US manufacturing and construction face a hiring crunch for skilled workers such as carpenters, electricians, welders, and plumbers. A few creative actions can help overcome gaps and boost performance. Source: McKinsey Tradespeople wanted: The need for critical trade skills in the US
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Artificial intelligence is defining the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and production front-runners are finding significant impact throughout the factory, production network, and supply chain. Source: McKinsey How manufacturing’s Lighthouses are capturing the full value of AI
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Despite economic headwinds, Chinese consumption is exhibiting encouraging signs. Source: McKinsey China Brief: Consumers Are Spending Again (Outside of China)
In a world of rapid change, looking for certainty can obscure opportunity. Taking smaller yet bold steps provides a more sure-footed path through uncertainty. Source: McKinsey Why strategists should embrace imperfection
A tsunami of digital innovation is hitting product development. Will your organization surf that wave or be overwhelmed by it? Source: McKinsey The AI revolution will be ‘virtualized’
For everyone from repair copilots to clerical assistants, generative AI can improve productivity and ease labor shortages. How can airlines and related companies get the basics right? Source: McKinsey The generative AI opportunity in airline maintenance
As the space economy expands, it could create value for multiple industries and solve many of the world’s most pressing challenges. Source: McKinsey Space: The .8 trillion opportunity for global economic growth
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