As gasoline demand booms, don’t sleep on diesel In 2015, gasoline-diesel differentials favored gasoline for the first time in many years, but the longer-term future favors diesel, and meantime refiners need to be able to swing between the two. Source: McKinsey As gasoline demand booms, don’t sleep on diesel
The Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Scannable Content Rarely do people read content from beginning to end. Maybe it’s because of our “microwave,” instant gratification culture. Maybe it’s because millions of other articles are vying for people’s attention. Or maybe it’s because reading from screens takes about 25% longer than reading from paper. Research has even indicated that readers Read more about The Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Scannable Content[…]
The Anatomy of Virality: How to Engineer the Perfect Viral Blog Article You hear the term viral all the time. I’m regularly reading Internet content that has “gone viral” or watching the latest viral video post. I research virality, and I read articles about content virality. Virality is a big deal. If you think about Read more about The Anatomy of Virality: How to Engineer the Perfect Viral Blog Article[…]
How solar energy can (finally) create value The market for solar power is growing faster than ever, but profitability has been lagging. The keys to improvement are better capital and operational efficiency. Source: McKinsey How solar energy can (finally) create value
How analytics can improve asset management in electric-power networks New technologies and advanced computational methods can help transmission and distribution companies save money, reduce risk, and improve the reliability of their critical assets. Source: McKinsey How analytics can improve asset management in electric-power networks
548: The 10 People Who Globalized the World Jeffrey Garten of Yale School of Management discusses how Genghis Khan, Mayer Amschel Rothschild, Margaret Thatcher, and others made the world more integrated. Garten is the author of “From Silk to Silicon: The Story of Globalization through Ten Extraordinary Lives”. Source: Ideacast 548: The 10 People Who Read more about 548: The 10 People Who Globalized the World[…]
Reorganization without tears A corporate reorganization doesn’t have to create chaos. But many do when there is no clear plan for communicating with employees and other stakeholders early, often, and over an extended period. Source: McKinsey Reorganization without tears
Strengthening Japanese agriculture to maximize global reach Japan struggles to maintain output levels and expand exports of its expansive agricultural sector. A new approach could help meet the government’s aspirations. Source: McKinsey Strengthening Japanese agriculture to maximize global reach
Grow fast or die slow: Focusing on customer success to drive growth Technology and software companies spend millions acquiring new customers, yet customer retention is what separates top performers from their competitors. Source: McKinsey Grow fast or die slow: Focusing on customer success to drive growth
Key trends in digital wealth management—and what to do about them While clients are slow to take advantage of digital advice offerings, those who do are happier and the tide continues to rise. Source: McKinsey Key trends in digital wealth management—and what to do about them