Categories: Supply-chain-management

5 June 2025 08:46

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

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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

27 May 2025 08:38

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

19 May 2025 09:01

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

14 May 2025 09:11

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

5 May 2025 09:00

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

10 April 2025 08:29

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

11 March 2025 10:00

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

4 March 2025 11:22

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

7 February 2025 08:59

Global battery market continues to see strong growth despite uncertainties and holds opportunities for European manufacturers

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Battery Monitor 2024/2025 by Roland Berger and RWTH Aachen: Demand set to triple to as much as 4.6 terawatt hours by 2030 before doubling again by 2040 Europe's market is shaped by Asian cell manufacturers' price war as well as local overcapacity due to overly optimistic demand expectations New European players must show they can produce high-quality battery cells at low cost –

20 November 2024 09:21

Artificial intelligence is drastically changing the healthcare sector – companies do not feel well prepared

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Roland Berger survey of healthcare sector managers finds almost all (94%) expect AI to have a significant or very significant impact Three-quarters use AI regularly, but only 15 percent have integrated the technology into standard processes Companies are engaging with AI and investing in it, but only 29 percent feel well prepared to use GenAI for competitive advantage
Munich

4 November 2024 10:49

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

29 October 2024 09:18

Companies recognize the strategic importance of ESG, but only one in thirteen think they are doing an excellent job on ESG compliance

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Roland Berger study: Corporate leaders today perceive ESG as a challenge second only to the task of managing inflation and price increases More than 70% of companies are legally obligated to meet ESG requirements; sustainability matters offer additional potential to add value when tackled strategically Best-in-class ESG performers have an organizational structure and corporate c

24 October 2024 08:51

Study: The independent automotive aftermarket as a solution provider throughout the vehicle lifetime

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Market volume of parts and components sold by independent workshops and parts dealers stands at EUR 73 billion (62 percent of the total market excluding labor costs) High efficiency and dense network ensure speedy service; commercial vehicle operators gain 230 million operating hours across the EU Vehicle manufacturers need the independent aftermarket, especially for electric mo

21 October 2024 08:40

Roland Berger study: Automakers could save USD 17 billion a year from 2030 by outsourcing software development

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OEMs mainly custom-develop software themselves, some developing as many as 90% of the programs they need in-house Development spending has risen 14% per year since 2021; action to keep it under control is needed in view of stagnating budgets A third-party software market for the automotive sector would cut costs, foster innovation and bring the industry closer to the era of the

11 September 2024 08:56

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

13 August 2024 08:40

Air Taxi services profitable only in the premium market initially - Efficiency across the whole ecosystem essential

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Roland Berger study: Air taxis may be able to compete on price with regular taxi, black car livery, or helicopter services, depending on the use case and cost factors Investments in Advanced Air Mobility have fallen sharply: After record fundraising of EUR 6.8 billion in 2021, only EUR 1.2 billion invested in 2023 A compelling business model is key for raising new capital, and

29 July 2024 08:59

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

17 July 2024 13:42

Roland Berger increases revenues to one billion euros in 2023 – successful growth trajectory continues

Revenues up 16%, significantly faster than the global consulting market Launch of strategic growth initiatives: repositioning of the RPT platform, acquisition of Amane Advisors and expansion of the Global Board of Managing Directors
Munich, July 2024: Global management consultancy Roland Berger continued its profitable growth trajectory in 2023. Last year, the company’s revenues exceeded one

11 July 2024 08:53

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

26 June 2024 09:05

Majority of consumers buy from multi-brand channels, while direct-to-consumer retailers lose important consumer touchpoints

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Roland Berger surveyed over 1,800 consumers in the major markets of Germany, the United States and Japan about their shopping behavior 84% prefer to buy from offline and online multi-brand channels and 35% from direct-to-consumer channels; the path to purchase often leads through several channels Retailers should align their distribution strategy with their customers' expectatio