Roland Berger

14 July 2022 09:00

More than half of the executives regard their company’s IT infrastructure as too complex

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68 percent of companies see big challenges when it comes to digital transformation The main reasons are the lack of technological knowledge (62 %) and inadequate management of the digital portfolio (46 %) One key to resolving this is an integrated business and digital strategy
Munich, July 2022: For years, companies have been talking about the need to accomplish a digital tr

7 July 2022 15:20

Energy Transition Readiness Index highlights Latin America’s potential to become a global powerhouse

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The region – a minor contributor to global climate change – currently sits at 22 % on the energy-transition readiness scale At the top of decisions makers’ priority list is speeding up the expansion of renewable energies, where technology is advanced and costs are competitive Although Latin America has a golden opportunity to further develop its role as a reliable exporter of gr

7 July 2022 08:51

Robust organizations: technological change forces suppliers in the automotive industry into a radical realignment

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Trend toward e-mobility increases pressure on suppliers of traditional drive technology Automotive suppliers perform well in the dimensions of Purpose, Strategy and Culture, as well as Leadership and Talent The biggest challenges are liquidity management, modernization of IT systems and processes, and knowledge exchange
Munich, July 2022: The automotive industry is undergoin

29 June 2022 08:44

Sales of electric vehicles up by 55 percent in second half of 2021

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Roland Berger EV Charging Index: Germany in third place worldwide China and the United States lead in charging infrastructure Energy management as an attractive market for the future
Munich, June 2022: Electromobility is booming: 55 percent more electric vehicles were sold worldwide in the second half of 2021 alone than in the preceding six months. The number

22 June 2022 09:18

Automotive Disruption Radar: 60% of potential car buyers consider buying an electric vehicle

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Global EV sales as a percentage of total vehicle sales rise to 9.5% China, the Netherlands and Singapore top the ADR ranking Customers prefer electric models from electric-only automakers
Munich, June 2022: Electric mobility is booming in spite of the difficult economic situation and tight global supply chains. As a share of global new car sales, electric vehicles and plug-i

11 April 2022 08:15

Readiness Index reveals that energy transition in Asia Pacific still in its infancy

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Participants at the annual Asia Pacific Energy Week surveyed on importance of key energy priorities and progress made towards the energy transition Top energy priorities include the accelerated expansion of renewables and the decarbonization of industry Currently, Asia Pacific sits at just 25 percent on a scale of energy-transition readiness despite having the highest contribu

6 April 2022 08:43

Rising demand for lithium-ion batteries may lead to shortages in raw material supply

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The lithium-ion battery market is expected to grow 30 percent per year until 2030 – driven by electric vehicles Development creates new supply chain risks, particularly around lithium, nickel and cobalt Mitigation requires increased vertical integration, supply chain regionalization and closed-loop battery recycling
Munich, April 2022: Interest in battery electric vehicles (

24 March 2022 09:31

The pressure is on for manufacturers – more than half would prefer to give up in-house manufacturing – and thus risk losing a strategic competitive advantage

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Two out of three industry executives see severe cost and efficiency pressure on production More than 60 percent believe there are few opportunities to reduce these constraints Six megatrends offer an opportunity to reconfigure production and open up new competitive opportunities
Munich, March 2022: Faced constantly with new challenges, industrial companies have followed a

11 January 2022 09:05

Roland Berger and Start-Up Nation Central partner to advance commercial opportunities for innovation in the GCC Region

Leading consulting firm Roland Berger will collaborate with Tel Aviv-based Start-Up Nation Central on a series of strategic initiatives to promote business agreements between Israeli companies and GCC-based government and commercial entities
Tel Aviv/Munich, January 2022: Leading international consulting firm Roland Berger is partnering with Start-Up Nation Central, the independent non-profit o

16 December 2021 08:10

Global semiconductor shortage to persist for several years beyond 2022

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Chip demand set to rise 17% per year from 2020 to 2022, while supply will grow only 6% per year Additional capacity is not being built up in older semiconductors and will not offer relief in the short term The automotive industry's current design philosophy still relies on older chip generations, making it harder hit than other industries by the shortage

15 December 2021 08:37

Asset tokenization will have a significant impact on the financial ecosystem

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The technology could lead to a new financial trading system that is more efficient, transparent and accessible From 2030 on a total cost reduction of up to EUR 4.6 bn or 24% of the actual cost of trading is expected in equity trading alone per year Growing number of use cases will force regulators to define necessary frameworks
Munich, December 2021: Blockchain technology is

2 December 2021 08:33

Long-distance mobility: China and US to recover the earliest in 2022, Europe follows three years later

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Customer sentiment: Business travel to drop by 24% in Europe and the US, and by 21% in China Travel consciousness and sustainability will reshape the mobility industry Industry players need to revise existing operating models, double down on sustainability and chase new customer segments
Munich, December 2021: The pandemic has had a profound impact on travel behavior and the

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