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  • New study: Brands are losing influence - AI and economic uncertainty are reshaping consumer behavior

    Consumers caught between confidence and crisis concerns: 69 percent rate their own health positively – while almost one in two view the economic situation in their own country negatively Brands are losing their appeal: Only 21 percent still cite brand reputation as a key reason for purchase – personal networks and peer recommendations are gaining relevance AI is influencing purchase decisions: 93

  • Iran war could test aerospace supply chains: Industry remains resilient, despite structural risks

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    Joint Roland Berger study with the aviation associations ADS, BDLI and GIFAS highlights improved resilience, yet warns of structural vulnerabilities amid rising geopolitical risks. Around one third of surveyed companies see a significant need for action in relation to the current ramp-up in production. Ongoing material shortages continue to weigh on the industry: 55% of compani

  • Roland Berger posts record revenue in a more demanding market environment

    2025 marks the strongest year in the firm’s history (> €1bn revenue) Above-market growth across all core regions: Germany +5%, Asia +19%, Americas +11% Targeted acquisitions strengthen presence in key growth segments
    Munich, May 2026: Global strategy consultancy Roland Berger generated revenues of €1.01bn in 2025, making it the most successful year in the firm’s history. In Germany, the

  • Carve-Outs: A Springboard for Value Creation — With the Right Cost Planning

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    The Entanglement Cost Trap: It is not the size, but the degree of entanglement with the parent company that drives one-time costs – in complex structures, these can exceed 15 percent of revenue. Lasting Effects: Following the carve-out, ongoing costs rise by an average of 11 percent, particularly in IT, Finance, and HR – the loss of economies of scale makes itself felt. Value Cr

  • Labor for 2 dollars per hour: Humanoid robots as the next trillion-dollar-industry

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    New Roland Berger study forecasts a long-term market volume of several trillion USD. Multi-billion dollar opportunity for industry, suppliers, and technology providers. Europe needs its own industrial structures to benefit from the advantages.
    Munich, April 2026: Humanoid robots are on the verge of moving from the prototype phase to industrial-scale rollout. The current Rola

  • "Made in Germany" Under Pressure: Asian Consumers Are Becoming More Selective

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    New Roland Berger study shows that more than USD 7 trillion in additional consumption potential is meeting increasingly selective consumers In China, local competitors are gaining qualitative acceptance Aggressive pricing and sustainability are losing relevance as purchase drivers
    Munich, April 2026: Asia remains by far the most important growth engine of global consumption

  • Jonas Andrulis introduces CNTR and appoints former Apple researcher as CTO

    The AI company founded by Jonas Andrulis will operate under the name CNTR Alejandro Molina joins as Chief Technology Officer and relocates from the U.S. West Coast to Europe CNTR develops collaborative AI systems combining human ingenuity and creativity with the power of modern generative AI agents
    Frankfurt am Main (Germany), 27 March 2026 – AI entrepreneur Jonas Andrulis today introduced C

  • Pioneering industrial solutions: Winners of the 2026 Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award honored together with Roland Berger

    The winners of the 2026 Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) have just been announced. The prestigious award is now in its seventh year of recognizing pioneering solutions that are shaping the future of the manufacturing industry. The winners were once again selected by a high-profile jury of experts from industry, academia and the consultancy sector. The award, presented by Microsoft

  • “China Speed Light” Possible in Europe: Production Advantage Is Not Driven by Labor Costs Alone

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    Chinese companies develop vehicles 25–30% faster and at 20–30% lower cost – with a large share of this advantage transferable to Europe. Roland Berger analyses show that labor costs are not the key factor: big parts of the cost gap stem from design and system decisions. A significant portion of the advantage can also be realized in Europe.
    Munich, Ma

  • Roland Berger strengthens its battery consulting business through the acquisition of Alexec Consulting

    Munich/Wroclaw, March 2026: Roland Berger today announced the acquisition of Alexec Consulting, a consulting firm headquartered in Wroclaw, Poland. The firm specializes in operational and technical solutions for the global battery and electric vehicle sectors.
    The battery sector has become critical to the global economy. Roland Berger experts project worldwide investment across the battery val

  • The AI Cost Trap: Why the Added Value of Billion-Dollar Investments Remains Elusive

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    Value gap persists for companies despite billion-dollar AI investments. Flying blind on success measurement: Most companies rely on intuition rather than data-driven analysis. DACH region remains an observer in generative AI and AI agents.
    Munich, March 2026: Companies worldwide are investing more money in artificial intelligence every year, but the economic b

  • Jonas Andrulis launches new AI startup – Roland Berger joins as investor

    New company develops collaborative AI to integrates human domain expertise into AI-driven processes Management consultancy Roland Berger invests and plays an active role in building and scaling the venture Goal is to develop a new category of agent-based AI applications
    Munich, 12. February 2026 – Serial entrepreneur Jonas Andrulis has launched a new AI startup. The company is developing a no

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