Products from private brands are appealing to consumers in new ways. Retailers can follow this well-tested recipe to improve their private-brand offerings and gain market share. Source: McKinsey A turning point for private brands: How retailers can seize the opportunity
Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa face high healthcare worker unemployment—while coping with a severe shortage of healthcare professionals. Five strategic shifts may help narrow the gap. Source: McKinsey Overcoming sub-Saharan Africa’s health workforce paradox
As the global security context changes, government defense budgets are shifting. Shipbuilders could adjust their offerings in response to navies seeking to improve fleet capabilities and readiness. Source: McKinsey Shifting currents: The role of shipbuilders in enhancing naval fleets
A new operating model can help the global commercial and defense shipbuilding industry address bottlenecks and ramp up production as demand continues to soar. Source: McKinsey How product-focused operations can accelerate global shipbuilding
How can the global commercial and defense maritime industry meet the recent spike in demand while saving time and costs? With a strategic process to redevelop their existing legacy sites and assets. Source: McKinsey Redeveloping legacy sites to boost global maritime industry capacity
Tech veteran and OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar discusses the positive potential of gen AI to change work, society, and democracy; how she is transforming the finance function; and the power of women founders. Source: McKinsey What an AI-powered finance function of the future looks like
Wharton professor joins the show to discuss how automation is reducing job mobility for low-skilled workers.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Automation Is Harming Low-skilled Workers and Possibly Their Voting Preferences
Packaging and paper companies recognize the potential for generative AI to drive revenue and margin growth. Many have already started on this journey. Source: McKinsey Generative AI: The packaging and paper industry’s next frontier
This year, the holiday shopping season is longer than ever. But for consumer businesses to drive sales in the final stretch, they’ll need to recalibrate their sales strategies and make operational adjustments to meet shoppers’ evolving needs. Source: McKinsey It’s the holiday season: Insights for consumer business
Our latest analysis of the aviation value chain shows many subsectors performing ahead of 2019 levels. Source: McKinsey Aviation value chain: Strong recovery brings profitability into view