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Roland Berger study: Medical technology industry sees margins shrink

Roland Berger study: Medical technology industry sees margins shrink

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Profit margins for MedTech companies fell by 6.8% on average in the first half of 2022 North American companies with strongest performance Six structural challenges are key to future success
Munich, November 2022: In recent years, the MedTech industry treated investors to high returns and outperformed other industries by a long way. However, the industry is now starting to

Urbanization and climate issues call for rethinking in the logistics sector

Urbanization and climate issues call for rethinking in the logistics sector

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E-commerce is already putting a strain on urban logistics, and is expected to grow 9 percent annually over the next few years Purpose-built vehicles would allow delivery fleets to reduce by 10 to 15 percent and thereby lessen their environmental impact Stronger collaboration between logistics players can optimize flow of goods as well as reduce costs and handling time
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A majority of consumers in the healthcare sector are open to innovations in medicine

A majority of consumers in the healthcare sector are open to innovations in medicine

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Traditional providers of health services enjoy the greatest trust For 63 percent of all patients surveyed, the best possible healthcare is more important than data protection 47 percent of German patients are prepared to use health services provided by private tech companies Health service providers should adapt their offerings to the needs of the respective patient types
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European EV charging market scaling up to successful business models before 2025

European EV charging market scaling up to successful business models before 2025

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Rising EV sales are putting pressure on charging infrastructure to scale up fast In EV charging four types of business models will prevail Around 2025, EV specialists and energy and automotive corporations will start to consolidate the charging market
Munich, September 2022: The European electric vehicle (EV) market is booming, leading the EV charging market to flourish. Com

Study: How companies can speed up their CO2 emission reductions

Study: How companies can speed up their CO2 emission reductions

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The reduction targets of the world's largest corporations cut emissions by only 20 percent by 2030 Many companies can see the competitive advantages presented by decarbonization Six action areas to speed up emission reduction plans

Munich, September 2022: The targets set by the 4,700 largest listed companies in the world will reduce CO2 emissions by just 20 percent by 2

Time to act: Vehicle electrification will reshape the European Aftermarket

Time to act: Vehicle electrification will reshape the European Aftermarket

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Electric vehicles are set to make up 53 to 82% of all new vehicles below 3.5 tons sold in Europe by 2030 Aggressive sales scenario: 2038 could be the first year with more than 50% battery-electric vehicles on the road Electric cars need around 30%fewer aftermarket components, but create significant new opportunities
Munich/Brussels, September 2022: The ongoing electrificatio

Roland Berger strengthens team with acquisition of POLARIXPARTNER

Munich, August 2022: Roland Berger today announced the acquisition of Saarburg-based management consulting firm POLARIXPARTNER. The acquisition will further strengthen Roland Berger's team and its expertise in cost optimization.
POLARIXPARTNER brings a team of almost 30 dedicated people and specializes in strategy development and cost and process optimization. The firm offers services includin

MEA Energy Transition Readiness Index highlights the region’s potential as an exporter of green hydrogen

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The Middle East and Africa are likely to become a hotspot for sustainable energy – but increased regulation and targeted investments are crucial Energy transition progress in the Middle East and Africa scored 26% on the Readiness Index Green hydrogen seen as key industry to accelerate energy transition
Munich, July 2022: Siemens Energy and global management consultancy Rolan

Automotive industry: Software spending set to rise to as much as USD 59 billion per year by 2030

Automotive industry: Software spending set to rise to as much as USD 59 billion per year by 2030

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Annual software costs could more than double by 2030 with existing vehicle concepts New software-based design approach will allow to avoid costs of nearly USD 16 billion per year starting in 2030 Software distribution can open up additional sources of revenue
Munich, July 2022: As electrification, connectivity and automated driving functionality inc

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

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

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

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

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

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