Alexander Grunwald

🤝 🏆 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The operating context is rapidly changing. CPGs and Retailers are elevating collaboration to the next level to unlock accretive value. Take a look at how 𝗞𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆'𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 (𝗧𝗦𝗩) enables collaboration: https://lnkd.in/gf5TGMqi Co-authors: Mirko Warschun, Alex Solis, Aman Husain Kaiser, Sebastian Drescher, Amy McCaughey Kearney #CPG #ConsumerRetail #TotalSystemValue

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It brings joy to see real impact of projects you are involved in (especially in the area which is close to my heart i.e., implementing outcome-driven steering and flexible scaling of teams). Way to go Bosch! 💪 #BCGxBosch #BCGPlatinion #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseAgility Long version here: https://on.bcg.com/4cAunWv

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Transform your Business with S/4HANA 🚀 Ready for the future? The latest study from KPMG Switzerland and the Universität St.Gallen (HSG) takes a deep dive into the transformative power of SAP S/4HANA. How ready are Swiss companies in approaching the transition? Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/dFY9Vhkn Key findings from the study: 💡 Companies are using the transformation to standardize processes, boost automation, and free up employee time for strategic tasks. 💡 External expertise is critical for a successful transition in order to leverage specialist knowledge. 💡 Streamlined processes, increased efficiency and improved organisational flexibility are the long-term benefits of this investment. Adopting S/4HANA is not just a technical upgrade; it’s an opportunity to restructure your internal processes, making your business fit for the digital age. #S4HANA #ERPsoftware #DigitalTransformation #KPMGSwitzerland

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How are companies reshaping their sourcing priorities in the DACH region? AlixPartners DACH supply chain experts Dr. Michael Wagner, Thilo Wallenstein, Sven Vögele unveil key insights from our EMEA Supply Chain Survey in this article. Key findings include: * Decreasing Dependence on China: 88% of DACH respondents deem it crucial to diversify supply bases. * Plans and Progress: Nearly all surveyed companies are actively reducing China sourcing. * Alternative Markets: India emerges as a top contender, followed by Eastern Europe, Vietnam, Mexico, and Taiwan. * Government Incentives: Essential in transitioning to a robust "China+" strategy. * Make vs. Buy Decisions: Critical for future strategies, yet 20% of DACH companies lack a clear plan. #DACHRegion #GlobalProcurement #BusinessStrategy #ChinaPlusStrategy #DigitalTransformation

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🚀 Key to success: transformation as a value driver in M&A transactions 🚀 In the past, a transformation often took place after the deal - today it is the key value driver! 💡 In the latest Ad Special ManagerWissen from Harvard Business Manager issue 10/2024 (www.manager-wissen.com), we take a practical look at the most important success factors and provide valuable recommendations for successful transformations together with our co-authors Stefan Henningsson, Jakob Schuldt-Jensen, Sebastian Weber, Nils Scheller, Marc Votteler, Dr. Karl-Michael Popp, Steffen Wittmann, and Constantin Hellweg. 📈   You can find the full article in the current issue of the Harvard Business manager. We will provide the link to the article in the comments section. 💬 #MergersAndAcquisitions #Transformation #ValueCreation #Technology

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Have global business leaders been napping for the last 30 years? Yes, says Nikolaus Lang, Chair of BCG’s Center for Geopolitics, in his recent TED@BCG talk — or at least, they have been when it comes to geopolitics. Nikolaus explains how the emergence of a multipolar world has fundamentally changed business realities, and will continue to do so. The companies that succeed will be those whose leaders learn to build their geopolitical muscle. https://lnkd.in/eVVymyWt #TedatBCG #BCGCenterforGeopolitics #Geopolitics

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Have global business leaders been napping for the last 30 years? Yes, says Nikolaus Lang, Chair of BCG’s Center for Geopolitics, in his recent TED@BCG talk — or at least, they have been when it comes to geopolitics. Nikolaus explains how the emergence of a multipolar world has fundamentally changed business realities, and will continue to do so. The companies that succeed will be those whose leaders learn to build their geopolitical muscle. https://lnkd.in/gQxaVjmD #TedatBCG #BCGCenterforGeopolitics #Geopolitics

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I always love listening to Dr. Thomas Solbach's latest #StrategyandInsider podcast. This time even more since my friend Clemens Utschig-Utschig, MBA, CTO at Boehringer Ingelheim shares his view on how #data can drive personalized #healthcare! Please follow Thomas and Clemens when they discuss the key #technologies shaping #pharma's future and the major hurdles to #innovation. Learn why #quantumcomputing is at the forefront, how long it will take to see real-world application, and what other promising technologies will shape the future of health: https://lnkd.in/dUaQw8fR Roland Werner, Dr. Jens Neumann, Dr. Matthias Schlemmer, Strategy&, Jan-Philipp Loch, Markus Schümmelfeder, Bhawna Paul, Andreas Henrich.

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Companies that do more M&A deliver better shareholder returns, as the data has proven again and again. But what do those that succeed at integration do differently? And how can companies with bold M&A ambitions but less of a track record keep up? Explore the 10 key steps we’ve identified that the best integrators consistently follow. https://atbain.co/4bKbaBz

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Just travelling back from the #celospehere2024 I was just (re-)reading Dr. Dorothee Wenzler and Matej Buzinkai article on the #sustainability jungle and how relevant it is after seeing with which priority so many customers are using #Celonis not only to optimize bottom-line but also achieve their sustainability goals. One of them I'd especially like to mention is our customer #Envalior :) https://lnkd.in/ez4ChMUu

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How is #GenAI transforming #procurement? BMW, with the expertise of my colleagues at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), BCG X and BCG Platinion alongside Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leveraging this technology to streamline processes and improve supplier interactions. By ensuring a secure and scalable integration, this collaboration is already delivering meaningful operational improvements. It will be interesting to see how this innovation shapes not just procurement but potentially other areas of business as well. What other areas of business could benefit from GenAI's potential?

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⁉️ 𝐅2𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 🛍️ 🛒 The latest Deloitte study for the 2024 Retail Congress highlights the growing importance of Factory-to-Consumer (F2C) online retailers in the German market. According to consumer surveys, these retailers score points with attractive prices and the availability of new trend products, while traditional retailers are appreciated for their product quality and delivery conditions. A key success factor for F2C retailers is the use of artificial intelligence for precise demand forecasting and personalized customer engagement. 🗣 Intensive social media presence and targeted engagement strategies enable high brand awareness and strong customer loyalty. 🤝 For the German retail sector, it is crucial to strategically reposition and learn from the strengths of the F2C model without compromising on ethical principles and sustainability. Now is the time to act to strengthen market position and ensure future viability. The exact measures retailers can take are shown in our study in the comments. Lara Sophie Bothur | Anna Krug | Thorsten Zierlein | Julia Preukschat | Inga Schubert | Stamatoula Gräber | Alexandra Peschla | Florian Ziesmann #HDK2024 #Handelskongress 2024 #RetailCongress2024 #Retail #ECommerce #EthicsInTrade #Sustainability #D2C #StrategyForum #F2C #DeloitteStudy #ArtificialIntelligence

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🎉 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁—𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #AlixPartners 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆! 🎉 In a time when global growth is stagnating and uncertainty looms large, 𝟴𝟴% 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 in our 2024 Digital Disruption Survey still see huge potential from digital disruption. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗲 is that 𝟯𝟳% 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 it will have a very significant impact on revenue growth. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗜 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 ? The companies that succeed are those that start by identifying how they already create value, and then strategically use technology to accelerate that value or protect it—especially in areas like cybersecurity. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 is the optimism in the face of disruption. Even in tough economic times, digital transformation offers a clear path to growth. Curious to know how leaders are navigating this landscape? Dive into our full report: https://lnkd.in/eizevJr6 #DigitalTransformation #Growth #Innovation #Disruption #Cybersecurity #Leadership Olivier Salomon Nicolas Beaugrand Etienne Sebaux Amir Hosseini Camille Saunder (Toumelin) Emilie Dubuc Justine Tournier Carole Rouah Eden Zouari Thomas Trevesaigues Guillaume GUE Olivier Nicolle Davide Antonazzo Jaufré Surroca Antoine Chauvel

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𝐀𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬   At PwC Deutschland, we help companies to fully utilise the potential of #AI, from strategy development and practical use cases to the establishment of sustainable solutions.    With our #CommunityOfSolvers, we develop and optimize AI applications that deliver measurable results and are committed to establishing international quality standards as part of #ResponsibleAI. Because one thing is certain for us: the human factor is absolutely essential in order to responsibly implement the best solutions in combination with artificial intelligence.    Why #PwC is leading the way in AI?    We know how to reinvent business models: In cooperation with our strategic partner, Julian Kawohl, our Next Level team strives to establish the perfect position for you within the business ecosystem.    We know what we’re talking about: Within our own innovation unit we are building ecosystems ourselves at the intersection of our PwC core business such as CertifAI or Crance.ai together with strong partners like IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH GmbH or Aleph Alpha.    #AIwithPwC    *video created with AI

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🤝 🏆 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The operating context is rapidly changing. CPGs and Retailers are elevating collaboration to the next level to unlock accretive value. Take a look at how 𝗞𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆'𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 (𝗧𝗦𝗩) enables collaboration: https://lnkd.in/gf5TGMqi Co-authors: Mirko Warschun, Alex Solis, Aman Husain Kaiser, Sebastian Drescher, Amy McCaughey Kearney #CPG #ConsumerRetail #TotalSystemValue

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As part of our State of Grocery Europe 2024 research, me and Frank Sänger recently had a conversation with the CEO of REWE Group. Lionel Souque explained how his company is building the future through digitalization, retail media, and sustainability.    Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dVBtwKmn     #StateofGrocery #SoG #GroceryRetail #consumers #GroceryTrends 

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Cannes Lions allowed multiple discussions on the disruptions impacting marketing. Not only AI or GenAI, but also the impact of cloud, consumer data economy, and many more. In our cabana in Cannes, we hosted several of these discussions and had the chance to analyze the impact of these disruptions covered in the latest BCG report on marketing maturity. One of the authors, BCG’s Javier Pérez Moiño, explained the good and bad news coming out of the report. The good news is that top mature brands get tangible benefits, in terms of multiplying profitability and productivity, and gaining a competitive advantage to address marketing and consumer changes. However, the reality is that for most brands, the results are sometimes elusive, and we see the average maturity of the industry going backward by 8%. This is the first time in our historical series of analyses that this is happening. In this interview, BCG discusses the opportunities and recommendations that come out of the report for brands to move in the right direction and accelerate marketing maturity. Subscribe to BCG’s YouTube channel: https://goo.gl/hsFsVT Visit us at https://www.bcg.com

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