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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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%

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

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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

  • Global consumer behavior 2025: Greater optimism leads to higher spending and continued growth for online and new platforms

    Global consumer behavior 2025: Greater optimism leads to higher spending and continued growth for online and new platforms

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    Major regional differences: 85% of consumers in China are optimistic, while 52% in Germany feel pessimistic Customers value online channels for their price, convenience and product variety, while offline channels are better for advice and shopping experience Retailers and brands must optimize their online and offline offerings to stay competitive
    Mun

  • Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2025: Best Solutions for Operations Honored Together with Roland Berger

    It’s that time of year again: The winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) for 2025 have been chosen and get presented on the website www.MIMAwinners2025.com. The coveted prize, which Microsoft Germany awards together with the strategy consultancy Roland Berger, honors innovative manufacturing companies. This year, for the sixth time, MIMA is honoring groundbreaking solution

  • Personnel announcement: PhD Julia Sosnizka appointed Global Head of Marketing & Communications at Roland Berger

    Personnel announcement: PhD Julia Sosnizka appointed Global Head of Marketing & Communications at Roland Berger

    Experienced marketing and communications leader joins Global Management Team Extensive expertise in strategic brand management, digital strategy, and international corporate communications
    Munich, March 2025 – Roland Berger strengthens its global marketing and communications strategy with the appointment of PhD Julia Sosnizka as Global Head of Marketing & Communications. Sosnizk

  • Roland Berger Automotive Outlook 2040: China's auto industry is on the rise, but Europe can succeed in turning things around

    Roland Berger Automotive Outlook 2040: China's auto industry is on the rise, but Europe can succeed in turning things around

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    The automotive markets of China, North America, Europe and the Global South are drifting apart, calling for new approaches across the global auto industry Seventy percent of new cars sold globally will be battery electric vehicles by 2040; despite current challenges, Europe could exceed a 90 percent share sooner with the current legislature Chinese automakers will have captured

  • Roland Berger study: Only one in five companies rates its GenAI maturity as “advanced”

    Roland Berger study: Only one in five companies rates its GenAI maturity as “advanced”

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    49% of companies still see their GenAI implementation as immature GenAI’s greatest potential is seen to lie in automation (93%) and in quality improvement (87%) in the “customer relations, sales & marketing” functions 55% of surveyed managers expect GenAI to have a strong impact on job profiles as soon as it filters down through all corporate functions
    Munich, September

  • Roland Berger receives Science Based Targets initiative validation for net-zero emissions reduction target

    Munich, July 2024: Global management consultancy Roland Berger announces that the company’s net-zero emissions reduction target has been scientifically approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This validation underlines that Roland Berger’s climate targets are ambitious and in line with the United Nation’s Paris Climate Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above

  • Growth in global electric vehicle sales slows as attention turns to charging infrastructure

    Growth in global electric vehicle sales slows as attention turns to charging infrastructure

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    The average share of electric cars in new registrations rose from 14% to 20%, but some major markets saw a decline in this metric Charging infrastructure growth is struggling to keep up in many countries, although 81% of consumers say EV charging has become easier in the past six months China continues to lead our EV Charging Index ranking. Many established e-mobility nations

  • Change in Roland Berger’s leadership team: Edeltraud Leibrock to be appointed to the Global Board of Managing Directors

    Change in Roland Berger’s leadership team: Edeltraud Leibrock to be appointed to the Global Board of Managing Directors

    Edeltraud Leibrock is appointed as a member of the Global Board of Managing Directors responsible for Innovation, effective August 1, 2024 Hasmeet Kaur switches to the automotive industry and joins filter specialist Mann+Hummel
    Munich, June 2024: Edeltraud Leibrock, Partner in Roland Berger’s Digital platform, will be appointed to the Global Board of Managing Directors. In

  • Change of course under Trump: Opportunities and risks for companies worldwide

    Change of course under Trump: Opportunities and risks for companies worldwide

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    Trump's trade policies could trigger a vicious cycle of protectionism and thwart international division of labor Extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would keep the tax burden low but increase US debt by USD 3.4 trillion by 2035 Possible cutbacks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could affect incentives for electric vehicles and renewable energies
    Munich, May 2024:

  • The energy and mobility transition: Sending demand for critical raw materials soaring

    The energy and mobility transition: Sending demand for critical raw materials soaring

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    Demand for important minerals such as lithium, nickel and copper will be as much as 15 times higher in 2040 than in 2020 Uncertainties around electric vehicle sales growth, technology disruption and price risks as well as long project lead times make resource planning difficult Roland Berger study analyzes the commodity market and demand trends and outlines solutions to mitigat

  • Roland Berger Launches New Middle East Office in Abu Dhabi's Thriving Business Hub

    Abu Dhabi, March 2024: Global management consultancy Roland Berger, announced the inauguration of its new office in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in its regional expansion and underscoring its commitment to the emirate. Situated in Abu Dhabi’s fast-growing Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) financial district, this strategic move brings Roland Berger’s regional office count to five, joini

  • Positive momentum: European private equity sector expects increased level of M&A transactions with PE involvement

    Positive momentum: European private equity sector expects increased level of M&A transactions with PE involvement

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    Having fallen 24% in 2023, activity in the sector is on the rise again thanks to catch-up effects, economic recovery and easier financing conditions Investment targets are growing more attractive, with a particular focus on the technology and pharma industries Transactions are expected mainly in the small- and mid-cap segments, where less debt financing is needed
    Munich, Ma

  • Innovations for the manufacturing industry: these are the winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2024 with Roland Berger

    Munich, March 2024: The winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) 2024 have been announced and will be presented on the website www.MIMAwinners2024.com from today. This is the fifth time that Microsoft Germany and the strategy consultancy Roland Berger have awarded their coveted prize to pioneering solutions for the manufacturing industry. The winners were selected by a high-

  • Roland Berger successfully completes acquisition of Amane Advisors and builds a leadership position in water consulting

    Munich/Oxford, March, 2024: Roland Berger has successfully completed its acquisition of Amane Advisors, a strategic consulting firm specializing in water, and resource and energy recovery. With the acquisition of Amane Advisors, Roland Berger strengthens its expertise and offering in water consulting and builds a leading position in this field. The two consulting firms are a strategic and geograph

  • Study: Increasing expenses and strong regional differences will shape global consumer behavior in 2024

    Study: Increasing expenses and strong regional differences will shape global consumer behavior in 2024

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    52% of consumers surveyed expect their consumer spending to increase in 2024 – partly driven by high inflation Just under a third (32%) expect to increase their spending on healthy eating 45% plan to visit physical supermarkets more often
    Munich, February 2024: Consumer behavior for 2024 is more diverse than ever – their expectations and the way they spend money vary signif

  • Roland Berger presents "Global Carbon Restructuring Plan" for how to decarbonize the 1,000 most CO2-intensive assets

    Roland Berger presents "Global Carbon Restructuring Plan" for how to decarbonize the 1,000 most CO2-intensive assets

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    Decarbonization of the world's 1,000 biggest CO2 emitters would achieve around a third of the emissions reduction required to reach the 1.5°C target The cost of this would be between USD 7.5 trillion and USD 10.5 trillion, spread over 26 years New study shows how a trend reversal in global CO2 emissions can be achieved
    Munich, January 2024: The 1,000 most CO2-intensive ind

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