Three McKinsey senior partners identify why women fall behind at work and how they can navigate work at every life and career stage, from entry level to motherhood to the C-suite. Source: McKinsey Author Talks: How women can overcome the ‘broken rung’

With more efficient inventory management, medtechs can reduce inventory by up to 30 percent—freeing up cash and reducing write-offs. Source: McKinsey How medtech companies can create value via inventory optimization

Transformations can take a long time to show results, but if organizations optimize their working capital early on, they can demonstrate that change at pace is possible. Source: McKinsey Gain transformation momentum early by optimizing working capital

Global chief economist at CBRE joins the show to discuss what’s next for commercial real estate in 2025. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Is Commercial Real Estate Poised for a Comeback as Demand Trends Upward?

Wharton experts speak with David Chriswick, senior vice president of brand and communications at Orangetheory.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton David Chriswick, SVP of Brand & Communications at Orangetheory

The former Under Secretary of State discusses the risk of a trade war, the rise of China, and the importance of geopolitical context in corporate decision making. Source: McKinsey Robert Hormats on how today’s geopolitics affects companies

Despite investing significantly in technology, US auto retailers face productivity roadblocks and rising costs. A new playbook can help create value. Source: McKinsey Boosting auto sales productivity: A playbook for excellence

Most top pharma companies derive more than 60 percent of their revenue from therapies for diseases that affect women uniquely, differently, or disproportionately, putting them in a prime position to close the sex- and gender-based health gap. Source: McKinsey Closing the women’s health gap: Biopharma’s untapped opportunity

Europe’s consumer packaged goods industry players must achieve and scale commercial excellence to secure revenue, margin, and market share growth. Top CPG performers outcompete in four best-practice areas. Source: McKinsey Leading European consumer goods with commercial excellence

The year ends with political shifts and mixed markets: European equities are flat; US stocks are down. Global interest rates are normalizing, with the Fed and ECB each cutting rates by 25 basis points. Source: McKinsey Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, December 2024