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Customer sentiment: Business travel to drop by 24% in Europe and the US, and by 21% in China
Travel consciousness and sustainability will reshape the mobility industry
Industry players need to revise existing operating models, double down on sustainability and chase new customer segments
Munich, December 2021: The pandemic has had a profound impact on travel behavior and the
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One third of output from primary – i.e. ore-based – steelmaking, around 29 million metric tons, must be produced in a more climate-friendly way
The necessary CO2 reductions will lead to additional annual costs for the industry in the double-digit-billion Euro range at the end of the decade
The transformation to green steel will have to be financed with the help of state aid and
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Demand for hydrogen in Europe is expected to rise to more than 45 million metric tons by 2050
Cost-effective transportation of clean hydrogen will become a crucial factor for this energy source
By 2050, 40 percent of Europe’s hydrogen demand will come from imports
Munich, November 2021: Clean hydrogen is regarded as the energy source of the future and a key element in the en
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Share of electric cars in global vehicle sales rises to nearly 7%
China's electric vehicle market dominated by homegrown carmakers
First fully autonomous vehicle services expected to start appearing from 2030
Munich, October 2021: Even though the automotive industry is still battling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is no stopping the new technology revolution. T
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Consumers increasingly expect quality (67%) and sustainability (51%) from brands and products
Smaller, independent stores with an exclusive assortment are trending
The focus is still on furniture, household items, and garden products
Munich, October 2021: The pandemic has irreversibly changed consumer behavior. Consumers are mainly prioritizing brands that offer sustainable
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The right organizational structure is only one among many levers
Robust companies are responsive, able to adapt and maintain flexible resources
Frontrunners do not just react, they actively drive change
Munich, October 2021: Private and public sector organizations are under pressure from two sides. Long-term developments such as climate change, economic crises and geopolitic
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Digital products and services will account for 12 percent of total healthcare spending by 2026
Market is set to grow to EUR 59 billion in Germany and EUR 239 billion in Europe in the next five years
Artificial intelligence, sensors for continuous monitoring, and cell and gene therapies hold the greatest potential
Munich, September 2021: Global efforts to overcome the Covid-
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80 percent of banks are only planning to close a small portion of their branches in the short to medium term
Just under two-thirds are making bigger investments in digital technologies, though the focus is on day-to-day business and existing core processes
81 percent want to continue to position themselves as customer experts at the interface to the consumer
Munich, Septemb
17 new Partners across international offices
Record year expected in 2021 with double-digit growth
Strategic realignment with innovation platforms
Board to examine all options for further growth as an independent partnership
Munich, July 2021: Roland Berger continues to drive its ambitious growth plans and has elected a total of 17 consultants into the partnership. The elections took place a
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Green hydrogen is one of the cornerstones of the energy transition
Floating technology can harness wind along deeper coastal waters and increase the scope for low-cost hydrogen production
Further cost cutting is necessary if the European offshore wind energy sector is to stay competitiv
Munich, June 2021: The last decade saw a remarkable rise in offshore wind energy (OWE). T
Electric vehicle penetration rises dramatically
Increase in patents indicates steady progress towards autonomous driving
New website www.automotive-disruption-radar.com provides extensive data on the trends in the automotive industry
Munich, May 2021: Even the Covid-19 pandemic cannot halt the disruptive developments in technology and customer attitude trends within the automotive sector.
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
