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Roland Berger's Future of health 2025 study: Seven key levers to shape the healthcare system of the future

16 October 2025 09:45

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Survey of 5,200 people across 25 countries: More than 70% favor a publicly funded system, which should focus on broad accessibility and prevention 58% support reducing costs by cutting wasteful spending rather than charging higher insurance premiums; respondents reject cuts to services or access restrictions Global comparison: The world's best healthcare systems are fair, effec

Innovation creates growth: Space is key to the future of German industry

25 September 2025 11:00

Germany and Europe have faced a widening gap to the United States and China in space in recent years – a development with far-reaching consequences for industry as a whole To strengthen German industry across all sectors, we need a new perspective on space, alongside structural reforms, greater investment and more freedom rather than new regulations Germany alone must increase its public investme

China assumes technology leadership in the automotive industry – Markets are increasingly decoupling

10 September 2025 08:58

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Roland Berger Automotive Disruption Radar: China in pole position, dominating on electric vehicle (EV) preference (95%), EV market share (25%) and development speed Germany in seventh place: EV preference drops from 55% to 45%, but the nation is strong in autonomous driving, patent activity and exports Regions are diverging on software, standards and customer expectations – OEMs

New Roland Berger study: After a slow decade, connected services are poised to take off – if remaining industry hurdles are overcome

4 September 2025 08:52

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7 out of 9 major adoption hurdles, especially technology challenges, for connected services have been largely overcome since 2015 Functioning business models and customer acceptance remain a key challenge: Over 50% see it as a serious obstacle Automakers have struggled to monetize connected cars with consumers, but fleets see clear value and will pay for tailored services. A sha

Roland Berger study: European market for vehicle leasing and subscription schemes set to grow to 94 billion euros by 2030

28 July 2025 09:05

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More than half of consumers are considering flexible vehicle ownership instead of outright vehicle purchase The total market is growing by eight percent per year (2023-2030), subscriptions by 25 percent, leasing by seven percent The market offers substantial opportunities but also brings challenges, especially around electric vehicle residual values
Munich, July 2025: The m

EV Charging Index 2025: China dominates with impressive e-mobility progress; Norway rises to second, with the USA third, while younger markets close the gap.

10 July 2025 09:04

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The share of electric cars in new vehicle sales rose from 20% to 25%, though some major markets saw little if any growth in this metric Public charging sufficiency stays consistent, but the ratio of (faster) DC charge points increased, supporting higher user satisfaction with the overall charging experience
Munich, July 2025:Amid a backdrop of political and macroeconomic unc

Aerospace industry: Signs of supply chain stabilization are evident, but investment support remains key to sustaining the ramp-up

4 July 2025 09:00

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Despite signs of stabilization, two out of three surveyed companies continue to experience supply chain disruptions Improving resilience is crucial as tariffs, trade wars and cyberattacks create new challenges Targeted financial support is key for half of suppliers to expand capacity
Munich, July 2025: After years of severe disruptions within the supply chain, the global aer

An economic revolution in space: The low Earth orbit economy could be worth over a trillion euros to the global economy by 2040

5 June 2025 08:46

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Roland Berger and LEOconomy present new study on the economic potential of the low Earth orbit economy The low Earth orbit economy will revolutionize traditional industries; market for microgravity use cases in the pharmaceutical industry estimated at 30 billion euros Europe can be a leading player in the low Earth orbit economy if it lays the necessary political, technological

Roland Berger study: AI is dramatically changing ways of working and job profiles in customer service

27 May 2025 08:38

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95% of executives surveyed already use AI in customer service processes; 83% expect developments to accelerate rapidly in the coming years Job profiles in customer service and call centers will change on a massive scale in Germany alone Asian companies have a growing lead; in Europe, regulatory constraints slow down progress
Munich, May 2025: Customer service is another of t

Roland Berger Defence Study: How Europe can Achieve Deterrence by 2030

19 May 2025 09:01

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Roland Berger publishes defence study and positions itself as a strategic partner to support Europe’s necessary defence transformation Coordinated, pan-European action among policymakers, defence companies, and non-defence industries is essential to meet new warfare paradigms and secure Europe’s resilience Europe could be ready to produce industrial output needed to reach the d

Roland Berger study: Many companies fail to adopt AI in their processes in spite of massive investments

14 May 2025 09:11

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Investments have increased sixfold since 2023, but only 27% of organizations have fully integrated Generative AI in their operations and workflows. Key challenges revolve around data quality and management, problems integrating AI in existing systems, and the talent scarcity The solution lies in a dual-pronged strategy: Adopting customized AI applications while systematically

Global Automotive Supplier Study: Average industry profit margin drops to just 4.7%

5 May 2025 09:00

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Chinese suppliers lead with 5.7%, while Europe (3.6%) and South Korea (3.4%) lag behind Stagnant volumes, the delayed transition to electric vehicles, and geopolitical uncertainties identified as key challenges Margins expected to remain lower; strategic business model adjustments necessary for continued success
Munich, May 2025: The global automotive supplier industry conti