With impending tariffs on global imports, businesses are bracing for impact and preparing for inevitable disruptions to trade flows and supply chains. To manage these uncertainties, companies will need resilient strategies including diversified #sourcing, renegotiated contracts, and #nearshoring goals. In the latest Operations Reflections, Kearney partner Per Kristian Hong discusses our recent readiness report, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, and the framework that it offers to manufacturers to navigate global risks. Learn more ⬇️
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As one of the original firms, we’ve never lost sight of the fact that consulting is a people business. A global partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Our strategic operations heritage means we’ve always known that a plan is only as good as the outcome it inspires. In practice, our teams bring the perspective, understanding, and hands-on know-how to build the future as you see it. Working together we’ll see big ideas through to working realities, helping you move from keeping up to breaking through.
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- 1926
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A clear message emerged from the three 2024 COP summits: addressing the climate and nature crises requires system-wide collaboration across all levels of society. Only by working together in innovative ways can we accomplish the transformations needed across industries and sectors to achieve critical environmental goals. In response to this urgent call for action, Kearney is honored to support the World Economic Forum to amplify impactful solutions through the Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) Awards initiative. This effort highlights groundbreaking collaborations that are driving meaningful progress on climate and nature, offering blueprints for others to emulate. Discover insights from philanthropist and environmentalist André Hoffmann and Kearney Senior Partner and Global Head of Sustainability Beth Bovis on the five traits that define effective climate and nature partnerships, as demonstrated by the 15 #GAEAAwards finalists. #ClimateCollaboration #PartnershipsForThePlanet
System changes, partnerships, scalability and centering marginalized voices can ignite impactful #climate action. #COP29 https://lnkd.in/ezzEHwpT
The missing ingredient for effective climate collaboration
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Paris set the stage for an inspiring Future of Product Summit! Last month, Kearney PERLab (Product Excellence Renewal Lab) hosted its fifth edition of the Summit at Pré Catelan, bringing together passionate experts who are leading the way in product #design. Here are some key insights to consider following our panel discussions: 1. Product design can serve as a catalyst for supply chain resilience, enabling companies to navigate disruptions with agility and purpose. 2. It's crucial to make sustainable efforts purposeful—integrating sustainability should not come at the expense of customer experience and product performance. 3. Every touchpoint in your business says something about you. How do you want your story to be told? A huge thank you to our incredible panel of speakers and everyone who joined us in making the Future of Product Summit a resounding success! Interested in learning more? Stay tuned for more insights from our 2024 Summits.
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To safeguard our planet and protect nature from the escalating impacts of climate change, it is crucial to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C. We at Kearney are honored to support the launch of the Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) Awards, which highlight innovative collaborations that are creating impactful, scalable solutions to address the interconnected crises facing our climate and natural ecosystems. By showcasing what’s possible when organizations transcend traditional boundaries, the awards aim to inspire transformative partnerships that can redefine industries, restore ecosystems, and foster sustainable systems for our planet's future. 🎥 Hear from GAEA Co-Chair Michelle Yeoh as she shares the vision behind these World Economic Forum awards: https://bit.ly/49yerDX #WEF25 #ClimateCollaboration #InspiringCollaboration
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Some urban and many rural areas still struggle to access essential services. One solution is emerging in the form of advanced air #mobility (AAM), primarily delivery #drones. Kearney's Advanced Mobility Institute team share the opportunities, challenges, and guiding principles in entering the new era of advanced #air mobility: https://bit.ly/4gBi8Lw Authors: Javier Gonzalez, Pedro Aguas Fernandez, Mario Arbery Campos, Raphael Preindl, and Ammar Agha
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Data is the lifeblood of #innovation and the foundation of successful #AI initiatives. But how can organizations effectively scale their #data capabilities to unlock transformative value? In collaboration with Rich Skrenta, Executive Director of the Common Crawl Foundation, Bharath Thota and Aswin Chandrasekharana show how. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZSgIqg
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Automakers need to start thinking like #software companies. Why? Traditional #OEMs can’t keep up as software-defined vehicles take the industry by storm—driven by the demand for faster product releases, advanced features, enhanced connectivity, and pressure to cut costs while competing with new entrants. Discover the right approach to deliver major benefits to your OEM in our latest article with tracetronic Inc.: https://bit.ly/3Bt3G9l Authors: Sebastian Werner, Thomas Vukas, Michael Römer, Matthias Roch and Stefan Kasek
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As we head into 2025, we can expect more technological, economic, and environmental changes—each bringing its own challenges and opportunities. Read Kearney’s CPO agenda 2025 to see how #procurement leaders can navigate what the new year brings: https://lnkd.in/gSDBWHFr Authors: Michael F. Strohmer, Yves Thill, and Charlotte Panhuber-Winkelmayer
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The Kearney Consumer Institute’s latest report shows that while consumers may want and ask for choice, they’re often already content with current #product options. So, how can #brands innovate and offer choice without adding to a cluttered market? Find out: https://bit.ly/4hYu7UW Authors: Katie Thomas, Wade Jubrey, Rhiannon Thomas, and Alysia DaSilva
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Risk is on every executive’s radar. Throughout the year, we hosted leading #finance executives for candid dinner conversations about their most pressing issues. As 2025 approaches, we’ve rounded up the must-watch priorities for #CFOs next year. Read them here: https://bit.ly/3VCsgeQ Authors: Tawfik Jamjoum, Ben T. Smith, IV, Bob Swan, and Affan Mian