Quantum technology will bring new disruptions
Solving optimization problems will be one of the first use cases; manufacturing industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals and chemicals will benefit most
Rising investments indicate promising development towards commercialization; first markets for the technology already exist
Munich, May 2021: Quantum computing is likely to have an increas
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The price of CO2 would have to rise to up to 150 euros per metric ton by 2040 to achieve the Paris climate targets
Companies that do not actively pursue sustainability risk losing from 5 up to 50 percent of their profits
Cuts in emissions will become a competitive factor
Munich, April 2021: Companies have to become greener and more sustainable, or else they will face mass
Around two thirds of digitalization projects are only in the planning phase
Most applications have so far been standalone solutions and not part of an overarching digitalization strategy
The vast majority of companies want to increase investments in digitalization by 2023, despite Covid-19
Munich, March 2021: The fully digitalized factory is not yet a reality in German mid-sized manufacturin
PE market in Germany expected to grow by approx. 5 percent, followed by Scandinavia and Benelux
Technology, media & software and pharma & healthcare are the most attractive sectors
Family businesses remain the most popular targets
Munich, March 2021: The private equity industry is optimistic about 2021: the vast majority of professionals (82 percent) expect an increase in M&A tran
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China leads in battery production and overall ranking
Germany and France move up to second and third place
Electric vehicle sales rise in Germany, France, Italy and South Korea
Munich, March 2021: Producing the largest number of electric vehicles and battery cells, China leads in the overall and the industry ranking of the "E-Mobility Index 2021". In the market category, G
The consultancy adds eleven new members to its partnership in Germany, Canada, France, Portugal and the UK; one Senior Partner joins the firm
Six Partners are promoted to Senior Partner in China, Germany and the United States
Munich, February 2021: Roland Berger is expanding its partnership with twelve new members internationally, underscoring its growth ambition for 2021. The consultancy ele
Munich, December 2020: Patrick Müller-Sarmiento is rejoining Roland Berger as a Senior Partner. From January 2021, he will be heading the global Consumer Goods & Retail practice and joining the extended global management team as the member for Health & Consumer. With a seat on the Innovation Board, Müller-Sarmiento will also be helping the consultancy develop its future business portfolio.
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EBIT margins fell to a historic low of 1.7 percent in the first half of 2020
Car sales in North America and Europe expected to reach pre-crisis levels only after 2026
Suppliers must balance restructuring and strategic realignment
Munich/Frankfurt, November 2020: Electromobility, autonomous driving and digital transformation of cars: Technological change continues to put
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Market volume of USD 90 billion a year and 160,000 air taxis expected by 2050
Investments increase more than twenty-fold in the first half of 2020 compared to 2016 – despite corona crisis
More than 110 cities around the world are working on Urban Air Mobility solutions
Munich, November 2020: In the coming years, air taxis will supplement private transport in urban areas. The f
Munich, November 2020: The Roland Berger partnership has strengthened its ranks internationally. With the appointments of Alexander Eppler(Hamburg), Niko Herborg (Frankfurt), Daniel Hirsch (Stuttgart), Romain Lucazeau (Paris), Faris Momani (Zurich), Gundula Pally (Vienna), Feroz Sanaulla (Dubai) and Jun Ye (Shanghai), the consultancy is sending a clear growth signal even as the global pandemic con
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World market for rail technology reaches a new record high of EUR 177 billion in 2019
COVID-19 pandemic leads to losses in 2020 (-8%) but stable growth is expected again by 2025
Trade restrictions and lack of market access pose risks to European suppliers
Brussels/Munich, October 2020: The global market for rail technology has survived the COVID-19 pandemic relatively u
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Digital healthcare to see almost 50 percent growth in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
Patients with preexisting conditions trust small-to-medium-sized platform providers the most
Partnerships of specialized platforms offer promising opportunities for all market participants
Munich, October 2020: Before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many patients were very skeptical about seei
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Technology transition needs to start within the next 5-10 years to meet European climate targets by 2050
Steel industry currently emits around 22 percent of industrial carbon emissions in the European Union
Hydrogen-based technologies are key to successful transformation
Financial viability and international competitiveness depend on state support, all the more given t
With new management, Roland Berger is capitalizing on proven minds from all established consulting fields and regions.
Supporting customers in current crisis and reactivating economic performance are the focus of consulting approaches.
Munich, March 2020: On March 27th, as scheduled, the approximately 250 Roland Berger Partners from 35 countries elected a new management and supervisory board
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Companies see sustainability as an increasingly relevant criterion for their portfolio management
70 percent of experts are preparing for an economic downturn in Europe
PE professionals consider the markets in Scandinavia, Italy and Greece to have the most promising outlook in 2020
Munich, February 2020: The issue of environmental sustainability is having an inc
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Total investments more than double since 2018
Europe's leading countries are France (USD 1.3 billion) and the UK (USD 1.2 billion)
AI ecosystem in Europe much more fragmented than in China or the US
Brexit adds complexity
Munich, February 2020: Within the European AI ecosystem, the UK recorded the most new startups in 2019. In terms of investments made, France
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The cost of electronic components per vehicle will rise from US$3,145 to US$7,030 by 2025
Electromobility is the main driving force, with autonomous driving another important factor
Roland Berger study shows serious effects along the entire value chain
Munich, January 2020: The car of tomorrow will be a computer on wheels: autonomous driving, greater connectivity
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Large majority of financial service providers (81 percent) see the directive as an opportunity, but still don’t have suitable strategies months after its launch
Technology companies are viewed as the biggest competitors by most (71 percent) banks
80 percent of banks regard Open Banking as a priority but are still hesitant to act
Munich, December 2019: The new EU Payme
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Germany leads the pack on technology
Financial pressure on automakers is growing through the switch to electric mobility
New Battery-as-a-Service models could return OEM margins to higher profitability
Munich, December 2019: Germany has taken the lead from France on technology in a comparison of the seven major automotive nations. Germany now ranks third overall
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China's asset management industry is expected to grow rapidly in the next few years on the back of strong socio-demographic fundamentals
Thanks to the ongoing liberalization of financial services and the recent regulatory changes in this sector, access to the asset management market is improving significantly
In light of these developments, and given the importance of thi