWalk \- a groundbreaking reward\-based crowdfunding platform aimed at empowering creators in the Arab world\. Discover how they navigated legal challenges, pivoted towards the UAE market, and learned invaluable lessons in resilience, teamwork, and rapid validation\. Read on to learn more about their journey and the future of crowdfunding in the Arab world\! - [Reflections on our Female Leadership Coaching Program](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Reflections-on-our-Female-Leadership-Coaching-Program.html): October 23, 2024, Join our colleage Franziska as she reflects on her experience with the Roland Berger Female Leadership Coaching Program\. Discover her key takeaways, memorable moments, and the invaluable lessons that empowered her to take charge of her professional journey\. Ready to be inspired? Dive into her reflections and see how you can shape your own path\! - [Ramon’s Social Fellowship: Fostering social development through table tennis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Ramon-s-Social-Fellowship-Fostering-social-development-through-table-tennis.html): October 10, 2024, Join Ramon on his journey with the ITTF Foundation through his Roland Berger Social Fellowship\. Discover how his passion for table tennis has transformed into a powerful tool for social development, promoting diversity, inclusion, and sustainability worldwide\. From organizing a vibrant World Table Tennis Day celebration in Morocco to creating specialized training manuals for neurodegenerative diseases, dive into his experiences and see how table tennis is making a difference\! - [Guilherme from Brazil: An electrifying story of balancing consulting and a thriving DJ career](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Guilherme-from-Brazil-An-electrifying-story-of-balancing-consulting-and-a.html): September 25, 2024, From humble beginnings playing at school parties to performing in ten countries worldwide, Guilherme shares his journey of embracing both his corporate career and his passion for music\. Learn how his DJ experience has shaped his approach to business challenges, fostered creativity, and enhanced his ability to think outside the box\. Join Guilherme in balancing consulting and his thriving DJ career\. - [Helping empower girls through education and de\-stigmatization: Victoria's Social Fellowship in Kenya](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Helping-empower-girls-through-education-and-de-stigmatization-Victoria-s-Social.html): September 6, 2024, Join Victoria on her Social Fellowship in Kenya, where she supports the Big Girls Foundation to break the stigma surrounding menstruation\. Explore how Victoria's passion for human health drives her to empower young girls and women in rural communities through education and destigmatization\. - [Alena's Social Fellowship: Reinforcing Amazonian indigenous cacao growers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Alena-s-Social-Fellowship-Reinforcing-Amazonian-indigenous-cacao-growers.html): August 22, 2024, Join Alena on her Social Fellowship in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest\. Discover her profound experience supporting indigenous communities in sustainable cacao production, preserving the Amazon ecosystem, and embracing indigenous cultures\. Explore Alena's journey of learning, from mastering the local language to tasting the most incredible chocolate and contributing to bio\-construction principles\. - [With strategy to impact: Rosie's Social Fellowship in South Africa](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/With-strategy-to-impact-Rosie-s-Social-Fellowship-in-South-Africa.html): August 7, 2024, Join Rosie on her social fellowship in South Africa, where she supporting a non\-profit organization dedicated to providing psychological support to children from deprived areas and training local talents through mental health workshops\. Learn more about Rosie's experience on\-site and her role in strategic planning for future growth\. - [Maria Sole's Social Fellowship: Supporting social integration and development in Cameroon](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Maria-Sole-s-Social-Fellowship-Supporting-social-integration-and-development-in.html): July 17, 2024, Join Maria Sole on her social fellowship in Cameroon\. Discover how she supports a Foundation in their mission to reduce poverty, empower communities, and provide education and healthcare to underprivileged children\. Learn more about Maria Sole's work as she immerses herself in a new culture, builds meaningful relationships and realizes the importance of education in shaping a better future\. - [Allyship: Building Bridges for LGBTQ\+ Inclusion](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Allyship-Building-Bridges-for-LGBTQ-Inclusion.html): June 18, 2024, Discover the power of allyship in creating a more inclusive workplace for LGBTQ\+ individuals\. Join us as we delve into the importance of being accepting, taking action, and having humility\. Hear inspiring testimonies from our JustBe and JustBeFriends members, and learn how you can showcase your allyship\. Don't miss out on this insightful article from Pride Week 2024\! - [9 questions for Julian \- Head of our LGBTQ\+ network "JustBe"](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/9-questions-for-Julian-Head-of-our-LGBTQ-network-JustBe.html): June 13, 2024, Join us for an exclusive interview with Julian, Head of JustBe, Roland Berger's LGBTQ\+ network, as he discusses the opportunities and safe space that JustBe offers for LGBTQ\+ individuals\. Discover the network's growth, increased acceptance, and the importance of allies in supporting LGBTQ\+ colleagues\. Learn about JustBe's projects and goals, including intersectionality, engagement, and fostering global awareness\. - [Rein's Social Fellowship: Driving sustainable development in Latin America](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Rein-s-Social-Fellowship-Driving-sustainable-development-in-Latin-America.html): May 13, 2024, Action for sustainability: Our colleague Rein from the Dubai office went on a social fellowship in Latin America to support a leading sustainability non\-profit organization that is engaged in various initiatives, including reforestation and environmental education programs\. - [Hermance's Social Fellowship: Caring of elderly and teaching migrant students in Madrid](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Hermance-s-Social-Fellowship-Caring-of-elderly-and-teaching-migrant-students-in.html): April 22, 2024, Volunteering in two different missions: Our colleague Hermance from the Paris office went on a social fellowship in Madrid to volunteer at a retirement home and to strengthen the educational background of young immigrants\. - [Julius' Social Fellowship: Restoring forests in Bolivia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Julius-Social-Fellowship-Restoring-forests-in-Bolivia.html): March 18, 2024, Turning ashes to life: Our colleague Julius from our Vienna office went on a three\-month environmental social fellowship in Bolivia to help revitalizing Bolivia’s burned rainforest\. - [Fostering Female Leadership at Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Fostering-Female-Leadership-at-Roland-Berger.html): November 2, 2023, Franziska is a Senior Consultant based in Berlin and part of the Roland Berger Female Leadership Coaching program that is currently being piloted with 16 female Senior Consultants, five sponsors \(Roland Berger Partners\) and two external coaches\. - [Enabling greener flying: Alexander's Educational Leave](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Enabling-greener-flying-Alexander-s-Educational-Leave.html): August 21, 2023, Alexander was always interested in the intersection between engineering and business on the one side, and research and practical application on the other\. He believes that growing environmental and geopolitical challenges can only be solved using an interdisciplinary approach\. At Roland Berger, he is able to pursue this ambition during his PhD Educational Leave\. - [Marie's onboarding experience at Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Marie-s-onboarding-experience-at-Roland-Berger.html): August 17, 2023, Join Marie as she shares her onboarding experience with Roland Berger\. From the Onboarding App unlocking knowledge step by step to the warm welcomes and valuable connections, Marie's first months at Roland Berger were truly exciting\. Discover the lasting impact a well\-designed onboarding process can have on building a successful career in consulting\. - [Nina's experiences with our European Female Talent Program](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Nina-s-experiences-with-our-European-Female-Talent-Program.html): July 17, 2023, Our colleague Nina is part of our European Female Talent Program, which gives her the opportunity to work in two other European Roland Berger offices other than her home office for five months each\. After a couple of months in Germany, Nina moved to Amsterdam for the spring this year and will be going to Madrid next year\. - [François: Hitchhiking race with my formerly homeless flat mate](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Fran%C3%A7ois-Hitchhiking-race-with-my-formerly-homeless-flat-mate.html): July 14, 2023, Our colleague François Guillaume is a member of Lazare, a charitable organization whose motto is "Simply living together\." In shared apartments, they bring together young professionals and formerly homeless individuals\. One of our consultant's flat mates became a partner in his latest hitchhiking adventure – the Mad Jacques, Europe's biggest hitchhiking race\. Together, they came in 12th place and raised a decent sum for Lazare Belgium\. - [Jannis' Social Fellowship: Restoring coral reefs in Indonesia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Jannis-Social-Fellowship-Restoring-coral-reefs-in-Indonesia.html): July 11, 2023, With his diving skills our colleague Jannis has helped restoring coral reefs in Indonesia\. He supported an NGO, the Gili Eco Trust \(GET\) as part of our Social Fellowship Program\. - [Jakob: What you need to know about the Progress Pride flag](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Jakob-What-you-need-to-know-about-the-Progress-Pride-flag.html): June 12, 2023, The rainbow flag has long been a symbol of unity and celebration within the LGBTQ\+ community, representing diversity, acceptance, and the ongoing struggle for equality\. However, in recent years, a new flag has emerged alongside the original rainbow design – the Progress Pride flag\. As a passionate DE&I advocate outside and inside of Roland Berger, Jakob is happy to share what the Pride Progress flag is and why it has become such an important symbol for the LGBTQ\+ community\. - [Fabian's sabbatical: Traveling the world and rediscovering home](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Fabian-s-sabbatical-Traveling-the-world-and-rediscovering-home.html): June 9, 2023, Fabian took advantage of one of Roland Berger's B&me initiatives and took five months off to reorient himself and do things he enjoys but hasn't gotten around to in recent years\. He traveled the world during those months and took the time to rediscover his home country\. He had previously applied for our sabbatical program, which gives colleagues the opportunity to take an unpaid leave of up to six months\. - [Timo: Entrepreneurial Fellowship in social commerce](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Timo-Entrepreneurial-Fellowship-in-social-commerce.html): February 10, 2023, Our colleague Timo is a Senior Consultant at Roland Berger in the Munich office\.He applied for a Roland Berger supported Entrepreneurial Fellowship to pursue his own business idea of developing Germany's first social commerce platform\. - [Han: Entrepreneurial fellowship on information security certification](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Han-Entrepreneurial-fellowship-on-information-security-certification.html): December 19, 2022, Our colleague Han from Shanghai recently did an entrepreneurial fellowship, financially supported by Roland Berger, where he developed an automation SaaS tool for information security certification\. - [Filippo's Social Fellowship: Education and equal opportunities in Kenya](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Filippo-s-Social-Fellowship-Education-and-equal-opportunities-in-Kenya.html): December 4, 2022, Filippo joined Roland Berger at the beginning of 2019, after graduating with a degree in management\. After working with clients mainly in the financial services sector, he decided to support the non\-profit organization Karibujua, active in Kenya in the fields of education and equal opportunities\. At the beginning of October 2022, he went to Kenya and is now sharing his experiences\. - [Bas: Social Fellowship on sustainable finance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Bas-Social-Fellowship-on-sustainable-finance.html): November 23, 2022, Bas is a Senior Consultant in our Amsterdam office\. He works mostly in the mobility and \(sustainable\) energy sectors\. Earlier this year he worked for the Rainforest Alliance for a period of three months, as part of Roland Berger's social fellowship program\. At the Rainforest Alliance, he supported the development of their sustainable finance strategy\. - [Max: Social Fellowship on sustainability and equal rights in Malawi](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Max-Social-Fellowship-on-sustainability-and-equal-rights-in-Malawi.html): October 26, 2022, Following up on the experience from Max' gap year, which took him to Rwanda for three months in an NGO startup, he wanted to go for another adventure, so he applied for our social fellowship program\. This fellowship gives Max the opportunity to join an NGO to promote equal rights and sustainability in Malawi\. - [Julia at the One Young World summit](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Julia-at-the-One-Young-World-summit.html): October 18, 2022, Julia had the great opportunity to be part of the City of Munich delegation, representing Roland Berger, at this year's "One young world" summit in Manchester last month – an event bringing together 2,000\+ young leaders under 35 from all around the world, including corporate people, human & climate activists and politicians\. - [Alexis' Social Fellowship: teaching children in Guatemala](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Alexis-Social-Fellowship-teaching-children-in-Guatemala.html): September 26, 2022, For his Social Fellowship, our colleague Alexis was living in San Pedro, Guatemala a couple of months, helping out at a school for disabled children, as well as having lessons at the local Spanish school\. - [Katja: from math student to analytics consultant at Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Katja-from-math-student-to-analytics-consultant-at-Roland-Berger.html): August 25, 2022, Katja is taking you with her on a journey through her time at Roland Berger\. She started her career at Roland Berger in November 2019 – just a few months before the Covid\-19 pandemic impacted our life as consultants\. Before joining the company as an analytics consultant, she completed both her bachelor's degree and her master's degree in Mathematics at RWTH Aachen University\. - [Alex & Lars empower farmers to produce organic in\-vitro meat](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Alex-Lars-empower-farmers-to-produce-organic-in-vitro-meat.html): August 18, 2022, Our colleagues Alexander and Lars have a dream\. They want to make a change for the better in this world\. Through positive incentives rather than bans, restrictions, and finger\-pointing\. Their idea is to offer a turnkey new business for farmers: producing an organic real\-meat alternative\. An Entrepreneurial Fellowship by Roland Berger has brought them a lot closer to realizing this dream\. - [Basile: Social Fellowship for an LGBTQ\+ cause](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Basile-Social-Fellowship-for-an-LGBTQ-cause.html): June 24, 2022, Our colleague Basile from Paris launched "Working Out", a mentoring program for LGBTQ\+ professionals, earlier this year\. The program was already up and running when the consultant found out that a Roland Berger Social Fellowship would give him the opportunity to advance his project while getting paid a portion of his salary\. - [Tim: With Roland Berger back to my passion 3D\-printing](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Tim-With-Roland-Berger-back-to-my-passion-3D-printing.html): May 10, 2022, Learn more about the interesting career path of our colleague Tim and discover how he found a place at Roland Berger where he can finally live out his passion: 3D printing\! - [Robert: Social Fellowship in CO2 offsetting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Robert-Social-Fellowship-in-CO2-offsetting.html): February 14, 2022, Our colleague Robert decided to do a Social Fellowship at an organization called atmosfair, one of Germany's leading experts in CO2 offsetting, because he wanted to use his knowledge and skills for a good cause\. During his Social Fellowship, which is financially supported by Roland Berger, Robert has the opportunity to strengthen his knowledge about climate protection by working together with dedicated experts\. - [Women's Hiking Weekend](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Women-s-Hiking-Weekend.html): October 12, 2021, For the first time, we as Women@Industrials/Operations, organized a weekend trip with our growing female community to hike in the mountains\. It was also one of the first face\-to\-face meetings after an 18\-month break due to the COVID\-19 pandemic and restrictions\. - [Lena: A Social Fellowship for a good cause in urban planning](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Lena-A-Social-Fellowship-for-a-good-cause-in-urban-planning.html): August 13, 2021, My goal was to invest my time in a good cause while getting to know a different type of industry\. Thus, I was looking for an interesting social organization and eventually I applied internally for the Social Fellowship\. It’s a 12\-week fellowship financially supported by Roland Berger to dedicate my time to a project in the field of equal opportunity\. After having convinced the management team, I started to work for the IBA Heidelberg\. - [Mariam & Zhenzhen: Motherhood as a consultant](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Mariam-Zhenzhen-Motherhood-as-a-consultant.html): August 6, 2021, Mariam is a Senior Consultant in the Roland Berger Middle East office, based out of Bahrain\. Her daughter was born in 2019\. Zhenzhen is a Consultant in the Roland Berger Dubai office\. Her daughter is 8 months old - [Pride 2021: Interview with Rob Henske](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Pride-2021-Interview-with-Rob-Henske.html): June 17, 2021, My name is Yan Zhan \(He/Him\) and I have been a Consultant at Roland Berger for almost two years\. Since joining the firm, I have been deeply involved in advocating for LGBTQ\+ voices and representation\. - [Office life away from the office – Keeping the RB spirit alive in the pandemic](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Office-life-away-from-the-office-Keeping-the-RB-spirit-alive-in-the-pandemic.html): May 3, 2021, It's safe to say 'office life' was one of the first things everyone mentions when asked what they enjoy most about Roland Berger\. Naturally, the potential lack of it represented a major concern from a work life perspective at the beginning of the pandemic\. However, as we became accustomed to the new reality, we looked for ways to reinvent the office spirit in a virtual environment and, in typical consulting fashion, defined and implemented a series of initiatives towards this goal :\) - [Zhenzhen: Having a baby while working as a consultant](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Zhenzhen-Having-a-baby-while-working-as-a-consultant.html): March 25, 2021, Once upon a time, following an assessment at my doctor’s office, a small white speck that was three months old had appeared pulsing on my belly’s scan\. Turns out, I had entered a synergistic strategic alliance with my husband where one plus one equal three: I was pregnant\! - [Sustainability Strategy Development in Financial Services](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Sustainability-Strategy-Development-in-Financial-Services.html): February 5, 2021, Hi, my name is Christian and I would like to give you some insights into a sustainability project I was recently involved in: Sustainability has reached every part of our private and public lives\. Governments, from around the world, convened in Paris to pledge enacting policies to limit global warming by 1\.5 degrees\. New protest movements like Fridays for Future and Extinction Rebellion regularly press for their demands in our cities\. - [Julia: A short introduction](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Julia-A-short-introduction.html): January 29, 2021, My name is Julia, a Consultant in the Munich office\. I am your blogpost author for the next few months\. I'll be taking you with me as I work at Roland Berger, hoping to answer some of your most burning questions about the job of a strategy consultant\. - [Peter: Short introduction](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Peter-Short-introduction.html): November 4, 2020, Hello, my name is Peter and I am a Consultant at the Roland Berger Stuttgart office\. Before joining the company, I completed both my BS and MS degree in Business Administration\. - [Rob: a special COVID\-19 project](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Rob-a-special-COVID-19-project.html): July 27, 2020, I recently had the honor of heading up a very special project, partly on a pro bono basis\. Back in April, when Dutch hospitals were working hard to scale up ICU capacity to 2,400 beds \(more than double their "normal" capacity\), a few of my colleagues and I were already tackling the next step: what happens when a patient is discharged from the ICU and ultimately from the hospital after battling this long illness? What kind of care do they need to return to normal life? - [Anatcha: Why pride is even more important now](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Anatcha-Why-pride-is-even-more-important-now.html): June 24, 2020, In 2020, we are at the intersection of social disruption of a magnitude unlike anything seen in the past century - [Rebecca & Jonas: Just Be \(Friends\) at Roland Berger \- Supporting inclusion and diversity](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Rebecca-Jonas-Just-Be-(Friends)-at-Roland-Berger-Supporting-inclusion-and.html): June 17, 2020, Joining the company in 2013, Rebecca is now a Principal in the Detroit Office and helped found the Just Be Friends community, the supporting network of Roland Berger's LGBTQ\+ community in 2019\. Jonas joined the company one year ago as a Consultant in the Frankfurt Office and is a member of the Just Be community, the firm\-internal network for LGBTQ\+ colleagues\. In celebration of Pride Week, they both joined forces to give their perspectives on LGBTQ\+ efforts and diversity at the firm\. - [Laura: Operations at Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Laura-Operations-at-Roland-Berger.html): May 28, 2020, Hello, my name is Laura and I am a Senior Consultant in Roland Berger's Berlin office\. I started my career at Roland Berger after my PhD\. The last 3\.5 years, I've had the pleasure to work on projects across industries in various fields of Operations\. That led me to Automotive OEMs and suppliers, the rail sector, machinery building as well as the agriculture industry\. - [Julia: Career entry during the corona crisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Julia-Career-entry-during-the-corona-crisis.html): May 22, 2020, Starting a career during a crisis is challenging but, a strong corporate culture, built on empathy and collegiality, makes it nonetheless possible and more exciting\! - [Greetings from lock\-down in Paris](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Greetings-from-lock-down-in-Paris.html): May 19, 2020, I hope you are safe and sound ??\. It has been a while since I've written over here\! As you already know these last weeks have been unusual, since we have been confined at home and working fully remote during this time\. Lock\-down measures were quite notably strict in France \(as in Spain and Italy\), compared to Germany or Sweden, for example\. - [Gap Year and beyond](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Gap-Year-and-beyond.html): May 12, 2020 - [Missing the small things about the Boston office](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Missing-the-small-things-about-the-Boston-office.html): April 30, 2020, Today in the US, we are still working from home\. I, like many of my colleagues, miss working at the office, especially on Fridays\. This period of COVID\-19 made me reflect and appreciate the many small things in my life\. Hence in this blog post, I want to share some of my favorite elements of the Boston office\. - [Key highlights from the first ever Southeast Asia\-Nordics Rotator Program](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Key-highlights-from-the-first-ever-Southeast-Asia-Nordics-Rotator-Program.html): April 22, 2020, I'm a consultant based in Yangon, one of the RB offices in the Southeast Asia region\. Back in September – November 2019, we had our first ever rotator program between RB Southeast Asia and RB Nordics\. - [Gap Year: Greetings from Dubai](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Gap-Year-Greetings-from-Dubai.html): March 16, 2020, I cannot believe that it is my last week here in the Roland Berger Middle East office\. My Gap Year so far has been an amazing experience and I still have my startup experience at Felyx to come\. - [Working at a startup](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Working-at-a-startup.html): February 25, 2020, Hi\! This is Ruth again from the Roland Berger Gap Year program\! Right now I am writing from felyx, an innovative scale\-up with ambitious plans for sustainable and shared urban transport\. - [Shirley: Quick introduction](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Shirley-Quick-introduction.html): February 21, 2020, My name is Shirley, and I have been with Roland Berger for 7 months\. I moved to Boston after I graduated from University of Pennsylvania in Philly - [Neelima: Remembering Clayton Christensen, The man who changed how we see disruptive innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Neelima-Remembering-Clayton-Christensen-The-man-who-changed-how-we-see.html): February 14, 2020, Remembering the man, his ideas and body of work, through a professional association spanning 15 years - [Adventure: Gap Year](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Adventure-Gap-Year.html): January 22, 2020 - [Racing in the sun](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Racing-in-the-sun.html): November 8, 2019, The catch is, we had such a wave of memorable team building activities since then that I decided to relish the nostalgia of those moments and write in full about the Roland Berger experience beyond the slides - [Alexandra: Financial Services at Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Alexandra-Financial-Services-at-Roland-Berger.html): October 23, 2019, Hi, my name is Alexandra and I am a Consultant at the Roland Berger Zurich office\. I started at Roland Berger after finishing my Masters in St\. Gallen\. Before joining Roland Berger full\-time in mid 2017, I had completed a three\-months internship at the Zurich office, where I got the offer to join as a Junior Consultant once I finished my studies\. - [How branded socks help the homeless](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/How-branded-socks-help-the-homeless.html): October 15, 2019, Our idea was to sell custom Roland Berger socks across the organization and donating the profit\. We set an ambitious goal to sell 1 pair per employee worldwide\. Through a 9\-week campaign \(and some time for financial validation\), we are proud to announce that we have exceeded this stretch goal\. We sold 2,582 pairs of fun Roland Berger socks and donated USD 12,000 to supporting the homeless community and preventing homelessness globally\!\! - [Working in the Pharma and Healthcare sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Working-in-the-Pharma-and-Healthcare-sector.html): October 2, 2019, Over the last few months, I have been working on a very particular project, quite similar to a secondment\. I was working as a Business Insights Manager for a large Pharma company, under the supervision of a Pharma division director\. - [Daisuke: Accelerating the growth speed of major firms](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Daisuke-Accelerating-the-growth-speed-of-major-firms.html): July 15, 2019, I joined Roland Berger over 15 years from now\. At the time, there were only around 30 employees at the Tokyo office, but we grew rapidly by making a clear distinction between the many American global firms and establishing long\-term relationships with our customers while committing to the strategic execution phase\. On the other hand, in recent years, we have been attempting new challenges by anticipating the new trends in international development and the big waves towards innovation\. - [Sven: Consulting now and then: What it takes to become a good Consultant](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Sven-Consulting-now-and-then-What-it-takes-to-become-a-good-Consultant.html): July 10, 2019, Hello\! My name is Sven\. I am a Senior Partner with Roland Berger based in our Zurich office\. Being with the company for more than 20 years now you could call me kind of a "prehistoric rock"\. End of the nineties I started as an intern during my studies in St\. Gall\. An amazing time, totally thrilling for me as a student\. At the beginning of 2000 I joined the company on a permanent base as Junior Consultant\. - [Patrick: Celebrating the first Roland Berger Pride Week](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Patrick-Celebrating-the-first-Roland-Berger-Pride-Week.html): June 27, 2019, Hi\! I am Patrick and I have been a Consultant at Roland Berger for more than three years\. When I started my early career in consulting I quickly realized that the most important ingredient for a successful project is a successful team\. Trust, openness and excellence is key to delivering a service to the client that will really create impact\. - [Consulting in the fast lane: from good ideas to great execution](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Consulting-in-the-fast-lane-from-good-ideas-to-great-execution.html): June 7, 2019, Hi\! My name is Alex and I've been working in the Bucharest office of Roland Berger since November 2018, having returned after completing an internship in the summer of 2017 and finishing my undergraduate studies\. Today, I would like to share with you some thoughts on the challenges and rewards that come with the activity which perhaps gets aspiring consultants most excited, but is actually quite difficult to comprehend until you get to do it hands\-on: project implementation\. - [Alina: Onboarding our new HR\-colleague in Singapore](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Alina-Onboarding-our-new-HR-colleague-in-Singapore.html): May 31, 2019, My name is Alina and I work in the HR team of our Munich office\. The last two weeks I was in our Singapore office to support with the onboarding of our new local HR colleague\. As a guest blogger I will share with you my experiences in the local office as well as in the beautiful city of Singapore\. - [What does digital mean in building materials and construction?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/What-does-digital-mean-in-building-materials-and-construction.html): May 23, 2019, This past April marked the end of a large chapter in my consulting career to date\. I rolled off a long\-term engagement with a client in the building materials space that spanned a couple of years, multiple countries and a plethora of strategic and operational topics: from operational process improvements to regional strategic planning, talent management strategy to global digital transformation\. - [Charles\-Edouard Bouée: Owning the future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Charles-Edouard-Bou%C3%A9e-Owning-the-future.html): May 19, 2019, We are now fully aware that AI will be the cornerstone of companies' transformation in the coming years\. Between August 2016 and August 2017, when the AI hype just started to surge, the expression "Artificial Intelligence" was used in 67% of investor presentations, according to Bloomberg figures\! In 2017 already, 30 billion dollars were invested in Artificial Intelligence worldwide\. However, in 2019, almost 3 years later, we still need to fully grasp the subject and get ready for it\. - [Part 3 of my Gap Year: Dubai\!](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Part-3-of-my-Gap-Year-Dubai.html): May 9, 2019, I am halfway through my third and last internship of the Roland Berger Gap Year Program: Roland Berger Dubai\. In my last blog I wrote about the huge differences between the Roland Berger Amsterdam office and the scale\-up I worked for, but surprisingly big differences exist between the Roland Berger Amsterdam and the Roland Berger Dubai office as well\. - [Quick introduction](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Quick-introduction.html): May 5, 2019, I'm Daniel Tao, and I've spent the past few years working at Roland Berger between our Boston and Chicago offices\. I was born and raised in Canada, and I'm still trying to figure out what it means to balance "being a millennial" with a first\-generation immigrant upbringing – Probably some colorful clash of lazy entitlement and strict discipline\. - [Skiing in the Alps and project work in Morocco](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Skiing-in-the-Alps-and-project-work-in-Morocco.html): April 9, 2019, Ever wondered what a consultants life at Roland Berger is really like? Souhayl Amar gives an insider look in this blog post\. - [Feeling the start\-up spirit](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Feeling-the-start-up-spirit.html): March 11, 2019, Anouk again, from the Amsterdam Roland Berger Gap Year\! However, this time I'm not writing from a Roland Berger office, but from my scale\-up of the Roland Berger Gap Year: felyx e\-scooter sharing\. - [New project and travelling Iran](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/New-project-and-travelling-Iran.html): February 19, 2019, This year I am on a PMO project for offshore pipeline construction\. Project deadlines are very strict and I hope that we can help facilitate the decision making progress for our client\. - [Starting my Gap Year at Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Starting-my-Gap-Year-at-Roland-Berger.html): January 9, 2019, On October 7th, my Gap Year literally started off high\-speed: on a plane to Munich, where I would have my kick\-off event with my fellow German and Dutch gap year interns\. This event marked the start of my 9 months as a Roland Berger Gap Year intern; three months at Roland Berger Amsterdam, three months at a start\-up, and three months at Roland Berger Dubai\. - [Getting started at Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Getting-started-at-Roland-Berger.html): December 16, 2018, Ever wondered what a consultants life at Roland Berger is really like? Souhayl Amar gives an insider look in this blog post\. - [Greetings from Shanghai](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Greetings-from-Shanghai.html): October 16, 2018, Having been with the Roland Berger automotive competence center for almost 5 years, I've served many leading players covering the whole industry value chain, including tier suppliers, OEMs, aftermarket service providers and investors\. We've witnessed the transition and accompanied many industry leaders to adapt to the "New Auto"\. - [Autonomous driving call in transportation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Autonomous-driving-call-in-transportation.html): August 9, 2018, Today I would like to say a few words in favor of having consulting topics on the agenda to eliminate risk in a modern and rapidly changing environment\. - [Roland Berger Challenge Club in Singapore](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Roland-Berger-Challenge-Club-in-Singapore.html): April 28, 2018, I am very glad to be a part of the Challenge Club here at Roland Berger, which is a global training program for high performing senior consultants and project managers\. - [Autumn greetings from Moscow](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Autumn-greetings-from-Moscow.html): October 11, 2017, This time I'd like to share one of this year's projects with you because the specifics are interesting\. The project was for a startup company – quite a rare case for consulting :\)\. Well, they needed some external help with market specification\. - [Belief in Secrets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Belief-in-Secrets.html): June 12, 2017, I am based in Roland Berger's Shanghai office and this is my fifth year with the company, after joining RB right after I finished my undergraduate degree\. To me, consulting is a business where we hold a strong “Belief in Secrets”\. Secrets are the hidden truths that people are not aware of or simply do not take seriously, but which are essential to success\. It is this notion of a “Belief in Secrets” that pushed me to think on and on until the hidden truths sprung up\. - [Greetings from Moscow again\!](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Blog/Greetings-from-Moscow-again.html): April 24, 2017, This time let me be on trend and say a few words about such a modern word as "digitalization"\. ## Podcasts - [From Orchestra Pit to Project Pitch: Paul’s Life in Music and Consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Podcast/From-Orchestra-Pit-to-Project-Pitch-Paul-s-Life-in-Music-and-Consulting.html): May 18, 2026, The latest episode introduces Paul, Senior Consultant at Roland Berger Boston and professional cellist\. He reveals what drives him to excel in both consulting and classical music, how he balances strategy and symphony, and the lessons he’s learned about creativity, discipline, and resilience\. Tune in for inspiring insights on pursuing your passions and blending artistic ambition with a professional career\! - [Swapping the Office for the Mountains: Eva's Six Weeks in an Alpine Hut](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Podcast/Swapping-the-Office-for-the-Mountains-Eva-s-Six-Weeks-in-an-Alpine-Hut.html): December 15, 2025, The fifth episode takes you high into the mountains, where Eva, an HR Manager at Roland Berger, swapped her office for a summer on an alpine hut \- also known as an 'Alm' in German\. She shares what inspired her, how she adapted to early mornings, baking, and caring for cows, and what she learned about resilience, teamwork, and adaptability\. Tune in for insights on personal growth and stepping outside your comfort zone\! - [Powerlifting & Consulting: Marwane's Journey of Balancing Strength and Strategy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Podcast/Powerlifting-Consulting-Marwane-s-Journey-of-Balancing-Strength-and-Strategy.html): October 8, 2025, Join us for the fourth episode of our People Insights Podcast\! We chat with Marwane, a Project Manager at Roland Berger's Paris office and passionate powerlifter\. He shares his journey of excelling in both consulting and powerlifting, revealing the motivations that shaped his career\. Discover how he balances professional demands with his dedication to powerlifting\. Tune in now for insights on discipline, motivation, and pursuing personal passions\! - [Breaking Barriers & Unlocking Potentials: A Conversation with Sophia on ability@RolandBerger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Podcast/Breaking-Barriers-Unlocking-Potentials-A-Conversation-with-Sophia-on.html): August 25, 2025, Join us for the third episode of our People Insights Podcast\! In this episode, we engage with Sophia, a Senior Consultant and member of our ability@RolandBerger community\. She shares her perspective on what 'ability' means and how she supports colleagues with health conditions\. Together, we explore how Roland Berger creates an inclusive environment and empowers individuals to navigate their challenges\. Tune in now\! - [Building Bridges: Conversation with Lena & Merel on Pride and Allyship](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Podcast/Building-Bridges-Conversation-with-Lena-Merel-on-Pride-and-Allyship-2.html): July 8, 2025, Join us for the second episode of our People Insights Podcast\! This Pride Week edition features a meaningful conversation with Lena, a member of our LGBTQ\+ community "JustBe," and Merel, a dedicated ally from "JustBeFriends\." They delve into transformative moments of allyship, exploring how we can sustain the spirit of Pride throughout the year\. Tune in to discover how we can collectively foster a supportive environment for all\! - [Building Bridges: Conversation with Lena & Merel on Pride and Allyship](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Podcast/Building-Bridges-Conversation-with-Lena-Merel-on-Pride-and-Allyship.html): July 8, 2025, Join us for the second episode of our People Insights Podcast\! This Pride Week edition features a meaningful conversation with Lena, a member of our LGBTQ\+ community "JustBe," and Merel, a dedicated ally from "JustBeFriends\." They delve into transformative moments of allyship, exploring how we can sustain the spirit of Pride throughout the year\. Tune in to discover how we can collectively foster a supportive environment for all\! - [Empowering Futures: Lisa & Victoria on the Impact of the Big Girls Foundation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Podcast/Empowering-Futures-Lisa-Victoria-on-the-Impact-of-the-Big-Girls-Foundation-2.html): June 10, 2025, Join us for an inspiring episode with our colleagues Lisa and Victoria, who work with the Big Girls Foundation in Kenya while balancing their roles in consulting\. Discover how they empower young women, tackle challenges in education and hygiene projects, and share their personal journeys of resilience\. Tune in to explore the transformative power of education and community engagement, and be inspired by their dedication to fostering self\-confidence and creating opportunities for young girls\. - [Empowering Futures: Lisa & Victoria on the Impact of the Big Girls Foundation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Podcast/Empowering-Futures-Lisa-Victoria-on-the-Impact-of-the-Big-Girls-Foundation-3.html): June 10, 2025, Join us for an inspiring episode with our colleagues Lisa and Victoria, who work with the Big Girls Foundation in Kenya while balancing their roles in consulting\. Discover how they empower young women, tackle challenges in education and hygiene projects, and share their personal journeys of resilience\. Tune in to explore the transformative power of education and community engagement, and be inspired by their dedication to fostering self\-confidence and creating opportunities for young girls\. - [Empowering Futures: Lisa & Victoria on the Impact of the Big Girls Foundation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Join/Working-at-Roland-Berger/Podcast/Empowering-Futures-Lisa-Victoria-on-the-Impact-of-the-Big-Girls-Foundation.html): June 10, 2025, Join us for an inspiring episode with our colleagues Lisa and Victoria, who work with the Big Girls Foundation in Kenya while balancing their roles in consulting\. Discover how they empower young women, tackle challenges in education and hygiene projects, and share their personal journeys of resilience\. Tune in to explore the transformative power of education and community engagement, and be inspired by their dedication to fostering self\-confidence and creating opportunities for young girls\. ## Press releases - [Roland Berger surpasses €1bn in revenue, marking strongest year in firm history](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-surpasses-%E2%82%AC1bn-in-revenue-marking-strongest-year-in-firm-history.html): June 17, 2026, Chicago, 2025 marks the most successful year in Roland Berger’s history, with revenues exceeding €1bn\. Strong growth across key regions, including double\-digit growth in the Americas \(\+11%\) and Asia \(\+19%\)\. Continued investments in AI and strategic growth areas strengthen the firm’s global platform\. - [Roland Berger reports strongest year in its history and reinforces long\-term commitment to the Middle East](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-reports-strongest-year-in-its-history-and-reinforces-long-term.html): June 18, 2026, Dubai, Roland Berger, the only leading global consultancy of European origin, generated revenues of €1\.01 billion in 2025, making it the strongest financial year in the firm’s history\. For the Middle East, this milestone comes at a time of significant change across the consulting industry and the wider regional economy\. Over the past two decades, the region has undergone profound economic transformation, creating new opportunities while continuously reshaping client priorities and business models\. - [Microsoft and Roland Berger launch inaugural intelligent manufacturing award in North America](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Microsoft-and-Roland-Berger-launch-inaugural-intelligent-manufacturing-award-in.html): June 3, 2026, Chicago, 2026 Winners to be announced during IMTS 2026 in Chicago - [Rob Henske named a 2026 Top Consultant by Consulting Magazine](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Rob-Henske-named-a-2026-Top-Consultant-by-Consulting-Magazine.html): May 15, 2026, Chicago, Robert Henske, Senior Partner and Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Roland Berger, has been named one of Consulting Magazine’s 2026 Top Consultants in the Strategy & Transformation category\. - [Aegea wins Project of the Year at Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Aegea-wins-Project-of-the-Year-at-Roland-Berger-2.html): April 20, 2026, São Paulo \(Itaim Bibi\), Roland Berger is proud to announce that the AEGEA project has been recognized as Project of the Year at our annual Partner Meeting\. - [Aegea wins Project of the Year at Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Aegea-wins-Project-of-the-Year-at-Roland-Berger.html): April 14, 2026, Chicago, Roland Berger is proud to announce that the AEGEA project has been recognized as Project of the Year at our annual Partner Meeting\. - [50 years of Roland Berger Brazil](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/50-years-of-Roland-Berger-Brazil.html): February 24, 2026, São Paulo \(Itaim Bibi\), Celebrating 50 years of Roland Berger in Brazil: A legacy of local insight and global impact - [Roland Berger Named to Business Insider’s America’s Top Consulting Firms List](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Named-to-Business-Insider-s-America-s-Top-Consulting-Firms-List.html): February 11, 2026, Chicago, Chicago, IL — Roland Berger has been named to Business Insider's America's Top Consulting Firms list, earning the publication's highest distinction with a 5\-star rating across all nine evaluated practice areas\. - [Roland Berger Middle East report: 4 in 5 GCC organizations have an AI strategy, but just 34% have an enterprise\-wide right data foundation to scale](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Middle-East-report-4-in-5-GCC-organizations-have-an-AI-strategy.html): February 10, 2026, Dubai, Unlock the latest insights on AI adoption in the GCC with Roland Berger’s new report\. Discover why 4 in 5 organizations have an AI strategy, yet only 34% are ready to scale, and learn what it takes to move from ambition to enterprise\-wide impact\. - [Roland Berger and World Governments Summit Unveil Playbook for Future\-Proofing Middle Eastern Cities in the Age of Polycrisis](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-and-World-Governments-Summit-Unveil-Playbook-for-Future-Proofing.html): February 5, 2026, Dubai, Discover how Roland Berger and the World Governments Summit are redefining urban resilience for Middle Eastern cities\. Their new playbook introduces a five\-pillar framework \-spanning adaptive infrastructure, strategic foresight, environmental regeneration, human well\-being, and digital innovation \- to help GCC cities like Dubai, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Doha thrive amid converging crises and set global benchmarks for future\-ready urbanism\. - [Beyond Treatment: World Governments Summit and Roland Berger Call for a Human\-Centric Approach to Health Systems](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Beyond-Treatment-World-Governments-Summit-and-Roland-Berger-Call-for-a.html): February 5, 2026, Dubai, Explore how Roland Berger and the World Governments Summit are reshaping global healthcare with a new framework that centers social wellbeing\. Their latest report urges governments to move beyond clinical care, integrating sociocultural understanding, behavioral incentives, and humanized technology to build health systems that are trusted, equitable, and responsive to real\-world needs\. - [Celebrating Excellence in Intelligent Manufacturing Across Saudi Arabia: 2025 MIMA Middle East Winners Announced\.](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Celebrating-Excellence-in-Intelligent-Manufacturing-Across-Saudi-Arabia-2025.html): December 3, 2025, Riyadh, Roland Berger Middle East, in collaboration with Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Microsoft Arabia and Shurfah Holding, announced the winners of the Middle East Edition of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award \(MIMA\) 2025, recognizing the most impactful and innovative manufacturing companies across the Kingdom\. - [Roland Berger strengthens Middle East leadership team](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-strengthens-Middle-East-leadership-team.html): November 23, 2025, Dubai, Roland Berger is pleased to announce that Kenan Nouwailati has joined the firm as Senior Partner and Head of Operations for the Middle East\. - [Roland Berger in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources proudly announces the launch of the Middle East edition of MIMA](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-in-partnership-with-the-Ministry-of-Industry-and-Mineral-Resources.html): November 7, 2025, Riyadh, Roland Berger Middle East in partnership with The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Microsoft Arabia, and Shurfah Holding Company, proudly announces the launch of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award \(MIMA\) Middle East edition – the region’s most prestigious recognition for digital innovation in manufacturing\. - [Roland Berger’s “Future of Health” global study identifies Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar as “Innovation Futurists”](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-s-Future-of-Health-global-study-identifies-Saudi-Arabia-the-UAE.html): October 21, 2025, Dubai - [GCC emerges as one of the world's fastest\-growing EV markets with penetration doubling in a year: Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/GCC-emerges-as-one-of-the-world-s-fastest-growing-EV-markets-with-penetration.html): October 2, 2025, Dubai, EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from the GCC region\. Just 12 months ago, the region's EV landscape was described as "nascent but becoming increasingly dynamic," with the UAE leading adoption, followed by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, while policy incentives and infrastructure were still evolving\. Today the picture is markedly different\. - [Roland Berger at Climate Week NYC 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-at-Climate-Week-NYC-2025.html): September 15, 2025, Chicago, Roland Berger will take part in a series of sessions throughout Climate Week NYC 2025 all across New York City\. - [Roland Berger is named one of the “World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025” by Forbes](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-is-named-one-of-the-World-s-Best-Management-Consulting-Firms-2.html): September 5, 2025, Chicago - [Roland Berger signs Strategic MoU with OMSITAI to Advance AI Collaboration](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-signs-Strategic-MoU-with-OMSITAI-to-Advance-AI-Collaboration.html): August 27, 2025, Dubai, Roland Berger and OMSITAI sign MoU in Lebanon to advance AI, drive digital transformation, support SMEs, and foster innovation through strategic collaboration\. - [Roland Berger joins Center for Houston’s Future Hydrogen Steering Committee](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-joins-Center-for-Houston-s-Future-Hydrogen-Steering-Committee.html): August 12, 2025, Chicago, Roland Berger is proud to announce its involvement in the Hydrogen Steering Committee led by the Center for Houston’s Future, a prominent initiative that brings together key stakeholders to advance Houston’s leadership in the emerging hydrogen economy\. - [90% of manufacturers say geopolitical risk is stalling strategic development](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/90-of-manufacturers-say-geopolitical-risk-is-stalling-strategic-development.html): June 18, 2025, Chicago, Manufacturer Alliance Foundation, Roland Berger study finds 94% cite tariffs as barrier to investment and sourcing decisions - [Unlocking speed & cost: Lessons from China's competitive edge](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Unlocking-speed-cost-Lessons-from-China-s-competitive-edge.html): June 18, 2025, Detroit, Roland Berger shares key insights on how Chinese automotive companies' speed and cost efficiency are reshaping global competition—prompting urgent strategic shifts for Western companies\. - [Global investment in water set to surge as sector enters new era of growth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Global-investment-in-water-set-to-surge-as-sector-enters-new-era-of-growth.html): May 13, 2025, Chicago, 96% of senior leaders plan to maintain or increase water investment in 2025 - [Global Automotive Supplier Study: Average industry profit margin drops to just 4\.7%](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Global-Automotive-Supplier-Study-Average-industry-profit-margin-drops-to-just.html): May 9, 2025, Detroit, The global automotive supplier industry faces a demanding environment, with average profitability projected to fall to just a 4\.7% EBIT margin in 2024\. - [Roland Berger expands U\.S\. presence with full team based in Houston](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-strengthens-U.S.-presence-with-full-team-based-in-Houston.html): April 28, 2025, Chicago, Roland Berger is pleased to announce the expansion of its U\.S\. presence to include a full team now based in Houston, Texas\. - [Roland Berger strengthens consulting expertise in chemicals](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-strengthens-consulting-expertise-in-chemicals.html): April 9, 2025, Chicago, Roland Berger LP is expanding its North American consulting capabilities in the chemicals sector\. - [Roland Berger strengthens consulting expertise in energy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Strengthens-Consulting-Expertise-in-Energy.html): March 25, 2025, Chicago, Roland Berger is pleased to announce its expansion in the energy and utilities sector with the addition of three new Senior Partners\. - [Roland Berger Strengthens U\.S\. Leadership Team](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Strengthens-U.S.-Leadership-Team.html): March 11, 2025, Philadelphia, Roland Berger is pleased to announce that Raj Kumar has joined the firm as a Senior Partner in the U\.S\. - [POLARIXPARTNER North America announces the celebration of its 5th anniversary](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/POLARIXPARTNER-North-America-announces-the-celebration-of-its-5th-anniversary.html): April 14, 2025, Detroit, POLARIXPARTNER North America, a Roland Berger company, is proud to announce the celebration of its 5th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey since its founding in April 2020\. - [Roland Berger Automotive Outlook 2040](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Automotive-Outlook-2040.html): November 4, 2024, Detroit, China's auto industry is on the rise, but Europe can succeed in turning things around - [U\.S\. and Japan Clean Hydrogen Business Organizations Pledge Cooperation on Decarbonization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/U.S.-and-Japan-Clean-Hydrogen-Business-Organizations-Pledge-Cooperation-on.html): October 28, 2024, Chicago, Roland Berger, a global management consulting firm, is pleased to announce the U\.S\. and Japan Clean Hydrogen Business Organizations Pledge Cooperation on Decarbonization - [Roland Berger Supports SDVerse Launch](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Supports-SDVerse-Launch.html): March 5, 2024, Detroit, Roland Berger, General Motors, Magna, and Wipro Team Up to Develop Automotive Software Marketplace: ‘SDVerse’ - [Roland Berger North America Welcomes Three New Partners](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-North-America-Welcomes-Three-New-Partners.html): September 24, 2024, Chicago, Roland Berger North America Welcomes Three New Partners to Enhance Digital, Transaction and Regulated Services\. - [New Managing Director for U\.S\. Operations at POLARIXPARTNER Inc\.](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Managing-Director-for-U.S.-Operations-at-POLARIXPARTNER-Inc.html): September 9, 2024, Detroit, Roland Berger, a global management consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Jan Schulte is joining POLARIXPARTNER Inc\., part of the Roland Berger practice, as the Managing Director, effective August 1, 2024\. - [Roland Berger Celebrates 25 Years in the U\.S\.](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Celebrates-25-Years-in-the-U.S.html): July 11, 2024, Chicago, Global management consulting firm Roland Berger is pleased to announce the firm is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the United States\. - [Global Management Consultancy Roland Berger Promotes Alexander Baumgartner and Benjamin Lowe to Partner in North America](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Global-Management-Consultancy-Roland-Berger-Promotes-Alexander-Baumgartner-and.html): August 6, 2024, Chicago, Roland Berger, a global management consulting firm celebrating its 25th anniversary in the United States, has promoted two of its North American\-based Principals, Alexander Baumgartner and Benjamin Lowe, to the role of Partner, Stephan Keese, Managing Director Roland Berger North America, announced\. - [D&I Award Best Workplace 2023](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/D-I-Award-Best-Workplace-2023.html): March 26, 2024, Tokyo - [Sustainable water: the challenge of the decade](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Sustainable-water-the-challenge-of-the-decade.html): August 20, 2023, Watermael\-Boitsfort, Water supply is a prerequisite for national economies: Without sustainable water management, water\-stressed countries will lose economic power\. - [Automotive Disruption Radar: Singapore ranks among top 4 countries in the world ready for autonomous mobility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Automotive-Disruption-Radar-Singapore-ranks-among-top-4-countries-in-the-world.html): November 14, 2021, Singapore, Singapore ranks 4th among top countries regarded as pioneers in today's automotive industry and is likely to become the first South East Asian country to roll out autonomous mobility in the region\. - [DACH\-Region: Experten erwarten steigende Zahl der Restrukturierungsfälle – Preise für Rohstoffe und Vorprodukte grösstes Risiko](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/DACH-Region-Experten-erwarten-steigende-Zahl-der-Restrukturierungsf%C3%A4lle-2.html): October 4, 2021, Zurich, 75 Prozent der Experten erwarten eine Zunahme der Restrukturierungsfälle\. Steigende Preise für Rohstoffe und Vorprodukte \(24 %\), eine weitere Covid\-Welle \(20 %\) und geopolitische Konflikte \(13 %\) werden als grösste Risiken gesehen\. - [DACH\-Region: Experten erwarten steigende Zahl der Restrukturierungsfälle – Preise für Rohstoffe und Vorprodukte grösstes Risiko](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/DACH-Region-Experten-erwarten-steigende-Zahl-der-Restrukturierungsf%C3%A4lle.html): October 4, 2021, Zurich, 75 Prozent der Experten erwarten eine Zunahme der Restrukturierungsfälle\. Steigende Preise für Rohstoffe und Vorprodukte \(24 %\), eine weitere Covid\-Welle \(20 %\) und geopolitische Konflikte \(13 %\) werden als grösste Risiken gesehen\. - [Die Digitalisierung im Retail Banking nimmt Fahrt auf – innovative Technologien stehen aber weiterhin nicht ganz oben auf der Agenda](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Die-Digitalisierung-im-Retail-Banking-nimmt-Fahrt-auf-innovative-Technologien.html): September 22, 2021, Zurich, 80 Prozent der Banken planen kurz\- bis mittelfristig nur einen geringen Anteil ihrer Filialen zu schliessen\. Knapp zwei Drittel tätigen höhere Digitalinvestitionen, der Fokus liegt jedoch auf dem Tagesgeschäft und bestehenden Kernprozessen\. - [Roland Berger mit Rekordwachstum: Neue Partnerinnen und Partner und ambitionierter Wachstumsplan](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-mit-Rekordwachstum-Neue-Partnerinnen-und-Partner-und.html): July 12, 2021, Zurich, 17 neue Partnerinnen und Partner an internationalen Standorten\. Rekordjahr in 2021 mit zweistelligen Wachstumsraten erwartet\. Strategische Neuausrichtung mit Innovationsplattformen\. Auftrag an Vorstand, alle Wachstumsoptionen als unabhängige Partnerschaft zu prüfen\. - [Automotive Disruption Radar: Neue Technologien in der globalen Automobilindustrie sind trotz Corona auf dem Vormarsch](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Automotive-Disruption-Radar-Neue-Technologien-in-der-globalen.html): May 26, 2021, Zurich, Anteil der Elektromobilität wächst deutlich\. Anstieg der Patente zeigt stetige Entwicklung des autonomen Fahrens\. - [AUTOMOTIVE 2021 Expert Conference](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/AUTOMOTIVE-2021-Expert-Conference.html): May 26, 2021, Moscow, AUTOMOTIVE 2021 Expert Conference took place on 26 May 2021 and was dedicated to new reality of Transport and Smart Mobility - [Unternehmen erwarten erheblichen Einfluss von Quantencomputern auf ihr Geschäftsmodell](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Unternehmen-erwarten-erheblichen-Einfluss-von-Quantencomputern-auf-ihr.html): May 18, 2021, Zurich, Quantentechnologie wird neue Disruptionen verursachen\. Lösung von Optimierungsproblemen wird eines der ersten Einsatzfelder sein; vor allem verarbeitende Industrien wie Automotive, Pharma und Chemie werden profitieren\. Steigende Investitionen deuten auf vielversprechende Entwicklung in Richtung Kommerzialisierung; erste Märkte existieren bereits\. - [Private Equity Ausblick 2021: Experten erwarten kräftigen Anstieg von M&A\-Transaktionen mit PE\-Beteiligungen – auch in der Schweiz](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Private-Equity-Ausblick-2021-Experten-erwarten-kr%C3%A4ftigen-Anstieg-von.html): April 21, 2021, Zurich, PE\-Markt in Deutschland dürfte um ca\. 5 Prozent wachsen, gefolgt von Skandinavien und den Benelux\-Staaten\. Auch im Schweizer PE\-Markt sind die Erwartungen an das Wachstum von M&A Transaktionen mit 2\.4% hoch\. Technologie, Software, Pharma & Gesundheit sind die attraktivsten Branchen\. Familienunternehmen bleiben die beliebtesten Zielobjekte\. - [Index Elektromobilität 2021: E\-Autos in Europa trotz Corona\-Pandemie stark nachgefragt – Chance für die spezialisierten Zulieferer in der Schweiz](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Index-Elektromobilit%C3%A4t-2021-E-Autos-in-Europa-trotz-Corona-Pandemie-stark.html): March 29, 2021, Zurich, Während die Gesamtverkäufe der Autoindustrie wegen der Corona\-Pandemie sinken, befindet sich die Elektromobilität global im Aufwind\. Spezialisierte Schweizer Zulieferer werden von diesem Trend nachhaltig profitieren\. - [Profitabilität bei den Privatbanken in der Schweiz nimmt weiter ab – Positionierung über Nachhaltigkeitsthemen wird zum strategischen Imperativ](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Profitabilit%C3%A4t-bei-den-Privatbanken-in-der-Schweiz-nimmt-weiter-ab.html): December 3, 2020, Zurich, Die verwalteten Vermögen der Privatbanken in der Schweiz sind seit 2011 um durchschnittlich 6% p\.a\. gewachsen, wobei die positive Marktentwicklung für rund 65% des Wachstums verantwortlich war\. Auch während Covid\-19 haben sich die Privatbanken nach einem Rückgang der Vermögen im ersten Quartal 2020 weiter positiv entwickelt\. - [Restrukturierungsbedarf im DACH\-Raum steigt stark an – Corona\-Pandemie trifft auch die Schweizer Wirtschaft stark](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Restrukturierungsbedarf-im-DACH-Raum-steigt-stark-an-Corona-Pandemie-trifft.html): December 2, 2020, Zurich, 86 Prozent der Restrukturierungsexperten rechnen mit deutlich mehr Fällen Schweiz: Tourismus, Hotellerie und Transport\- und Reiseunternehmen trifft es besonders hart - [Pandemie verstärkt Abwärtsspirale bei Automobilzulieferern – Umsatzrückgang 2020 zwischen 15 und 20 Prozent](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Pandemie-verst%C3%A4rkt-Abw%C3%A4rtsspirale-bei-Automobilzulieferern-Umsatzr%C3%BCckgang-2020.html): November 26, 2020, Zurich, Operative Gewinnmarge sinkt im ersten Halbjahr 2020 auf historisches Tief von 1,7 Prozent\. Vorkrisenniveau bei Autoverkäufen in Nordamerika und Europa erst nach 2026 wieder erwartet\. - [Digitaler Gesundheitsmarkt in Europa soll bis 2025 auf 232 Milliarden Euro anwachsen](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Digitaler-Gesundheitsmarkt-in-Europa-soll-bis-2025-auf-232-Milliarden-Euro.html): October 12, 2020, Zurich, Schweizer Markt bietet gute Chancen für Plattformanbieter aus dem Gesundheitswesen\. Das erwartete Wachstum des digitalen Schweizer Gesundheitsmarktes liegt bei CHF 10 Milliarden bis 2025\. - [Patientenmangel verursacht hohe Einbussen: COVID\-19 verschärft die wirtschaftliche Lage der Schweizer Spitäler](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Patientenmangel-verursacht-hohe-Einbussen-COVID-19-versch%C3%A4rft-die.html): November 15, 2020, Zurich, Fast Zweidrittel der Häuser erwartet 2020 ein Defizit\. Mittelgrosse Spitäler und Häuser in öffentlicher Trägerschaft sind besonders betroffen\. Pandemie beschleunigt Konsolidierung und Digitalisierung\. - [Roland Berger Appoints New Managing Partner](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Appoints-New-Managing-Partner.html): April 15, 2020, Tokyo, Roland Berger Ltd\. \("Roland Berger" or the "Company"\) announced today the appointment of Yuzuru Ohashi as Managing Partner 'Japan' effective April 16, 2020\. - [Verkoopdaling in China raakt toeleveranciers in de auto\-industrie hard](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Verkoopdaling-in-China-raakt-toeleveranciers-in-de-auto-industrie-hard.html): September 1, 2019, Amsterdam, Toeleveranciers in de automobielindustrie staan wereldwijd voor moeilijke tijden: in de eerste zes maanden van 2019 daalde de autoproductie met 5% in vergelijking met dezelfde periode in 2018\. En met een gemiddelde EBIT\-marge van ongeveer 6% zijn de cijfers over 2019 de laagste sinds 2012\. Dit blijkt uit de nieuwe Automotive Supplier Study 2019 van strategiekantoor Roland Berger en vermogensadviseur en \-beheerder Lazard\. - [Kunstmatige intelligentie bij verzekeraars: omarmd, maar nog niet ingeburgerd](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Kunstmatige-intelligentie-bij-verzekeraars-omarmd-maar-nog-niet-ingeburgerd.html): September 25, 2019, Amsterdam, Hoe en waar kunnen we kunstmatige intelligentie \(KI\) doelgericht inzetten in onze bedrijfsvoering? Het is een vraag die verzekeraars zich nog regelmatig stellen\. Steeds vaker testen ze met behulp van pilots en use cases waar in de waardeketen kansen voor verbetering liggen\. Volgens onderzoek van strategiekantoor Roland Berger en de European Financial Management Association \(EFMA\) moet een duidelijke strategie voor de \(verdere\) inzet van KI komende jaren een topprioriteit zijn\. - [Big Bag'N Go raises €4 million to accelerate its growth](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Big-Bag'N-Go-raises-%E2%82%AC4-million-to-accelerate-its-growth.html): December 9, 2019, Paris, Big Bag'N Go, an innovative and eco\-responsible logistics solutions provider dedicated to the management of construction site waste, raises €4 million from A Plus Finance and several business angels\. - [Roland Berger inaugurates its Digital Hub and launches RB Tech Ventures, an offer dedicated to startups](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-inaugurates-its-Digital-Hub-and-launches-RB-Tech-Ventures-an.html): October 2, 2019, Paris - [Leadership change at Roland Berger: Charles\-Edouard Bouée hands over management responsibility](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Leadership-change-at-Roland-Berger-Charles-Edouard-Bou%C3%A9e-hands-over-management.html): June 7, 2019, Berlin - [Smart City Index: Vienna and London lead the worldwide ranking](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Smart-City-Index-Vienna-and-London-lead-the-worldwide-ranking.html): March 8, 2019, Munich, Growing populations, traffic congestion and air pollution are challenges facing cities small and large all over the world - [Political and economic uncertainty quashes M&A market optimism for private equity players](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Political-and-economic-uncertainty-quashes-M-A-market-optimism-for-private.html): February 25, 2019, Munich, The private equity \(PE\) industry is starting 2019 with modest expectations, the optimism of previous years having largely evaporated - [Central banks are facing major challenges: New Roland Berger study “Central banking HR of the future: Driving strategic change”](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Central-banks-are-facing-major-challenges-New-Roland-Berger-study-Central.html): February 15, 2019, Zurich, Central banks are facing the challenge of a rapidly changing financial landscape due to new technologies, disruptive business models and ever rising public expectations\. - [Energy efficiency services market to grow to EUR 50 billion in Europe by 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Energy-efficiency-services-market-to-grow-to-EUR-50-billion-in-Europe-by-2025.html): February 13, 2019, Munich, Rising energy costs and growing climate change commitments are increasing the pressure on companies to be as efficient as possible in their resource consumption\. As a result, we are observing pan\-European growth in the demand for energy efficiency services \(EES\), which help companies identify and realize their individual savings potential\. - [Fierce competition forces accelerators and incubators to position themselves internationally and specialize in specific industries](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Fierce-competition-forces-accelerators-and-incubators-to-position-themselves.html): January 24, 2019, Munich, Startups are the drivers of innovation in today's economy\. Thousands of accelerators and incubators have been set up around the world to support entrepreneurs striving to get young businesses off the ground - [Urban tourism: Proactive planning and long\-term strategies can ward off negative consequences of overtourism](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Urban-tourism-Proactive-planning-and-long-term-strategies-can-ward-off-negative.html): December 13, 2018, Munich, City breaks are a booming business: Whereas the number of overnight stays made by tourists visiting foreign countries rose 26 percent over the past 10 years, the number of nights they spent in cities in those countries rose twice as fast - [Europe's cities put their money on hydrogen\-powered vehicles: Demand exceeds supply](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Europe's-cities-put-their-money-on-hydrogen-powered-vehicles-Demand-exceeds.html): November 30, 2018, Munich, Cities across Europe need to improve the quality of their air – and fast\. More and more city and regional authorities are turning to fuel cell technology, which offers an emission\-free alternative for use in vehicle fleets, heat generation and industrial processes\. - [Technological Progress Sends Passenger Drones Soaring](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Technological-Progress-Sends-Passenger-Drones-Soaring.html): November 21, 2018, Munich, What innovation could ease our congested transport networks and get passengers to their destination faster? The answer is electric passenger drones - [How mature companies can reignite their start\-up spirit – New Roland Berger book on re\-entrepreneuring presents success stories from different branches](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/How-mature-companies-can-reignite-their-start-up-spirit-New-Roland-Berger.html): November 4, 2018, Munich, In times of disruptive change, traditional companies must radically overhaul their business models and organizations to survive\. - [Jean\-Marc Janaillac is appointed Senior Advisor of Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Jean-Marc-Janaillac-is-appointed-Senior-Advisor-of-Roland-Berger.html): October 24, 2018, Paris - [Additive manufacturing on the brink of industrialization thanks to new technologies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Additive-manufacturing-on-the-brink-of-industrialization-thanks-to-new.html): October 17, 2018, Munich, Additive manufacturing remains for many companies a niche technology: metal 3D printing is an expensive method of production that is primarily used for building prototypes and making special components for the aerospace and med\-tech sectors\. - [Roland Berger expands Operations practice: Michael Pleuger joins company as new expert for procurement and supply chain management](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-expands-Operations-practice-Michael-Pleuger-joins-company-as-new.html): October 12, 2018, Munich, Consultancy Roland Berger has added to the strength of its Operations practice: New Senior Partner Michael Pleuger, a seasoned expert in procurement and supply chain functions, is supporting the team's global activities, having joined the company on October 1\. - [Mobility of the future: China speeds ahead](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Mobility-of-the-future-China-speeds-ahead.html): October 1, 2018, Munich, China is fast becoming the driver of global innovation in the automotive industry\. In the race to claim a slice of the future market for mobility services, the Middle Kingdom has taken the lead\. - [The future of trucking: Autonomous driving, electrification and digital connectivity are set to make smart logistics and up to 40 percent lower operating costs a reality](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/The-future-of-trucking-Autonomous-driving-electrification-and-digital.html): September 13, 2018, Munich, Trucking is the leading mode of freight transportation in the world today - [Financial service providers aren't keeping pace with digitalization despite some progress – As the customer interface gets crowded they are increasingly losing direct customer contact](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Financial-service-providers-aren't-keeping-pace-with-digitalization-despite-some.html): August 28, 2018, Munich, Financial service providers aren't keeping pace with digitalization despite some progress - ["The New Normal" ist bereits Realität](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/The-New-Normal-ist-bereits-Realit%C3%A4t.html): June 17, 2020, Zurich, COVID\-19 entlarvt bisher vorgetragene Umsetzungshemmnisse für strukturelle Massnahmen und konsequente Digitalisierung - [Global bike sharing revenues set to grow to as much as EUR 8 billion within four years – European providers under pressure](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Global-bike-sharing-revenues-set-to-grow-to-as-much-as-EUR-8-billion-within-four.html): August 20, 2018, Munich, More and more people are choosing pedal power to get from A to B in the urban environment – and bike sharing enables them to do so quickly, cheaply and conveniently - [Global market for predictive maintenance to grow between 20 and 40 percent per year through 2022](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Global-market-for-predictive-maintenance-to-grow-between-20-and-40-percent-per.html): July 31, 2018, Munich, Eight out of ten companies are currently devoting time and resources to the issue of predictive maintenance in a bid to improve the cost\-benefit ratio of their products, plant and systems - [E\-mobility: Automakers must invest in battery development and recycling](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/E-mobility-Automakers-must-invest-in-battery-development-and-recycling.html): July 25, 2018, Munich, The world's seven leading automotive nations – Germany, France, Italy, the US, Japan, China and Korea – are pressing forward emphatically with their e\-mobility efforts - [Procurement functions must reframe their role to avoid jeopardizing their company's ability to compete](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Procurement-functions-must-reframe-their-role-to-avoid-jeopardizing-their.html): July 24, 2018, Munich, Virtually all industries have new issues to contend with\. From e\-mobility to the Industrial Internet of Things \(IIoT\), 5G and digitalization, the list is almost endless - [Corporate headquarters under pressure from digitalization \(CH\)](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Corporate-headquarters-under-pressure-from-digitalization-(CH).html): July 12, 2018, Zurich, Around one quarter of companies are not satisfied with the performance of their headquarters - [Pace of progress quickens for electrical propulsion in aircraft](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Pace-of-progress-quickens-for-electrical-propulsion-in-aircraft.html): July 18, 2018, London, Electrical propulsion in aerospace is set to bring low\-noise, low\-emission, and potentially even safer hybrid\-electric flight to market within the next 15 years - [Corporate headquarters under pressure from digitalization](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Corporate-headquarters-under-pressure-from-digitalization.html): July 12, 2018, Munich, Around one quarter of companies are not satisfied with the performance of their headquarters - [Fashion and lifestyle industry: Anywhere/anytime consumption and fast rotation force firms to professionalize supplier management](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Fashion-and-lifestyle-industry-Anywhere-anytime-consumption-and-fast-rotation.html): July 6, 2018, Munich, Fashion and lifestyle companies need to operate with speed and flexibility to cope with the tough competition from fast\-fashion retailers - [AI startups as innovations drivers: Europe must take action to establish a competitive ecosystem \(RO\)](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/AI-startups-as-innovations-drivers-Europe-must-take-action-to-establish-a.html): May 17, 2018, Munich, Artificial intelligence \(AI\) is deemed to become one of the century's main drivers of economic competitiveness\. In this field, startups – not multinational corporations – have become the most powerful drivers of innovation, developing technologies such as image recognition, natural language processing and automated driving\. In the global AI race, creating a thriving ecosystem for these new players is key\. - [Think:Act on artificial intelligence: Roland Berger's corporate magazine wins gold again](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Think-Act-on-artificial-intelligence-Roland-Berger's-corporate-magazine-wins.html): June 27, 2018, Munich, Roland Berger has won gold once again in the Best of Content Marketing Award \(BCM Award\) with a Think:Act magazine on the subject of artificial intelligence - [Purpose\-built vehicles for ride\-sharing services: Global demand to rise to 2\.5 million cars by 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Purpose-built-vehicles-for-ride-sharing-services-Global-demand-to-rise-to-2.5.html): May 29, 2018, Munich, The growing demand for ride\-sharing services is giving rise to a new category of vehicles - [AI startups as innovations drivers: Europe must take action to establish a competitive ecosystem](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/AI-startups-as-innovations-drivers-Europe-must-take-action-to-establish-a-2.html): May 17, 2018, Munich, Artificial intelligence \(AI\) is deemed to become one of the century's main drivers of economic competitiveness\. In this field, startups – not multinational corporations – have become the most powerful drivers of innovation, developing technologies such as image recognition, natural language processing and automated driving\. In the global AI race, creating a thriving ecosystem for these new players is key\. - [Belgian Banks](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Belgian-Banks.html): May 11, 2020 - [Transatlantic Business Barometer 2018](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Transatlantic-Business-Barometer-2018.html): April 20, 2018, Munich, The American Chamber of Commerce in Germany \(AmCham Germany\) and Roland Berger will present the results of the Transatlantic Business Barometer 2018 today\. The survey shows that the fiscal year 2017 was successful for US companies in Germany\. - [Roland Berger Expands Operations Practice: Procurement Expert Sven T\. Marlinghaus Joins Roland Berger](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Expands-Operations-Practice-Procurement-Expert-Sven-T.html): April 18, 2018, Munich, Consultancy Roland Berger continues to expand its global Operations practice and brings procurement and supply chain management expert Sven T\. Marlinghaus onboard as a Senior Partner\. - [Connected White Goods Will Be the New Standard by 2022 – Uncharted Territory for Many Mid\-Sized Manufacturers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Connected-White-Goods-Will-Be-the-New-Standard-by-2022-Uncharted-Territory-for.html): April 4, 2018, Munich, The domestic appliances market is rapidly consolidating, with the top ten MDA suppliers dominating almost two thirds of the global market\. While incumbents operating in saturated markets see their margins falling, Asian producers have been able to significantly expand their position worldwide\. - [Roland Berger Oil Price Forecast: Oil\-Producing Countries and Institutions Expect USD 54 per Barrel in 2018](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Oil-Price-Forecast-Oil-Producing-Countries-and-Institutions.html): March 22, 2018, Munich, Institutions and oil\-producing countries expect a moderate increase in oil prices from USD 51 in 2017 to USD 54 per barrel WTI \(West Texas Intermediate\) in 2018\. While both demand and supply grew in 2017, the market experienced its first period of undersupply since 2013\. This development and the resulting increase in prices can be attributed to OPEC's decision to reduce production in 2016\. These are some of the findings of the 2018 study Oil price forecast: who predicts best? by consulting firm - [Digital Solutions and Mobility Patterns Herald New Opportunities for Profitable Growth in Motor Fleet Insurance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Digital-Solutions-and-Mobility-Patterns-Herald-New-Opportunities-for-Profitable.html): March 21, 2018, Munich, Motor fleet insurance has traditionally been a difficult area for insurers to be involved in\. Indeed, policies aimed at meeting car users' end needs, coupled with the sheer negotiating power of fleet owners, have combined to turn the business into a major loss\-maker for insurers\. But the latest Roland Berger study, Rethinking motor fleet insurance, shows that changing mobility patterns and new technologies will create numerous opportunities for insurers over the next five to ten years\. - [Energy Sector: Just 23 Percent of Utilities Have a Clearly Defined Strategy for Artificial Intelligence](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Energy-Sector-Just-23-Percent-of-Utilities-Have-a-Clearly-Defined-Strategy-for.html): March 13, 2018, Munich, Utility companies are experiencing a rapid transformation\. They are witnessing their industry shifting from a regulation\-driven, reliable environment to a technology\-driven, uncertain and altogether more sophisticated marketplace where real\-time data on energy supply and demand and energy prices are increasingly crucial\. - [Roland Berger releases Automated Vehicles Index Q4 2017: Legal Framework Will Decide Which Automakers Win the Race to Full Automation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-releases-Automated-Vehicles-Index-Q4-2017-Legal-Framework-Will.html): March 12, 2018, Shanghai, The latest edition of "Automated Vehicles Index,", US and German automakers still lead the field when it comes to autonomous driving\. What will be crucial for the future, however, is how governments shape the legal framework for test vehicles and type approval of self\-driving vehicles in their individual countries\. - [Autonomous Driving in Rural Areas Stimulated by Demographic Change](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Autonomous-Driving-in-Rural-Areas-Stimulated-by-Demographic-Change.html): March 7, 2018, Munich, The aging of the population will give fresh impetus to the drive for autonomous vehicles – especially in the countryside\. A system of driverless buses on fixed routes in combination with other self\-driving vehicles providing flexible "last\-mile" services can help people, especially the elderly, remain active members of their community\. - [Autonomous driving and alternative mobility services compel the automotive industry to rethink business models](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Autonomous-driving-and-alternative-mobility-services-compel-the-automotive.html): March 2, 2018, Munich, Growing numbers of people are expressing a greater interest in getting around by robocab than in purchasing a car of their own\. As many as 40 percent of US city dwellers fall into this camp, as do 26 percent of young Chinese citizens\. - [Growing number of M&A transactions with Private Equity involvement in Europe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Growing-number-of-M-A-transactions-with-Private-Equity-involvement-in-Europe.html): February 23, 2018, Munich, The private equity industry anticipates more M&A transactions on the part of PE firms in 2018 than last year, confident that the favorable economic outlook will offset economic uncertainties such as the ongoing Brexit negotiations\. - [Robotic Process Automation is Revolutionizing the Finance Function](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Robotic-Process-Automation-is-Revolutionizing-the-Finance-Function.html): February 22, 2018, Munich, Finance functions have been transforming themselves in recent years with the aim of evolving from a "data producer" to a "strategic business partner" for their internal clients\. Robotic process automation \(RPA\) is an interesting and effective lever to achieve this transformation as it replaces repetitive, manual tasks with an automated process generating substantial productivity gains around production\. - [One in two companies lack a future\-proof supply chain strategy – Supply Chain Planning 4\.0 enables much higher efficiency levels](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/One-in-two-companies-lack-a-future-proof-supply-chain-strategy-Supply-Chain.html): February 19, 2018, Munich, Half of all companies consider their own supply chain strategy to be outdated and unsuited to the demands of future business - [Roland Berger: Suppliers need to transform business models in face of automotive disruption](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Suppliers-need-to-transform-business-models-in-face-of-automotive.html): January 25, 2018, Shanghai, The global automotive supplier industry will continue to grow in 2018 but signs of weakening are visible, disruption caused by four megatrends – Shared Mobility, Autonomous Driving, Digitization and Electrification – has gathered pace, according to the "Global Automotive Supplier Study 2018" by Roland Berger and financial service firm Lazard\. The study postulates that suppliers will need to transform their existing business models in order to capture shifting profit pools caused by these megatre - [Automated Vehicles: Legal Framework Will Decide Which Automakers Win the Race to Full Automation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Automated-Vehicles-Legal-Framework-Will-Decide-Which-Automakers-Win-the-Race-to.html): January 24, 2018, Munich, US and German automakers still lead the field when it comes to autonomous driving\. What will be crucial for the future, however, is how governments shape the legal framework for test vehicles and type approval of self\-driving vehicles in their individual countries\. - [B & Capital announces the first closing of its fund](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/B-Capital-announces-the-first-closing-of-its-fund.html): January 24, 2018, Paris, B & Capital, an independent private equity firm, has raised subscription commitments of € 90 million\. The company completed the first closing of its fund in December 2017\. - [Robotic Process Automation is Revolutionizing the Finance Function](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Robotic-Process-Automation-is-Revolutionizing-the-Finance-Function-2.html): January 1, 2020, Munich, Finance functions have been transforming themselves in recent years with the aim of evolving from a "data producer" to a "strategic business partner" for their internal clients\. - [Roland Berger India Appoints New Managing Partner](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-India-Appoints-New-Managing-Partner.html): January 8, 2018, Munich, Roland Berger announces the appointment of Ravindra Parankushan \(Ravi Kushan\) as their new Managing Partner in India\. - [Global automotive supplier revenues continue at record levels in 2017](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Global-automotive-supplier-revenues-continue-at-record-levels-in-2017.html): December 13, 2017, Munich, Global automotive supplier revenues continue at record levels in 2017, but industry disruption is gathering pace and threatening business models - [Roland Berger Appoints Twelve New Partners](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Appoints-Twelve-New-Partners.html): December 11, 2017, Munich, Roland Berger's international partnership elected twelve new partners at the consultancy's biannual partner meeting, which this winter took place in Abu Dhabi\. The new partners are based at offices in Bahrain, China, France, Germany, India, Japan and the United States\. - [Roland Berger: Significant Drop in Myanmar Investor Confidence – A Bump in the Road or a Sign of more Fundamental Issues?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Significant-Drop-in-Myanmar-Investor-Confidence-A-Bump-in-the.html): December 13, 2017, Yangon - [Europe Set to Miss Climate Targets without Intelligent Regulation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Europe-Set-to-Miss-Climate-Targets-without-Intelligent-Regulation.html): November 9, 2017, Munich, The pursuit of renewable energy looms large in the EU, where the energy transition is proceeding too slowly for the bloc to reach its climate targets - [Roland Berger chairs discussion on Southeast Asian telecom maturity at Capacity Asia](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-chairs-discussion-on-Southeast-Asian-telecom-maturity-at-Capacity.html): October 30, 2017, Singapore, Roland Berger will participate in Capacity Asia for the second year in a row and will moderate the panel Dissecting investment opportunity in South\-East Asia - [New energy era](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-energy-era.html): June 23, 2017, Moscow, Denis Borisov, Project Manager from the Moscow office of Roland Berger, presented our company's view on the future of the global power and water industries at the annual AtomExpo 2017 congress, in particular speaking of Russia's recent first steps in renewables and possible ways of how to further smartly expand internationally\. - [Aircraft Electrical Propulsion: Start\-Ups Drive Innovation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Aircraft-Electrical-Propulsion-Start-Ups-Drive-Innovation.html): October 10, 2017, Munich, More and more aircraft systems are being converted to run electrically - [Regenerative medicine set to shake up the therapy market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Regenerative-medicine-set-to-shake-up-the-therapy-market.html): October 2, 2017, Munich, In what could be a radical shake\-up of the healthcare sector, regenerative medical procedures such as stem\-cell or gene therapy hold the promise of completely curing diseases rather than simply treating them - [Roland Berger and Sigfox Announce strategic partnership ULTRA VALUE to unlock business value through IoT](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-and-Sigfox-Announce-strategic-partnership-ULTRA-VALUE-to-unlock.html): September 26, 2017, At Sigfox World IoT Expo, Roland Berger and Sigfox announce a strategic partnership - [Industry anticipates rising defense budgets in Europe](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Industry-anticipates-rising-defense-budgets-in-Europe.html): September 21, 2017, Munich, Unresolved conflicts, new security threats and calls for increased military spending from across the Atlantic conspire to put Europe's defense policy under pressure - [Building Information Modeling set to change the face of construction](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Building-Information-Modeling-set-to-change-the-face-of-construction.html): September 19, 2017, Munich, Building Information Modeling \(BIM\) is a platform that consolidates and links up all of the data relevant to a given building, thus producing a digital model of the whole structure - [The race for the future of the car shifts into overdrive – Regulatory framework plays a key role](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/The-race-for-the-future-of-the-car-shifts-into-overdrive-Regulatory-framework.html): September 5, 2017, Munich, When it comes to putting new mobility concepts into practice, the Netherlands tops a comparative ranking of countries worldwide - [EU Directive confronts banks with new challenges – Fiercer competition creates the need for fundamental action](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/EU-Directive-confronts-banks-with-new-challenges-Fiercer-competition-creates.html): September 4, 2017, Munich, Staying relevant in a disruptive market - [Many companies struggle to maintain asset efficiency, ultimately damaging their bottom line and ability to execute strategic moves](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Many-companies-struggle-to-maintain-asset-efficiency-ultimately-damaging-their.html): July 4, 2017, Munich, Tangible assets like buildings, machinery and manufacturing equipment are the basis upon which companies earn their profits - [Roland Berger appoints eight new Partners – and promotes a further five to Senior Partner](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-appoints-eight-new-Partners-and-promotes-a-further-five-to.html): July 3, 2017, Munich, At their regular meeting in Munich, Roland Berger's international partnership elected eight new Partners in Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Morocco and Spain - [Roland Berger continues participation Myanmar Connect](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-continues-participation-Myanmar-Connect.html): June 30, 2017, Yangon, Roland Berger will once again play a prominent role at Myanmar Connect 2017 - [Insurance industry in transition – InsurTechs drive digital transformation and offer potential for incumbent players](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Insurance-industry-in-transition-InsurTechs-drive-digital-transformation-and.html): June 28, 2017, Munich, Do innovative and agile InsurTechs pose an existential threat to incumbent insurers? - [E\-mobility: China moves into pole position for the first time and underscores its dominance in market and industry – Germany loses the top spot on technology to France](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/E-mobility-China-moves-into-pole-position-for-the-first-time-and-underscores.html): June 19, 2017, Munich, According to the new "E\-mobility Index" compiled by Roland Berger and Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen \(fka\) for Q2 2017, Germany has rescinded the top spot in the technology category to France - [The energy transition: Cost of storage technologies to fall in the period to 2030 and open up new business models](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/The-energy-transition-Cost-of-storage-technologies-to-fall-in-the-period-to.html): June 14, 2017, Munich, Though energy storage has been around for more than 100 years, it is set to become a critical element of the energy system - [Consumer goods industry must do more to bring digitization to marketing and sales](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Consumer-goods-industry-must-do-more-to-bring-digitization-to-marketing-and.html): June 12, 2017, Munich, In this era of increasing digitization, the German consumer goods industry is still failing to exploit the potential of all the new technologies out there - [The connected aircraft: In\-flight connectivity offers a new income stream for airlines and boosts operating efficiency](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/The-connected-aircraft-In-flight-connectivity-offers-a-new-income-stream-for.html): May 16, 2017, Munich, In\-flight connectivity represents a potential new revenue stream for airlines - [First Roland Berger Automotive Disruption Radar: Autonomous driving and electric cars enjoy widespread acceptance among the global customer base](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/First-Roland-Berger-Automotive-Disruption-Radar-Autonomous-driving-and-electric.html): May 2, 2017, Zurich, The automotive industry faces a radical transformation - [Online retailers need to understand their customers' digital DNA to stay competitive](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Online-retailers-need-to-understand-their-customers'-digital-DNA-to-stay.html): May 2, 2017, Munich, Online retail giants have a clear recipe for success: they know exactly what their customers are thinking, doing and buying - [First Roland Berger Automotive Disruption Radar: Autonomous driving and electric cars enjoy widespread acceptance among the global customer base](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/First-Roland-Berger-Automotive-Disruption-Radar-Autonomous-driving-and-electric-2.html): April 25, 2017, Munich, The automotive industry faces a radical transformation - [Human resources management: Workplace digitization presents new challenges for employees and HR departments alike](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Human-resources-management-Workplace-digitization-presents-new-challenges-for.html): April 10, 2017, Munich, The working environment is growing ever more digitized on a daily basis - [Car sharing in China: Size of fleet to grow 45 percent per year through 2025 – huge potential for international providers too](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Car-sharing-in-China-Size-of-fleet-to-grow-45-percent-per-year-through-2025.html): April 6, 2017, Munich, Car sharing as a phenomenon has exploded in China in the last couple of years - [Digitization in the airport industry brings operators more than just opportunities: their lucrative retail and parking business could see billions in revenues lost](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Digitization-in-the-airport-industry-brings-operators-more-than-just.html): April 3, 2017, Munich, Digitization opens up many new business opportunities for international airport operators\. But the transformation is not risk free - [European Private Equity Outlook 2017](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/European-Private-Equity-Outlook-2017.html): March 6, 2017, Zurich - [Blockchain holds huge potential to disrupt the financial services sector – Broad\-scale adoption to begin in three to five years](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Blockchain-holds-huge-potential-to-disrupt-the-financial-services-sector.html): March 27, 2017, Munich, Blockchain, the backbone of the Bitcoin digital currency, is increasingly going to make its way into the financial sector in the coming years and will further accelerate the digital transformation of business models - ["Smart City" has been an agenda item for many years now, but most cities lack a holistic and broad enough approach – multibillion\-dollar market to be created](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Smart-City-has-been-an-agenda-item-for-many-years-now-but-most-cities-lack-a.html): March 17, 2017, Munich, What is a smart city? From elementary schools teaching app programming to algorithms coordinating hospitals and vaccination capacities, "smart" knows no boundaries - [Blockchain holds huge potential to disrupt the financial services sector – Broad\-scale adoption to begin in three to five years](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Blockchain-holds-huge-potential-to-disrupt-the-financial-services-sector-2.html): March 23, 2018, Munich, Blockchain, the backbone of the Bitcoin digital currency, is increasingly going to make its way into the financial sector in the coming years and will further accelerate the digital transformation of business models - [Digital – a lever for professional equality between women and men](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Digital-a-lever-for-professional-equality-between-women-and-men.html): March 9, 2017, Munich, How have digital technologies transformed the place of women in the professional world? Do these technologies create new professional opportunities? Do they reduce inequalities in the workplace? - [US automotive industry: Planned border adjustment tax could destroy profits and jobs rather than protecting them](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/US-automotive-industry-Planned-border-adjustment-tax-could-destroy-profits-and.html): March 8, 2017, Munich, If the new American administration implements the substantial border tax on vehicle imports to the US that it proposes, the consequences would be the exact opposite of the intended effect - [New Roland Berger study analyzes Mobile Money industry pitfalls and outlines critical safeguards required to be successful](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Roland-Berger-study-analyzes-Mobile-Money-industry-pitfalls-and-outlines.html): March 2, 2017, Munich, A new Roland Berger study published today, entitled Mobile Money for the unbanked – Avoiding common industry pitfalls, highlighted the challenges of creating a Mobile Money operating arm, cautioned operators that success wasn't guaranteed despite potentially high demand, and provided actionable recommendations - [New Roland Berger study: Oil\-producing countries expect an oil price around USD 55 per barrel](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Roland-Berger-study-Oil-producing-countries-expect-an-oil-price-around-USD.html): March 1, 2017, Munich, Almost all oil\-producing countries overestimated the oil prices for 2016 - [Smart sensor sales to double to 30 billion units between 2015 and 2020 – but sensor industry plagued by falling prices](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Smart-sensor-sales-to-double-to-30-billion-units-between-2015-and-2020-but.html): February 23, 2017, Munich, Demand for smart sensors has been growing for years - [European Private Equity Outlook 2017: Chinese investors to increase their involvement in the European market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/European-Private-Equity-Outlook-2017-Chinese-investors-to-increase-their.html): February 20, 2017, Munich, Political uncertainty is moderately dampening sentiment in the private equity \(PE\) sector in 2017: only about half of companies expect a growing number of M&A transactions with a PE background – as compared to almost two thirds in 2016 - [Central banks are facing major challenges: New Roland Berger study series “New realities in central banking”](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Central-banks-are-facing-major-challenges-%E2%80%A8New-Roland-Berger-study-series-New.html): February 16, 2017, Munich, Prior to the financial crisis, central banks worked behind the scenes as highly effective and powerful independent institutions - [Disrupting Finance: How the EU Payment Services Directive \(PSD2\) will impact the European Banking System](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Disrupting-Finance-How-the-EU-Payment-Services-Directive-(PSD2)-will-impact-the.html): February 8, 2017, Zurich - [Disrupting Finance: How the EU Payment Services Directive \(PSD2\) will impact the European Banking System](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Disrupting-Finance-How-the-EU-Payment-Services-Directive-(PSD2)-will-impact-the-2.html): February 8, 2017, Munich, Online and mobile banking via smartphone and tablet are the new normal - [E\-mobility: Stricter city emissions regulations are the key to electric vehicles' breakthrough](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/E-mobility-Stricter-city-emissions-regulations-are-the-key-to-electric.html): February 2, 2017, Zurich - [E\-mobility: Stricter city emissions regulations are the key to electric vehicles' breakthrough](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/E-mobility-Stricter-city-emissions-regulations-are-the-key-to-electric-2.html): January 5, 2017, Munich, "E\-Mobility Index Q1/2017": Roland Berger study in partnership with the renowned German automotive research institute Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen Aachen \(fka\) sees Germany leading technology rankings with China taking pole position in industry\. The market indicator sees the seven automotive nations converging - [New book Riding the Tiger portrays India as an opportunity and a challenge for businesses](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-book-Riding-the-Tiger-portrays-India-as-an-opportunity-and-a-challenge-for.html): December 16, 2016, Mumbai, India is a good starting point for foreign firms looking to invest in other emerging economies\. The book highlights some of the formulae adopted by companies that operate successfully in the Indian market against the odds - [A home from home for start\-ups, Israel is building its reputation in the global automotive industry with innovative technology supporting autonomous driving, e\-mobility and connected cars](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/A-home-from-home-for-start-ups-Israel-is-building-its-reputation-in-the-global.html): December 13, 2016, Munich, Already home to over 5,000 start\-ups, Israel has experienced remarkable growth recently - [Roland Berger Myanmar Business Confidence Survey: A Wave of Optimism – Will it last?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Myanmar-Business-Confidence-Survey-A-Wave-of-Optimism-Will-it.html): December 6, 2016, Yangon, After decades of lying dormant, Myanmar is quickly awakening to global business\. - [New Roland Berger study: Germany and France must act now to secure Europe's digital future](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Roland-Berger-study-Germany-and-France-must-act-now-to-secure-Europe's.html): December 8, 2016, Munich, The digital transformation is changing consumer habits, business models and markets and sparking new economic potential – in Europe as elsewhere - [Design thinking: From a product development methodology to a strategic decision\-making process](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Design-thinking-From-a-product-development-methodology-to-a-strategic.html): November 28, 2016, Munich, Roland Berger presents innovative approach to make design thinking the fundamental principle behind all corporate decisions - [New Roland Berger study: Oil prices will remain around USD 45\-55 per barrel for the next 5 years](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Roland-Berger-study-Oil-prices-will-remain-around-USD-45-55-per-barrel-for.html): November 21, 2016, Boston, In 2014, the world watched as oil prices started to slide to USD 50 per barrel - [FinTechs: Challengers or partners to the financial industry?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/FinTechs-Challengers-or-partners-to-the-financial-industry.html): November 16, 2016, Munich, Around 19 billion dollars were invested in FinTechs the world over in 2015 – up nearly 60 percent on the previous year - [Logistics sector caught between the pressure to digitize and the fear of losing control of data](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Logistics-sector-caught-between-the-pressure-to-digitize-and-the-fear-of-losing.html): October 27, 2016, Munich, Digitization is giving company bosses across all industries plenty to think about\. - [Roland Berger expects the Dutch success story to become a determining factor in strong growth and international expansion of the European offshore wind industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-expects-the-Dutch-success-story-to-become-a-determining-factor-in.html): October 24, 2016, Amsterdam, The low winning bid of EUR 7\.3 cents per kilowatt in the tender for the Borssele offshore wind farm was primarily due to operational experience, technical innovation, larger turbines and intensified competition between suppliers\. - [Digital platforms as drivers of growth and innovation: Europe must take action to stay competitive in the global Internet economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Digital-platforms-as-drivers-of-growth-and-innovation-Europe-must-take-action.html): October 15, 2016, Munich, Digital platforms and their business models are conquering industry after industry, region after region, market after market\. - [Roland Berger: Facing Closing Window of Opportunity, How could China's P2P Platforms Undergo Reforms to Accomplish Compliance Transformation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Facing-Closing-Window-of-Opportunity-How-could-China's-P2P.html): September 28, 2016, Shanghai, Roland Berger recently published the latest report of the Transformation Expert series: Compliance Transformation Strategy for China’s P2P Industry\. - [China's Five\-Year Plan: A growth program for the chemical market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/China's-Five-Year-Plan-A-growth-program-for-the-chemical-market.html): October 6, 2016, Munich, China has set itself new guidelines for the period through 2020 in its 13th Five\-Year Plan\. - [Digital health market to average 21 percent growth per year through 2020](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Digital-health-market-to-average-21-percent-growth-per-year-through-2020.html): September 28, 2016, Munich, Companies must press on with digital transformation - [Roland Berger appoints two co\-heads for its Financial Services Practice in Asia\-Pacific](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-appoints-two-co-heads-for-its-Financial-Services-Practice-in.html): September 20, 2016, Munich, Roland Berger Partners Philippe Chassat and Alain Le Couédic to lead the company's Financial Services Practice in the APAC region - [Rail industry's market volume records significant growth worldwide](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Rail-industry's-market-volume-records-significant-growth-worldwide.html): September 20, 2016, Munich, Trends like urbanization and digitalization will sustain growth - [Myanmar banking industry 2025](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Myanmar-banking-industry-2025.html): September 20, 2016, Yangon, Extensive reforms and transformations will enable banking sector to grow eightfold - [Roland Berger study: The race for the connected car](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-study-The-race-for-the-connected-car.html): September 6, 2016, Munich, App based dongles for connectivity put automakers under pressure - [Roland Berger: The automotive ecosystem faces a quantum shift\. How to win the future competition?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-The-automotive-ecosystem-faces-a-quantum-shift.-How-to-win-the.html): June 2, 2016, Shanghai, The report "A CEO Agenda for the \(R\)evolution of the Automotive Ecosystem" issued recently by Roland Berger quantifies the structural changes facing the automotive ecosystem, anticipates in which direction demand would migrate and provides strategic advice for the incumbent players\. - [Roland Berger: New trends emerge as China’s mother & baby products market is poised to double in size in five years](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-New-trends-emerge-as-China%E2%80%99s-mother-baby-products-market-is.html): July 19, 2016, Shanghai, A recent Roland Berger publication, “China’s mother\-infant\-child products market research report,” sizes up China’s market for products and services designed for mothers, infants and children, highlighting emerging developments in retail channels\. - [New Roland Berger study "Quo vadis, Private Bank?"](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Roland-Berger-study-Quo-vadis-Private-Bank.html): August 23, 2016, Zurich, Comprehensive quantitative analysis of the Swiss and Liechtenstein private bank scene – clear winners and losers among some 60 of the largest Swiss and Liechtenstein private banks in the past five years - [The automotive ecosystem faces a quantum shift\. How to win the future competition?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/The-automotive-ecosystem-faces-a-quantum-shift.-How-to-win-the-future.html): June 2, 2016, Shanghai, The report "A CEO Agenda for the \(R\)evolution of the Automotive Ecosystem" issued recently by Roland Berger quantifies the structural changes facing the automotive ecosystem, anticipates in which direction demand would migrate and provides strategic advice for the incumbent players\. - [Digitization in the construction sector](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Digitization-in-the-construction-sector.html): August 22, 2016, Munich, Keep up or risk dropping out of the competitive race – Companies see the need but are slow to act - [Essential preparations for the coming robotization of logistics](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Essential-preparations-for-the-coming-robotization-of-logistics.html): July 14, 2016, Shanghai, The report explores the most effective ways for companies to manage this transition while maintaining a competitive edge\. - [New Roland Berger report analyzes omnichannel retail strategies for brands and retailers, showing offline retailers ways to attract more customers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Roland-Berger-report-analyzes-omnichannel-retail-strategies-for-brands-and.html): November 26, 2015, Shanghai, Roland Berger has recently released "How offline retailers can win customer traffic," explaining how offline retailers win the favor of consumers in the constantly evolving retail industry and macroeconomic environment\. - [Roland Berger: Accessible opportunities for businesses in the Tourism Era 3\.0 within the context of digital Transformation\.](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Accessible-opportunities-for-businesses-in-the-Tourism-Era-3.0.html): August 21, 2016, Shanghai, Roland Berger Shanghai recently released a study on Tourism 3\.0 titled: Effective Responses to Digitalized Travel\. - [Consumer Finance: A New Era for Retail Consumption](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Consumer-Finance-A-New-Era-for-Retail-Consumption.html): August 3, 2016, Shanghai, Roland Berger recently issued a report titled Consumer Finance: A New Era for Retail Consumption\. - [Quarterly Automated Vehicles Index](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Quarterly-Automated-Vehicles-Index.html): July 26, 2016, Munich, Germany makes progress in licensing vehicles for use on public roads – the US still offers the best market conditions - [Chemicals 4\.0: Digital transformation takes a heavy toll on competitiveness in the chemicals industry – Companies are compelled to act](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Chemicals-4.0-Digital-transformation-takes-a-heavy-toll-on-competitiveness-in.html): July 24, 2016, Munich, Roland Berger survey: 60 percent of companies know that they need a digital strategy\. - [Barriers to FinTech innovation in the Netherlands](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Barriers-to-FinTech-innovation-in-the-Netherlands.html): August 17, 2014, Amsterdam, Three barriers are holding the FinTech sector in the Netherlands back: outdated regulation, insufficient expertise at the regulators, and poor cooperation between startups, existing players and government\. - [Uncertain times ahead for banks](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Uncertain-times-ahead-for-banks.html): July 14, 2016, Munich, Increase of non\-performing loans to be expected in the aftermath of ballooning bank lending, especially in emerging markets - [New Roland Berger study: Limited returns on capital investments require new approaches in the telecom industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Roland-Berger-study-Limited-returns-on-capital-investments-require-new.html): April 21, 2015, Singapore, Inefficient capital expenditure \(CAPEX\) allocation for telecom operators is shrinking profitability, given rising data traffic and lowered voice call revenues - [Late entrant mobile operators need to identify a 'white spot' in their markets](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Late-entrant-mobile-operators-need-to-identify-a-'white-spot'-in-their-markets.html): June 28, 2015, Dubai, Late entrant mobile operators need to identify a 'white spot' in their markets\. - [Roland Berger appoints nine new Partners – and promotes a further five to Senior Partner](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-appoints-nine-new-Partners-and-promotes-a-further-five-to-Senior.html): July 8, 2016, Munich, The consultancy elects nine new members of the partnership in Germany, the Netherlands and Japan\. Five Partners in Germany, France and Switzerland move up to senior level\. - [New Roland Berger study: China's asset management market to double by 2020](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Roland-Berger-study-China's-asset-management-market-to-double-by-2020.html): June 29, 2016, Munich, Strong underlying macro fundamentals and supportive public sector initiatives present long\-term growth potential for foreign players\. Increased demand for innovative products is a key opportunity for foreign asset managers - [Automotive Suppliers 2016](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Automotive-Suppliers-2016.html): July 6, 2016, Munich, Automotive supplier profitability at record levels but uncertainty higher than ever before according to new study - [China’s community O2O market has great potential](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/China%E2%80%99s-community-O2O-market-has-great-potential.html): June 23, 2016, Shanghai, The report "Research on Citywide O2O and Community O2O Markets" predicts that the development of community business and popularized mobile payment will continue to boost China’s citywide O2O market\. - [On the digital track](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/On-the-digital-track.html): June 23, 2016, Munich, Maintenance costs affect rail company competitiveness: European operators spend 16 billion euros a year\. - [European Chamber Survey: Chinese investors bullish on European future, but show concern about operating environment](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/European-Chamber-Survey-Chinese-investors-bullish-on-European-future-but-show.html): January 30, 2013, Beijing, Of 74 surveyed Chinese enterprises that have invested in the EU 97% plan to make future additional investments in the EU, with 82% planning to invest higher amounts than their current investments - [Chinese water market offers growth opportunities of up to 30% in the industrial segment between now and 2015](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Chinese-water-market-offers-growth-opportunities-of-up-to-30-in-the-industrial.html): February 6, 2013, Shanghai, Outlook for water companies in China is excellent - ["What the customer really wants"](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/What-the-customer-really-wants.html): February 20, 2013, Hamburg, Sooner or later, bricks and mortar will be replaced by online shopping - [Financial performance and optimism is waning for European companies in China, but growth opportunities through reform are identified](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Financial-performance-and-optimism-is-waning-for-European-companies-in-China.html): May 30, 2013, Beijing, Pressures from increasingly challenging market and economic conditions in China, which are exacerbated by a regulatory environment that continues to be demanding and at times discriminatory, have led to a clear downturn in profitability and revenue growth for European companies\. - [Japanese companies are reinventing their industrial models to regain full competitiveness](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Japanese-companies-are-reinventing-their-industrial-models-to-regain-full.html): June 17, 2013, Tokyo, New Roland Berger study shows that the traditional business model of large Japanese corporations, with highly diversified business portfolios and a focus on the domestic market, has not been resilient during recent crises - [The global market for corporate and investment banking: Uncertainty should not paralyze decision\-making](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/The-global-market-for-corporate-and-investment-banking-Uncertainty-should-not.html): July 17, 2013, Paris, Finance segments experienced some growth, driven by emerging markets, but the capital markets and commercial banking remained cautious\. - [Exciting opportunities in Chinese private equity market despite current uncertainty among investors](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Exciting-opportunities-in-Chinese-private-equity-market-despite-current.html): July 21, 2013, Beijing, China attracts 10% of global private equity investment - [The shale gas phenomenon and its potential to change the game of US economy](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/The-shale-gas-phenomenon-and-its-potential-to-change-the-game-of-US-economy.html): July 29, 2013, Boston, In think: act CONTENT on the shale gas phenomenon, Roland Berger experts highlight the relevance of this resource to the US energy landscape – by 2050, shale gas could make up 50% of total gas produced in the US - [Real estate developers in Gulf Cooperation Council \(GCC\) countries have to act amid intensifying competition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Real-estate-developers-in-Gulf-Cooperation-Council-(GCC)-countries-have-to-act.html): September 10, 2013, Dubai, In keeping with the positive macro\-economic outlook, GCC real estate markets have widely stabilized and partially recovered - [Rising interest in better healthcare spurs the demand for insurance](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Rising-interest-in-better-healthcare-spurs-the-demand-for-insurance.html): September 29, 2013, Singapore, New Roland Berger study estimates the size of the health insurance industry in Southeast Asia will quadruple by 2020 - [New Roland Berger study: European banks are struggling to adapt to the structural changes in the deposits business](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Roland-Berger-study-European-banks-are-struggling-to-adapt-to-the.html): October 24, 2013, Watermael\-Boitsfort, European households have EUR 8\.5 trillion in deposits –one\-third of total financial assets - [Oil supply will not run out in the long run, but low prices are a thing of the past](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Oil-supply-will-not-run-out-in-the-long-run-but-low-prices-are-a-thing-of-the.html): November 26, 2013, Dubai, Global oil reserves have increased over the years even though oil production has expanded significantly over the last four decades - [Brazilian automotive suppliers are struggling to remain profitable](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Brazilian-automotive-suppliers-are-struggling-to-remain-profitable.html): December 1, 2013, São Paulo \(Itaim Bibi\), Roland Berger forecasts new vehicles sales of 3\.6 million in 2013 – Only marginal industry growth expected for 2014 - [Huntsman Textile Effects wins 2014 ICIS Innovation Awards](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Huntsman-Textile-Effects-wins-2014-ICIS-Innovation-Awards.html): October 16, 2014, London, ICIS \(www\.icis\.com\) , the trusted information provider for the global chemical and energy industries, today reveals that Huntsman Textile Effects has been chosen as the overall winner in the ICIS Innovation Awards \(www\.icis\.com/awards\) for 2014\. - [Saudi Arabian pharmaceuticals](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Saudi-Arabian-pharmaceuticals.html): October 12, 2014, Dubai, Saudi Arabia's pharmaceutical industry has grown from USD 3 bn to USD 4 bn over the period 2008 to 2013 - [Business opportunities in industrial air pollution reduction shine through the haze](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Business-opportunities-in-industrial-air-pollution-reduction-shine-through-the.html): September 16, 2014, Shanghai, Severe pollution\-induced haze has brought about the end of the heyday for unchecked industrial growth\. Starting in 2013, both the central and local governments gradually issued a clear set of standards and regulations for pollution control, making emissions control an imperative for industrial enterprises\. - [Ambitious growth plan in Middle East](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Ambitious-growth-plan-in-Middle-East.html): September 14, 2014, Dubai, Charles\-Edouard Bouée, newly\-elected CEO of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, is in Dubai for a series of talks with leaders and top executives\. - [Automotive market in Brazil under significant pressure](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Automotive-market-in-Brazil-under-significant-pressure.html): September 11, 2014, São Paulo \(Itaim Bibi\), Roland Berger study: Car sales for 2014 expected to decrease by up to 12% and commercial vehicles by as much as 25% vs\. 2013 - [Roland Berger Shanghai officially recognized as APAC HQ](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-Shanghai-officially-recognized-as-APAC-HQ.html): September 4, 2014, Shanghai, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants recently upgraded its Shanghai office to headquarters of Asia Pacific \(APAC\), with the global CEO Charles\-Edouard Bouee heading the office\. - [Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Steel: A new approach for an old industry](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Challenging-Conventional-Wisdom-in-Steel-A-new-approach-for-an-old-industry.html): August 28, 2014, Chicago, Experts and analysts routinely blame the struggles of the steel industry on overcapacity and import pressure - [Roland Berger study on the State of the European banking Industry – 2014 edition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-study-on-the-State-of-the-European-banking-Industry-2014-edition.html): July 20, 2014, Paris, European Banks have pursued their efforts to strengthen their balance sheet in line with Basel III requirements and in anticipation of ECB Comprehensive Assessment results - [European firms are adapting to a new sober reality in China by revising down expectations and investment plans](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/European-firms-are-adapting-to-a-new-sober-reality-in-China-by-revising-down.html): June 1, 2014, Beijing, The financial performances of European companies in China have further weakened amidst tougher business conditions, and a sense of pessimism is becoming entrenched as persistent market challenges show little sign of abating\. - [Cold chain logistics to grow 25% a year, players must seize opportunities](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Cold-chain-logistics-to-grow-25-a-year-players-must-seize-opportunities.html): May 22, 2014, Shanghai, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants predicts that macroeconomic policies and market demand will drive the growth of Chinese cold chain logistics into a 470 billion yuan industry at rate averaging 25% p\.a\. until 2017\. - [Roland Berger and Nomura publish a joint study on Corporate & Investment Banking Outlook, Spring 2014](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-and-Nomura-publish-a-joint-study-on-Corporate-Investment-Banking.html): May 21, 2014, Paris, After a long period of uncertainty, the regulatory and market environment is starting to slowly clear up for Corporate & Investment Banks, and we observe preliminary strategic moves\. - [Automotive industry in Brazil expects profitability downturn, overcapacity, price war and investment freeze in 2014](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Automotive-industry-in-Brazil-expects-profitability-downturn-overcapacity.html): May 18, 2014, São Paulo \(Itaim Bibi\), Survey conducted by Roland Berger and Automotive Business reveals that the Brazilian automotive sector expects 2014 to be full of challenges, with stagnant or moderate growth - [Industry 4\.0: The digital world provides new opportunities for European industry to move into a new era](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Industry-4.0-The-digital-world-provides-new-opportunities-for-European-industry.html): April 2, 2014, Stuttgart, The next revolution with Industry 4\.0 represents a huge opportunity for Europe – and it fits the European model - [The nuclear market: Installed base capacity could increase 26% by 2030](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/The-nuclear-market-Installed-base-capacity-could-increase-26-by-2030.html): April 1, 2014, Paris, The global nuclear market continues to grow, driven mainly by China and Russia - [As more Chinese companies venture into global M&A, systematic PMI is becoming a must](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/As-more-Chinese-companies-venture-into-global-M-A-systematic-PMI-is-becoming-a.html): March 31, 2014, Shanghai, The latest Roland Berger Strategy Consultants THINK ACT content study identifies six key success factors Chinese companies need in order to manage the post\-merger integration \(PMI\) process following an international M&A\. - [Groupe Les Echos, Le Parisien and Roland Berger are joining forces](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Groupe-Les-Echos-Le-Parisien-and-Roland-Berger-are-joining-forces.html): June 19, 2016, Paris, The Groupe Les Echos, Le Parisien and Roland Berger will invest EUR 15 million in services within the next five years\. - [Restructuring of Gulf Cooperation Council \(GCC\) companies paramount for staying competitive](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Restructuring-of-Gulf-Cooperation-Council-(GCC)-companies-paramount-for-staying.html): February 18, 2014, Dubai, GCC corporate profitability in most sectors is substantially lower today than ten years ago – Margin pressure is expected to remain high due to increasing foreign competition - [Integrated Fuels and Vehicles Integrated Fuels and Vehicles Roadmap to 2030\+](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Integrated-Fuels-and-Vehicles-Integrated-Fuels-and-Vehicles-Roadmap-to-2030.html): May 1, 2016, Munich, Additional reduction potential through 2030 could be achieved by an adapted policy approach promoting technologies with lowest greenhouse gas \(GHG\) emission abatement costs to society and highest customer acceptance - [Automatic driving offers carmakers and their suppliers new business potential](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Automatic-driving-offers-carmakers-and-their-suppliers-new-business-potential.html): November 30, 2014, Munich, New Roland Berger study: Automatic driving will generate additional revenue volume of up to 40 billion dollars in component sales in the period through 2030 - [Global automotive suppliers achieve record profitability but volatility and uncertainty are on the increase](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Global-automotive-suppliers-achieve-record-profitability-but-volatility-and.html): December 9, 2014, Munich, New automotive supplier study by Roland Berger and Lazard: Average EBIT margins among automotive suppliers to reach record levels of around 7\.5 percent in 2014 - [Roland Berger and Pioneers: Start\-up study shows urgent need for action in Vienna](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-and-Pioneers-Start-up-study-shows-urgent-need-for-action-in.html): May 17, 2016, Vienna, Start\-ups generate innovations for the economy\. - [The robotization of logistics will lead to the disappearance of 1\.5 million jobs in the Eurozone in the next ten years](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/The-robotization-of-logistics-will-lead-to-the-disappearance-of-1.5-million-jobs.html): June 2, 2016, Munich, Research examines the economic impact of robotic solutions in logistics: Their total cost is falling sharply and expected to drop below 100,000 euros by 2020\. - [A&D Management Issues Radar 2016](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/A-D-Management-Issues-Radar-2016.html): June 15, 2016, Munich, Digitization will impact the sector heavily in the next five years but just 5 percent of players are aware of the potential risks to their business model\. - [European Private Equity Outlook 2015: Growing caution in the private equity market – Industry less optimistic](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/European-Private-Equity-Outlook-2015-Growing-caution-in-the-private-equity.html): February 18, 2015, Munich, New Roland Berger study: Only 62 percent of players expect 2015 to feature more M&A transactions involving private equity firms – 20 percent fewer than 2014 - [Infrastructure investments in the EU: A new framework is needed to mobilize private investors for important projects](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Infrastructure-investments-in-the-EU-A-new-framework-is-needed-to-mobilize.html): March 19, 2015, Munich, Urgently needed private investments in infrastructure projects are virtually non\-existent in the EU in spite of high levels of liquidity in financial markets - [Autonomous trucks offer market potential for OEMs, suppliers and new market players alike](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Autonomous-trucks-offer-market-potential-for-OEMs-suppliers-and-new-market.html): March 26, 2015, Munich, Roland Berger study demonstrates that self\-driving trucks increase road safety and reduce the total costs of ownership - [Tim Longstaff rejoins Roland Berger Strategy Consultants as a Partner in London](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Tim-Longstaff-rejoins-Roland-Berger-Strategy-Consultants-as-a-Partner-in-London.html): April 27, 2015, London, International consultancy enlarges its capacity in the construction, engineering and energy consulting sector - [Global chemicals market to grow to 5\.6 trillion euros by 2035 – Asia will play a dominant role](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Global-chemicals-market-to-grow-to-5.6-trillion-euros-by-2035-Asia-will-play-a.html): May 20, 2015, Munich, Global market volume for chemicals will more than double in the period through 2035 compared to current sales of 2\.6 trillion euros in the industry - [Solar PV energy could provide 12% of European electricity demand by 2030](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Solar-PV-energy-could-provide-12-of-European-electricity-demand-by-2030.html): June 10, 2015, Munich, In the study Solar PV could be similar to the shale gas disruption for the utility industry - [Future\-oriented positioning critical to success in China's pharmaceutical market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Future-oriented-positioning-critical-to-success-in-China's-pharmaceutical-market.html): July 21, 2015, Beijing, China’s pharmaceutical consumption market is dominated by prescription drugs - [Indonesia's business complexities cloud entry prospects for foreign healthcare providers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Indonesia's-business-complexities-cloud-entry-prospects-for-foreign-healthcare.html): September 15, 2015, Jakarta Pusat, 267 million Indonesians will need to be fully insured by 2019, when the universal public healthcare system is established - [Intra\-regional investment to amplify growth of Southeast Asia's economies](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Intra-regional-investment-to-amplify-growth-of-Southeast-Asia's-economies.html): October 20, 2015, Jakarta Pusat, Launch of ASEAN Economic Community heralded by rise in intra\-region investment of over 28% from 2000 to 2014 - [Roland Berger study: Highly profitable business in truck aftersales is crumbling – European OEMs need innovative business models](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-study-Highly-profitable-business-in-truck-aftersales-is-crumbling.html): December 14, 2015, Munich, Besides a competitive baseline offering, truck OEMs also need new and innovative business models - [Chinese airports experience rapid growth – new Five Year Plan presents opportunities and challenges](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Chinese-airports-experience-rapid-growth-new-Five-Year-Plan-presents.html): December 20, 2015, Beijing, Comprehensive analysis of the Chinese airport industry by Roland Berger and the Chinese Civil Airports Association - [Quarterly Automated Vehicles Index: Germany still leading in the development of partially and highly automated vehicle functions](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Quarterly-Automated-Vehicles-Index-Germany-still-leading-in-the-development-of.html): January 4, 2016, Munich, Customer interest in automated driving is high – with driverless "robotaxis" at their disposal, more than one quarter of German and American drivers and more than half of their Chinese counterparts would no longer bother to buy a car\. - [Disruptive Behavior – Silicon Valley targets automotive suppliers](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Disruptive-Behavior-Silicon-Valley-targets-automotive-suppliers.html): January 4, 2016, Chicago, Auto industry facing a life\-threatening challenge \(again\): Disruptive trends and entrance of new players is the new normal compared to the operational and financial challenges of 2007\. - [Wind River and Roland Berger Team on Automotive Consulting](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Wind-River-and-Roland-Berger-Team-on-Automotive-Consulting.html): January 10, 2016, Amsterdam, New consulting offering is designed to help companies tackle the software transformation arising in the automotive industry\. - [Chief strategists should coordinate their work across divisions to a greater extent and be more transparent in communications](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Chief-strategists-should-coordinate-their-work-across-divisions-to-a-greater.html): January 13, 2016, Munich, New study by Roland Berger and the University of St\.Gallen \(HSG\) finds that 44 percent of European firms involve different departments in formulating their corporate strategy\. - [Extensive financial services lead to more new car sales and higher revenues for OEMs](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Extensive-financial-services-lead-to-more-new-car-sales-and-higher-revenues-for.html): January 19, 2016, Munich, Automakers can gain increased customer value through OEM\-owned captive banks\. Access to new customer data enables the development of products suited to specific target groups\. - [Ten percent of new cars in Germany are sold online and the numbers are only going to increase](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Ten-percent-of-new-cars-in-Germany-are-sold-online-and-the-numbers-are-only.html): January 24, 2016, Munich, Roland Berger study: OEMs and dealers need to adapt their business model\. 97 percent of car buyers use the internet to research vehicles; 44 percent would buy a car online - [Onshore wind power \- Playing the game by new rules in a mature market](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Onshore-wind-power-Playing-the-game-by-new-rules-in-a-mature-market.html): February 8, 2016, Munich, Roland Berger study: Low oil price diminishes the profitability of renewable energies compared to fossil fuels – but the situation will not last\. - [European Private Equity Outlook 2016](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/European-Private-Equity-Outlook-2016.html): March 9, 2016, Amsterdam, New pan\-European Roland Berger study: 64 percent of PE experts anticipate more M&A transactions by PE firms in 2016\. - [New study: Plan D – Digital all the way](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-study-Plan-D-Digital-all-the-way.html): February 29, 2016, Munich, Banks and insurers have a great deal of digitization potential but many lack a comprehensive digital strategy\. - [New study "Weathering the steel crisis"](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-study-Weathering-the-steel-crisis.html): March 8, 2016, Munich, After a brief period of optimism in 2013 and 2014, growth in the world steel market has come to a halt\. - [Automotive sector in transition](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Automotive-sector-in-transition.html): April 3, 2016, Munich, Roland Berger study analyzed how global mobility is set to evolve in the coming decades\. New mobility ecosystem will shift profit sources for automotive manufacturers and suppliers - [New study: Rapid advances in additive manufacturing systems](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-study-Rapid-advances-in-additive-manufacturing-systems.html): April 10, 2016, Munich, Market for additive manufacturing/3D printing has grown 20 percent on average every year since 2004\. - [Roland Berger and Startup Lisboa sign a partnership agreement](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Roland-Berger-and-Startup-Lisboa-sign-a-partnership-agreement.html): April 11, 2016, Lisboa, Startup Lisboa, Portugal's largest start\-up incubator and a significant player in the digital innovation arena, has signed a partnership agreement with Roland Berger\. - [XIII\. AmCham Germany Business Barometer](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/XIII.-AmCham-Germany-Business-Barometer.html): April 12, 2016, Berlin, Main topic digitalization of the workforce: Some jobs will be lost, but just as many new ones will be created\. US companies have confidence in their strategy, but room for improvement in implementation - [New study on the French start\-up scene](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-study-on-the-French-start-up-scene.html): April 14, 2016, Munich, European start\-up hubs are now an integral part of the global innovation culture\. Diversity is a key driver of innovation\. Against this backdrop, Roland Berger and Numa are analyzing the European start\-up scene – starting with France - [New study: Industrie 4\.0](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-study-Industrie-4.0.html): April 24, 2016, Munich, Roland Berger highlights the impact of Industrie 4\.0 on return on capital employed \(ROCE\) for industry and nations\. - [Chief restructurers see leadership and communications as crucial in a crisis situation](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Chief-restructurers-see-leadership-and-communications-as-crucial-in-a-crisis.html): May 19, 2016, Munich, Demands on Chief Restructuring Officers \(CROs\) are rising: their role is ever more international\. Change management is becoming more important, leadership skills more relevant\. - [New Roland Berger study: Being prepared for the next Mexican automotive boom](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/New-Roland-Berger-study-Being-prepared-for-the-next-Mexican-automotive-boom.html): April 21, 2016, Munich, Mexican light vehicle production is on an impressive growth path: 9% annual growth through 2020 almost reaching 5 million units of annual vehicle production\. - [Automated Trucks – The next big disrupter in the automotive industry?](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Automated-Trucks-The-next-big-disrupter-in-the-automotive-industry.html): May 16, 2016, Munich, Automated trucks are addressing several challenges that the trucking industry is facing simultaneously: hours\-of\-service, safety, driver shortage and operating costs\. - [Engineering Brexit](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/Engineering-Brexit.html): May 22, 2016, Munich, New Roland Berger study identifies the effects of a potential Brexit on the science and engineering sectors\. - [CPO Agenda 2016](https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Media/CPO-Agenda-2016.html): May 24, 2016, Munich, Roland Berger research provides a strategic look at trends, challenges and levers Chief Procurement Officers \(CPOs\) need to address now\.