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10 April 2025 08:29

Global consumer behavior 2025: Greater optimism leads to higher spending and continued growth for online and new platforms

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Major regional differences: 85% of consumers in China are optimistic, while 52% in Germany feel pessimistic Customers value online channels for their price, convenience and product variety, while offline channels are better for advice and shopping experience Retailers and brands must optimize their online and offline offerings to stay competitive
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11 March 2025 10:00

Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2025: Best Solutions for Operations Honored Together with Roland Berger

It’s that time of year again: The winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) for 2025 have been chosen and get presented on the website www.MIMAwinners2025.com. The coveted prize, which Microsoft Germany awards together with the strategy consultancy Roland Berger, honors innovative manufacturing companies. This year, for the sixth time, MIMA is honoring groundbreaking solution

4 March 2025 11:22

Personnel announcement: PhD Julia Sosnizka appointed Global Head of Marketing & Communications at Roland Berger

Experienced marketing and communications leader joins Global Management Team Extensive expertise in strategic brand management, digital strategy, and international corporate communications
Munich, March 2025 – Roland Berger strengthens its global marketing and communications strategy with the appointment of PhD Julia Sosnizka as Global Head of Marketing & Communications. Sosnizk

7 February 2025 08:59

Global battery market continues to see strong growth despite uncertainties and holds opportunities for European manufacturers

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Battery Monitor 2024/2025 by Roland Berger and RWTH Aachen: Demand set to triple to as much as 4.6 terawatt hours by 2030 before doubling again by 2040 Europe's market is shaped by Asian cell manufacturers' price war as well as local overcapacity due to overly optimistic demand expectations New European players must show they can produce high-quality battery cells at low cost –

20 November 2024 09:21

Artificial intelligence is drastically changing the healthcare sector – companies do not feel well prepared

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Roland Berger survey of healthcare sector managers finds almost all (94%) expect AI to have a significant or very significant impact Three-quarters use AI regularly, but only 15 percent have integrated the technology into standard processes Companies are engaging with AI and investing in it, but only 29 percent feel well prepared to use GenAI for competitive advantage
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4 November 2024 10:49

Roland Berger Automotive Outlook 2040: China's auto industry is on the rise, but Europe can succeed in turning things around

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The automotive markets of China, North America, Europe and the Global South are drifting apart, calling for new approaches across the global auto industry Seventy percent of new cars sold globally will be battery electric vehicles by 2040; despite current challenges, Europe could exceed a 90 percent share sooner with the current legislature Chinese automakers will have captured

29 October 2024 09:18

Companies recognize the strategic importance of ESG, but only one in thirteen think they are doing an excellent job on ESG compliance

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Roland Berger study: Corporate leaders today perceive ESG as a challenge second only to the task of managing inflation and price increases More than 70% of companies are legally obligated to meet ESG requirements; sustainability matters offer additional potential to add value when tackled strategically Best-in-class ESG performers have an organizational structure and corporate c